Irfan Siddiqui, PML-N senator, passes away
ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has passed away following a two-week treatment period at a private hospital in Islamabad. Irfan Siddiqui,...
Attack on Cadet College Wana foiled, two militants killed: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Monday that militants from the Indian-backed group Fitna al Khwarij launched an attack on Cadet College Wana...
Gunfire at cricketer Naseem Shah’s house, five suspects detained
PESHAWAR: The residence of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah suffered partial damage due to gunfire by unidentified individuals, according to police reports. The...
PTI Senator Saifullah Abro announces resignation after voting in favour of 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: During Monday’s Senate session discussing the 27th Constitutional Amendment, PTI Senator Saifullah Abro defied his party’s stance by voting in favor of the government-backed...
Senate approves 27th Constitutional Amendment clause by clause despite significant protests from the opposition.
ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of Parliament on Monday passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment bill clause by clause amid uproar from opposition members. Law Minister Azam...
Senate proceeds with voting on the 27th Amendment despite protests and a walkout from the opposition.
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the 27th Amendment in the Senate on Monday, following a consensus reached with coalition allies. Prior to this,...
PECA Case Filed Against KP CM Sohail Afridi Over Anti-State Remarks
ISLAMABAD: A legal case has been filed against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) following the circulation of...
Gas Cylinder Explosion in Lahore’s Harbanspura, 3 Dead, 7 Injured
LAHORE: A devastating gas cylinder explosion in Lahore’s Harbanspura near Nadar Market led to the collapse of a building, claiming three lives. Rescue teams successfully...
Dr. Arifa Syeda Zehra, renowned Pakistani educationist, passes away
LAHORE: Renowned scholar, researcher, and educationist Dr. Arifa Zahra has passed away in Lahore. Dr. Arifa Zahra completed her BA Honors at Lahore College for...
FIA launches probe against NCCIA officers over massive extortion racket tied to illegal call centres
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a major case against several senior officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), accusing them...
Punjab govt extends section 144 for another week
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days. As per spokesperson for the Home...
PECA case filed against KP CM Sohail Afridi over alleged Anti-State remarks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have registered a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly issuing anti-state...
Joint parliamentary committee endorses full draft of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee comprising members from the Senate and National Assembly’s law and justice panels has approved the entire draft of the proposed...
Two Taliban factions, foreign-backed lobby fueling tensions with Pakistan: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Sunday that the Afghan Taliban are not a single monolithic group: while some elements favour calm,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink pact for Hajj 2026 arrangements
JEDDAH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a formal agreement to finalize the arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026. The accord was inked in...
President Zardari urges nation to uphold Iqbal’s vision for a prosperous Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to renew its dedication to the teachings and vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, emphasizing that...
Syrian President Sharaa Begins historic US visit after delisting from terror blacklist
WASHINGTON: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Washington for a landmark official visit, a day after the United States removed his name from its terrorism...
Iqbal Day being observed today
LAHORE: The 148th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated with national fervour today. The philosopher poet known as Poet...
Joint parliamentary committee begins review of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice convened on Sunday to begin a clause-by-clause review of the...
Shehbaz directs removal of PM immunity clause from 27th amendment draft
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a proposed clause in the 27th Constitutional Amendment that sought to grant legal immunity...