51 m. ago Senators demand transparency on PECA charges against media workers

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting expressed strong anger on Wednesday over the failure to provide details of cases filed against journalists and social media activists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The committee has summoned the Interior Secretary to the next meeting for an explanation. The meeting, chaired by Senator […]

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5 h. ago LHCBA, Lahore Bar challenge Supreme Court’s verdict in judges’ seniority case

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court Bar Association and the Lahore Bar Association on Wednesday filed separate intra-court appeals challenging

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20 h. ago PTI founder, spouse ‘again knock at IHC door’ for early hearing of plea against conviction in 190m case

ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking early hearing of their plea for the suspension of conviction in the £190m Al-Qadir Trust case. The former premier, through the application, requested that an early hearing of their filed appeal be […]

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20 h. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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21 h. ago ZTBL loan scandal: Rs. 11 billion in farmer loans go missing

A major financial scandal has rocked Pakistan’s Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) as over 11,400 loan files—worth more than Rs. 11.48 billion—have gone missing, officials revealed during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar Khan. Officials from the Auditor General’s Office briefed the committee that out of 22,000 loan files, nearly half have […]

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23 h. ago New Tax Rates on Rs750, 1500, 25000 and 40000 Prize Bonds in Pakistan from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – Amid steps of widening tax base, Pakistani government intensified its fiscal pressure on non-filers, particularly those holding high-denomination prize

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25 h. ago Imran, Bushra seek swift hearing on jail sentences in £190M Qadir case

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Tuesday filed an urgent plea in the Islamabad High Court seeking an early hearing on their sentence suspension appeals in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. In January 2025, Khan and Bushra were sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively for allegedly […]

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26 h. ago FBR eases tax rules for overseas Pakistanis in property market

In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that overseas Pakistanis can now pay advance tax at filer rates on buying or selling property in Pakistan—even if they are non-filers. This policy applies under specific conditions and is aimed at easing investment for non-resident Pakistanis. To qualify, individuals must hold either […]

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27 h. ago Jennifer Lopez Breaks Silence on Ben Affleck Divorce With Message On Personal Healing

Jennifer Lopez’s latest track, “Wreckage of You,” offers a poignant, cathartic reflection on her painful divorce from Ben Affleck. Premiered at an intimate private listening event in Los Angeles on July 2nd, the song delves into the personal struggles of leaving behind a painful relationship and emerging stronger. Attendees described the ballad as deeply emotional […]

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28 h. ago Court orders block of 27 major YouTube channels in Islamabad

A local court in Islamabad has ordered YouTube to block 27 popular channels accused of spreading anti-state content. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed the request, claiming these channels were sharing misleading and harmful material that could incite public unrest or damage national interests. The case was heard by Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah, who reviewed […]

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29 h. ago Denise Richards’s Shocking Monthly Expenses Revealed in Aaron Phypers Divorce Petition

Denise Richards’s extravagant monthly expenses have been exposed in her divorce filing by estranged husband Aaron Phypers. According to the divorce petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Phypers, 49, revealed that the couple spends a staggering $105,000 per month as a family of three, including Richards’s adopted daughter, Eloise. Phypers detailed the breakdown of […]

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29 h. ago Aaron Phypers Files for Divorce from Denise Richards After 6 Years of Marriage

Aaron Phypers has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly seven years, Denise Richards. The actor, 49, submitted the divorce papers in Los Angeles on Monday, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Phypers listed July 4, 2025, as their separation date. In his […]

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52 h. ago LHC rules election tribunals can reinstate appeals dismissed for non

Justice Anwar Hussain of the Lahore High Court has ruled that election tribunals have the power to restore appeals dismissed due to the absence of parties. This important decision was made while hearing a case involving independent candidate Muhammad Yar. The judge issued a detailed 16-page verdict on the appeal filed by Muhammad Yar against […]

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3 d. ago Sania Mirza welcomes adorable new pet into her family, shares cute moments with Son Izhaan

Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has introduced a new member to her family, and fans are loving it. She shared heartwarming photos on social media featuring her son Izhaan and their newest companion — an adorable kitten. Since her divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in January 2024, Sania has been living peacefully in […]

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4 d. ago Brad Pitt Opens Up About Past Mistakes Amid Rising Tension With His Kids After Divorce

Brad Pitt, following his high-profile and tumultuous divorce from Angelina Jolie, is focusing on moving forward in his life, especially with his six children. Although he’s found love again with Ines De Ramon, his relationship with his children remains a challenge, and he’s been reflecting on the mistakes he made during his marriage. The divorce, […]

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4 d. ago Punjab seizes 13 lions in illegal wildlife crackdown, 5 people arrested

The Punjab Wildlife Department launched a major crackdown against people keeping lions without a license. This action was taken on the special orders of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Officials inspected 22 locations across Punjab within 24 hours. They seized 13 lions and arrested five individuals. The department also filed five cases, with two more in […]

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4 d. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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4 d. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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5 d. ago PA speaker files disqualification reference against 26 Opp MPAs

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a disqualification reference against 26 PTI-backed opposition MPAs with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Speaking to the media after holding a meeting with ECP officials in Islamabad, Malik said that he had already submitted the reference and today’s meeting was held to seek legal […]

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5 d. ago PA speaker moves ECP for disqualification of 26 ‘unruly’ SIC members

Reference accuses PTI-SIC members of deliberately disrupting proceedings, using inappropriate language, and defying requests to maintain decorum Malik Ahmad Khan asserts those who violated the constitutional oath have no right to remain part of the House ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a reference against 26 members of the Sunni […]

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