2 h. ago CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]

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5 h. ago ATC orders Qureshi’s release cases after acquittal in two May 9

ATC orders forfeiture of properties belonging to PTI’s former governor Cheema, Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Ejaz Ch, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and other workers under section 7(2) of ATA LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Tuesday issued a ‘warrant of release’ to the Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent for the release of PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi in […]

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5 h. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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6 h. ago Nations must take direct action to end Israel’s assault on Palestinians

WASHINGTON WATCH We’ve reached a sort of tipping point in the way political leaders in the West are reacting to Israel’s genocidal assault on Palestinians in Gaza. It’s maddening for two reasons: that it took this long to get an official response from Western capitals; and that, once the magnitude of the tragedy became clear, […]

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7 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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7 h. ago Ishaq Dar meets U.S. counterterrorism official to strengthen ties

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with the U.S. Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism. The meeting took place recently at the Foreign Office. Gregory D. Loeffler, the U.S. official, briefed Dar on the ongoing Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue. This dialogue aims to boost cooperation and improve security between the two countries. Both leaders […]

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11 h. ago Imran Khan declared fully healthy after jail medical checkup

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan recently underwent a thorough medical checkup inside jail. A team of doctors from PIMS hospital conducted the examination at the jail premises. They carefully checked his ears and teeth to assess his overall health condition. The doctors also cleaned his ears and teeth during the checkup. After the examination, […]

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11 h. ago Justice won’t bend to protests: Law minister warns May 9 offenders

ISLAMABAD – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Monday that those behind the May 9 violence must face justice, no matter their political influence. He warned that protest or pressure campaigns cannot undo a lawful court conviction. Speaking in the Senate during a heated session, Tarar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is now dealing […]

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17 h. ago ATC orders property confiscation of PTI leaders convicted in May 9 cases

LAHORE – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has ordered the confiscation of properties belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders

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18 h. ago May 9 cases: SC issues notices to Punjab govt on eight bail appeals of Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD –  The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government on eight appeals filed by PTI founder

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26 h. ago ATC acquits Qureshi in May 9 cases; convicts Dr Yasmin and others

An anti-terrorism court (ATC), which acquitted PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi, awarded 10 years imprisonment each to PTI lawmakers, including former governor Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, in two different cases registered against them pertaining to May 9 riots. The ATC judge also awarded five years imprisonment each to Aliya […]

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29 h. ago Global outcry after Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza

World leaders, rights groups, and press freedom advocates have condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif. He died alongside four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital area. Gaza authorities said the attack directly targeted a media tent. Two other civilians and freelance reporter Mohammed Al-Khaldi were also killed. Mourners […]

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31 h. ago PTI stages protest in National Assembly, demands Imran Khan’s release

During Monday’s National Assembly session, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers staged a loud protest, surrounding the Speaker’s dais and chanting slogans for the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan. They also voiced strong opposition to the ongoing military operation, chanting “operation na-manzoor” (operation unacceptable) repeatedly. The session began under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. […]

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32 h. ago Imran Khan petitions IHC for regular medical checks during imprisonment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has petitioned the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to allow for regular medical examinations during his imprisonment. The 72-year-old leader’s petition raises concerns over his significant weight loss and potential underlying health issues. Filed through Khan’s […]

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33 h. ago Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi arrested for protesting against Indian Election Commission

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday detained senior opposition parliamentarians, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. They were arrested for launching protest drive against Election Commission’s ‘collusion’ with the ruling BJP, reported NDTV. Joint Commissioner of Police Deepak Purohit confirmed the detention but declined to give […]

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36 h. ago Qureshi acquitted again, PTI Leaders convicted in May 9 case

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore acquitted PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two more May 9 cases on Monday. The court, however, sentenced senior PTI figures — Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid — to 10 years in prison each. These cases were related to the torching of police […]

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37 h. ago Qureshi cleared in May 9 Cases; Yasmin Rashid among four PTI leaders Jailed for 10 years

LAHORE – Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore acquitted prominent PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two high-profile cases related to

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42 h. ago Azerbaijani president thanks Pakistan in phone call over Karabakh support

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a phone call from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday evening, during which Aliyev praised Pakistan’s consistent and strong support on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. The conversation highlighted the close friendship between the two countries, built on shared values and mutual respect. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral […]

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49 h. ago Siddiqui terms Indian claim of downing Pakistani aircraft as ‘baseless, farcical’

Senate Parliamentary Party Leader and senior PML-N leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui has strongly rejected India’s latest claim of downing Pakistani

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50 h. ago PTI to launch lawyers’ movement against likely 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced the launch of a lawyers’ movement against the anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a major threat to democratic norms. The potential 27th Amendment came into discussions, again, despite the federal government categorically rejecting the enactment of the new constitutional tweaks last […]

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