94 m. ago SJC dismisses 19 complaints against judges, puts five on hold

Council rejects proposal to make public names of judges against whom complaints had been disposed ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), convened with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi in the chair on Saturday, discussed 24 complaints against judges under Article 209 of the constitution, rejecting 19 of them while putting five others […]

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3 h. ago ‘26 suspended MPAs’ issue’: Govt, PTI backing to negotiating table as PA speaker forms committee

Second round of talks between govt, opposition scheduled for Sunday at Punjab Assembly Both sides are expected to finalise recommendations for the negotiation framework   LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Saturday constituted an eight-member negotiation committee to address the issue of references filed against suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members. The nomination […]

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5 h. ago MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s condition improving fast: party official

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain’s health has been improving lately after he was admitted to the hospital, according to a video by a party official posted on Saturday. Altaf Hussain was recently hospitalised in London due to “severe illness”, where he underwent multiple tests. London-based senior party leader Mustafa Azizabadi told media […]

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6 h. ago Brad Pitt Makes Desperate Plea Amid ‘Painful’ Distance With Kids After Angelina Jolie Divorce

As Brad Pitt’s twins, Knox and Vivienne, approach their 17th birthday, insiders say the actor is making a “desperate” attempt to mend his strained relationship with them following his divorce from Angelina Jolie in 2016. At 61, Brad is reportedly “praying” for a chance to reconnect with his youngest children, who have distanced themselves from […]

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8 h. ago IHC slams excise department for unlawful seizure of teacher’s car

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the Excise Department’s confiscation of a schoolteacher’s car illegal, sharply criticising the department for abusing its authority and neglecting legal procedures. Justice Sarfraz Ejaz Ishaq Khan, in a detailed judgment issued on July 11, ruled that the department violated mandatory rules while seizing and using the vehicle for […]

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9 h. ago PTI stands firm: Imran Khan’s sons will come back to Pakistan

Islamabad: Senior PTI leader and lawyer Salman Akram Raja stated on Saturday that Imran Khan’s sons, Suleman and Qasim, have a legal and moral right to return to Pakistan. “It is their fundamental right, and they will come back,” he told reporters outside KP House in Islamabad. The remarks came during a luncheon held in […]

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11 h. ago Punjab Assembly speaker forms committee to resolve suspended PTI MPAs issue  

LAHORE – Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Saturday constituted an eight-member government negotiation committee to initiate dialogue

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12 h. ago Father rejects false reports on Humaira Asghar’s body, reveals truth

Humaira Asghar’s father has denied reports claiming he refused to take custody of his daughter’s body. He stated that no family member refused to collect the actress’s remains. Humaira’s body was found on July 8 in a rented flat in Karachi’s DHA area. Police said the body was around 10 months old based on the […]

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13 h. ago Pakistan links Indian proxies to terror attacks in Balochistan

Pakistan says Indian proxies are involved in recent terror attacks in Balochistan. The Foreign Office spokesman, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed this in a weekly briefing. He added that India interferes actively in Balochistan to create unrest and instability. Pakistan raises this issue at international forums to expose India’s role clearly to the world. He also […]

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16 h. ago Irfan Khan to captain Pakistan Shaheens in Top End T20 Series

LAHORE – Muhammad Irfan Khan, who has featured in nine ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan will lead Pakistan Shaheens

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25 h. ago SC rules in favour of PTCL pensioners; orders payment within 90 days

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), ruling that they are fully entitled to pension benefits. In a detailed decision issued on nearly 200 petitions, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan declared that former PTCL employees […]

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25 h. ago President calls for promoting trade, investment ties with Czech Republic, Ukraine

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for promoting Pakistan’s trade and investment relations with Czech Republic and Ukraine as Pakistan’s ambassadors-designate for both countries called on him here. The president, in a meeting with Pakistan’s designated Ambassador to Czech Republic Shahryar Akbar Khan, said that the Czech Republic was an important partner for Pakistan […]

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26 h. ago Dillydallying in Dr Aafia case may land the PM and cabinet in contempt of court: IHC

Court expresses displeasure over govt’s failure to submit a report regarding its refusal to assist in Dr Aafia’s case before a US court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday warned of initiating contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the Federal cabinet over the government’s failure to submit […]

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27 h. ago BISE Rawalpindi ensures transparency in exams with tech monitoring

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has promised to enhance the transparency of its examination and marking systems by introducing advanced educational technologies. BISE Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan revealed that all examination centres are now under continuous monitoring through online cameras installed at key locations. This initiative has significantly reduced cheating […]

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27 h. ago Japan breaks internet speed barrier with 1.02 petabits per second

Japan has achieved a groundbreaking world record in internet speed, reaching 1.02 petabits per second in a controlled lab test. The experiment was conducted by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Researchers used a 19-core optical fiber stretched across 1,800 kilometers to demonstrate the new speed. At this speed, it’s possible to […]

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30 h. ago ATC denies bail to Qureshi, Cheema, and Rasheed in May 9 vandalism case

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the bail applications of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed in connection with the May 9 arson and vandalism case outside a local bakery. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul announced the decision after hearing arguments from both […]

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30 h. ago KP Governor seeks Iranian support to ease pilgrimage challenges at the border

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday called on the Iranian government to provide special attention to Pakistani pilgrims, particularly those traveling from Dera Ismail Khan, to address the challenges they face at the Pakistan-Iran border. His request comes amid growing concerns about the difficulties faced by pilgrims on their journey to […]

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32 h. ago Altaf Hussain battles severe illness, admitted to London hospital

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has been hospitalised in London following a severe illness, party officials confirmed on July 11, 2025. Senior MQM leader Mustafa Azizabadi said doctors conducted multiple tests and are closely monitoring his condition. They appealed to supporters to keep Hussain in their prayers. Altaf Hussain, living in self-imposed exile […]

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32 h. ago Vehicle Emission Testing in Islamabad: Locations and Timings revealed

After making waves in Lahore, and parts of Punjab, vehicle emission testing finally comes to Islamabad as government opened new

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32 h. ago Lebanon rejects normalisation with Israel, urges peace and border clarity

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly ruled out any move toward normalisation with Israel on Friday, but stressed the need for peace between the two neighbouring countries. His remarks followed Israel’s recent expression of interest in establishing ties with Lebanon. Speaking to an Arab think tank delegation, Aoun distinguished between peace and normalisation. He said peace […]

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