92 m. ago Sukkur court dismisses NAB assets case against Khurshid Shah

SUKKUR: The Accountability Court in Sukkur on Thursday dismissed the illegal assets reference against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khurshid Shah and several others, transferring the matter to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Accountability Judge Ghulam Yaseen Kolachi announced the verdict in the case filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which included PPP […]

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2 h. ago NADRA detects over 250,000 fake CNICs, introduces online facility

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has identified more than 250,000 fake Pakistani Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), most of which were reportedly issued to Afghan nationals. A specially developed software revealed that many of these fake CNICs were obtained through agents who added foreigners to the family trees of Pakistani citizens in […]

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4 h. ago Punjab cabinet ratifies TLP Ban, approves major development projects

LAHORE – The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday officially ratified the ban on the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over the meeting, approving the ratification following federal government action last month. The TLP was proscribed after violent clashes in Muridke left eight people, including a policeman, dead and over 1,600 injured. The […]

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12 h. ago PM Shehbaz tasks NA speaker with building consensus on 27th Amendment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq the crucial responsibility of developing consensus among political parties for the 27th Constitutional Amendment, well-informed sources told on Wednesday. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is now seeking a broad political agreement on the proposed constitutional tweaks for establishing a Constitutional Court and making […]

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13 h. ago Trade deficit widens by over 38% during first four months of FY

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by more than 38 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year. According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade deficit between July and October 2025 stood at $12.58 billion, compared to $9.11 billion during the same period last year. The report showed that […]

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15 h. ago Pakistan delegation leaves for Istanbul for talks with Afghan Taliban

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan’s delegation had departed for Istanbul to participate in fresh talks with the Afghan Taliban aimed at easing ongoing tensions between the two neighbours. The upcoming round follows a previous phase of discussions held on October 25 in Istanbul, which ended in a stalemate due to […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan warns UN of ‘information warfare’ by occupying powers to conceal repression

Islamabad’s delegate tells UNGA’s Fourth Committee disinformation being used to conceal repression, distort realities Calls for global push to counter manipulation, uphold truth and ethics and stressing equitable access to digital tools, cites 2030 SDG commitments Warns AI misuse can ‘magnify lies with impunity’ if left unchecked, flagging surge in Islamophobia, hate speech, and xenophobic […]

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21 h. ago Sheikh Rashid barred from travelling abroad despite court order

ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League chief and former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was stopped from travelling abroad on Wednesday despite possessing a court order allowing him to do so. According to details, Sheikh Rashid was scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah when officials at Islamabad Airport barred him from boarding his flight. […]

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22 h. ago Court acquits Senator Azam Swati in controversial tweets cases

ISLAMABAD – Senator Azam Swati has been acquitted in two cases related to his controversial tweets, a local court announced on Wednesday. The verdict was delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka at the District and Sessions Court Islamabad, where Swati was facing charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). Read More: Court […]

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36 h. ago Bushra seeks early hearing of plea against £190m case conviction

Apetition has been moved to Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday for early hearing of plea seeking suspension of Bushra Bibi’s seven years imprisonment sentence in 190 million pounds case. The petitioner took the position that according to judicial policy, bail and suspension of sentence applications are heard on a priority basis. The petitioner’s case […]

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38 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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39 h. ago Four injured as cafeteria blast rocks Supreme Court building

ISLAMABAD: At least four people were injured in an explosion at the cafeteria of the Supreme Court on Tuesday. According to officials, police, security staff, and rescue teams quickly reached the site and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable. According to preliminary investigations, the explosion occurred […]

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46 h. ago LHC proposes Sunday shutdown to fight Lahore’s worsening smog

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday proposed a complete shutdown of commercial activities every Sunday as part of a broader strategy to tackle the city’s worsening smog problem. During the hearing of petitions filed by citizen Haroon Farooq and others, Justice Shahid Karim also ordered the strict enforcement of the government’s notification […]

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46 h. ago IHC orders jail to arrange meeting between Imran Khan and lawyer today

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed jail authorities to arrange a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja later today. The order came during a hearing on a petition seeking to block Imran Khan’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the directive after […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]

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64 h. ago ‘See you in court’, Saba Qamar files legal case against journalist

LAHORE: Saba Qamar has announced she will be taking legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif after he made allegations about her past. The controversy erupted following Qamar’s comments about Karachi during a recent podcast appearance. When asked if she would ever consider moving to Karachi permanently, the actress responded firmly, “Astaghfirullah, never!” She went on […]

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66 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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67 h. ago Court extends remand of six NCCIA officers in Ducky Bhai case

A Lahore court on Monday extended the physical remand of six National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) officials accused of taking bribes in the high-profile Ducky Bhai case. The suspects, including Additional Director Sarfraz Chaudhry, were presented before the court after the expiry of their previous remand. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed the court […]

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3 d. ago SJC’s new code limits judges’ public speech to safeguard impartiality

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has amended the code of conduct for Supreme Court and high court judges, introducing new restrictions on their freedom of speech and public engagement. The SJC, which derives its authority from Article 211(8) of the Constitution, stated that the amendments are intended to preserve judicial integrity and public […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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