2 h. ago President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]

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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 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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5 h. ago Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings – August 2025 Update

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways offers multiple trains from two of the key cities, Lahore and Karachi. The journey takes approximately

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6 h. ago Bajaur’s Salarzai Tribes vow not to shelter militants amid major operation

BAJAUR – Laramadak tribe of Salarzai Tehsil in Bajaur district announced strong stance against terrorism, announcing that they will not

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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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12 h. ago First Lady advocates for equal access to Breast Cancer Care across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – First Lady of Pakistan Aseefa Bhutto Zardari urged united effort among government bodies, healthcare professionals, media, and communities to

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13 h. ago Speaker Ayaz Sadiq invites opposition for talks with government

Islamabad: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally invited opposition parties to engage in meaningful negotiations with the government to resolve ongoing political issues. The offer came during his remarks about opposition members’ rights, following comments made by former Speaker Asad Qaiser. The Speaker underlined the importance of respecting parliamentary traditions, the constitution, laws, and […]

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17 h. ago CM Maryam vows equal rights to minorities Takes notice of torture, murder of young maid

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan belongs to all its citizens, where people of every

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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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23 h. ago National Minorities Day President expresses resolve to build inclusive Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equal rights

President Zardari has called for a collective resolve to build an inclusive and stronger Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equality,

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26 h. ago Sindh Assembly unanimously passes National Minorities Day resolution

A special session of the Sindh Assembly was held here on Monday to mark the “National Minorities Day” in which all other legislative proceedings were deferred. In special session, the House also unanimously passed the National Minorities Day resolution. The session which was held at the Old Assembly Hall and Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed tabled […]

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27 h. ago Pakistan asks world to take action after Israeli strike kills civilians in Gaza

Pakistan on Monday condemned a recent Israeli airstrike that killed several civilians in Gaza, demanding the world take “decisive action” to hold the Jewish state accountable. The statement came two days after Gaza’s civil defense agency said at least 34 people, including more than a dozen civilians who were waiting to collect aid, were killed […]

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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 President Zardari stresses minority empowerment as catalyst for Pakistan’s bright future

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari delivered powerful address on National Minority Day, stressing vital contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s

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31 h. ago China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China on Monday called on the Philippines to immediately cease its infringement and provocative actions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the intrusion by multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels, official ships, and fishing boats into China’s territorial waters on […]

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32 h. ago 6–0 vs. 5–0: Radar Plots, Wreckage, and the Case of the Missing S

Two Narratives, One Night May 6–7, 2025 — the most intense Indo-Pak air exchange since 2019. By dawn, two stories had emerged: Pakistan’s 6–0 vs India’s 5–0. In my No-Nonsense Zone, after fresh claims on 10 August, the jury is out. Today, I take South Asia’s most controversial scorecard to an unlikely forum: the #ChatGPT5 […]

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37 h. ago Syria promises justice after Sweida hospital killing video emerges

Syria’s interior ministry on Monday vowed to hold those responsible for the killing of an unarmed man at a Sweida hospital accountable. The incident, captured on a newly surfaced video, sparked outrage and calls for justice. The ministry strongly condemned the act and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice, regardless of their affiliations. The […]

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39 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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41 h. ago Spain and eight European nations condemn Israel’s Gaza occupation plan

Spain and eight European countries strongly condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City on Sunday. They warned that this move could cause many civilian deaths and force nearly one million Palestinians to leave their homes. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet has already approved a large-scale operation to take control of Gaza City. This […]

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