2 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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2 h. ago Pakistan, China ready to expand cooperation under Global Civilization Initiative: Tarar

BEIJING: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, on Friday expressed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China under the framework of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The announcement was made during his visit to Beijing for the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Tarar highlighted the significance […]

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6 h. ago Ishaq Dar: India struggles to digest military ceasefire with Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and India is holding well, but India’s political leadership is struggling to accept it. Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur, he criticized India’s behavior and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on regional issues. Dar slammed India for […]

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7 h. ago Govt vows action after illegal deer hunting in Margalla hills

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has taken serious notice of the recent incident of illegal hunting of a deer in the Margalla Hills National Park. An inquiry into the incident is already underway. A First Information Report (FIR) has been duly registered, and the investigation is progressing in […]

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7 h. ago IHC hints at contempt proceedings against federal cabinet in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD -The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the federal government’s continued failure to submit a

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7 h. ago Court reserves verdict on Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal plea in may 9 case

ISLAMABAD – A district and sessions court in Islamabad has reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal plea in the May 9 vandalism case. Judicial Magistrate Shehzad Khan presided over the hearing, while Qureshi’s lawyer, Advocate Ali Bukhari, appeared on his behalf. The court listened to arguments and reserved the […]

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8 h. ago Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]

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8 h. ago Energy minister pushes to limit profits on solar net metering amid power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD — Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari has renewed efforts to convince the federal cabinet to end provincial taxes on electricity bills and limit profits from solar net metering, despite opposition from provincial governments. He plans to present a revised plan within one to two weeks that would extend the current one to one-and-a-half-year return […]

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16 h. ago Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order despite SC ruling

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the United States Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions. US District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, made the ruling after immigrant rights advocates implored […]

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17 h. ago Federal Ombudsman holds outreach complaint hearing in Khairpur

The Federal Ombudsman Secretariat Regional Office Sukkur, under the directives of Federal Ombudsman Aijaz Ahmad Qureshi held an outreach complaint hearing at Circuit House Khairpur on Thursday. Over 150 complainants attended the hearing and 160 cases were heard, with more than 100 complaints resolved and over Rs. 10 million in benefits provided to the people. […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan’s first envoy to St Kitts presents credentials to governor general

High Commissioner of Pakistan Muhammad Saleem presented his Letters of Credence to Governor General of the Federation of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis Dame Marcella A. Liburd, GCMP, JP, at a formal ceremony held at the Government House here. During the credentials ceremony, High Commissioner Saleem conveyed warm greetings from the leadership and the […]

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19 h. ago IT minister, Meta delegation discuss AI, digital cooperation

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday discussed advancing digitization in Pakistan, exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing cooperation in public sector innovation and capacity-building. During a meeting with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of South and Central Asia Public Policy, the minister […]

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22 h. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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22 h. ago Speaker Malik Ahmad summons suspended PTI MPAs for fair hearing

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has invited 26 suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs to present their case this Friday in his chamber. This move, under Article 10-A of the Constitution (which guarantees a fair hearing), comes after their suspension for causing chaos during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech in the June 16 […]

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25 h. ago Pakistan and China to launch joint media initiatives to fight fake news

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster media cooperation by launching joint broadcasting projects to effectively address the growing concerns of fake news and disinformation. The agreement was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the […]

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26 h. ago Yousuf Raza Gilani cleared of nine more TDAP corruption charges

KARACHI: The Federal Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has acquitted Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in nine additional cases tied to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) corruption scandal. With this latest verdict, Gilani has now been cleared in a total of 12 cases linked to the 2009 scandal. Gilani appeared […]

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27 h. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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27 h. ago Meta joins Pakistan’s AI revolution with local support and training

Meta, the global tech giant, has offered full support to Pakistan in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) goals. A high-level delegation from Meta met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad. The meeting focused on boosting Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, supporting AI use, and preparing youth for future tech jobs. During […]

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29 h. ago ATC extends Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in 31 cases until august 12

RAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in 31 separate cases till August 12. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, which involved cases linked to protests that took place on November 24 and 26. Bushra Bibi’s legal […]

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30 h. ago Pakistan, China to strengthen media ties against misinformation spread

BEIJING – July 10, 2025: Pakistan and China have agreed to boost their cooperation in tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation through joint media initiatives. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Cao Shumin, Vice Minister of the Publicity […]

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