6 h. ago Courts directs FIA to proceed as per law over blasphemy allegations against ex

Lahore court disposes of petition seeking action against former president over social media post LAHORE: A district court judge in Lahore directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to proceed under the law if any cognizable offense was made out after receiving the opinion of the Ulema Board on a petition seeking an FIR against former […]

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19 h. ago CJP Afridi recuses himself from hearing Bahria Town property auction case  

ISLAMABAD –  Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has recused himself from hearing the Bahria Town property auction case. During

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28 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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31 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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31 h. ago CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Directs counsels of both respondents to assist the court with legal questions and complete preparations by next hearing on August 19 At one point, Salman Safdar requested court to allow him to speak at rostrum but CJP denied ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday questioned some of the observations made by […]

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34 h. ago Singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away in Lahore

LAHORE: Muhammad Aslam, the father of renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, has passed away at the age of 77, family sources confirmed on Tuesday. Atif, known for his contributions to Pakistan’s music industry and Bollywood soundtracks, shared the sad news on social media. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, he wrote, “A final good bye […]

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37 h. ago Indian opposition holds another protest over ‘Vote Chori’ in Bihar

NEW DELHI: Indian opposition lawmakers staged yet another protest in the Parliament House complex today, marking the 15th consecutive day of agitation against the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar. Many of the protesting MPs wore white T-shirts featuring the image of a “124-year-old first-time voter”, Minta Devi, whose name reportedly appeared on the […]

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39 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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53 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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54 h. ago Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]

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57 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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59 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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64 h. ago KP health card scheme faces Rs28 billion irregularities probe

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Card scheme is under investigation after a report by the Auditor General revealed financial irregularities worth over Rs28 billion from 2017-18 to 2021-22. The findings raise serious questions about transparency and management in the province’s health sector. The audit exposed that 17 out of 48 hospitals listed under the scheme were not […]

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3 d. ago Tarar blasts opposition over ‘misleading’ remarks about economy

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said the opposition is perturbed by the economic progress achieved by the country under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The minister, in a news statement, rejected the press conference held by opposition leader Asad Qaiser as misleading and contrary to the facts. […]

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3 d. ago Business community hails proposal to revive sick industrial units, urge reforms

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has welcomed the government’s proposal to introduce a credit scheme for the revival of sick industrial units but cautioned that without practical, on-ground reforms, such initiatives will remain confined to paperwork. He urged the government to link the […]

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3 d. ago Tarar slams opposition for misleading claims on national economy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday criticised the opposition, claiming that they are unsettled by the economic progress made under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership. In a statement issued on Sunday, Tarar rejected the opposition leader Asad Qaiser’s press conference as misleading and out of touch with the reality of […]

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4 d. ago SCCI, PBCS inks MoU to work for strengthening trade, business cooperation

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at chamber house here on Saturday and attended by SCCI President Fazal Moqeem Khan and PBCS Vice Chairman […]

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4 d. ago Omar Ayub’s bail denied: Lahore ATC demands immediate surrender

Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected PTI leader Omar Ayub’s bail requests today. The cases relate to the Jinnah House attack, Askari Tower assault, and burning of Shadman police station. The court held hearings on these cases and made its decision after reviewing all arguments. Omar Ayub’s interim bail had expired before today’s hearing. Omar Ayub […]

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5 d. ago ‘Another Setback’: Three PTI MNAs removed from key parliamentary posts

Both houses to nominate new opposition leaders to replace Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) secretariat removed on Friday three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders from key parliamentary posts following the disqualification of several party lawmakers. Omar Ayub was stripped of the position of opposition leader, while Zartaj Gul lost her role […]

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5 d. ago Cricketer Haider Ali faces UK investigation, PCB imposes suspension

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali is under investigation by Greater Manchester Police during Pakistan Shaheens’ tour of England. Police confirmed arresting a 24-year-old man on August 4, 2025, after receiving an assault report. The alleged incident took place on July 23, 2025, in Manchester. Authorities released the man on bail pending further investigation. Police said the […]

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