5 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 […]

Other

7 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 […]

Other

8 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 […]

Other

13 h. ago Pakistan, Switzerland vow deeper cooperation in education and development

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, vocational training, and sustainable development during a meeting on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, where both sides discussed expanding collaboration […]

Other

14 h. ago Saba Qamar to take legal action against journalist over false claims

Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar, one of the leading figures in television and film for nearly two decades, has declared that she will pursue legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif following his controversial statements about her private life. The issue arose after Hanif made claims regarding Saba Qamar’s alleged past relationship during the early 2000s, […]

Other

15 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 […]

Other

15 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 […]

Other

33 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 […]

Other

36 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 […]

Other

44 h. 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 […]

Other

55 h. ago Journalist and policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi named spokesperson to PM for foreign media

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday notified Journalist and policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesperson for foreign media, according to a notification on Sunday. Sharing the notification, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on his X account, “The appointment was made in “supersession of his (PM’s) earlier orders of even number dated […]

Other

61 h. ago “Shahbaz Gill played the role of an angel in my life,” says Isar Rana — Here’s why

LAHORE: Isar Rana, a senior Pakistani journalist, has made a shocking revelation, crediting politician Dr. Shahbaz Gill for playing an impactful role in his career — calling him “no less than an angel” who gave him the much-needed break to rise into the spotlight. In an exclusive appearance on a popular podcast, Rana didn’t hold […]

Other

65 h. ago LHC to hear Ducky Bhai’s bail plea in gambling app case on Monday

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has scheduled the hearing of YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, in connection with the online gambling app promotion case. Justice Farooq Haider will preside over the hearing of Ducky Bhai’s post-arrest bail plea on Monday. His counsel had earlier filed the petition at the […]

Other

68 h. ago PM Shehbaz credits FBR reforms for record rise in tax return filings

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday linked the filing of 892,419 new tax returns for tax year 2025 to growing public confidence in the government’s reform and digitisation agenda. His statement followed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) announcement that 5.912 million tax returns were filed for 2025 — up from 5.025 million […]

Other

3 d. ago Saba Qamar dives into ‘new’ romance, enjoying life’s sweet side

Popular Pakistani actress Saba Qamar revealed that romance has recently entered her life and she is enjoying it. The actress appeared as a guest on a podcast where she shared her thoughts on various topics. Responding to a question, she said that people often joke about mental stress, but experiencing it firsthand is eye-opening and […]

Other

3 d. ago Citizen questions Karachi traffic fines, seeks court intervention

A Karachi resident, Johar Abbas, filed a petition in Sindh High Court against rising e-challan fines. He included top officials as respondents, including the Chief Secretary Sindh, IG Sindh, DIG Traffic, DG Excise and Taxation, and DG NADRA. The petition claims the fines are unfair, inconsistent across cities, and cause financial strain on citizens. Abbas […]

Other

3 d. ago Sohail Leghari appointed Supreme Court Registrar in key administrative changes

ISLAMABAD – Sohail Muhammad Leghari has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Supreme Court, part of a series of important administrative appointments, officials confirmed. Leghari, a Grade-22 officer from the Sindh judiciary, is currently serving as Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council. He has previously held the position of Registrar at the Sindh […]

Other

3 d. ago Court extends physical remand of six NCCIA officers in bribery case

LAHORE — A court on Saturday approved a three-day extension of the physical remand for six officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) who were arrested on bribery charges. The decision, issued by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, followed a request from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which is investigating the officers’ alleged involvement […]

Other

3 d. ago Saba Qamar says ‘Love is new in my life and I’m enjoying it’

LAHORE – Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has revealed that love has recently entered her life, and she is cherishing the experience. Speaking candidly during a podcast appearance, the acclaimed actress opened up about her personal life, health struggles, and evolving perspective on romance. Responding to a question, Saba said that many people make light […]

Other

3 d. ago Punjab govt orders Imran Khan’s May 9 cases to be tried via video link

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has issued a fresh notification directing that all eleven May 9 violence-related FIRs registered against former prime minister Imran Khan be tried in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi through video link from Adiala jail, where the PTI founder is currently imprisoned. According to the notification issued by the Home Department, the […]

Other