ToshaKhana
A special court adjourned the hearing of the Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi without any further proceedings. Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand heard the case in Adiala Jail where the former prime minister was presented in the courtroom. Bushra Bibi
Today, the nation is celebrating the 148th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with a renewed commitment to honor and work toward the ideals he envisioned for Pakistan. The day began with gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals, and a special change of guards ceremony will be
Like Christians around the globe, Pakistan’s Christian community has been celebrating Christmas on Wednesday with deep religious devotion, all under tight security measures. In Lahore, the festivities began with Mass at churches, where people prayed for the peace and prosperity of Pakistan. Over 2,900 churches across Punjab were
This year, the cold in Gilgit-Baltistan has intensified, breaking a decade-long record for low temperatures as meteorological department reported that the average minimum temperature in Gilgit has dropped to -8°C, compared to -3°C recorded ten years ago. The report further states that Skardu has experienced an even sharper
The passing-out parade of the second batch of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Girls Cadet College took place in Turbat, marking a significant milestone for the institution and its cadets. A total of 64 lady cadets proudly participated in the parade, with Commander 12 Corps, Lt Gen Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan,
Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan the night between Dec 24 and 25, killing 13 terrorists. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, the operation was launched following credible information about the presence of militants in the region. According to ISPR,
Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffar Express service between Quetta and Peshawar, which was scheduled for December 25, due to security concerns, according to ARY News. In a statement, Pakistan Railways explained that the decision to halt the train, which was supposed to depart from Quetta to Peshawar, was made
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asserted that the recent sanctions placed by the United States on four Pakistani firms for their alleged involvement in the country’s ballistic missile programme had “no justification”. The statement came after the US imposed sanctions on the Islamabad-based National Development Complex
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday announced that it had made significant strides in enhancing international connectivity through new submarine cable systems. On August 21, the PTA attributed the nationwide slow internet to a “faulty submarine cable” and clarified that no firewalls were being installed, after drawing criticism from
ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the official fixtures for the Champions Trophy 2025, more than a month after the schedule was expected to be shared. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, has become embroiled in a dispute, with the
EU
The Foreign Office on Monday night responded to remarks from a European Union spokesperson, emphasizing the country’s ability to address its internal matters without external interference. A spokesperson stated, “The statement of the European Union spokesperson is being reviewed.” She added that Pakistan’s Constitution and judicial system possess
The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, discussed challenges faced by Pakistanis in obtaining visas for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Dubai. The chairman asked what the problems were for Pakistanis to obtain visas for Dubai. During the meeting on Monday, it was revealed
ISMAIL HANIYAH
In a rare public admission, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has confirmed that the country was behind the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. Speaking at an event on Monday honouring Defence Ministry personnel, Katz declared that Israel had delivered a decisive blow to Hamas and its allied
chinapakistan
Chinese company ADM Group has announced a $350 million investment in Pakistan, supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The plan includes establishing over 3,000 EV charging stations nationwide, with 1,000 in Sindh, 1,500 in Punjab, and 750 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Additionally, ADM Group
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Chinese and Pakistani academic achievements in resistant rootstocks for economic forests and grafted and fodder plants were exchanged at the just finished 4th China-Pakistan Tropical Arid Non-Wood Forest Science & Technology Exchange Conference. Over 500 professionals from China and Pakistan attended the conference simultaneously in Zhengzhou and Gwadar, China Economic
PTI
The first round of negotiations between the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was held on Monday. The in-camera meeting, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, was held in Committee Room 5 of the Parliament House, with seven members from the government and three from PTI participating.