The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has adjourned the hearing of sentence suspension petitions filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, despite an earlier Supreme Court directive requiring the matter to be decided within two weeks. The development has drawn attention to delays in a case that has generated significant legal...
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Naqvi-PTI Meeting Triggers Political Controversy and Internal Questions
A quietly held meeting between senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has sparked political controversy and renewed debate over internal coordination within the party. The controversy intensified after Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, publicly stated that the former premier’s family had no prior knowledge of the meeting. The issue surfaced after...
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PTI open to talks with government if Imran Khan is released
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed willingness to hold dialogue with the government but made it clear that any negotiations would depend on the release of party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan from jail. Speaking to the media, senior PTI leaders said meaningful talks could only take place if Khan was freed and allowed...
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FO says Chinese FM’s remarks on Iran conflict were misrepresented in media reports
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has clarified that remarks made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a phone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were misrepresented by sections of the media. The FO stressed that the discussion took place in a cordial atmosphere and focused on regional peace efforts. According to the...
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Modi faces key political test as vote counting begins in state elections
Vote counting is underway in several key Indian state elections, marking an important political test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The results are being closely watched as they could influence the party’s standing ahead of future national political developments. The elections, held across multiple states and territories, are...
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Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman
The Pentagon has announced that US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post with immediate effect, marking another sudden leadership change within the US defense establishment. The brief statement, issued by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, did not provide a clear reason for the abrupt departure. Phelan, the Navy’s top civilian official, exits at a...
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Saudi, Iranian FMs Hold First Call Since Start of US-Israel War on Iran
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran have held their first phone conversation since the outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement amid escalating regional tensions. The call focused on the evolving situation in the Middle East and the urgent need to prevent further escalation. Both sides emphasised the importance...
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Pakistan Joins UNSC in Condemning Illegal Israeli Settlements
Pakistan has joined other members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in strongly denouncing Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, calling them illegal under international law. The joint statement, delivered at the UN, reaffirmed opposition to any attempts to annex Palestinian land or alter its demographic composition. Speaking on behalf of the...
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Has the PM permanently removed MQM (P) from the political group chat?
According to the claims by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar, the removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, representing MQM (P), without any consultation with the party, gives “a clear message” that the federal government did not “need” the party anymore. Could this be the final blow? Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and Karachi-based lawyer,...
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Viral Video Claiming Pakistan Allowed US to Use Airspace Against Iran is Fake, AI-Doctored
A viral video circulating on social media claims to show Senate opposition leader Allama Raja Nasir saying Pakistan permitted the United States to use its airspace for operations against Iran. However, this footage is doctored using artificial intelligence and does not reflect genuine statements by the politician, according to a fact check by iVerify. The...