Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised that removing illegal encroachments from urban and town areas is essential for improving infrastructure and urban planning. Speaking at the inauguration of the Iqbal Flyover Expressway in Islamabad, he said that unless unauthorized structures are cleared, efforts to modernise cities and enhance public facilities will remain incomplete. Addressing the...
United Arab Emirates Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, arrived in Khairpur, Pakistan, where he was warmly welcomed by Sindh’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, and other senior officials. During the meeting, both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan, reaffirming the two countries’ long-standing and brotherly ties....
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning that the country will continue to pay the price for the actions and decisions of former intelligence chief Faiz Hamid and ex-Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a social media statement, he said the nation might “reap the crop of the seeds they have...
Senior journalist Hamid Mir has hinted that the government may formally ban the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) and file a treason case against its founder, former prime minister Imran Khan. His remarks came shortly after comments by federal officials accusing PTI of spreading “anti‑state” narratives and undermining Pakistan’s stability. The suggestion follows a resolution passed by...
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) is set to hear the application of lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir on December 11. She, along with her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, has appealed against the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to deny a stay on their trial in the controversial social-media posts case. The...
The government is reportedly considering transferring Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), from Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, a move driven by increasing unrest and regular protests by his supporters outside the jail. Authorities cite logistical and security concerns, stating that frequent gatherings and visits have disrupted routine operations and affected the welfare of other inmates....
Authorities have declared the entire area surrounding Adiala Jail a “Red Zone,” tightening security to safeguard its high-risk inmates. The decision comes after worries over a surge in detainee population—reportedly over 7,500—including one high-profile prisoner whose presence prompted extra precautions. Under the order, law enforcement agencies have deployed large numbers of specialized officers at all...
The summary for elevating Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir to the new post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has been forwarded to the presidency for final approval, the PM’s Office confirmed. Under the changes, Munir—already serving as Chief of Army Staff (COAS)—is set to hold the unified title CDF-cum-COAS for a five-year term from...
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has upheld the injunction in the blasphemy case against Muhammad Ali Mirza, affirming that proceedings will remain on hold until further notice. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani clarified that the court is not suspending the authority of the Council of Islamic Ideology but has deferred hearing on the matter until after...
In a recent press conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan could use force against militants in Afghanistan—but emphasised that Islamabad doesn’t want to “storm a brother’s home.” Dar noted Pakistan’s request to the Afghan leadership: to take action against the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ensure Afghan soil is not...