Terrorists, their social media backers cut from same cloth, says Talal – Pakistan
• State minister for interior rebuffs impression of insurgency in Balochistan, calls for holistic review of NAP• Zartaj Gul censures defence minister for making political speech in wake of Jaffar Express tragedy ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday said that those who “facilitated” the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) through social […]
IHC orders probe into denial of lawyer’s access to Imran – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday appointed court clerk Sakina Bangash to investigate the denial of a meeting between former prime minister Imran Khan and lawyer Mashal Yousafzai. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan made the appointment while hearing a petition seeking contempt of court proceedings against jail authorities for denying Ms Yousafzai access to […]
LHC asks govt to explain its use of X despite ban – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday sought a detailed report from the interior ministry and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on the petitions challenging the ban on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), with a directive to explain which government institutions are still using the banned app. Hearing the petitions, a three-judge bench, headed […]
Traffic plan laid out for Eid shopping
Listen to article KARACHI: Traffic police have banned the entry of rickshaws, taxis, online ride-hailing services, and commercial vehicles into major markets starting from Ramazan 15 to avoid traffic congestion during Eid shopping. Additionally, traffic police personnel will be deployed around busy shopping centers, markets, and commercial areas to assist the people. In an official statement, the […]
Sindh comes alive with festival of colours
BADIN/KARACHI: It’s the festival of good over evil. It’s the festival of welcoming spring. It’s the festival of triumph. It’s a festival for everyone. It’s the festival of colours. It’s Holi – Happy Holi! One of the major Hindu festivals, Holi, has been celebrated across Sindh with religious and cultural zeal. “For me, it’s more […]
$1 billion IMF tranche talks conclude ‘successfully’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund for over $1 billion tranche remained successful and a formal communiqué by the Fund will be released today (Saturday). The finance minister made the statement during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, which Shehbaz Sharif chaired to hear […]
Terror in Balochistan emanates from India
ISLAMABAD: The army on Friday traced a strong nexus between India, the terrorist group and its handlers operating from Afghanistan via satellite phones behind the hijacking of Jaffer Express. Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the chief military spokesperson, shared details of the train incident, in a news conference alongside Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. The Inter-Services […]
PPP sceptical of talks with PML-N, expects no breakthrough
LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) remains unconvinced that its meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) at Governor House on Saturday (today) will yield any meaningful outcome, a senior party leader revealed. The meeting, being held to address PPP’s concerns over being denied political space in Punjab, is unlikely to yield any significant results, the party […]
Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched to integrate blockchain technology with financial landscape – Business
The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was officially launched on Friday to “regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets” into the country’s financial landscape. According to a press release from the Finance Division, the PCC is a government-backed initiative aimed at regulating, fostering, and integrating blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations into the country’s financial and economic […]
Aziz in main round of FIP padel event
In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, Pakistan’s Aziz Khan made history by winning the first round of FIP International Bronze Tournament 2025 held in Hong Kong. Khan’s impressive performance in the tournament included a decisive second round victory by 6-3, 6-1. In the final round, Aziz scored a stunning 6-0, 6-0 win against […]