Factions carved out of PTI post-May 9 jostle for space – Pakistan
FUELLED by boastful claims that its leader is set to secure the chief minister’s slot following the February 8 general elections, Pervez Khattak’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P), a breakaway faction of the Imran Khan-founded PTI, is vying for dominance in the bustling political arena of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pervez Khattak With the rumoured backing of the […]
‘Stay calm vote for Khan’, PTI tells workers after cypher verdict
Reacting strongle to the 10-year imprisonment handed down to former prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday, the party declared the cypher trial “a complete disgusting mockery of law”. The party, wary of a repeat of the May 9, 2023 riots, maintained that “such sham trials have their future written in […]
No action against journalists over criticism of verdicts: CJP Isa – Pakistan
• Bench does not suspend FIA proceedings against reporters; CJP Isa observes ‘fair criticism’ does not entail punishment• AGP says fault-finding should be aimed at judgement, not judges ISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Court emphasised journalists should not be booked over a social media campaign against superior judges, Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan assured […]
Inside Naimal Khawar’s life lately
In a delightful glimpse into her world, Naimal Khawar took to her Instagram to share an update on her life, titling the post “Life lately.” The versatile actor and artist treated her fans and followers to a carousel of images, offering an intimate look into various aspects of her life. The sequence began with a mirror […]
‘Coordinated’ terror attacks launched on Mach town – Pakistan
QUETTA: Security forces thwarted three coordinated attacks launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70km from the provincial capital, officials said. At least one policeman was reportedly martyred while a truck driver injured in the horrific assault. While Balochistan’s caretaker Minister for Information Jan Achakzai attributed the […]
Manifestos ‘lack economic foresight’: PM Kakar – Pakistan
• Kakar says pledges about jobs, housing contingent upon good economy• Govt officials barred from travelling abroad till polls• CCI approves gas licensing policies ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq has claimed that no political party has presented a plan in their manifesto to fix the economy and reassured that there was no reason to […]
Here’s how you can nail Mahira Khan’s vibrant saree look
Spring is almost here and Mahira Khan is making sure to welcome it in style! The superstar is known to have donned some of the most spectacular outfits and her latest look wasn’t any different. Khan arrived at Zabeel Park in Dubai for Jashn-e-Rekhta’s Urdu Literary Festival’s concluding day, looking like a literal ray of […]
Security forces successfully thwart 3 coordinated attacks in Balochistan’s Mach: Jan Achakzai – Pakistan
Security forces “successfully thwarted three coordinated attacks” carried out by terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach area on Monday night, according to provincial interim information minister Jan Achakzai. In a post on social media platform X, he said the militants were affiliated with the Aslam Acho group. “Fortunately, no damage was inflicted on any installations, and there […]
Rockets fired from hilly area in Balochistan’s Mach: Jan Achakzai – Pakistan
Caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Monday night said a report was received about a “few rockets” fired from the hilly areas of Balochistan’s Mach. In a post on social media platform X, the minister said there were no reports of any losses and the law enforcement agencies were alert. The incident comes with […]
Terrorist killed in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed a terrorist in an exchange of fire during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district on Monday, according to the military’s media wing. According to a press release from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBO based on the reported presence of terrorists. “During the […]