Islamabad court suspends arrest warrants against Nawaz’s sons till March 14 – Pakistan
An Islamabad accountability court on Thursday suspended the perpetual arrest warrants issued against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s sons — Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz — till March 14 in the three corruption references related to the Panama Papers. Hussain and Hassan, through their counsel Qazi Misbahul Hassan, had filed an application in the court, […]
Modi visits Indian-occupied Kashmir for first time since special status revoked – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was working to “win hearts in [occupied] Kashmir”, on his first visit to the disputed region’s main city since its semi-autonomy was cancelled in 2019. Modi’s government stripped the Muslim-majority territory of its special constitutional status nearly five years ago, splitting the former state into two […]
Modi visits Indian-occupied Kashmir, first time since special status revoked – World
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was working to “win hearts” in Indian-occupied Kashmir, on his first visit to the disputed region’s main city since its semi-autonomy was cancelled in 2019. Modi’s government stripped the Muslim-majority territory of its special constitutional status nearly five years ago, splitting the former state into two territories […]
‘Stay within your limits’, Fazl warns establishment
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), on Thursday warned the establishment against overstepping its boundaries, telling it to stay within its limits, Express News reported. “We cannot be coerced into accepting the dominance of any institution. Let us remain a nation grounded in ethics and intellect,” Fazl said while speaking to a […]
PHC extends bar on oath-taking of reserved seats MNAs till March 13 – Pakistan
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday extended the bar on the oath-taking of the beneficiaries allotted National Assembly reserved seats until March 13. The order was issued on a petition filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) — which was joined by PTI-backed independents who won the elections sans their electoral symbol — challenging […]
Modi to visit India-occupied Kashmir, first time since special status revoked – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold a rally in the main city of India-held Kashmir on Thursday, on his first visit since the disputed region’s semi-autonomy was cancelled in 2019. Modi’s government stripped the Muslim-majority disputed territory of its special constitutional status, splitting the former state into two territories directly ruled from New […]
CJCSC Gen Shamshad calls on PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on Thursday called upon newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office. The CJCSC congratulated the premier on assuming office and expressed good wishes. The meeting between the two focused on professional and security issues, added the statement. Since […]
Hezbollah holds funeral for Israeli strike victims – World
HOULA: Hezbollah on Wednesday held a funeral in southern Lebanon for two of its fighters and a woman, all members of the same family, who were killed in an Israeli strike the day before. A photographer saw hundreds of people turning up for the funeral in Houla, near the border with Israel that has seen […]
Indian farmers say detentions foil Delhi protest – World
NEW DELHI: Dozens of protesting Indian farmers were detained en route to New Delhi on Wednesday, forcing them to call off their plan to converge on the capital in their demand for higher crop prices, protest leaders said. Thousands of farmers, mostly from the northern state of Punjab, launched a “Delhi Chalo” (Let’s go to […]
‘Terrorist attack’ on Adiala jail foiled – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: In a joint operation, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the police foiled an attempt to attack Central Jail Adiala, arresting three terrorists on Thursday night. Police officials have also claimed the recovery of heavy weapons and ammunition from the apprehended terrorists, who have since been shifted to undisclosed locations. A spokesman for the […]