PTI leaders once again barred from meeting Imran Khan at Adiala jail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders on Thursday arrived at Adiala jail hoping to meet party founder Imran Khan but were once again denied permission to meet the former prime minister. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed the incarcerated ex-premier to have twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other associates. […]
PM Shehbaz directs launch of pilot for proposed automated tax collection system in Islamabad – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the launch of a pilot project for a proposed automated income tax collection system in Islamabad, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a statement, the PMO said that Prime Minister Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), attended by […]
At Ghizer rally, Bilawal urges voters to give PPP ‘heavy mandate’ to safeguard region’s rights – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged Gilgit-Baltistan voters to give his party a “heavy” mandate by securing a majority in order to safeguard the region’s rights. Bilawal was addressing a rally in Ghizer, amid a series of rallies across GB as the PPP and other political parties have, over the past few days, ramped […]
Shadab, Samad rescue Pakistan as hosts seal ODI series against Australia
Pakistan overcame a batting collapse to beat Australia after Shaheen, Abrar and Shadab bowled them out for 157 Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during his 40-run innings against Australia in the third ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. Photo: PCB Shadab Khan and Abdul Samad held their nerve with an unbeaten partnership to […]
FO rejects reports of Dar sharing intelligence on Iran’s nuclear programme during meeting with Rubio – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday refuted reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared any intelligence regarding Iran’s nuclear programme during a meeting with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Dar met with Rubio on May 29 during a brief visit to Washington, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation as […]
Shehbaz lauds Trump’s role in India ceasefire, calls him ‘man of peace’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a ceremony at US embassy to celebrate the 250th Independence day of the United States of America. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded longstanding Pakistan-United States ties spanning over eight decades, describing them as a “true and special relationship”, at an occasion marking the latter’s 250th anniversary […]
Australia win toss, choose to bat against Pakistan in final ODI – Sport
Australia on Thursday won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the third and final one-day international (ODI) at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. On Tuesday, an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore, levelling the three-match series 1-1, with fast bowler Nathan Ellis taking a career-best four-wicket […]
BHC suspends proceedings in FIR against Achakzai
Court issues stay order in FIR against Achakzai during hearing of petition filed by PkMAP chief A photo of Opposition Leader and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai. SCREENGRAB The Balochistan High Court on Thursday suspended all legal proceedings regarding a first information report (FIR) registered against senior opposition leader Mahmood Khan […]
Superior courts should issue directions to high courts for swiftly deciding pending cases sparingly, FCC rules – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday ruled that directions to the high courts for expeditious decisions in pending matters by superior courts should be issued sparingly and couched in appropriate words. The judgement comes against the backdrop of a recent petition by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) before the Supreme Court […]
Dar congratulates countries elected as non-permanent UNSC members – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term. “We wish them every success in discharging this important responsibility,” he said in a post on X. “As Pakistan […]