Naqvi calls on businessmen to bring back ‘20-30pc’ of wealth to Pakistan – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday called on the business community to bring back “20-30 per cent” of their wealth to Pakistan ahead of the upcoming budget. Speaking at a ceremony at the Federation House in Karachi, he said that the government would facilitate the business community but “at least give this one gesture over […]
Imran’s sisters manage to reach Adiala jail but still denied meeting with ex-premier – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, the sisters of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan on Tuesday managed to make their way to Adiala jail but were still denied a meeting with their brother. The sisters were not allowed to enter the jail by the authorities, following which they returned to the checkpost where they […]
2 policemen injured as residents protest against anti-encroachment drive in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Two policemen were injured as the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) anti-encroachment operation in the capital’s Noorpur Shahan area was met with strong protest from residents. As the anti-encroachment drive began, enraged individuals torched two of the CDA’s vehicles in protest, with authorities resorting to tear-gas shelling to disperse the people. More police deployment was […]
Islamabad police books Gaza protesters, JI’s Mushtaq Ahmad for holding rally in violation of Section 144 – Pakistan
The Islamabad police has booked protesters and organisers of a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza, it emerged on Monday. Save Gaza Campaign, a civil society movement of civilians and organisations taking action against the Israeli bombardment in the besieged strip, posted earlier today on social media platform X that the police had registered […]
In phone call with British counterpart, FM Dar stresses early resumption of PIA flights to UK – Pakistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a phone call with British counterpart David Cameron on Monday, stressed the need for early resumption of national carrier Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) flights to the United Kingdom to “bolster linkages”, according to the Foreign Office (FO). In July 2020, the UK had joined several countries in suspending PIA’s flight […]
Principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College resigns citing ‘unwarranted interference’ by Governor House – Pakistan
The principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College, Michael A. Thompson, tendered his resignation on Monday, citing “prejudiced actions by Governor House” and referring to them as “unwarranted interference and brazen directives”. Although the letter did not specify the reason for tendering the resignation, media reports suggested the move was prompted by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman’s decision […]
Muhammad Aurangzeb appointed finmin to ‘settle down’ IMF, says PPP’s Khursheed Shah – Pakistan
PPP leader Khursheed Shah has said that banker Muhammad Aurangzeb was appointed finance minister instead of PML-N’s Ishaq Dar to “settle down” the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a surprise allocation of portfolios, Aurangzeb was sworn in as the finance minister earlier this month while Dar was handed the foreign ministry. In an interview on […]
May 9 riots: SC seeks details of trials in military courts – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Monday sought details of the military trials of civilians for their alleged involvement in the violent events of May 9. Today, a six-member bench — led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Azhar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Irfan Saadat […]
May 9 riots: SC resumes hearing appeals against verdict nullifying military trials of civilians – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Monday resumed hearing a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) against its Oct 23 unanimous ruling nullifying the military trials of civilians for their alleged involvement in the violent events of May 9. The case pertains to the trial of 103 civilians for their alleged role in attacks on army installations during […]
Snowless winter, surprise rain, unusual cold wave: What is up with Pakistan’s weather? – Pakistan
Rising temperatures, rapid glacial melts and warming oceans are triggering a host of climate-related events. When Mohammad Hasan returned to his hometown in Gilgit-Baltistan last month, he was welcomed by a parched Skardu gasping for precipitation. The peaks encircling the town, usually hidden under a blanket of snow, looked livid with thirst. In neighbouring Khyber […]