Balochistan High Court admits Dr Mahrang’s plea against life sentence – Pakistan
QUETTA: A division bench of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday admitted for regular hearing a petition filed by Dr Mahrang Baloch, the chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), challenging the life imprisonment sentence awarded to her by an anti-terrorism court (ATC), and issued notices to the respondents. A BHC bench comprising […]
JAAC defers march for a week after back-channel talks – Pakistan
• No untoward incident reported in Poonch, Sudhnoti• Thousands gather at Rawalakot’s Eidgah Ground ahead of march• JAAC says it wrote to army chief after concerns failed to reach him through official channels• AJK home secretary says coordinated campaigns carried out on social media to incite people MUZAFFARABAD: The proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) […]
Dar heads to Shanghai to formalise Pakistan’s founding role in AI organisation
FO says Dar will engage with leaders to advance international AI cooperation, promote equitable AI governance Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departs for Shanghai on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for Shanghai on […]
Crypto czar asks Jamia Darul Uloom to distinguish between speculative crypto, asset-backed tokens – Pakistan
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib has asked Jamia Darul Uloom to draw a distinction between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens, its chief said on Wednesday. The crypto czar told Reuters he had asked for the clarification after the seminary ruled last month that crypto-based purchases were not permissible under […]
Holders of invalid, expired NICOPs barred from boarding flights to Pakistan: official – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis residing abroad who hold an invalid, expired or cancelled National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) will no longer be allowed to board flights to Pakistan, official sources said on Wednesday. According to official sources, the government has issued immediate directives to all zonal directors of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to convey […]
DPM Dar to attend signing ceremony for China-led AI governance body in Shanghai: FO – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to Shanghai from July 16-17 to attend the signing ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement on Wednesday. According to the FO, Dar will travel with a delegation at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister […]
At least 5 injured, including police official, in attack on Bannu police station – Pakistan
BANNU: At least five people, including a police official, were injured on Wednesday after terrorists attacked a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, triggering heavy retaliatory fire from security personnel. Bannu District Police Officer Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal confirmed the incident, while the administration of the local hospital confirmed the casualties. According to […]
At least 4 injured, including police official, in attack on Bannu police station – Pakistan
BANNU: At least four people, including a police official, were injured on Wednesday after terrorists attacked a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, triggering a heavy exchange of fire with security personnel. Bannu District Police Officer Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal confirmed the incident, while the administration of the local hospital confirmed the casualties. […]
Terrorists attack police station in KP’s Bannu, triggering heavy gun battle – Pakistan
BANNU: Terrorists on Wednesday attacked a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, triggering a heavy exchange of fire with security personnel, police said. Bannu District Police Officer Captain (Retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal confirmed the incident and said the situation was being assessed, adding that details regarding casualties would be shared later. According to preliminary […]
Authorities increasing security around Saindak copper and gold mine in Balochistan: minister – Pakistan
State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Wednesday said authorities were stepping up security around the Saindak copper and gold mine in Balochistan after supply routes were disrupted in the region by terrorists, and the mine’s operator denied a report that the project could be forced to shut down. Chaudhry said Islamabad had received the […]