Amnesty warns 27th Amendment ‘undermines’ judicial independence, rule of law
ISLAMABAD: Amnesty International has sounded the alarm over Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment, warning that it poses a grave threat to judicial independence and entrenches...
Bangladesh eyes JF-17 deal with Pakistan as defence ties deepen
ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh is in discussions with Pakistan to procure JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, signalling a potential defence deal as Islamabad capitalises on rising international...
Election tribunal rejects Jhagra’s plea, upholds PML-N’s Jalal Khan’s Win in PK-79
PESHAWAR: An election tribunal in Peshawar, headed by Justice (retd) Lal Jan Khatak, on Monday dismissed the election petition filed by Taimur Saleem Jhagra,...
Court extends pre-arrest bail of TikTokers Rajab Butt, Nani Wala in gambling app case
LAHORE: A local sessions court on Tuesday extended the pre-arrest bail of content creators Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak, popularly known as Nani Wala,...
Senate delegation to visit US in January, marking new chapter in Pak–US parliamentary ties
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Senate delegation, led by Deputy Chairman Senator Syedaal Khan, will undertake an official visit to the United States from January 20...
Rana Sanaullah claims PM’s multiple talks offers met with PTI founder’s refusal
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday that the PTI founder and his wife must strictly abide by court decisions,...
Sindh govt assures provision of full security, protocol to KP CM Afridi on Jan 9
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to provide full protocol and security to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi during his upcoming visit...
Opposition leader appointment stalled as PTI submits Omar Ayub case documents
ISLAMABAD: The process for appointing a new opposition leader in the National Assembly remained unresolved on Monday as PTI Chief Whip Amir Dogar submitted...
Security forces seize hundreds of pistols in Turbat operation
TURBAT: Security forces seized a large cache of weapons and arrested a suspect after intercepting a vehicle during a security operation in Turbat tehsil...
Pakistan voices ‘profound concern’ at UNSC over US action in Venezuela, urges dialogue
NEW YORK: Pakistan on Monday expressed “profound concern” over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, warning that escalating tensions posed serious risks to regional...
NA speaker briefs PM on Bangladesh visit, surprise handshake with Indian FM
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday and discussed key parliamentary matters, including his recent visit to...
Punjab announces decision on winter holidays extension for schools and colleges
LAHORE: The Punjab government has clarified that winter vacations for schools and colleges will not be extended, putting an end to speculation triggered by...
Indian woman married to Pakistani man sent to Wagah after visa lapse
LAHORE: An Indian woman who married a Pakistani national during her visit to Pakistan has been escorted to the Wagah Border after overstaying her...
Student critically injured after jumping from university building in Lahore
LAHORE: A female student was critically injured after jumping from the second floor of a private university in Lahore, police said on Monday, marking...
Alien catfish invasion raises alarm over Pakistan’s freshwater ecosystems
An invasive fish species has begun spreading through waterways in Sindh and Lower Punjab, prompting warnings from conservationists about serious risks to biodiversity and...