PTI reconstitutes 23-member Political Committee for future decision-making

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the reconstitution of a 23-member Political Committee for the party and its alliance, with the new body taking...

SC rules forced DNA tests illegal, a breach of personal dignity

Apex court overturns LHC, Pakpattan judge orders, saying DNA can’t be imposed in paternity or forgery cases Rules only rape and sexual offences...

KP CM terms detention of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi illegal

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Friday condemned the continued detention of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra...

Five killed, four missing as passenger van plunges into River Jhelum

KAHUTA: Five people were killed and four remained missing on Thursday after a passenger van rolled off a sharp bend and plunged into the...

KP alleges ‘contempt’ after CM denied access to Imran Khan yet again

PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Information Shafi Jan on Thursday criticised the federal authorities after KP Chief Minister Muhammad...

Rain and snow forecast to finally end persistent dry spell across country

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to witness a spell of rain and snowfall this weekend, bringing an anticipated end to the unusually dry conditions that...

Gilgit Baltistan to hold general elections on January 24

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the schedule for general elections in Gilgit Baltistan, setting January 24, 2026 as the polling date,...

Pakistan, Iraq to finalize new pilgrims facilitation plan

BRUSSELS: Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to deepen cooperation in pilgrim management, security and counterterrorism following a high-level meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi...

Faiz Hameed verdict reinforces ‘equality before law’, says Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday described the court’s verdict in the Faiz Hameed case as a significant example of...

PM reaffirms commitment to deepening historic and fraternal ties with Turkmenistan

Premier arrives in Ashgabat on a two-day official visit, conveys readiness to elevate bilateral partnership Meets Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, congratulates him on...

Bilawal warns PTI govt ‘inviting’ to governor’s rule in KP

PPP chairman says PTI’s confrontational politics creating constitutional grounds for drastic action Insists no formal PML-N–PPP talks on the move—yet option remains alive...

KP CM again denied meeting with leader as PTI divide over protests outside Adiala Jail

CM Sohail Afridi expresses regret over denial of meeting with Imran Khan for 10th time Terms Faiz Hameed’s sentencing an ‘internal matter of...

Pakistan issues demarche to Norwegian envoy over ‘unwarranted’ attendance at court hearing

MoFA summons Per Albert Ilsaas, urges him to ‘adhere to the established norms of diplomatic engagement’ Norwegian Ambassador attended SC hearing of rights...

Pakistan calls Afghan scholars’ resolution ‘positive development’ but seeks ‘formal guarantee’

FO spokesperson says written guarantee from Afghan Taliban leadership required to curb cross-border attacks Reiterates past commitments had often gone unfulfilled, underlining Pakistan’s...

PM orders FBR to ramp up drive for 11% tax-to-GDP target

Premier Shehbaz chairs weekly review meeting, pushes for aggressive expansion of the tax net Seeks further cuts in customs clearance time via AI,...