SC Questions Scope of Observations in Imran Khan Bail Case, Adjourns Hearing to Aug 19 ISLAMABAD – Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has raised concerns over whether the Supreme Court can give final observations in a bail case, signaling a cautious approach in proceedings linked to PTI founder Imran Khan. During Monday’s hearing, the court directed […]
NADRA Outlines Simple Process for First-Time CNIC Applicants ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reminded citizens that every Pakistani aged 18 or above is eligible to apply for a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) — a key document for accessing banking services, obtaining a passport, or voting in elections. To apply […]
Khawaja Asif Urges Annual Asset Declarations, End to Dual Citizenship for Bureaucrats ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan’s bureaucracy, including mandatory annual asset declarations, an end to dual citizenship, and a halt to the allotment of government plots to bureaucrats. Speaking on ARY News’ program Khabar, Asif alleged […]
PML-N Finalizes Strategy for Punjab By-Elections ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has intensified preparations for the upcoming Punjab by-elections, holding a high-level meeting at the party’s central secretariat. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended the session, which focused on ticket distribution, candidate […]
Business Optimism on the Rise as Reforms Boost Confidence ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s business community is showing renewed optimism about the country’s economic direction, with confidence levels hitting their highest point in years, according to Gallup Pakistan’s Q2 2025 survey. The survey, conducted between July 23 and 27, found that 61% of businesses rated their current […]
Pakistan Rejects India’s Allegations, Reaffirms Responsible Nuclear Stance In response to recent comments from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pakistan’s Foreign Office has firmly rejected the accusations, describing them as immature and misleading. A Foreign Office spokesperson highlighted that Pakistan, as a responsible nuclear power with a strong command and control system fully under […]
Government’s Reliance on Faulty Data Led to Sugar Stock Shortages, Says Competition Commission In a briefing to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) revealed that the government allowed sugar exports based on inaccurate estimates, which caused a significant drop in sugar stocks. The CCP chairman emphasized […]
Waseem Qadir Confidently Joins PML-N After Winning Election as Independent Waseem Qadir, an independent candidate previously supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced his decision to join Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), expressing full confidence in his move. In an exclusive interview, Qadir stated, “My conscience is clear because I did not win the election solely […]
Court Orders Arrest of Former PTI Leader Omar Ayub Amid May 9 Case Proceedings In a recent development, the court has directed the City Police Officer (CPO) to arrest former National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub and present him in court on August 18. This order follows a tweet by Omar Ayub, a prominent Pakistan […]
As per details, police have launched a crackdown against individuals allegedly involved in setting dump trucks on fire. According to the DIG Karachi West, Irfan Baloch, 18 suspects have been taken into custody from various areas of the city. Interrogations will be conducted today, and those found innocent will be released immediately, he added. He […]
