Raja Basharat Briefly Arrested at Election Tribunal, Later Released RAWALPINDI – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Raja Basharat was briefly detained on Wednesday from the office of an election tribunal in Rawalpindi, where he had arrived to attend a hearing related to the NA-55 constituency. He was later released after being taken to New Town […]
Provincial minister Zulfiqar Ali Shah said in a meeting that no budget or funds were issued for Gorakh hill station after the authority was annexed to the culture and tourism department. He said after the annexation, no corruption case has surfaced. Referring to the Auditor General’s report over the matter, he said the report was […]
During the meeting, Ishaq Dar reassured Antonio Guterres of Pakistan’s focus on strengthening the UN’s role in conflict resolution, in promoting sustainable development, and in upholding the fundamental rights of all peoples around the world. “The Secretary-General appreciated Pakistan’s strong role and principled positions in the Security Council. Several key issues on the Council’s agenda […]
Naqvi Orders FIA Overhaul, Crackdown on Human Trafficking Mafias ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced sweeping reforms for the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), pledging to modernize the institution and intensify its fight against illegal immigration mafias. During a high-level meeting at FIA Headquarters, Naqvi approved the immediate provision of advanced technology and essential […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) covering candidate Waqas Orakzai officially withdrew from the Senate race after a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. “I am not withdrawing under any pressure,” Orakzai clarified in a statement, adding that he acted on a request from Firdous Shamim Naqvi, a close associate of PTI founder Imran […]
As per details, the court, presided over by Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti, ordered law enforcement to arrest and produce Gandapur before the court. The directive came after Gandapur failed to appear at the hearing, and his request for exemption from attendance was rejected. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the repeated absence of the accused […]
Barrister Saif Slams PML-N for Politicising Swat Tragedy, Defends KP Government Response PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Barrister Saif strongly criticized Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders on Friday for using the recent Swat tragedy as a political weapon, accusing them of exploiting natural disasters to attack Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led regions. Reacting to comments made by […]
PTI Resolves Senate Ticket Dispute, Agrees on Unopposed Elections in KP PESHAWAR – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has resolved its internal rift over Senate ticket distribution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with all dissenting candidates withdrawing their nomination papers, paving the way for unopposed elections. According to party insiders, the Senate election results will follow a pre-agreed formula, […]
In a casual discussion with journalists, Mohsin Naqvi discussed Pakistan’s openness in its foreign policy and highlighted the country’s moral stance on regional matters. Addressing domestic affairs, Mohsin Naqvi said that Iran deported over 300,000 Afghan nationals within two weeks, while Pakistan sent illegal residents back. Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that Afghan PoR (Proof of Registration) […]
It follows a pledge from the ruling Labour Party to make the shift ahead of winning power last year, and is among several planned changes to the democratic system, which some argue is “in crisis” due to low turnout among other issues. The voting age change is likely to prove contentious, with critics previously arguing […]
