ISLAMABAD: Opposition parties have decided to approach the Supreme Court over former prime minister Imran Khan’s health and alleged failure to implement the court’s order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. The decision was taken at a joint parliamentary party meeting chaired by Opposition Leader in the National Assembly […]
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 49 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media wing, 12 militants were killed in KP and 37 in Balochistan during operations targeting militant networks in several districts. […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked the Supreme Court to recall its August 18 order directing the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital, warning that the decision could set a precedent for other prisoners. The review petition, filed […]
QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the issues facing Balochistan could only be resolved through dialogue, meaningful engagement and fair distribution of resources, stressing that violence and taking up arms could not provide a solution. Addressing the closing ceremony of the Balochistan National Workshop in Quetta, Shehbaz said […]
LEEDS: England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Saturday, giving Joe Root a winning start to his second spell as permanent captain. England added 43 runs to their overnight total to reach 409 and secure a first-innings lead of 238 before […]
Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE rejected Israel’s E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank, calling it a dangerous escalation that threatens the territorial continuity of a future Palestinian state. The countries condemned settlement expansion and violence against Palestinians, saying such actions violate international […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation, expand digital skills and boost IT exports and innovation. The agreement was signed during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the Google team in Islamabad. Under the MoU, Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani mountaineer Asma Mushtaq died after suffering a serious medical emergency while descending Spantik Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan, trekking company Karakoram Calling Treks said on Thursday. Mushtaq had successfully reached the 7,027-metre summit of Spantik, also known as Golden Peak, before developing a high-altitude medical problem at around 6,400 metres […]
ISLAMABAD: Security was tightened around Shifa International Hospital on Thursday night as authorities prepared for the possible transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail. Heavy contingents of Islamabad police were deployed around the hospital, while barriers were placed on roads leading to the facility. Vehicles parked […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic cooperation and support Syria’s reconstruction during a meeting in Islamabad. Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and said the two countries should translate […]