ISLAMABAD: Human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir has filed a harassment complaint against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar. The complaint, submitted to the IHC’s workplace harassment committee headed by Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz through a court associate, seeks an inquiry under the Protection […]
Author: PN News Desk
Handshake controversy: PCB suspends director for slow official reaction
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla has been suspended after he failed to send an official letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on time, sources told on Monday. According to insiders, Wahla was removed from his post for not promptly forwarding the PCB’s complaint […]
31 ‘Indian-sponsored terrorists’ killed in Lakki Marwat, Bannu operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces eliminated 31 terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group “Fitna al Khwarij” in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday. According to the military’s media wing, an intelligence-based operation was carried out in Lakki Marwat district on […]
PCB seeks referee Pycroft’s removal over handshake row with India
ISLAMABAD, Sept 15: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), seeking the immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 over the “handshake controversy” that marred Sunday’s Pakistan-India clash. The […]
PM Shehbaz attends summit of Arab, Muslim leaders on Doha attack
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday arrived in Doha to attend the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit convened to formulate a joint response to Israel’s ongoing military campaign, with last week’s deadly strike in Doha dominating the agenda. The visit comes a day after Pakistan urged the international community to hold […]
Police arrest former JUI-F minister over harassment case
QUETTA: Former provincial minister of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulvi Ghulam Sarwar Musakhail was arrested on Sunday following allegations of harassment, physical assault and threats against Balochistan Communications Secretary Lal Jan Jafar. The arrest came after multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were lodged against the former minister at two separate police […]
Twin cities to get high-speed rail: 20-minute Islamabad–Rawalpindi commute
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to launch a modern, high-speed rail service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving public transport in the twin cities. The service, which will operate between Margalla Station in Islamabad and Saddar Station in Rawalpindi, is […]
Ali Zafar to Rock Lahore for Flood Victims on Sept 27
LAHORE: Renowned singer and Pride of Performance recipient Ali Zafar has announced a special fundraising concert in support of flood victims across Pakistan. The concert will be held on September 27 at the Alhamra Cultural Complex, Lahore, beginning at 7pm. According to organisers, the evening will feature a full performance […]
Pakistan’s Democracy ranks among bottom 10 globally: FNW report
ISLAMABAD: As the world marks International Day of Democracy on September 15, Fact News Watchdog has released a white paper assessing the health of democratic systems across various countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt and Nepal. The findings paint a bleak picture of Pakistan’s governance and political culture. The report […]
PM&DC Clarifies: Registration Exam Mandatory for All Foreign Medical Graduates
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has clarified that all foreign medical graduates (FMGs) must pass the National Registration Examination (NRE) before being granted a full licence to practice, stressing that patient safety remains its foremost priority. According to the PM&DC, there are currently three categories of Pakistani […]









