WEB DESK: A United Nations Security Council report has once again validated Pakistan’s long-standing position that Afghanistan continues to serve as a safe haven for terrorist groups, describing cross-border militancy as a serious and growing threat to regional security. Covering developments from May 29, 2024, to November 11, 2025, the […]
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ATC sentences PTI leaders to 10 years in May 9 riots case, Qureshi acquitted
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday sentenced PTI leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and three others to 10 years of imprisonment each in a case related to the May 9 riots. The verdict was announced by ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul inside Kot […]
PM lays foundation stone for Center of Excellence for Autism
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a national Center of Excellence for Autism, directing that the state-of-the-art facility be completed within one year instead of the initially planned two. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister said it was the responsibility of the government […]
Begging, document fraud behind majority of offloading cases: FIA
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Agha Rafiullah, during which the issue of passengers being offloaded from flights was discussed in detail. Briefing the committee, Director General Federal Investigation Agency said that 51,000 […]
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until January 27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft for another month until January 27, 2026, according to a notice to airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority on Wednesday. Under the latest Notam, the restriction will remain in force from December 25, 2025, to January […]
Pakistan qualify for U19 Asia Cup semi-finals after beating UAE
WEB DESK: Pakistan on Tuesday booked their place in the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 70 runs in a must-win group clash at the ICC Academy. Chasing a challenging target of 242, the hosts were bowled out for 171 […]
Former Punjab chief minister Manzoor Wattoo passes away
Former Punjab chief minister and former speaker of the Punjab Assembly Manzoor Wattoo passed away on Tuesday, his family confirmed. Born on August 14, 1939, Wattoo began his political career in 1983 after being elected chairman of the Okara District Council. He entered the Punjab Assembly in 1985 and was […]
PSL 11 to be played under new format
ISLAMABAD: The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played from March 26 to May 3, 2026, with an expanded eight-team lineup and a revised two-phase tournament structure spread over 39 days. Under the approved format, the first phase of PSL 11 will be played on a […]
Fake degree case: IHC dismisses Justice Jahangiri’s objections to CJ Dogar, division bench
The Islamabad High Court has dismissed an objection raised by Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri against the constitution of a divisional bench and the inclusion of Sarfraz Dogar in it, ruling that the objection carried no legal force. In a written order issued on Tuesday, the court said that given the sensitive […]
Two killed as gunmen attack polio vaccination team in Bajaur
BAJAUR: At least two people, including a police personnel, were killed on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Bajaur district. According to District Police Officer Waqas Rafiq, the attack took place in the Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil, where assailants targeted the polio team […]









