ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday directed the chief commissioner of Islamabad to constitute a medical board to evaluate the health condition of Imran Khan, while disposing of a petition seeking his transfer to a private hospital. The petition requesting the transfer of the jailed founder of the Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has forwarded a summary to President Asif Ali Zardari for the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the governor of Sindh. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier sent the summary seeking formal approval from the president for Hashmi’s appointment. The […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League on Wednesday unveiled the new “Infinity” trophy for its 11th edition at National Bank Stadium, presenting fans with a striking design featuring golden elements, sparkling crystals and a crescent-star crown. The league revealed the trophy through a 47-second video posted on its social media platforms, […]
BEIJING: China on Wednesday warned the United States that excessive military use of artificial intelligence could lead to a dystopian future similar to the film The Terminator. Speaking at a briefing, Chinese defence ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said unrestricted use of AI in warfare could undermine ethical safeguards and accountability […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has cancelled around 4.2 million Computerised National Identity Card (CNICs) of deceased individuals after completing a nationwide reconciliation process between civil registration records and the national citizen database. According to the authority, the exercise was carried out under the National Database and […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs100,000 on the National Accountability Bureau special prosecutor for adopting delaying tactics in proceedings related to the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case involving Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi. The case was heard by a division bench comprising […]
Pakistan has expressed readiness to support Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, Prime Minister’s spokesperson for foreign media said. Speaking to Bloomberg, Prime Minister’s spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi said it was unquestionable that Pakistan would stand by Riyadh “no matter what and no matter […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming the responsibilities of Supreme Leader of Iran, while conveying Pakistan’s condolences following the martyrdom of Ali Khamenei. In a message, the prime minister extended heartfelt condolences and prayers on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan to […]
ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for Pakistan’s energy sector, the crude oil tanker MT Nave Atropos successfully docked at the FOTCO Terminal on Monday, carrying around 50,000 metric tonnes of petrol. The shipment marks the first successful delivery since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following the escalation of the […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday conducted the first round of its 5G spectrum auction, with telecom companies submitting bids for multiple frequency bands as the country moves closer to launching next-generation mobile services. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), bids were submitted for two of the six spectrum bands offered […]