PTI’s Sheikh Waqas slams info minister for backing military courts
ISLAMABAD: PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram on Wednesday condemned Information Minister Attaullah Tarar for endorsing military court trials of civilians, stating such actions have “tarnished Pakistan’s democratic and constitutional image globally.” The criticism followed the military’s announcement on December 21 that 25 PTI activists were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment
Mehwish Hayat wanted to join politics because of Imran Khan
Pakistani actress, Mehwish Hayat, in an old interview, hinted at joining politics.
Pakistan to get faster internet with new cable today
A new high-capacity cable will be connected today in order to improve internet speed in Pakistan.
First round of talks between PTI, govt concludes positively
ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, ended on a positive note. The two-hour session, held at Parliament House, was described as a significant step forward. Both sides expressed goodwill and agreed to continue negotiations, with the
Government-PTI talks begin today
ISLAMABAD: The first meeting between the government alliance and opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will be held today (Monday). The negotiation committees will meet in the morning in the chamber of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. The deadlock in talks between the government and PTI ended after the Prime
EU voices concern over military court sentences for May 9 rioters
WEB DESK: The European Union (EU) has raised concerns over the military court’s sentencing of 25 individuals involved in the May 9, 2023, attacks on state installations, calling the verdicts inconsistent with Pakistan’s obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The EU highlighted the right to
Polio vaccination made mandatory for birth, marriage and death certificates
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) obtaining official birth marriage and death certificates is now contingent upon polio vaccination. This step has been introduced to ensure widespread immunization in the region.
Timeline: Accountability court to announce verdict in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court earlier this week reserved the verdict in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case against incarcerated former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The Rawalpindi accountability court will announce the verdict on Monday. The Ali-Qadir Trust case is about
PM Shehbaz forms committee to initiate talks with PTI
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to initiate talks with jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The committee includes members of the government alliance parties. The committee includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, ruling party PMLN senator Irfan Siddiqui and Prime Minister Advisor on
May 9 convicts’ confessions reveal Imran Khan’s role in attacks on military installations
RAWALPINDI: May 9 convicted Individuals sentenced earlier today by military courts in the May 9 riots have revealed Imran Khan and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership role in inciting them to carry out attacks on military installations. In a video statement, the convicted rioters said that Imran Khan’s anti-army rhetoric
