Rumours circulated on social media about ex-PM’s blood pressure issues, that he was taken to hospital for treatment Fact check: Imran Khan was not recently taken to PIMS; viral image of him in hospital bed is AI-generated Multiple users, a majority of whom appear to be PTI supporters, based on their past posts, have been…
Minister says party must examine how supporters are trained, warning hatred & violence can have dangerous consequences Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry speaking at a press conference. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership could not distance itself from a party worker who attacked security…
Says Pakistan is making all-out efforts to bring the two parties to the negotiating table Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s visit to Tehran was focused on promoting “peace, stability and constructive engagement” among the parties in the region, Foreign Office…
Says in contact with Saudi authorities, Government of Yemen to ascertain details of the incident, circumstances Deputy Prime Minister and Foreing Minister Ishaq Dar called Somali counterpart for urgent release of Pakistani sailors kidnapped by pirates. PHOTO: FILE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday “strongly condemned” the Houthi attack on a…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court registrar has assured PTI lawyers that five petitions concerning access to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan will be fixed for hearing next week. The assurance came on Tuesday as PTI lawyers and lawmakers gathered outside the Supreme Court building to protest against the non-fixation of cases relating to…
In this picture taken on March 25, 2021, children play at Subhani Shar village near Rato Dero, in Sindh province. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s project for the provision of contraceptive commodities has been found to contain major planning and implementation gaps, a parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday. The committee was told that…
ISLAMABAD: While acknowledging imperfections in the current governance system, mainstream political parties have favoured strengthening the constitutionally guaranteed local government system instead of creating new provinces. During a day-long discussion on the need for new provinces or administrative units, participants also blamed the bureaucracy for poor governance and inadequate service delivery. At the discussion, organised…
Seeks criminal inquiry against three officers, questions handling of victim’s smartwatch, guesthouse Lawyer and rights activist Jibran Nasir addresses a press conference on the Mir Raza case. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS Lawyer Jibran Nasir on Tuesday alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of waffle chain owner Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key…
Judicial magistrate’s interim report clarifies that the final findings will depend on the post-mortem report CCPO Lahore Bilal Saddique Kamyana addresses a press conference. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS The Lahore police on Tuesday defended their handling of a case of the death of two women at Township Police Station, saying a judicial inquiry and an interim…
Cite a letter by UN special rapporteur, which raises concerns about torture on Imran, solitary confinement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS A group of…