Prosecution requests 30-day physical remand, arguing that investigators have yet to recover a vehicle and weapons Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) senator Mushtaq Ahmad holds press conference in Islamabad. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday extended former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad and a co-accused, Daniyal, physical remand in police custody for a further…
FO rejects India’s remarks regarding AJK elections in weekly briefing, says they are baseless, politically motivated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stands with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June…
Decision made to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) announced on Thursday that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) had been postponed by more than a month, from August 16 to September 20, on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a…
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources reviewed progress on the long-delayed K-IV water supply project for Karachi on Wednesday. It also discussed the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Security Force Bill, as lawmakers raised concerns over water availability, project delays and security arrangements for major hydropower installations. The committee addressed a calling…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing on Thursday (today) a petition challenging the alleged delay by the president, Asif Ali Zardari, in approving the summary for the appointment of judges to the high courts. IHC Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will hear the petition, filed through counsel on behalf of Advocate Luqman…
BILATERAL COOPERATION: PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Seyyed Muhammad Atabak in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to enhance cross-border trade by improving border facilities to ensure 24-hour border operations, strengthening logistics infrastructure and harmonizing customs procedures. The prime minister met with a six-member…
FIR filed by child’s father alleges the suspect physically assaulted and sexually abused the toddler Karachi police arrest 17-year-old relative for alleged rape, murder after toddler dies in Qayyumabad The Karachi police apprehended a 17-year-old suspect over alleged sexual assault after a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died in Qayyumabad on Wednesday. The first information report (FIR) was registered…
PM Shehbaz says sustained efforts can help Pakistan and Iran achieve their $10b bilateral trade target Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds talks with Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Syed Mohammad Atabak, in Islamabad on Wednesday as the two sides agree to promote border trade and enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Photo: PMO Pakistan and…
Says he is answerable only to the prime minister and will advise him to review ministers’ performance Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks to reporters in Lahore on Wednesday. SCREEENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said the government would complete its constitutional five-year term, asserting that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would remain in office for…
Police surgeon cites 14 forensic gaps, suggests exhumation if concerns remain unresolved Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. SCREENGRAB/ Youtube The Karachi police surgeon on Wednesday identified multiple serious deficiencies in the post-mortem report of waffle chain owner Mir…