Four terrorists killed, two explosives-laden vehicles destroyed in Khuzdar IBO: ISPR

PM Shehbaz praises security forces, says every attempt to spread terrorism will be thwarted Security forces on Thursday neutralised four terrorists and destroyed two explosives-laden vehicles during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, the military’s media wing said. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on the…

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Around 300 NAB cases under review after SC ruling

ISLAMABAD: The registrar of the Supreme Court has said the process of classifying National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases is underway following the court’s recent judgment on NAB jurisdiction, adding that approximately 300 NAB-related cases are currently pending before the SC. The remarks were made on Wednesday during a media briefing by Supreme Court Registrar Sohail…

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JI Chief mocks Maryam-Bilawal exchanges as ‘political theatre’

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday described the recent exchange of allegations between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as “political theatre”, saying both parties were exposing each other over the issues of Form 47. While addressing a press conference at the JI headquarters in Lahore’s Mansoora, he referred…

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Two dead as methane blast collapses coal mine in Balochistan’s Sor Range, traps over two dozen miners

A powerful methane gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in Balochistan’s Sorange near Quetta on Thursday, killing two and trapping more than two dozen workers underground, of which three were rescued, authorities said. Chief Inspector Mines Abdul Ghani Baloch said the blast occurred at the Sardar Usman Lease during working hours after methane gas…

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Bilawal extends olive branch to PTI, calls for united fight against AJK rigging

Urges PTI to abandon politics of boycott, warns PML-N against ‘stealing’ PPP mandate in AJK PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses an election rally in Muzaffarabad on Thursday. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday made a rare call for political unity, extending an olive branch to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and urging its leaders…

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LHC restrains NCCIA from arresting Imran’s sister Noreen Niazi in PECA case

The court directs her to appear before the relevant court within a week to seek further legal relief Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Founder Imran Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi. Photo: Express/file The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday issued an interim order restraining the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from arresting Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf Founder Imran Khan’s…

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AJK Assembly passes resolution seeking Truth Commission into recent unrest

Resolution calls for independent inquiry into recent violence, relief for victims and reforms to prevent future unrest The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution calling for the establishment of an independent Truth Commission to investigate the recent unrest, examine all deaths, injuries and property losses, and recommend relief and reforms….

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Petroleum minister defends daily fuel pricing as lawmakers question mechanism

Ali Pervaiz Malik says daily revisions curb supply manipulation as senators criticise system, rising fuel prices Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik speaks during an interview with Reuters, during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday defended…

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