Naeem Panjutha, Shaukat Basra among leaders stopped at entry point as campaigning enters final phase Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Salman Akram Raja stated he was exiled from Gilgit-Baltistan on June 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming elections in the region. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, along with party founder Imran Khan’s…
Report highlights 33 lawmakers skipped all sittings, while 267 members (80% of the House) missed at least one sitting Only 66 members of the 333-member National Assembly attended all nine sittings of the 27th parliamentary session held between May 11 and May 22, 2026, while the prime minister did not attend a single sitting, according…
PML-N chief addresses gathering during one-day visit, pledges to take region’s road, power, aviation issues to PM PML-N President Nawaz Sharif addresses a public gathering in Gilgit-Baltistan on June 2, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday pledged to pursue major infrastructure, aviation and energy projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), saying he would take…
Asim Iftikhar says nearly 20 per cent of Lebanon, now lies under illegal Israeli occupation Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar speaking at the UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on the recent situation in Lebanon. PHOTO: X Pakistan on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Lebanon,…
NCCIA argues that SC has a consistent and long-standing practice of not intervening in pending matters ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has challenged a Supreme Court order directing the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to decide applications filed by Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, seeking suspension of their sentences within…
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a fresh seniority list of its judges following the transfer of Justice Babar Sattar from the Islamabad High Court. The new list was notified by the Registrar of the PHC after approval from the court’s Administrative Committee, in line with its decision dated May 1. According to…
His move to undertake electioneering activities in G-B has fuelled debate over his renewed role ISLAMABAD: Is Nawaz Sharif making a political comeback? The Gilgit-Baltistan elections, scheduled for June 7, may be the first real answer. PML-N President Nawaz has largely remained out of active political campaigning since returning to Pakistan after a four year…
PPP chairman urges protection of G-B rights in any future constitutional amendment at election rally in Shigar PPP chairman Bilwal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a rally in Shigar. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday pledged sweeping political, constitutional, and economic rights for Gilgit-Baltistan. He said the region should receive the same powers granted…
Pilgrims say they offered special prayers during Hajj for Pakistan, its economy, and national institutions KARACHI: KARACHI PIA on Sunday launched its post-Hajj operation for Karachi as the first flight carrying returning pilgrims arrived from Jeddah with more than 100 Hajjis on board. The pilgrims arrived at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on flight PK-860, marking…
Inform PM of preparations by security agencies to ensure peaceful, transparent conduct of upcoming elections in G-B Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reviewed the country’s overall law and order and security situation during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore. During the meeting, the two leaders held a detailed discussion on national…