Supreme Court declares conviction of ex-minister Anwar Saifullah Khan void
ISLAMABAD (Azmatullah): The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday quashed the 2000 conviction of former Federal Minister for Petroleum, Anwar Saifullah Khan, accepting a review petition against a previous majority verdict delivered on January 20, 2016. In a written verdict authored by Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, the apex court restored the
More than 450 stolen cultural artifacts repatriated from US to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United States has repatriated more than 450 historical artefacts to Pakistan, marking a major milestone in the global fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property. These ancient treasures, recovered through the collaborative efforts of U.S. law enforcement agencies and Pakistani authorities, have been successfully transferred to the
Electric bikes for youth: PM Shehbaz pushes new initiative under Youth Program
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued key directives for the provision of electric bikes to young people under the Prime Minister Youth Program, highlighting the government’s focus on education, skills development, and employment opportunities. During a review meeting on the progress of ongoing and upcoming initiatives under the program,
China backs Pakistan’s role in reopening Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
ISLAMABAD: China has urged Pakistan to intensify its mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, emphasizing the urgent need to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been partially closed amid rising tensions. The report says that Wang had a telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq
Khawaja Asif highlights national unity in fight against terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday said Pakistan is fully united in the fight against terrorism, stressing that the military, federal government, and provincial authorities are aligned on countering militancy. Responding to a point of order in the National Assembly, he said that until two to three months
PM announces multiple loan schemes for youth to start businesses
ISLAMABAD (Azmatullah): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing projects under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, as well as to discuss proposals for new initiatives for the upcoming year. The government is committed to providing enhanced opportunities for education, skills development, employment, and
Security forces kill 8 terrorists, major among five soldiers martyred in Chalmang operation
Security forces conducted an effective intelligence-based operation against terrorists in the Chamalang area of Balochistan, following a tip-off. During the operation, five personnel, including a major, were martyred while eight terrorists were killed in a fierce exchange of gunfire. The security forces received confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists
Islamabad High Court releases written order in Imran Khan documents case
ISLAMABAD (Azmatullah): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order regarding a petition filed against the non-signing of legal documents by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The court has formally issued notices to the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, the Inspector General (IG) of Prisons, Punjab, and the Superintendent
CBS Journalist faces backlash over debunked Iran-Pakistan aircraft parking claims
A report published by CBS News alleging that Pakistan “secretly” allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at Nur Khan Airbase to shield them from U.S. strikes has come under intense scrutiny as the controversy has deepened amid revelations regarding the professional history of one of the story’s lead reporters, Jim
Long summer vacations announced in schools
This announcement was made by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat in a post on a social networking website. Summer vacations have been announced in all government schools in Punjab. This announcement was made by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat in a post on a social networking website. The
