PTI distances itself from founder and sisters’ statements
ISLAMABAD: Salman Akram Raja, Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has explained that the recent controversial remarks by the party’s founder and his sisters do not convey the party’s position but rather express their individual opinions. Addressing reporters outside Adiala Jail Raja stressed that although official discussions with the founder
ECP announces schedule for Islamabad local government elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday released a schedule for the local government elections in Islamabad. The schedule indicates that elections will be held on February 15 in 2026. According to a statement issued by the ECP on Tuesday stated that polling for local governments in the federal capital will
UK deports Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt
The United Kingdom has deported a famous Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt after revoking his visa, sources confirmed to local TV channels on Tuesday. Butt departed for Pakistan early in the morning on a flight arranged following the expulsion orders. Sources said that Butt’s removal stemmed from the cancellation of his
COAS, CDF Asim Munir meets Indonesian president, discusses defence ties
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, called on President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, at Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed
IHC approves protective bail for Rajab Butt, Naniwala
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) approved protective bail to Youtuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Naniwala, and prevent their arrest upon arrival at Islamabad Airport. Justice Raja Inam Amin of the Islamabad High Court issued the orders, instruct that neither Rajab Butt nor Nadeem Naniwala be arrested when they arrived
PIMS medical team reaches Adiala Jail for Imran Khan health examination
RAWALPINDI: A team of five doctors from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) reached Adiala Jail to conduct a medical examination of Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf founder Imran Khan. The medical team comprises Dr. Ali Arif, General Surgeon Dr. Tariq Abdullah, Pathologist Dr. Suman Waqar, Dermatologist Dr. Mubashir, and Lab Technician Noman
Pakistan Navy celebrates Hangor day to honour 1971 naval heros
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid tribute to the legendary bravery of the submarine Hangor, a symbol of Pakistan’s formidable maritime defence and sacrifice. Hangor Day marks the historic events of December 9, 1971, when the Pakistan Navy submarine PNS
Indonesian president receives guard of honour upon arrival at PM House
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was welcomed with a formal ceremony at the Prime Minister’s House on his official visit to Pakistan. The national anthems of Indonesia and Pakistan were played while both leaders stood on the saluting dais. A smartly attired contingent of the three services of the Pakistan armed
PM directs authorities to ensure uninterrupted household gas supply between 5am-10pm
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers from 5am to 10pm during the winter season. The directive was conveyed in the National Assembly by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik while responding to a call-attention notice regarding ongoing gas shortages.
ADB: 80% of Pakistan’s population deprived of clean drinking water
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has disclosed that safe drinking water is unavailable to 80% of Pakistan’s residents. The ADB report states that Pakistan will need $3.5 billion to $4.2 billion in the coming ten years to enhance the management of its water infrastructure. Owing to the rise in
