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Bushra Bibi granted bail by IHC, released from Adiala Jail

RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the spouse of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, was released from Adiala Jail on Thursday after being granted bail in the Toshakhana-II case the previous day. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of the Islamabad High Court...

Probe launched to investigate issuance of 400 fake blue passports

ISLAMABAD: Revelation has surfaced regarding issuance of 400 blue passports to unauthorised individuals. According to media reports, these blue passports were issued between 2018 and 2022 to unrelated and unauthorised persons, with 54 of these passp...

Pakistan reports 40th polio case of 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported another polio case as child from Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been confirmed to be affected with virus, reported citing National Institutes of Health sources. Two-and-a-half-year-old child belonged to Dara Ada...

‘No chance of polarisation in judiciary’: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD:  Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that there is no chance of polarisation in judiciary. Reacting to appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as next Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iqbal said, “There was need to appoint minimally contro...

Justice Yahya ‘meets’ CJP Isa, Justice Shah

ISLAMABAD: Designated Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi Wednesday held separate meetings with the incumbent CJP Justice Qazi Faez Isa and senior judge, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah in their chambers.  According to sources, the two judges...

Eight judges set up own virtual court in reserved seats case: CJP Qazi

SLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa issued another dissenting note in reserved seats case, maintaining that eight judges ‘deviated’ from how courts have always functioned and formed their ‘separate virtual’ court...

Cabinet approves key bills while hajj policy

ISLAMABAD: Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved eight key agenda items in meeting at Prime Minister’s House. However, approval of Hajj Policy 2025 was postponed once again due to absence of Minister for Religious Affairs,...

‘Govt invited PTI on many accounts for special committee meeting: Sherry

Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples’ Party senior leader Sherry Rehman said that incumbent government has invited Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for special committee on many occasions. Expressing her thoughts during key Senate session, she said. “PTI...

‘Mutton, coffee, coconut juice’: Jail reveals Imran’s menu after claims of ill-treatment

ISLAMABAD: Adiala Jail authorities rubbished claims made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf about ill-treatment meted out to Imran Khan, while revealing exquisite menu of meals provided to party founder in prison. Menu was revealed after PTI Chairman Gohar...

ECP to hear PTI intra-party election case on Oct 22

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled hearing for PTI intra-party election case on October 22, delays in local body elections in Punjab and at federal level, as well as contempt case against PTI founder. Notices have already...

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Army Chief reiterates resolve to thwart nefarious designs of inimical elements

PESHAWAR: Amid rising terror incidents in Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir yesterday reiterated the army’s firm resolve to eradicate the illegal spectrum undermining national security, a statement from the military’...

PM Shehbaz forms panel to end PPP-PML-N rift

ISLAMABAD: Following PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s complaints against the incumbent government, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to resolve the issues between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Pe...

Federal Ombudsman chairs 'open court' in District Central

KARACHI: An open court was held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Central Karachi, under the chairmanship of Federal Ombudsman Syed Anwar Haider. Deputy Commissioner Central Taha Saleem, Additional Deputy Commissioners Asim Siddiqui and Dr. Saira...

Hina Bayat discusses rising divorce rates

Hina Bayat Khawaja is one of Pakistan’s most beloved and versatile actresses, known for her insightful opinions and candid approach to life. Having enjoyed a successful career, she is highly regarded, and her views carry significant weight. Hin...
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