Punjab University Orders Removal of ACs from Hostels

Punjab University has ordered the removal of air conditioners (ACs) from all hostels. This action follows concerns raised by the administration about unauthorized AC use. Officials say this has resulted in significant financial losses for the university. According to university sources, many students have been using ACs for extended periods without paying for the electricity. …

PTI Calls for Family Visits for Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Salman Akram Raja, the Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stressed the need for PTI founder Imran Khan and former first lady Bushra Bibi to meet their families. He described this as a basic human right for inmates to have family visits. Speaking outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Raja announced his intention …

Supreme Court Strikes Down Majority Judgment

ISLAMABAD: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court criticized its previous interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. The court stated that the earlier majority judgment effectively allowed political leaders to act like dictators, unchallenged by their parties or assemblies. This scenario threatens the democratic framework of the country. The detailed 23-page judgment, authored by …

Punjab Minister Azma Bukhari Warns Political Opponents

Punjab’s Information Minister, Azma Bukhari, has issued a stern warning to those employing aggressive tactics in political opposition. She stated that anyone using “Taliban-like methods” will be treated like the Taliban. Speaking to the media, Bukhari emphasized that the government’s restraint should not be seen as incompetence but as an act of decency. Accusations Against …

Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Agree on Constitutional Amendments

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have reached an agreement on constitutional amendments. Bilawal visited Nawaz Sharif at the Punjab House, where the former Prime Minister warmly welcomed him. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed Pakistan’s political situation. Their conversation centered on judicial …

Pakistan Imposes Travel Ban on Chinese Nationals Amid Militant Threats Ahead of High-Stakes SCO Summit

Pakistani authorities are boosting security for Chinese nationals after a Karachi bombing killed two Chinese engineers. The attack, claimed by the separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has prompted serious concerns. In response, Pakistan is limiting the movements of Chinese citizens during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Islamabad, scheduled for October 15 …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Announces Major Public Relief through IPP Agreements

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed a major public relief initiative as five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) voluntarily terminated their contracts. This move aims to reduce electricity tariffs and save billions for both consumers and the national treasury. Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister praised the IPP owners for prioritizing national interests …

Zakir Naik Faces Backlash in Pakistan Over Controversial Remarks

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik is under fire in Pakistan for his comments during public speeches. Social media users are trolling Naik for his statements, particularly his remarks advising single women to either marry a married man or become a “bazaari aurat” (a woman of the streets). His speeches, which he delivered in various cities …

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Economic Ties

ISLAMABAD: A high-powered Saudi delegation on Thursday, led by Investment Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, arrived in Islamabad for a three-day official visit. The delegation met with top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, to discuss strengthening economic cooperation. During a meeting …

PTI Vows to Block Constitutional Amendments, Defend Parliament Supremacy

FESHAWAR: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Assad Qaiser announced on Tuesday that his party would take all necessary steps to block the proposed constitutional amendments. He emphasized PTI’s commitment to ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution and sovereignty of the parliament. “We will block the way of the constitutional amendments and go all the way …

Special Flight Evacuates Over 70 Pakistanis from Lebanon

A special evacuation flight carrying more than 70 Pakistanis from Lebanon successfully landed at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, on Wednesday at 3 PM. The flight, though delayed, safely touched down on an Airbus 320 operated by a foreign airline. Despite the delay, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had granted all necessary permissions for the flight, …

Karachi Attack on Chinese Engineers, Says Muhammad Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Tuesday that Chinese engineers were killed in a suicide attack in Karachi. They were involved in crucial energy debt restructuring negotiations with the Pakistani government. This tragic event underscores the ongoing challenges Pakistan faces in maintaining security for foreign nationals working in the country. In a pre-recorded statement, …

Political Tensions Escalate as Gandapur Reappears, PTI Vows Protests

Ali Amin Gandapur, a prominent leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had been missing since October 5, when he was last seen leading a convoy of PTI protestors into Islamabad. He reportedly vanished near China Chowk, sparking concerns and questions. CCTV footage from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa House showed him entering the premises but later leaving in civilian clothes. …

Chinese Citizens Killed in Karachi Attack, Embassy Demands Action

At least two Chinese citizens were killed, and a third was injured after their convoy was attacked near Karachi airport. The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan confirmed the attack occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday, near Jinnah International Airport. The victims were employees of the Port Qasim Electric Power Company. The blast injured at least 10 …

Senator Faisal Vawda’s Cryptic Message Fuels Speculation Amid PTI Protests

Senator Faisal Vawda issued a cryptic message on social media regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad. Using ambiguous language, he seemed to criticize certain individuals without naming them directly. Vawda referred to a “cat and mouse” scenario, stating, “History has been made; brave warriors, Mr Dandapur, have fled like a mouse, hiding in …

Gandapur Reappears Amidst Political Tensions, Sparks Controversy

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reappeared on Sunday at the provincial assembly after nearly a day of tensions. His sudden disappearance during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led protest in Islamabad sparked confusion and concern. Gandapur vanished while leading a PTI convoy on October 5, last seen near China Chowk. This unexpected absence prompted …

IHC Orders Govt to Restore Normalcy in Islamabad, Designate Location for PTI Protest

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to restore normalcy in the city. It also ordered to provide a designated space for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to hold its protest. The order came in response to a petition filed by traders, who complained that daily life in the capital had come to …

PTI Supporters Defy Tear Gas in March to Minar-e-Pakistan

LAHORE: Defying the Punjab government’s strict security measures, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers gathered at Minar-i-Pakistan on Saturday. Despite heavy tear gas and baton charges, the supporters marched to the historic site to show their strength. The PTI workers, chanting slogans, responded to party founder Imran Khan’s call. They assembled to celebrate Khan’s birthday and pass …

PTI Protest in Lahore: Government Seals Minar-e-Pakistan, Arrests 600 Workers

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a protest in Lahore today, but the Punjab government has taken stringent measures to prevent it. According to reports, the authorities have sealed off Minar-e-Pakistan, the planned venue for the demonstration. Containers have been placed on all major routes leading to the site, restricting access for protestors and …

Imran Khan’s Sisters Arrested in D-Chowk Protest

Islamabad police arrested several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists, including Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, as they attempted to reach D-Chowk for a planned protest. The two sisters, along with dozens of PTI supporters, were taken into custody during the demonstration. Police moved them to the secretariat police station. The protest quickly escalated …

Tensions Rise as PTI Prepares for Protest Amid SCO Summit

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: On the eve of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march on Islamabad, government officials urged the party to delay its demonstration. The march is set to take place at D-Chowk, but the government requested PTI to postpone for a couple of weeks due to the arrival of foreign dignitaries. The capital will soon host high-profile events, …

Qureshi Warns Bilawal Against Supporting Controversial 26th Amendment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has written a letter to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, urging him not to support the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment. Qureshi penned the letter from Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail, where he is currently imprisoned. In the letter titled “Let the constitution agreed to …

Fazlur Rehman Opposes Rushed Constitutional Amendment, Calls for Consensus

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman declared on Thursday that he will not support the federal government’s Constitutional Package under any circumstances. He emphasized that such a significant amendment cannot be rushed through parliament and requires broad consensus. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court unanimously accepted a review petition challenging its 2022 verdict …

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