WASHINGTON: The United States has reiterated its non-involvement in Pakistan’s internal politics, dismissing suggestions that former prime minister Imran Khan’s legal troubles are linked to American influence. Responding to a journalist’s inquiry about claims from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa, who suggested that former US President Donald Trump’s return to office could lead to Khan’s release, State Department Spokesperson …

QUETTA: Nine people, including five children, were killed in Mastung district on Friday while 29 were injured in a bomb blast, drawing condemnation from Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti who lamented that terrorists had now started targeting innocent children along with poor labourers. State broadcaster PTV News quoted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as saying that the explosion occurred at a …

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to defer the introduction of a key bill — seeking to amend the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act — in parliament due to a lack of consensus among the coalition partners, sources told Dawn. During the National Assembly’s sitting on Monday, a couple of treasury lawmakers had hinted that the government planned to table …

LAHORE: In a rare move in recent parliamentary history, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan has sought removal of a provincial secretary for not joining house proceedings in violation of its Rules of Procedure. Speaker Khan told the house on Thursday that Mines and Minerals Secretary Babar Aman Babar violated the Privileges Act 1972 and the assembly secretariat would …

ISLAMABAD: Justice Arbab Moham­mad Tahir of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the Adiala Jail authorities to ensure compliance with the jail manual and provide all facilities to the incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan according to regulations. The court passed the directions on the petition of the jailed leader’s sister Noreen Niazi. Senior jail officials, including DIG …

ISLAMABAD: In a rare public response to concerns raised over the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Foreign Office Spokes­person Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday called a recent statement by Beijing’s ambassador to Islamabad “perplexing” and a stark departure from the longstanding diplomatic norms between the two nations. “The statement from the Chi­nese ambassador is perplexing, especially considering the positive …

Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News on Wednesday revealed the existence of a document said to be a draft agreement between Israel and Lebanon, proposed by the United States, to end the current Israeli-Hezbollah clashes. Quoting senior Israeli officials, the channel said the war cabinet is satisfied with the draft that was formulated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein and submitted to …

RAWALPINDI: PTI leader Asad Qaiser has stated that efforts will be made to unite all parties at the national and provincial levels as they plan protests across the country. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Qaiser expressed his concerns regarding the current government’s approach, describing it as “fascist” while claiming they falsely present themselves as proponents of democracy. He …

ISLAMABAD: An accountability court expressed strong displeasure over the absence of Bushra Bibi and her lawyers, stating that if this situation continues, the accused’s bail could be revoked and arrest warrants could be reissued. An accountability court hearing on the 190 million pound reference was held at Adiala Jail, presided over by Judge Nasir Javed Rana. Former Prime Minister Imran …

The Islamabad High Court has disposed of the request from the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, to meet the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the Islamabad High Court heard the petition regarding Gandapur’s request. The court dismissed the request, noting that there were no restrictions on his meeting. Justice …