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 …
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday received a Rs10 billion bid from real-estate development company Blue World City, the Privatisation Ministry said on Thursday without disclosing the size of the stake. The government had set the minimum expected price for PIA at Rs85 billion, according to the Privatisation Ministry. The bidding process began at 1:30pm and bids opened …
DOHA: Aiming to secure more investment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday invited Qatari investors to explore Pakistan’s various economic sectors during his official visit to the Gulf country. After securing investment pledges worth $600 million during his Saudi Arabia trip, the prime minister is in Doha on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad …
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has reiterated his stance saying he will never make a deal with anyone, Aleema Khan quoted him as saying on Wednesday after meeting her brother in Adiala Jail. In a separate development, the former PM’s party announced names for representing PTI in the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Aleema Khan quoted him as saying that he had …
LAKKI MARWAT/QUETTA: Three security men, including an army major, embraced martyrdom in a shootout in the Bakka Khel area of Bannu while eight terrorists were also killed in the exchange of fire, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read that the security forces planned an intelligence-based operation (IBO) after reports …
LAHORE: The Punjab government imposed a “green lockdown” in designated smog hotspots across Lahore on Wednesday, imposing restrictions on barbecue joints, motorcycle-rickshaws and marriage halls — measures described as insufficient and poorly planned by air quality experts. The government has announced the plan in an effort to control rising pollution levels in the city, which continues to rank among the …