Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered the removal of Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the current National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) chairman, stating that his appointment to the position was “unauthorised” and in violation of Nadra’s rules. In October 2023, Lt Gen Afsar became the first serving military officer to be appointed as Nadra’s chairman. The …
ISLAMABAD: The nation marked its 59th Defence Day on Friday to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes of the 1965 war against India. A change of guards was held in major centres, including the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi and Allama Iqbal’s in Lahore. According to state-owned Radio Pakistan, “It was on this day in 1965 the Indian forces crossed international …
RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed full satisfaction with the operational preparedness of the Pakistan Army, lauding its crucial role in maintaining strategic stability in the region, particularly in nuclearised South Asia. Speaking at the concluding session of the Army War Game in Rawalpindi on Thursday, the prime minister acknowledged the armed forces’ efforts in preserving the balance of …
RAWALPINDI: The court-martial proceedings against former spymaster Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed were initiated based on “concrete evidence” following a detailed probe, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) spokesperson said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, ISPR Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the Pakistan Army had no political agenda as it believed in self-accountability. In …
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday called for empowering politicians and adopting a political path to address the grievances of the people of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It would be a folly to deem parliament, political parties and political leadership unnecessary for the country, the JUI-F chief warned while addressing the National Assembly. Calling for an …
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday the PTI supremo Imran Khan would not be spared, hinting his trial might be held in a military court. “If Imran Khan is involved in May 9 violence, he will have to be held accountable. During Imran Khan’s tenure, civilians had been tried in the military courts. Adiala’s prisoner will not …
ISLAMABAD: The local government elections in Islamabad were postponed for the third time on Wednesday after the Election Commission of Pakistan issued a notification “to hold in abeyance” the election programme issued on Aug 20 till further orders. According to the ECP notification, “Consequent upon the recent amendments made by parliament in Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act 2015….. dated …
ISLAMABAD: The Opposition Grand Alliance – Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) – has called for an All Parties Conference (APC) to address the worsening security situation in Balochistan, expressing deep concern over the province’s current state of affairs. During a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, PTI leader Asad Qaiser stated, “Our alliance is seriously concerned about the situation in Balochistan. We …
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday lamented the “lack of mechanisms” to control and counter the spread of false information on digital platforms, stating that they cause damage to the country’s image and fragile economy. Addressing an event in Islamabad, the information minister said that in the digital age, verification, and authentication had become “the two most important tools …
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman urged parliament on Wednesday to hold a dialogue with the “people of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” to address their security concerns. Fazl’s suggestion comes amid a precarious security situation in Balochistan after the deadly terrorist attacks on August 26 and discontent over the enforced disappearances issue. Terrorist attacks across the country surged …