LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider has sounded the alarm on the coalition government’s tenure, saying he expects it to last only six more months if the situation is “not fixed” amid tensions between the allies. The PPP has been complaining — publicly and privately — about Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s attitude, most notably through Governor Haider and other …
RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has penned a second open letter to Army Chief General Asim Munir, following up on a previous letter aimed at addressing the growing divide between the military and the public. The letter was posted on Imran Khan’s official Twitter account. In the letter, Imran Khan said, “I wrote the first open letter to you …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), along with civil society and journalistic organisations, has challenged the PECA Amendment Act 2025 in the Lahore High Court. Opposition Leader of the Punjab Assembly, Ahmed Bachhar, along with others, filed the petition against the PECA Act 2025 through Advocate Azhar Siddique. The petition has named the provincial government, the Chief Secretary, and others as respondents. …
The Federal Cabinet has reportedly approved the deployment of the military to provide security for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ensuring the safety of the event, The decision was made under Article 245 of the Constitution, which authorises the military’s involvement in security matters, sources. As part of the security arrangements, a joint effort will be made by civil …
SIALKOT :Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning stating that the government will not permit the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to ‘disrupt the nation again’ by repeating incidents like May 9 or November 26. Asif criticised the PTI for its ‘constant politics of protest and chaos, particularly when Pakistan’s honour is at stake,’ Express News reported. In a press conference …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive reform plan aimed at the full revival of Pakistan’s maritime sector, under which the Pakistan Maritime and Sea Port Authority (PMSPA) has been established. To ensure effective implementation of the reform plan, a high-level committee has been formed, led by the defence minister. The committee will include senior officials from various …
LAHORE: The Lahore administration has denied the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) permission to hold a rally on February 8, citing security concerns. The decision was made after considering the recommendations of the District Intelligence Committee. The official notification issued on Thursday stated that due to security reasons, PTI could not be granted permission for the gathering. The notification also noted that …
ISLAMABAD: The government has extended a fresh invitation for negotiations to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasising that the doors for talks had never been closed. Speaking informally to journalists at the Punjab Assembly, Sadiq clarified that the government has always been open to negotiations with PTI, adding that the committee tasked with handling …
LAHORE: Just two days after leading opposition parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), met to discuss the country’s political challenges and reiterated their demand for fresh elections potentially setting the stage for a grand alliance — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seemingly unsettled by the prospect of opposition cohesion, met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday. The …
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has expressed concern over reports of Imran Khan’s rising sugar levels and irregular heartbeat, urging the government to provide him with access to medical facilities and allow doctors of his choice to examine him. In a statement released on Thursday, the party’s information secretary, Sheikh Waqas Akram, criticised the government for denying the PTI chief his “constitutionally …