Rafah: Hamas released a second group of Israeli and foreign hostages on Saturday night in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, the Israeli authorities said Sunday morning, after an hourslong delay raised fears that a fragile truce in Gaza could collapse altogether. Qatar, which helped broker the deal alongside Egypt, said that two mediators had managed to overcome an …
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has written a letter to the Ministry of Interior for the deployment of military personnel in the general elections. The ECP has asked the Ministry of Interior for a comprehensive report on security in the upcoming general elections by November 27. According to sources, the letter said that due to a shortage of police …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the prime minister, interior, defence, and human rights ministers in the Baloch missing students’ case on Wednesday. On Saturday, the court released its written order, reviewing the implementation of recommendations proposed by a commission on the missing Baloch students. The IHC has also summoned interior and defence secretaries at 11 am on …
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will depart for a two-day bilateral visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. According to a press release issued by the Foreign Office, the premier will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed during his visit from Nov 26 to Nov 28. “This engagement will provide an opportunity to advance bilateral ties …
ISLAMABAD: In a devastating incident on Saturday, a school bus carrying students from Sheikhupura to Islamabad met with a tragic accident near Shahdra. The bus veered out of control, resulting in the death of one student and injuries to 14 others. According to reports from both the police and rescue sources, the school children were on a picnic trip to …
ISLAMABAD: Senior military promotions in Pakistan, especially at the three-star level, are closely watched as they are indicative of potential future leaders within the powerful Army. These appointments impact both the military policy and the broader political landscape, potentially altering the balance of power within Pakistan’s complex political framework. The Army, under former chief Gen Qamar Bajwa, announced its intention to recede …
ISLAMABAD: With a turbulent five-year term as the country’s president, Dr Arif Alvi faces another challenge after a petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking his removal as the head of state over his “misuse” of power and “biased” conduct which is in violation of the Constitution, Geo News reported Saturday. President Alvi, whose term ended on September 8, 2023, however, is …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing a plea against former army chief Gen (rtd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, ex-spymaster Lt Gen (rtd) Faiz Hameed and two journalists in a case pertaining to allegedly flouting the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday (November 28). On October 9, IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq issued notices to the former military generals, concerned journalists and …
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday said Saudi Arabia always stood with Pakistan in difficult times and extended support to it in diverse fields. Talking to Imam-e- Kaaba Dr Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the prime minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were tied in a strong historical relationship, based on commonalities of religion, values, and …
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to strictly deal with hateful content, hate speech, and extremism proliferating on social media, with more effective implementation of the new laws. Chairing the National Action Plan (NAP) Coordination Committee meeting at the National Counter Terrorism Authority Pakistan (NACTA) headquarters in Islamabad, Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti outlined a comprehensive strategy to combat the issues. …