ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sharply criticised Jemima Goldsmith after she voiced concerns about the health and safety of her former husband, Imran Khan, in prison. Jemima, in a social media post on X, expressed serious concerns about Imran Khan’s well-being in jail, claiming that he was facing “grave and distressing” conditions. She further stated that Pakistani authorities had …
ISLAMABAD: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has left Pakistan after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Before his departure, Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to the Pakistani government for their “splendid hospitality” in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I thank the Government of Pakistan for the warm hospitality,” Jaishankar wrote, extending further appreciation to Prime …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad on Wednesday. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or “dialogue partners”. Pakistan became a full member of …
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday dismissed “rumours spread on social media” related to the alleged on-campus rape of a student in Lahore, terming it a “fabricated story”. Last week, news related to the alleged rape of the student went viral on social media, prompting the police to arrest a security guard at the college who was allegedly …
KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. Although the key points of the constitutional package were not disclosed, JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman made it clear that he had rejected the previous draft and would not compromise on parliamentary supremacy or the essence of the Constitution. …
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang emphasised on Tuesday that Pakistan remains a key priority in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, while urging stronger measures to ensure the safety of Chinese workers in the country. Li made these remarks during talks with President Asif Ali Zardari, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. “China views its relationship with Pakistan from a strategic …
KARACHI: Lawyers across Pakistan have come together on a unified platform to oppose proposed constitutional amendments, warning of a nationwide movement if the government proceeds with the changes. At a convention held by the Karachi Bar Association at City Court on Tuesday, prominent legal figures, including officials from the Pakistan Bar Council, Supreme Court Bar Association, and other regional associations, …
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate allegations of sexual assault involving a student at a college in Lahore. The committee, which will be chaired by the Chief Secretary of Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, is expected to conduct a comprehensive examination of the incident. The investigative committee is tasked with submitting its findings to …
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed on Tuesday that doctors have been allowed to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail after his party complained that the incarcerated leader was facing health-related issues. Previously, Gohar had said that since October 3, no lawyer, family member or party leader had been allowed to meet Imran despite him being ill. He added that …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed foreign dignitaries, including India’s Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to the dinner for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) first day on Tuesday. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or “dialogue partners”. Pakistan became a full member of …