PESHAWAR: Physical and technological obstacles, coupled with the intransigence of former first lady Bushra Bibi, foiled last ditch efforts to peacefully resolve the issue of PTI’s protest march tow­ards Islamabad’s D-Chowk, credible sources familiar with behind-the-scenes efforts told. The government also blames her for “sabotaging” the negotiations for an alternate protest venue and “orchestrating” violence by the party’s supporters. Barrister …

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, a senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, observed on Tuesday that the judiciary was a resilient institution endowed with the remarkable ability to recover and rise above the shadows of authoritarianism. “This resilience is not accidental but is deeply rooted in the courage and integrity of those judges who refuse to compromise and …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has lauded his party’s supporters in Islamabad and D-Chowk, urging them to remain steadfast in their protests until their demands are met. In a statement shared via his official X account, Khan expressed his gratitude to the Pakistani nation and PTI activists for standing up for their rights and engaging in peaceful protests …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus on Tuesday agreed on the early realization of bilateral accords to enhance cooperation in trade, agriculture, food, defence and technology to monetize the decades-old political bilateral relations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, addressing a joint press stakeout following their bilateral meeting and delegation-level talks, said that both sides had reached an …

ISLAMABAD: The Biden administration urged Pakistani authorities on Tuesday to respect human rights and called for calm as political protests surged across the country. US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller emphasised the importance of peaceful demonstrations and restraint on all sides. “We call on protesters to demonstrate peacefully and refrain from violence, and at the same time, we call on …

ISLAMABAD: Bushra Bibi, wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, addressed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters who gathered at D-Chowk after crossing all government-imposed barriers on Tuesday. Speaking to the crowd, Bushra Bibi assured the attendees of her unwavering support for her husband’s cause, stressing Khan’s dedication to the people. She urged supporters to remain at D-Chowk until Khan joins them …

ISLAMABAD: The PTI convoy, led by Bushra Bibi, the wife of Imran Khan, has reached Islamabad’s Zero Point from 26 Number Chungi, where intense police shelling has been reported, along with stone-pelting by PTI supporters. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior has announced the deployment of the Pakistan Army under Article 245 of the Constitution in response to escalating security concerns …

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the root cause of unrest lies in a “hidden hand.” He explained that while the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership does not seek bloodshed and prefers dialogue, this covert force holds significant sway. “I don’t know when this hidden hand will take over the party; its intentions are different, and PTI is unaware …

ISLAMABAD: PTI convoys led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Opposition Leader, Omar Ayub, entered Islamabad on the call of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. The convoys, originating from the Hazara Interchange, are heading towards D-Chowk in Islamabad. As the convoys advanced, they encountered heavy resistance from the police at the Ghazi Brotha Bridge, where intense …

ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in Pakistan on three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Upon arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, President Lukashenko was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who received the dignitary on the tarmac. The visit was marked by a formal 21-gun salute. During his stay, Lukashenko and Sharif …