ISLAMABAD: The PTI has slammed the government for “blocking” access to virtual private networks (VPNs) and called it a “blatant attempt to suppress freedom of expression and access to information”. The party’s statement came after multiple users reported that they were unable to connect to VPNs over the weekend. Officials have called the disruption “brief” and linked it with an …
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, on Monday, reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Pakistan, saying no efforts to undermine the trust and cooperation between the two countries would succeed. Lin assured that China would continue backing Pakistan’s counterterrorism actions and would “steadfastly protect” Chinese nationals and institutions abroad. He added, “China and Pakistan remain committed to defeating any schemes to …
RAWALPINDI: Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi on Monday to discuss global and regional security issues and mutual defence cooperation. During the meeting, both military leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations to promote shared goals of peace and stability. General Munir expressed Pakistan’s appreciation …
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took a firm stand against Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran during his speech at the Arab Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday, where he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people. Addressing Arab and Muslim leaders, Sharif urged an immediate ceasefire, condemned Israel’s military campaign, and called for concrete actions to address …
ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has questioned the legitimacy of a regular bench handling constitutional cases. Presiding over the three-member bench hearing a tax-related case, Justice Shah remarked, “If no constitutional bench is seated, does this mean we are unconstitutional?” His comments came as the court deliberated on whether the case should be heard by a constitutional bench instead of …
LAHORE: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has submitted a written response to the Lahore High Court, denying any directive or ban on broadcasting the name of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on television. The response came as Justice Farooq Haider heard a petition filed by PTI member Akmal Khan Bari, alleging a restriction on using …
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar on Monday claimed that four suspects, including a mastermind behind the suicide bombing near Karachi airport that targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers, have been apprehended, reported Express News. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi alongside Sindh Inspector General (IG) Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, Minister Lanjar provided details of the attack. The …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday to participate in the two-day World Leaders Climate Action Summit being held as part of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, also called COP29, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Hosted by the Azerbaijani Presidency, the World Leaders Climate Action Summit will convene world leaders to present national statements on how …
QUETTA: In response to escalating terrorist activity in Balochistan, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced an expansion of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province on Sunday. The statement follows a deadly blast near Quetta Railway Station that claimed 27 lives and injured over 50 people on Saturday. Chairing a high-level meeting on Balochistan’s security situation, Naqvi pledged the federal government’s full …
ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz also left for Saudi Arabia on Sunday to attend the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, where key discussions on the situation in the Middle East, including Gaza and Palestine, are expected to take centre stage from Monday. The extraordinary summit, convened by Saudi Arabia, aims to address the escalating crisis in Gaza and other pressing issues affecting the …