ISLAMABAD: The government’s much-touted constitutional amendment remains in limbo as consensus eluded the Friday meeting of the parliamentary committee set up to debate the package. The much-talked-about Consti­tutional Package is legislation proposing a set of constitutional amendments, including the extension of the top judge’s term. Three separate drafts of the constitutional package are being prepared – one by the government, …

ISLAMABAD: A day after government sources suggested that the Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl had agreed to support the 26th constitutional amendment, a PTI delegation met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday, apparently to confirm his stance had not shifted. While the government is expected to table the proposed amendment in parliament after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the political …

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court has remanded former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, into police custody for further physical remand, while arrest warrants were issued for Khyber-Pakhtubkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and PTI leader Amir Mughal in the same case. Aleema and Uzma were presented in court after completing their one-day physical …

ISLAMABAD: Announcing the death of a policeman, who was injured allegedly during rioting by the PTI protesters, the IGP of Islamabad on Sunday disclosed that the miscreants had damaged 441 cameras of Safe City Authority, 10 vehicles and 31 motorcycles of police officials and private guards. Addressing a news conference, IGP Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said Constable Abdul Ham­eed Shah, …

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday for a briefing on the latest security situation in Islamabad. The meeting focused on the recent efforts to maintain law and order in the capital, particularly in light of the attempted ‘attack’ by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists. Prime Minister Shehbaz commended the Islamabad police for their …

PESHAWAR: PTI leader Asad Qaiser on Sunday accused the government of “abducting” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur from KP House in Islamabad, warning that if he is not produced within 24 hours, his party will stage a nationwide protest. His statement came ahead of the emergency Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, initially rescheduled for 2pm today, but delayed due …

LAHORE: The PML-N leadership expressed frustration on Saturday over the state’s failure to classify PTI as a “terrorist organisation” in the face of its “unending protests”, urging swift action before it becomes too late. “Whatever I have been saying over the years about the PTI has come true today before the whole world. The PTI is not a political party; …

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should be treated like ‘terrorists’ before it gets too late. In her statement on X (formerly Twitter), Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that what she has always been saying has proved to the world today. “PTI is not, was not and cannot be a political party. She asserted that …

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is prioritizing power over national interests with is commendable. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Sialkot Cantonment area, the defence minister asserted that the loyalty of PTI and its leader, Imran Khan, lies solely in maintaining authority rather than serving Pakistan’s interests. He …

ISLAMABAD: PTI supporters have flocked to D-Chowk as heavy rain in Islamabad dampened the effect of tear gas shelling by the police. A correspondent present at the scene said PTI protesters occupied D-Chowk as police were forced back after smoke from the shot tear gas shells flowed back over to the law enforcement personnel due to the strong gusty winds. …