Download IPFS LAHORE — A heated session of the Punjab Assembly ended abruptly amid protests and a lack of quorum, as Opposition lawmakers sharply criticised recent anti-terrorism court (ATC) verdicts against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members. Chairing the session was Ghulam Raza from the Panel of Chairmen. Deputy Opposition Leader Muhammad[Read More…]

Download IPFS RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has urged all party members to set aside internal divisions and unite ahead of a nationwide protest scheduled for August 5. In a message dated July 22 from Adiala Jail, Khan expressed concern over infighting within PTI, describing it as[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has underscored the importance of initiating political dialogue among all stakeholders in Pakistan, describing it as a collective responsibility of both political parties and state institutions. He emphasized that genuine dialogue is essential for fostering national unity and ensuring political stability.[Read More…]

Download IPFS ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s intelligence agency has launched a targeted crackdown on the black market dollar trade following a sharp depreciation of the rupee, according to the head of the country’s foreign exchange association. Malik Muhammad Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, told Reuters that the[Read More…]

Download IPFS An alliance of opposition parties in Pakistan, known as Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP), has announced a two-day All Parties Conference (APC) to be held in Islamabad on July 31 and August 1. The conference is part of the alliance’s broader campaign to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken concrete steps to modernize Pakistan’s civil service, forming a committee tasked with overhauling the country’s outdated bureaucratic structure. The move follows a detailed briefing from Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who presented a set of proposals aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and introducing[Read More…]

Download IPFS ISLAMABAD — A local court in Islamabad has dismissed a request to allow the Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to record a statement on behalf of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case linked to the alleged possession of illegal weapons and alcohol. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan[Read More…]

Download IPFS Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has called for inclusive dialogue and cooperative diplomacy to address global challenges, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and respect for international law. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has stressed the importance of diplomacy and inclusive[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan has called for an inclusive political solution to end the conflict in Syria and demanded an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, during a United Nations Security Council debate on Middle East tensions. Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for an inclusive political process in Syria and called for[Read More…]

Pakistan and Thailand are set to strengthen their bilateral relations following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. The discussion took place on the sidelines of key United Nations Security Council events, hosted under Pakistan’s presidency. Pakistan and Thailand[Read More…]