These file photos show Justice Mansoor Ali Shah (left) and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. — Supreme Court of Pakistan website Justice Mandokhail declines to comment on the 26th Amendment. As per Justice Shah’s suggestions, they will be considered in the December 16 meeting. “The draft rules will be submitted to the JCP for final approval … Read more
PkMAP Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai (left) with PTI leader Omar Ayub (center) participating in a protest in Chaman on April 13, 2024. —Facebook/ @MasherOfficial Achakzai stresses that discussions should focus on a clear roadmap. He believes that successful negotiations should lead to elections within four months. No conditions set for negotiations, only demands presented: Gohar. … Read more
Representative image of a person holding a gun. — AFP/File KARACHI: In a shocking incident, a user of an online bike service was shot dead in broad daylight for allegedly resisting a robbery offer in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar on Friday. A video of the gruesome crime scene, available with Geo Newsshows that the armed assailant intercepted … Read more
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah. — Supreme Court of Pakistan website/record The 26th Amendment grants a majority to the JCP executive: Justice Shah. According to him, the new composition of the JCP presents risks for “political appointments”. “In the absence of rules, the JCP’s procedures would be unconstitutional.” Senior Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court … Read more
PTI founder Imran Khan (right) and his wife Bushra Bibi. — AFP/File The FIR states “a plan orchestrated at Adiala jail”. “Detainees, undercover police officers” among the witnesses. PTI leaders “incited people to mutiny against the armed forces and the government.” RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and top leaders … Read more
A man counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange office in Peshawar, September 12, 2023. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar briefed the Senate about the salaries, allowances and other benefits of federal ministers. During Senate Question Hour, Minister Tarar provided detailed information on the salaries and allowances of parliamentarians, noting that … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MP Latif Khosa (L) and Prime Minister’s Assistant on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on December 12, 2024. — Screenshot via YouTube/Geo News Sanaullah says Imran never met Shehbaz during his tenure. “Imran always wanted to talk to the establishment.” All issues will be resolved through dialogue: PTI’s Khosa. Amid reports of meetings between … Read more
Representative image of Pakistani passengers boarding an aircraft. — APPLICATION/File A plane carrying 318 Pakistanis leaves for Islamabad. Ahsan Iqbal will receive passengers at Islamabad airport. Prime Minister Shehbaz speaks to Lebanese Prime Minister for evacuation. ISLAMABAD: A special chartered plane carrying 318 Pakistanis, stranded in Syria due to the developing situation and later reaching … Read more
JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing the press conference at Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunwa on December 12, 2024. — Screenshot via YouTube/Geo News Fazl asks if the president can resend the bill twice. “We believe that a law has been passed and a notification should be issued.” He criticizes institutions and the government for … Read more
Former Afghan Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani gestures during a rally in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2022. — AFP ISLAMABAD: The assassination of Afghanistan’s acting minister for refugees, Khalil Haqqani, in Kabul is bad news for the Afghan Taliban, but a particularly grim development for Pakistan. According to interviews with Afghan and Pakistani officials, News learned … Read more
Information Minister Atta Tarar addresses a press conference on February 7, 2023. — APP No communication channel restored between PTI and government: Tarar. The clarified committees have also not initiated dialogues. Tarar accuses the PTI of creating a “false narrative” to discredit the state. Hours after a “breakthrough” was reported between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more
Pakistani army personnel can be seen patrolling in this undated image. — Reuters/File Soldier martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in Spinwam. Four terrorists killed during Operation Miran Shah. “Security forces are determined to eliminate terrorism.” A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom while seven terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in North Waziristan … Read more