ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday stressed that foreign policy remains a federal responsibility, responding to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s plan to send his own delegation to Afghanistan to address security concerns . “Foreign policy is a federal subject and it is the prerogative of the government of Pakistan to … Read more
ANP leader Ilyas Ahmed Bilour (late) gestures during a public rally. — Facebook@ANPMarkaz Ilyas Bilour died at 4 a.m. today at the age of 84, his brother said. Ghulam said the deceased was suffering from kidney disease. The funeral of the former senator will take place on Sunday in Peshawar. Awami National Party (ANP) leader … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday informed the National Assembly that oil prices in Pakistan have decreased by Rs 47.54 per liter since May. Replying to various questions, the minister explained, “Pakistan purchases fuel at international market rates, but we get some discounts on the premium. » He explained: “Under an agreement, we … Read more
This undated photo shows the Council of Islamic Ideology building. — Radio Pakistan/File Stressing the need to block access to immoral or blasphemous content on the Internet, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Friday declared the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) “un-Islamic.” In a statement, Council of Islamic Ideology Chairman Dr Raghib Hussain … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday sharply criticized the practice of reserving government jobs for the children of bureaucrats, stressing the need for a transparent and merit-based hiring system. “Are the children of bureaucrats special in any way? How can anyone claim a job and say that future generations should also benefit … Read more
Police officials escort former interior minister Shiekh Rashid as he arrives to attend a hearing at the additional court and hearings in the federal capital. — Online/File Judicial magistrate Yasir Mahmood announces a reserved verdict. The former minister says the current leaders have achieved their goal. I wasn’t even present at the scene during the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to visit Pakistan in the first week of October, marking his first official trip to the country, diplomatic sources revealed on Thursday. Anwar Ibrahim will be accompanied by a high-level delegation during the visit. This will be the first visit by a Malaysian prime minister to Pakistan … Read more
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif meets London Police at the Pakistan High Commission in London, UK on November 14, 2024. — APP The minister meets London police at the Pakistan High Commission. According to him, three to four individuals harassed and threatened him. “London police should use CCTV to track down individuals.” Defense Minister Khawaja Asif … Read more
The US State Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Chinese research institute and several companies involved in supplying Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. Washington also imposed sanctions on three China-based companies in October 2023 for supplying Pakistan with missile components. Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement that the Beijing Machine-Building Industry Automation Research … Read more
PTI founder Imran Khan (center) and his wife Bushra Bibi (left) arrive to appear before the Lahore High Court on May 15, 2023. — AFP FIA court rejects pleas for suspect couple to be acquitted. A special court had reserved its verdict on November 8. The former first lady is currently out on bail in … Read more
The unofficial and preliminary results of the by-election in National Assembly Constituency NA-171, Rahim Yar Khan, have been announced, with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate emerging victorious. According to media reports, PPP’s Makhdoom Tahir Rashiduddin received 116,429 votes. On the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Hissan Mustafa secured 58,251 votes. The election was … Read more