ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed seven terrorists in a high-stakes intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Sherani district, the military announced on Friday, marking another blow to militant groups in the restive region.
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Govt orders probe after police raid press club, journalists beaten
ISLAMABAD: The interior minister on Thursday ordered an inquiry into a police raid at the National Press Club in Islamabad where journalists were allegedly attacked, drawing condemnations from media bodies and vows of nationwide protests over what they described as an assault on press freedom.
Asian cricket chief Naqvi slams ‘fabricated’ Indian media reports over trophy row
LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday hit back at Indian media reports claiming he had apologised to India’s cricket board over a trophy handover row at the Asia Cup final, dismissing the allegations as “fabricated nonsense” and accusing New Delhi of dragging politics into the sport.
PTI turmoil deepens as CM Gandapur blames Khan’s sister, military ties for party division
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur accused Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, of fomenting divisions within the party and alleged she was being aided by Military Intelligence (MI) and the “establishment,” in a video statement on Tuesday that highlighted growing internal strife.
Supreme Court restores sidelined Islamabad judge in law degree row
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday suspended an order from the Islamabad High Court that had barred one of its judges from performing judicial duties, a decision that swiftly restored the jurist to the bench and laid bare deepening tensions within the country’s judiciary over administrative authority and allegations of political interference.
Record ninth Asia Cup for India overshadowed by trophy row with PCB chief
LAHORE: India edged arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a final-over thriller to claim a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday, but the victory turned farcical when the winners boycotted the trophy presentation by Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi.
Pakistan-India rivalry heads to Asia Cup final
LAHORE: Pakistan clinched a spot in the Asia Cup final with a gritty 11-run win over Bangladesh in their final Super Four match on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes clash with arch-rivals India on Sunday.
ICC probes India captain Yadav over ‘political’ dedication after Pakistan win
LAHORE: Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav faces potential disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a complaint accusing him of politicising the game following India’s Asia Cup victory over Pakistan on September 14, with the ICC confirming it is reviewing the matter and may convene a formal hearing.
Gilgit-Baltistan traders end border protest after government grants tax exemptions
ISLAMABAD: Traders in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region suspended a two-month protest near the Chinese border on Wednesday after the government agreed to significant tax exemptions for the region’s residents, ending a standoff that had crippled trade through the vital Khunjerab Pass.
Justice Jahangiri seeks urgent Supreme Court hearing after being restrained over degree doubts
ISLAMABAD: A judge on Islamabad High Court has asked the Supreme Court to urgently hear his challenge to a restraining order that has barred him from performing judicial duties, after questions arose about the validity of his law degree, court documents showed.