By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains have killed at least 195 people and wounded 362 across Pakistan since July 1, with the death toll rising by seven in the past 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.
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Pakistan maintains no-trade stance with India on Kashmir status
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has no plans to resume trade with India, its foreign office said on Friday, as the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir remains unchanged since New Delhi’s controversial revocation of its special status in 2019.
Ex-prison official held for allegedly aiding Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies have detained a former deputy superintendent of Punjab prisons, Muhammad Akram, on suspicion of facilitating imprisoned former Prime Minister leader Imran Khan, local media reported on Wednesday.
Imran Khan calls arrest of ex-ISI chief ‘army’s internal matter’
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought to distance himself from the arrest of a former top intelligence official, Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed, who was detained by the military on charges of violating the Army Act.
Top court reinstates ruling party candidates
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday reinstated four Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates as National Assembly members, overturning a Lahore High Court (LHC) decision that had suspended their victory notifications.
Next chief justice cautions against executive overreach, defends court’s authority
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The top court warned on Saturday that failure to implement its orders would trigger a constitutional crisis amid a growing row with the government and election body over its recent verdict on reserved seats.
PTI petitions top court to strike down new law aimed at curtailing its parliamentary seats
By Staff Reporter
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Wednesday petitioned the Supreme Court to strike down a new law barring independent lawmakers from joining parties after a stipulated period, calling it an “unconstitutional” bid to undermine a recent top court ruling.
Sharif calls for India to end ‘denial’ and seek peaceful Kashmir solution
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called on India on Monday to move from “dispute denial to dispute resolution” and seek a peaceful solution to the Kashmir conflict, as the region marked five years since New Delhi revoked its special autonomy.
Pakistan backs Iran’s call for extraordinary OIC session on Hamas leader’s death
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan supports Iran’s call for an extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday.
Pakistan mourns slain Hamas leader, denounces Israel’s atrocities in Palestine
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, which it called a “deliberate conspiracy” to sabotage peace efforts.