ISLAMABAD: A senior lawyer appointed by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to inspect the jail conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday the jailed politician’s health was “fine” after a meeting at a prison near the capital, amid concerns raised by his family and supporters over his treatment.
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Arrest warrants issued for CM Afridi, Aleema Khan in cybercrime, protest violence cases
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Lower courts issued non-bailable arrest warrants on Tuesday for two senior figures from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Aleema Khanum, sister of jailed party founder Imran Khan, in separate cases linked to alleged misleading statements and protest-related violence.
KP sets up panel to monitor military ops, development amid rising violence
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has agreed to set up a special sub-committee to oversee development projects and monitor any military operations in restive districts, following a high-level security meeting amid a surge in violence, officials said on Tuesday.
Senators criticise regulator’s move to scrap solar net-metering
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Tuesday lambasted the power regulator’s decision to overhaul contracts for solar energy users, accusing the government of betraying citizens who invested in green power, while the energy minister defended the move as essential to shield the broader public from rising costs.
UN warns of TTP’s preferential Afghan haven, risks of broader threat
ISLAMABAD: A United Nations Security Council report has warned that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) receives preferential treatment among terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan under Taliban rule, raising fears among member states that the militant outfit could evolve into an extra-regional threat.
PCB says India boycott threat aimed at securing ‘respect’ for Bangladesh
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday that his recent meetings with officials from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) were aimed solely at securing respect for Bangladesh after its withdrawal from the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan agrees to play India in T20 World Cup after South Asian pleas
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has agreed to play its T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals India next week, state-run Pakistan Television reported on Monday, reversing an earlier boycott decision after appeals from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Former judge Jahangiri contests ouster, says IHC order based on flawed assumptions
ISLAMABAD: A former judge of Islamabad High Court has petitioned the Federal Constitutional Court to challenge his removal from the bench, arguing that the decision undermines judicial independence and was based on flawed assumptions about his qualifications.
Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook to stable from positive
KARACHI: Moody’s Investors Service has revised its outlook on Pakistan’s banking sector to stable from positive, reflecting a gradual economic recovery coupled with persistent challenges to asset quality and profitability.
Pakistan plans $1 bln AI investment by 2030
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday the government would invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030 as part of efforts to build a domestic AI ecosystem and equip the country’s youth for a digital economy.