ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court sentenced a sitting legislator and 10 supporters of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party to 27 years in prison on Friday for leading a violent assault on a police station during May 9, 2023 nationwide riots triggered by the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.
Politics
Pakistan upgrades diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to ambassador level
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan announced on Friday it will upgrade its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to ambassadorial level, a significant step toward normalising ties with the Taliban administration after years of friction over cross-border militancy and a mass deportation drive targeting Afghans.
Islamabad enacts law against child marriage
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari signed a bill on Friday banning child marriage in the capital region, a move praised by rights advocates but slammed by religious leaders as an attack on Islamic law.
Imran Khan open to military talks, but not own fate
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday rejected any deal to ease his legal and political woes, digging in despite pressure from allies and adversaries alike to soften his stance.
Army chief draws ‘red line’ on water, rejects any deal on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, declared water a “red line” for his nation and rejected any compromise on the disputed Kashmir region during the military’s inaugural Hilal Talks on Thursday, signaling an unyielding stance amid escalating tensions with nuclear-armed India.
Pakistan unveils first government-led strategic bitcoin reserve
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, unveiled the country’s first government-led strategic bitcoin reserve at Bitcoin Vegas 2025, signaling the country’s entry into the global digital finance landscape
Military operations kill 12 Indian-backed terrorists, four soldiers martyred
ISLAMABAD: Four soldiers were martyred and 12 terrorists tied to Indian proxy groups were eliminated in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the military said on Thursday.
Pakistan slams Modi’s ‘bullet or bread’ threat, accuses Indian PM of ‘reckless provocation’
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Tuesday sharply condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what it called a “reckless provocation” after the Hindu nationalist leader urged Pakistanis to eradicate terrorism or face severe consequences.
Sharif extends olive branch to India over Kashmir, water disputes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed readiness to engage in talks with India to resolve longstanding disputes, including the contentious Kashmir issue and water security concerns, during a diplomatic visit to Iran amid tensions with its nuclear-armed neighbour.
PTI plans nationwide movement to protest Imran Khan’s imprisonment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party planned to launch a nationwide movement to press for the release of its founder, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned for over two years.