ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday imposed a nationwide ban on the religio-political Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan party, classifying it under the country’s anti-terrorism laws after a series of violent protests this month that led to clashes with law enforcement and widespread disruptions.
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Row deepens as Islamabad redirects KP’s rejected bulletproof vehicles to Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: In a swift and pointed exchange among Pakistan’s top officials, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that bulletproof vehicles rejected by the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be redirected to Balochistan, escalating a public dispute over federal support in the fight against a resurgent wave of terrorism.
UK’s Imperial College rejects reports of Lahore campus linked to Nawaz Sharif IT City
ISLAMABAD: Imperial College London rejected assertions by the Punjab government in Pakistan that the prestigious British university intended to open a campus in Lahore, calling the reports “incorrect” and emphasising that all of its campuses remain in the United Kingdom.
Security forces kill seven militants in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raids
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces carried out two operations on Wednesday that resulted in the killing of seven militants, including six from Fitna al-Hindustan in the remote mountainous region of Balochistan, and one from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said.
Pakistan Navy, Saudi-led coalition seize nearly $1bn narcotics in Arabian Sea raids
ISLAMABAD: In one of the largest drug seizures in recent maritime history, a Pakistani naval vessel intercepted two stateless sailboats in the Arabian Sea last week, confiscating narcotics valued at more than $972 million, according to a multinational naval coalition that oversaw the operation.
Pakistan condemns renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza, urges global action
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday sharply condemned Israel’s renewed military operations in Gaza, which have killed at least 87 Palestinians since a United States-brokered ceasefire took effect, urging the international community to impose “urgent and effective” measures to halt the violations and protect civilians.
Pakistan to tap global markets in 2026 with eurobond, first panda bond
KARACHI: Pakistan is gearing up to re-enter international capital markets with a Eurobond issuance under its Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) program in 2026, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday, signaling growing confidence in the country’s economic stabilisation efforts.
Rain, South Africa end Pakistan’s Women’s World Cup hopes
LAHORE: Pakistan crashed out of the ICC Women’s World Cup on Tuesday after a crushing 150-run defeat to South Africa under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-hit penultimate league match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Supreme Court judges warn new conduct code curbs judicial independence
ISLAMABAD: Two senior justices of the Supreme Court of Pakistan have sharply criticised recent amendments to the code of conduct for superior court judges, warning that the changes would curb judicial independence, foster self-censorship and open the door to internal and external pressures on the judiciary.
IMF lifts MENA, Pakistan growth forecasts on stronger demand, higher oil output
KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund raised its economic growth forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa region, citing higher oil production among exporters and resilient domestic demand among importers including Pakistan.