ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office on Wednesday rejected a claim by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah that New Delhi had killed all three militants responsible for an attack in Pahalgam, dismissing the statement as “replete with fabrications” and questioning its timing and credibility.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to hold tribal councils on military operation
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced on Wednesday that tribal councils, known as jirgas, will begin Aug. 2 to address tensions over a military operation in Bajaur district, which the provincial government opposes unless consulted by federal authorities.
Imran Khan’s son warns of father’s worsening prison conditions, seeks US support
ISLAMABAD: Kasim Khan, son of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, issued an urgent warning Tuesday about his father’s deteriorating prison conditions, calling them “really poor” and worsening daily.
SBP holds key rate at 11 percent, prioritising rupee stability over easing
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 11% on Wednesday, opting to safeguard the rupee’s stability despite inflation trending below its target range and widespread expectations of a cut.
Dozens of students stranded at Gwadar Iran border crossing by travel ban
ISLAMABAD: Dozens of students enrolled in religious schools in Iran find themselves in limbo at the Gabd border, their journey halted by a closed crossing and bureaucratic hurdles, as they attempt to return to their studies amid ongoing regional tensions, Dawn newspaper reported on Wednesday.
ECP disqualifies PTI lawmaker Abdul Latif following conviction
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified Abdul Latif, a member of the National Assembly from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, following his conviction by an anti-terrorism court for his role in a violent attack on a police station.
SCP delays hearing Imran Khan’s bail challenges in May 9 violence cases
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has postponed hearing former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s challenges to being denied bail in eight cases linked to the May 9 violence, prolonging the legal uncertainty for the cricketer-turned-politician.
Sugar mills reap Rs300 billion amid price surge, raising outrage over transparency, political ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s sugar mills have amassed Rs300 billion in profits as sugar prices surge, according to the Auditor General of Pakistan, who testified before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday.
Bajaur administration imposes curfew, launches operation against militants amid rising tensions
ISLAMABAD: The Bajaur administration clamped a three-day curfew across 16 areas of the district on Tuesday and launched a sweeping operation against militants, a response to escalating violence that included a recent attack on a security post.
Indian opposition challenges Modi to deny Trump’s ceasefire, jet downing claims
ISLAMABAD: Indian opposition parties on Tuesday launched a fierce assault on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing his government of weakness and mismanagement during a four-day military confrontation with Pakistan earlier this year, charging that it lacked the resolve to confront Islamabad and hindered the armed forces’ ability to respond effectively.