By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A court on Thursday stayed the secret trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a case involving alleged leaks of state secrets, his lawyer said, in a blow to the government that accuses him of treason.
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PTI leader Qureshi sent to jail for two weeks, claims torture in custody
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A Rawalpindi court on Thursday ordered a two-week judicial remand for a senior opposition leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, who was accused of involvement in a violent protest that targeted the military headquarters last May.
Military promises to aid election watchdog in February poll
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The military leaders pledged on Thursday to support the country’s electoral commission and the government in ensuring a free and fair general election next month, amid heightened security concerns and a crackdown on illicit activities.
Baloch long marchers give government a week to meet demands or face backlash
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD — A group of Baloch activists who marched from Turbat to Islamabad to protest human rights abuses in their province gave the government a seven-day ultimatum on Thursday to address their grievances or face the wrath of the Baloch people.
Pakistan bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with Palestine
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar announced on Thursday a complete ban on New Year celebrations across the country in a show of support for the Palestinians suffering under Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.
Forex reserves hit four-month high on official inflows
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves climbed to the highest level in four months, bolstered by official inflows from lenders and allies, easing pressure on the country’s balance of payments.
‘Debt burden and inflation weigh on Pakistan’s economy’
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The finance ministry said on Wednesday that the country faced a persistent challenge of high debt payments, as the government’s current spending soared by 44 percent in the first four months of the fiscal year, driven by a surge in interest costs.
Pakistan tests new missile system with 400-km range
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday announced that it had successfully tested a new missile system, Fatah-II, that can hit targets up to 400 kilometers away with high precision.
PTI Qureshi roughed up by police, detained in new case after bail in cipher case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A former foreign minister and key ally of former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested again on Wednesday, shortly after he was freed on bail in a case involving alleged leaks of state secrets.
Interim govt resists ECP’s orders to remove top cops in capital
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The interim government on Tuesday defied the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) orders to remove two top officials in the capital over charges of political meddling, citing security concerns ahead of the general elections in February.