On 3 June, the Daily Mail ran a headline that many dismissed as melodramatic, but few could ignore: “Putin knows a nuclear revenge attack will force Ukraine's surrender. These are the four ways he'd strike… and we're powerless to stop this holocaust.” Quoting Col Richard Kemp, a former British commander in Afghanistan, the piece imagined…
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has issued a detailed 12-page ruling setting out important legal principles related to family disputes, domestic violence, and khula proceedings. The verdict, authored by Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, stated that a case based on allegations of cruelty cannot be converted…
PTI Senior Vice-President Fawad Chaudhry said that party chairman Imran Khan’s would decide when when they will remove Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “Taking Shehbaz Sharif into pressure is not a big deal and when to fire Shehbaz Sharif depends on Imran Khan’s wish,” Fawad said while speaking to private TV channel on Sunday. He said that…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that when a wife seeks dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty, khula should not ordinarily be granted without her consent. “We hold that khula should not ordinarily be granted without the wife’s consent or clear election where she has sued on cruelty and valuable financial rights are…
The district administration in Murree has finalised special arrangements ahead of Eidul Azha as authorities prepare for a large influx of tourists from across the country during the holiday period. According to officials, Section 144 has been imposed in the hill station throughout the Eid holidays to help maintain law and order, ensure smooth traffic…
TIMERGARA – Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday said the challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could not be resolved through political confrontation and called for practical measures to address public issues. Addressing a workers’ convention organised by Pakistan Peoples Party Lower Dir and the Peoples Students Federation in Timergara, the governor also opposed the imposition of taxes…
Former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan will visit Lahore today to finalize consultation for formation of the Punjab cabinet, days after the party grabbed slots of chief minister, speaker and deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly. According to sources privy to the development, Imran Khan will meet Punjab MPAs from PTI and PML-Q at…
To wait for a saviour is to inhabit a paradox — where passivity masks longing, and hope suspends time. This condition resists easy categorisation: it is neither purely mystical nor wholly political, neither naïve faith nor mere deferral. At its core lies a fundamental tension between the unbearable present and an imagined horizon — one…
ISLAMABAD: ISLAMABAD: Only a couple of years ago, even a routine opposition protest call would send shockwaves through government circles. Authorities would often deploy containers, impose restrictions and seal roads long before demonstrators arrived, creating an atmosphere that itself projected the opposition’s strength. However, Friday’s protest call by opposition parties, including the grand alliance featuring…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Quetta following the Chaman Phatak blast, where he was briefed on the initial findings of the investigation. A special high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. During the session, the Inspector General of Balochistan Police presented a preliminary…
PESHAWAR – Shafi Jan on Saturday rejected allegations levelled by Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari against the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, describing them as an attempt to divert attention from alleged corruption scandals in Punjab. In a statement, the provincial information minister accused the Punjab government of failing to address allegations of corruption, nepotism and misuse…
The National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has decided to accept more resignations of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Members. “The Speaker has decided to accept resignations of 11 more members of the PTI,” sources said. NA Speaker will likely to approve PTI MNAs resignations today or tomorrow, sources shared. “Speaker has also decided to approve resignations…
Aleema Khan strongly condemned the violence against journalists, speaking to the media near Adiala road, Dahgal Naka, Rawalpindi. She accused certain elements of intentionally provoking and escalating the situation. "When someone is sent intentionally, that is not journalism," she added, "It was done on purpose to incite people." Read: Journalist assaulted outside Adiala after Aleema…
Pakistani officials on Sunday dismissed suggestions linking Pakistan to any potential normalization arrangement with Israel under the framework of the Abraham Accords, saying the country’s position on the Palestinian issue remains “clear and unchanged” and accusing certain voices in Washington of attempting to create confusion around Islamabad’s policy. The reaction came after US Senator Lindsey…
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Balochistan CM Bugti vow to eliminate terrorism as Mohsin Naqvi travels to Quetta Terrorists targeted a train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on May 24, 2026. Photo: Reporter QUETTA: At least 14 people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were martyred and several others critically injured in a terrorist attack near…
MARDAN – Livestock markets across Mardan are witnessing a subdued cattle trade ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, as soaring inflation and rising transportation costs continue to affect both traders and buyers. A survey conducted by The Nation found that despite the usual bustle in cattle markets, the sharp increase in the prices of sacrificial animals has significantly…
Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid said on Friday controversial audio leak were spread deliberately to divert public attention from the economic crisis in the country. The AML chairman issued the statement a day after an alleged audio of former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi and PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari leaked online wherein they…
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has extended the SIM disown period from 60 days to 365 days in a move aimed at discouraging the frequent transfer or disposal of SIM cards, ARY News reported. Under the new policy, an active Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) registered against a citizen’s name cannot be removed or transferred for one year….
Paris The fashion and beauty industries are poised for a shake-up after luxury group Kering agreed to sell its beauty business to French cosmetics giant L'Oréal for 4 billion ($4.66 billion) – the biggest acquisition in L'Oréal's history. This also marks a strategic retreat by Kering, which is seeking to cut debt and refocus on…
PESHAWAR – Khyber Medical University has secured the highest score among universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Higher Education Commission’s annual ORIC validation exercise. The university also achieved second position nationwide in the category of Medical and Health Sciences institutions, further strengthening its standing as a leading research-oriented university in the country. Officials said the…
Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday said that economy is the most pressing issue of the country and not the elections right now. Rana Sanaullah said charter of economy was needed today and urged all political parties to come together to work on it. The interior minister believed that talks could end…
ISLAMABAD: At least 16 terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed while two policemen were martyred during a joint operation conducted by the Pakistan Army, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Sunday. According to security sources, security forces, police and other law enforcement agencies are continuing intensive operations against…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure strict security arrangements across the province during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Chairing a meeting in Lahore, the chief minister ordered the installation of metal detectors and walk-through gates at Eid prayer congregations to strengthen security measures. She also directed authorities to deploy patrolling teams and…
ISLAMABAD – A fire broke out on the Margalla Hills in Islamabad’s Bhara Kahu area, prompting an immediate response from firefighting teams and local residents. Officials said efforts to control the fire were underway and the situation was expected to come under control within a short time. According to the district administration, firefighters reached the…
Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed has suggested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan to not withdraw his decision to dissolve the assemblies, otherwise, he would face political loss. The AML chief predicted that the next 15 days are very important in national politics as some key decisions are likely to be made in…
It is the first weekend of 2026. The world wakes to a social-media post from Donald Trump, one year into his second term as president, claiming US forces have captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. A bold statement, delivered with the casual certainty of a post on Truth Social, it lands against a world already fraying at…
Security forces killed 11 terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBO) conducted over the past 48 hours in the Datta Khel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. A statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that security forces engaged “multiple Khawarij locations” in the area, leading to…
Security forces killed 11 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to ISPR, intense fire exchange took place between security forces and militants during the operation, resulting in the elimination of the…
ISLAMABAD – With just a few days left for Eid ul Azha, cattle markets are witnessing brisk activity as traders and buyers engage in price negotiations for heavyweight and uniquely named sacrificial animals amid a festive atmosphere, while families and youngsters capture the colourful scenes through selfies and short videos. Clips and visuals shared by…
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik reasserted that the Pakistani government had held negotiations with Russia for buying crude petroleum oil products. The minister, talking to private news channel, said Russia had agreed to sell petroleum products to Pakistan at discounted rates as compared to international market He hoped that current inflation would witness…
