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ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Monday said he would write a letter to army chief General Asim Munir regarding the prevailing situation in the country. Khan, currently detained in Adiala Jail, has recently been remained defiant and refused to yield to military pressures. Khan also stood firm against calls to apologise for the...

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday categorically rejected reports claiming that Pakistan had carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, terming them to be “utterly baseless and malicious”. The statement came hours after reports surfaced claiming Pakistan had carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. Afghan newspaper Hasht-e-Subh Daily quoted sources as saying that Pakistan “bombed targets in Salala neighborhood in the vicinity of...

-- War against terrorism to be led by federal, provincial govts as per NAP -- No country to be allowed to provide sanctuaries, facilitation to terrorists ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee on Monday reiterated its resolve to have zero tolerance for terrorism in Pakistan and reaffirmed its determination to take on any and all entities that resort to violence. "This will be...

-- Imran Khan urges CJP to take suo motu notice, aplogises Mrs Swati on behalf of Pakistan -- Sanjrani forms probe committee as FIA claims video is 'fake' ISLAMABAD: PTI's defiant Senator Azam Swati Saturday burst into tears while telling the media that his family had been sent an obscene video featuring him and his spouse. Swati, who was arrested on October 13...

ISLAMABAD: With the economic situation getting worse, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reached out to the US administration with a request to assistance in securing an early dispersal of a tranche of bailout package from the International Monetary Fund in an effort to stabilise the dwindling economy of Pakistan. While Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been...

Foreign Office spokesperson reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to fulfilling all int'l human rights obligations We will continue to engage with int’l partners to uphold int’l human rights law, without any discrimination: FO ISLAMABAD: In response to statements on recent verdicts by military courts, the Foreign Office on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fulfilling all its international human rights obligations, saying...

PTI Chairman confirms talks with Imran Khan focused solely on negotiations with no mention of civil disobedience Says PTI to present a comprehensive 'Charter of Demands' to govt during next round of talks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar on Tuesday revealed that former prime minister Imran Khan wants the government to give a clear and defined timeframe...

Premier emphasizes no intention for nuclear system to be aggressive as It’s for Pakistan’s defence It’s dearer to public than their hearts and there will be no compromise: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asserted that the recent sanctions placed by the United States on four Pakistani firms for their alleged involvement in the country’s ballistic missile...

WASHINGTON: Former US president Bill Clinton left hospital Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was admitted with a fever in the latest in a series of health scares for the veteran Democrat. “President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu,” the 78-year-old’s deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X. “He...

Asad Qaiser and Arif Alvi emphasize PTI's struggle centres on supremacy of constitution and rule of law PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Asad Qaiser and Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed his strong disappointment and condemned the trials and decisions of military courts, stating that they have raised concerns internationally, including from the European Union and the United Kingdom. Speaking to...

Air Chief Sidhu meets high level defence delegation Azerbaijan, shares recent achievements of PAF Azerbaijan military leadership also proposes establishment of a more comprehensive training regimen RAWALPINDI: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Tuesday reiterated the resolve to further enhance the existing bilateral ties between Pakistani and Azerbaijan armed forces and particularly cooperation with Pakistan Air Force...

PM Shehbaz assures govt’s sincere efforts for peace, economic stability in country Emphasizes both parties need to set aside their likes and dislikes for national interest ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday assuring the government’s sincere efforts and contributions, expressed the hope that the talks initiated between the ruling coalition and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would bring about positive...

LAHORE: The 13th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2024, sponsored by Cheetah, kicked off under the auspices of Lahore Polo Club with three thrilling matches on the opening day. The event attracted a significant number of spectators and families. In the first match of the opening day, Diamond Paints (DP) defeated Master Paints by a narrow margin of 7-5. For Diamond...

Prince Harry has publicly mentioned Kate Middleton for the first time while discussing the rift between him and the royal family in an interview with Australia's Channel 10. Speaking about his relationship with his brother, Prince William, and the dynamics with Kate and Meghan Markle, Harry reflected on how tensions between the couples played out in the public eye. "I...

Malakand Division RPO visits Shangla, inspects police checkposts SWAT: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Division, Sher Akbar on Tuesday directed take effective measures regarding the safe movement of foreigners, especially Chinese, on the Karakoram Highway and to perform their duties as per the SOP. “The police is a well-organized force and there is no any room for negligence on the...

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Tuesday rejected the petitions filed by the former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan, seeking the provision of CCTV camera footage of the court’s hearing dated December 5, 2024 in the GHQ attack case. Judge Amjad Ali Shah...

Blake Lively has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging inappropriate conduct and a hostile work environment during the film’s production. Among the claims, Lively accuses Baldoni of admitting he did not “always” seek consent before engaging in sexual activity in the past. Court documents obtained on Saturday, December 21, reveal...