Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan should openly condemn the May 9 events, President Arif Alvi said Thursday, in which public properties and military installations were attacked. In an interview on Geo News’ program “Capital Talk”, the president — a close aide of the PTI chief — called for taking action against the miscreants involved...
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May 17, 2023May 17, 2023Pakistan
IHC extends blanket relief to Imran Khan till May 31
In the latest instance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan receiving blanket relief from the country’s judiciary, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday extended its orders against his arrest in further cases till May 31. The development came during the hearing of PTI’s plea seeking details of all cases filed against Khan claiming that...
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May 17, 2023May 17, 2023World
Maulvi Abdul Kabir appointed acting PM of Afghanistan by supreme leader
Owing to the illness of Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund, Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada on Wednesday appointed Maulvi Abdul Kabir as the acting prime minister of Afghanistan, Khaama Press News Agency reported. Maulvi Kabir — who was the deputy prime minister for Political Affairs — will now serve as the head of the Taliban government until Akhund recovers....
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May 16, 2023May 16, 2023Pakistan
LHC reserves verdict on Imran’s plea against arrest in cases registered since May 9
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s plea against his arrest in any case registered on or after May 9, when he was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The plea called on the court to direct the Punjab inspector general...
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May 15, 2023May 15, 2023Pakistan
10,000 JUI-F volunteers to ensure security of the Islamabad sit-in
PESHAWAR/BAJAUR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has asked its workers to move towards Islamabad in convoys from their respective areas on Monday morning to take part in the sit-in outside Supreme Court, announced by Pakistan Democratic Movement. The workers of JUI-F will gather in their respective areas on Monday morning and will proceed towards Hakla Interchange on...
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May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Pakistan
Calling for an independent probe, Imran Khan insists PTI has no hand in violent protests
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan addresses his party workers on May 13, 2023, in this still taken from a video. — YouTube/PTI Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan denied Saturday that his party workers were involved in attacks on military installations, including the Lahore Corps Commander House and the General Headquarters (GHQ), during the...
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May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Pakistan
Army chief vows to bring all involved in ‘Black Day’ vandalism to justice
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has vowed to bring to justice all the planners, abettors, instigators, and executors of vandalism on the ‘Black Day’ of May 9 — when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. “The armed forces will not tolerate any further...
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May 13, 2023May 13, 2023World
American Jewish Congress Statement On the Situation in Pakistan
The American Jewish Congress has taken note of the developing situation in Pakistan following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan and reports of violence and vandalism at government offices and private properties. Pakistan is a longstanding partner of the American Jewish Congress in our efforts for peace and coexistence in the Middle East....
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May 13, 2023May 13, 2023Pakistan
Punjab govt to form JIT to probe attack on civil, military installations
LAHORE: To investigate attacks on civil and military properties triggered by the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, the Punjab government on Saturday decided to constitute a joint investigation team (JIT). The JIT will probe into the vandalism and arson carried out across the province, particularly at the Jinnah House and other civil...
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May 12, 2023May 12, 2023ECNOMICS
Rupee strengthens to 285.75 against dollar
The rupee made a sharp recovery of 4.4 per cent against the US dollar in the interbank market on Friday, staging a remarkable recovery having lost almost 3pc of its value yesterday. The PKR was trading at Rs285.75 per dollar around noon, gaining Rs13.18 from yesterday’s close of Rs298.93. Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) Chairperson...