LAHORE — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday indicted 21 accused, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Dr Yasmin Rashid, in a case related to May 9, 2023, riots. The prominent leaders of the former ruling party and others were indicted by Lahore ATC Judge Arshad Javed while hearing […]
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Imran Khan urges Chief Justice of Pakistan to stand by law and justice
RAWALPINDI — Jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to stand by law and justice. In an informal interaction with journalists at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, the PTI founder addressed the CJP, saying: “The nation is looking towards you.” Khan said he […]
Pakistan have enough depth to be dangerous in Champions Trophy: Ravi Shastri
DUBAI — Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have “enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan have the benefit of playing at home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the World […]
Haris Rauf ruled out for Tri-Series ODI match against South Africa
KARACHI — Following MRI and X-ray scans, it has been confirmed that Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf sustained a muscular sprain in the lower chest wall region during Saturday’s match against New Zealand. The injury is not serious and he is expected to be fully recovered for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which commences in […]
‘I thought maybe it’s my day’: Fakhar Zaman recalls 2017 Champions Trophy victory
SRINAGAR — Fakhar Zaman, who played a crucial role in Pakistan’s iconic ChampionsTrophy 2017 Final win, remembers the famous contest against India. On the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final, Fakhar Zaman confided in the then Pakistan Men’s head coach Mickey Arthur that he wasn’t feeling a hundred percent ahead of the big […]
US Congressman Joe Wilson urges Pakistan to ‘free Imran Khan’
KARACHI — US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has called on President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to release former prime minister Imran Khan, asserting that his freedom would strengthen US-Pakistan relations, The News reported on Sunday. In a letter addressed to Pakistan’s civilian and […]
Chapter of talks with govt now closed, says Imran Khan’s party leader Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan has ruled out the possibility of resumption of the dialogue between the former ruling party and the incumbent government, The News reported on Sunday. “The chapter of talks is now closed,” Ayub said on Saturday, adding that political negotiations were not based on […]
Real task is not just winning Champions Trophy but also beat India: Pakistan PM
LAHORE — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the real task for Pakistan is not just winning the ICC Champions Trophy but also defeat arch-rivals India in Dubai on February 23. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated and upgraded Gaddafi stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India. […]
Pakistan approves military deployment for Champions Trophy 2025 security
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Federal Cabinet has reportedly approved the deployment of the military to provide security for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ensuring the safety of the event. The decision was made under Article 245 of the Constitution, which authorises the military’s involvement in security matters, Express News cited sources. As part of […]
Imran Khan writes ‘second open letter’ to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has written a “second open letter” to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, stressing that the country’s biggest political party is being “targeted”. “I wrote an open letter to the Army Chief (you) with sincere intentions for the betterment of the country and the nation, […]









