PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Law Minister Aftab Alam on Saturday dismissed the media reports regarding an attack on the provincial government’s helicopter in Parachinar. “No incident of firing at helicopter took place and entire delegation is completely safe,” Aftab Alam told Geo News. Earlier, it was reported that a helicopter carrying a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government […]
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Ahead of PTI protest Pakistan ‘likely’ to suspend mobile services from today
ISLAMABAD — With the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) deciding to go ahead with its November 24 “do-or-die” protest, the government is likely to suspend mobile services across the country from today evening, interior ministry sources told Geo News on Saturday. With Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi issuing stern directions to authorities to prevent the protesters from entering […]
Imran Khan’s wife says his problems began after Saudi visit, draws flak from Pakistan leaders
ISLAMABAD — Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi has said the now jailed former prime minister’s troubles began following a trip to Saudi Arabia, her remarks triggering a row on Friday for apparently criticising a friendly country. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa flayed Bushra Bibi over […]
Punjab imposes Section 144 amid PTI protest call, bans public gatherings from November 23-25
LAHORE — The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning all forms of public gatherings, protests, rallies, processions, and sit-ins for three days. According to a notification issued on Friday, the restrictions will be in effect from Saturday, November 23, to Monday, November 25. The decision to impose Section 144 was made […]
Pakistan appoints former cricketer Azhar Ali as Head of Youth Development
LAHORE — Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Head of Youth Development following a recruitment process. This role will be an extension of Azhar’s existing responsibilities, as he also serves as a member of the Men’s National Selection Committee. Azhar, a celebrated figure in Pakistan cricket, began his […]
Imran Khan wants his release from jail by Friday to call off November 24 protest
ISLAMABAD — Efforts for a breakthrough in background discussions between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have stalled. An informed source said that PTI founding chairman Imran Khan wanted his release from jail by Friday to call off the November 24 protest march to Islamabad but the government did not agree to it. The government […]
PCB appoints Sumair Ahmad Syed as director of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the Tournament Director for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan. PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi: “Sumair is an exceptionally organised professional with a wealth of administrative […]
At least 15 killed in attack on passenger vehicles in Pakistan’s Kurram district
ISLAMABAD — In a fresh violent incident, at least 15 people including a woman and a child were killed on Thursday after assailants opened fire on passenger vehicles in Ochat area of Kurram district, police told Geo News. Police said the convoy travelling from Parachinar to Peshawar was targetted in the attack, which has left […]
Imran Khan arrested in protest case hours after bail in alleged corruption case
ISLAMABAD — The chances for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan vanished after he was arrested in a protest case hours after getting bail in a case of alleged corruption, a media report said on Thursday. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted him bail in the second Toshakhana case related […]
PSL owners write to PCB over foreign players’ availability as next league clashes with IPL
KARACHI — With next year’s Pakistan Super League dates likely to clash with the Indian Premier League 2025, the franchise owners of PSL have asked the country’s cricket board to provide them clarity on the availability of foreign players for the competition. A well-informed source close to the PSL franchise owners said that they have […]









