ISLAMABAD — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has discharged 32 individuals arrested during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) protest at D-Chowk. The suspects were presented for identification before ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain late at night, prompting the judge to express displeasure at the timing. Defence lawyer Ansar Kiyani argued that police had arrested innocent workers […]
ISLAMABAD — As many as 43 terrorists have been killed by the security forces during extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan since December 9, causing a major setback to “Fitna-Al- Khwarij” and other terrorist groups, the military’s media wing said on Friday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]
NEW DELHI — The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, it has been learnt. It has been agreed in principle that neither India nor Pakistan will travel to each other’s country for […]
ISLAMABAD — While vowing to continue his domestic and franchise cricket, Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced retirement from international cricket. In a message to his fans and supporters, Wasim said wearing the green jersey had been unforgettable for him but after much deliberation he had decided to call it a day. “After much […]
ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly was briefed on the 10-months data regarding terrorism-related incidents, highlighting a surge in militant attacks that claimed at least 924 lives, including those of civilians and law enforcement personnel, during the period. A total of 1,566 terrorist incidents were reported during the first 10 months of the ongoing year, while […]
NEW DELHI — India wants to have good relations with Pakistan that are free of terror but if it does not show it is changing its past behaviour, then there will be implications on bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The minister also said that trade relations […]
ISLAMABAD — Former Australian seamer Jason Gillespie who was appointed as Pakistan’s Test team head coach in April this year, stepped down from his role on Thursday. Aqib Javed, Pakistan men’s white-ball head coach, will take over as head coach of the Test team for the upcoming series in South Africa. In Gillespie’s last assignment […]
RAWALPINDI — A special court in Islamabad on Thursday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder-chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the new Toshakhana case — also known as the jewellery set case. Special Court Central-I Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand, who presided over the hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, framed the charges on Khan […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan authorities have blocked approximately 80,000 SIM cards for spreading fake news amid concerns regarding the social media propelled misinformation, the government said on Wednesday. Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Division Sajid Mehdi told the National Assembly, in response to a calling attention notice regarding the spread of false news on digital platforms, […]
ISLAMABAD — The future of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 remains uncertain as key stakeholders engage in critical negotiations. Top Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials are actively participating in discussions in Dubai, striving to finalise the tournament’s structure and resolve key challenges. The PCB has maintained its stance on the fusion model, […]