KURRAM — A soldier was martyred while six terrorists were killed after security forces retaliated to an attack on an aid convoy carrying essential goods for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s violence-marred district of Kurram, local administration said on Thursday. “A soldier is martyred and four others sustained injuries in the attack,” said Additional Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ali, […]
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Two senior leaders of Imran Khan’s PTI meet Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI — Taking a U-turn, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Thursday that he had called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. PTI Chairman Gohar, speaking to journalists at the Adiala Jail courtroom, finally confirmed that he had indeed met with […]
Imran Khan’s PTI demands probe into May 9, November 26 events, political prisoners’ release
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PIT) on Thursday finally presented its demands in writing, seeking probes into the May 9, 2023, and November 26, 2024 events, as well as the release of “political prisoners”. PTI’s ‘Charter of Demands’, available with Geo News, also mentions that if the government fails to constitute two separate commissions on […]
Rohit Sharma to attend opening ceremony of Champions Trophy in Pakistan
NEW DELHI — Although India will play its Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue, the team captain is expected to visit the host nation Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the prestigious event, which is making a return after an eight-year hiatus, sources said. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning a grand […]
Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi secures bail in over a dozen cases
ISLAMABAD — Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday secured interim bail in more than a dozen cases despite telling the court she has lost faith in the justice system of Pakistan. Anti-terrorism court Judge Tahir Abbas Supra, who presided over the hearing, granted Bushra interim bail until February 7 in […]
Pakistan Defence Minister rejects reports of transferring Imran Khan from jail to residence
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday categorically rejected the reports that the government made any offer to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan to his Banigala residence or place him under house arrest. “No such proposal has been made, nor is there any pressure for his release,” Asif stated while speaking at […]
Pakistan announces squad for Test series against West Indies
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced a 15-player squad for the two ICC World Test Championship Tests against the West Indies, scheduled to be played in Multan from 17-21 January and 25-29 January. The squad features seven changes from the 15-member Test team that toured South Africa. The retained players are: Shan Masood […]
Imran Khan’s sister threatens to take cases against brother to international stage
ISLAMABAD — In a major development, Aleema Khan, the sister of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, on Thursday threatened to knock at the door of all the international institutions in connection with the dozens of cases against the PTI founder. Talking to journalists outside the Adiala jail, Rawalpindi, Aleema said: “We have left with […]
Pakistan court approves bail for 153 PTI workers involved in D-Chowk protest
ISLAMABAD — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday approved the bail of 153 PTI workers who were arrested on November 26 when law enforcement agencies carried out a crackdown on protesters at Islamabad’s D-Chowk. On Nov 13, Imran issued a “final call” for nationwide protests on Nov 24, demanding the restoration of the […]
Four Pakistan legendary cricketers inducted into PCB Hall of Fame 2024
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced its inductees for the prestigious PCB Hall of Fame Class of 2024, featuring four legendary cricketers. Former greats Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad and Saeed Anwar have been named in the PCB Hall of Fame for 2024. This marks a significant year for the Hall of […]