Pakistan

Islamabad HC says Imran’s life under threat as per intel reports

Islamabad: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said intelligence reports have revealed that there were fears of an attack on former Prime Minister Imran Khan, adding that “the government and the…
20 killed in Pakistan road accident

Islamabad: Twenty people were killed and 13 others injured when a passenger van fell into a ditch in Pakistan’s Sindh province, local reports said on Friday. The accident took place late Thursday…

Shehbaz consults allied parties on army chief appointment

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has consulted the senior leadership of allied parties of the government prior to the appointment of the new army chief. The allied parties have reportedly fully…
India watches closely as Pakistan awaits new Army chief

New Delhi: With General Qamar Javed Bajwa retiring, Pakistan is all set to have a new Army chief later this month. The development is expected to impact the entire region as the…
Imran Khan says rivals think only way is to ‘eliminate’ him

Lahore: PTI Chairman Imran Khan, who recently survived an assassination attempt in Wazirabad which left him injured in the legs, said that the threat to his life was “still there”, the media…
Pak reverses ban on Oscar contender ‘Joyland’; to be screened with ‘minor cuts’

Los Angeles: ‘Joyland’ is set to have a joy ride in Pakistan. The Shehbaz Sharif government has reversed its ban on Saim Sadiq’s Cannes-winning Oscar contender, reports ‘Variety’, quoting a senior adviser.…
Pakistan’s default risk soars amid political turmoil

Karachi: Pakistans default risk as measured by five-year credit-default swaps (CDS), insurance contracts that protect an investor against a default, rose sharply amid political turmoil and uncertainty about talks with the International…

Bilawal Bhutto decries ‘national obsession’ over Army chief appointment

Karachi: Terming the gossip, debate and speculation over the upcoming appointment of the chief of army staff “unfortunate”, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that “the national obsession with this particular…
Imran’s frontwoman wanted cash for watch gifted by Saudi Crown Prince: Report

Islamabad: A set of especially crafted watch, gold pen, ring and cufflinks, which were gifted to former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, were sold for…
Shehbaz infected with Covid for 3rd time

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been infected with Covid-19 for a third time, a Minister confirmed. Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb, through her official Twitter handle, stated that the premier…
Pakistan’s ‘Joyland’ can still qualify for Oscars despite country’s ban

Karachi: Pakistan’s ‘Joyland’ could still qualify for the upcoming Academy Awards for best international feature, despite being banned in its native country, which was announced on November 12. The government of Pakistan…
Imran calls out Shehbaz for consulting ‘fugitive’ on Army chief’s appointment

Lahore: PTI chief Imran Khan on Monday called out Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for consulting PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif regarding the appointment of the new Army chief, according to a media reported.…
‘Criminal’ sitting in London afraid of elections, says Imran Khan

Lahore: PTI Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Sunday that a “criminal”, a reference to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, sitting in London is afraid of elections, alleging that he is putting national interest…
Saudi Crown Prince visit to Pakistan postponed

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad Bin Salman’s official visit to Pakistan has reportedly been postponed, ARY News reported citing a Foreign Ministry official. The Saudi Prince was scheduled…
Nawaz Sharif may return to Pakistan next month: report

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently residing in London, is likely to return to his country in December to lead his Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) ahead of…