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IHC seeks response to contempt plea over refusal to meet lawyer with Imran Khan

Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Salman Akram Raja speaks to journalists outside Adiala Prison in Rawalpindi on February 25, 2025. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday sought a written response from Islamabad’s advocate general in a contempt of court petition filed over failure to facilitate a meeting between PTI general secretary Salman Akram Raja and party […]

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Pakistan warns India’s Indus Treaty decision threatens water security

Islamabad tells UN that India’s unilateral action endangers regional stability and violates 1960 agreement Pakistan has warned that India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty poses a serious threat to water security and regional stability, saying the historic agreement remains legally binding and cannot be changed by a single party. These remarks were made

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KP tries to overcome wheat shortage

PESHAWAR: In response to Punjab’s ban on inter-provincial procurement of flour and wheat, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to launch government-regulated flour across the province, officials said on Tuesday. The initiative aims to stabilize prices and ensure product availability following rising costs caused by supply disruption. Under the plan, wheat will be supplied directly

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Traffic police face allegations of corruption and harassment

BAHAWALNAGAR: Allegations of corruption, harassment and abuse of authority have surfaced against some traffic police officials in Bahawalnagar district, seriously undermining public trust and causing widespread concern among citizens. Residents claim that large illegal sums are demanded for the issuance of driving licenses instead of official fees. According to the complainants, amounts up to Rs

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Women parliamentarians seek greater role in protective laws

MP Shahida Rehmani. Photo: Facebook ISLAMABAD: The female legislators – members of the National Assembly (MPs) and senators – highlighted the need for greater participation of women in legislation aimed at protecting women from abuse, harassment and injustice. The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly launched its annual report 2024-25 at the Parliament

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Hurriyat leader demands global accountability

President of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) Altaf Ahmed Bhat. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: As Kashmir marks another grim anniversary of the Gaw Kadal massacre, senior Hurriyat leader Altaf Ahmed Bhat has renewed his demands for international accountability, calling for an independent global investigation into serious human rights violations and war crimes committed by Indian

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