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Government closes door on negotiations with Imran Khan, plans to transfer him from Adiala jail

PM’s KP coordinator says a clear line has now been drawn between ‘love for Pakistan’ and ‘love for Imran’ Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Information and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Ikhtiyar Wali Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Information and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Ikhtiyar Wali Khan said the government […]

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Travelers with full documentation banned from traveling abroad

Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel stand guard at international arrivals at Islamabad International Airport. Photo: REUTERS Over the past few months, several reports have surfaced accusing the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of disembarking passengers at various airports in the country despite having valid travel documents. Visa holders for Greece, Italy, Poland and Baku cannot travel

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Second phase of Pink Scooter distribution announced in Karachi

Sharjeel Memon says Sindh plans to introduce more double-decker buses on highways Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon takes the recently inaugurated PBS Line R-13 bus from Hawke’s Bay to Merewether Tower. Photo: PPI Sindh Chief Minister Sharjeel Memon announced the launch of phase two of the electric scooter (EV scooter) distribution programme, marking a significant breakthrough.

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Robbery foiled at Qawwal’s home in Lahore, suspect arrested

Chung Police in Lahore successfully prevented a major theft at the residence of famous qawwal, Sher Miandad Khan. The incident happened when the Khan family was away attending a wedding. The main suspect, a domestic worker employed by the family, was apprehended shortly after the crime. The theft occurred when Zarina Bibi, a domestic worker

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Adjournment of the National Assembly draws fire from the PPP

Leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the progress of proceedings in the National Assembly, accusing the acting president of adjourning the session several times despite the quorum. PPP MP Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said the repeated adjournments were a mockery of the parliamentary system. “It is said that the speaker

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3.9 million beneficiaries registered in the “Nashonuma Program”

The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that 3.9 million beneficiaries have been enrolled nationwide in the “Nashonuma Programme” over the last five years to combat stunting. Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Syed Imran Ahmad Shah told the House during Question Hour that the scheme covered 2 million children and 1.8 million pregnant

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ECP rejects delay request, orders polls in Quetta LG

Commission closes December 28 for vote; govt to ensure security as Balochistan member disagrees on weather conditions, threats The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti’s appeal to postpone local body elections in the provincial capital. The commission clarified that the elections in Quetta will take place as scheduled

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Pakistan Business Confidence Reaches 7-Year High, OICCI Survey Reveals

Business Confidence Index Rises to 22%, New Jobs Index Up 16% as Economic Stability Boosts Investor Confidence Pakistan’s business confidence has reached its highest level in seven years, according to the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Survey 2025. OICCI represents over 200 international companies operating in over 13 key sectors of the

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Electoral commission hears several code of conduct violations

The Electoral Commission today conducted hearings into violations of the code of conduct during the by-elections, with a panel headed by the Chief Electoral Commissioner. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was summoned before the committee, while a notice was issued to Shehrnaz, wife of former opposition leader Omar Ayub. Case of CM Sohail Afridi A

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