KARACHI — In a result that could prove pivotal for India’s campaign, South Africa delivered a dominant 9-wicket demolition of West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026, severely denting the Caribbean side’s standing in the group and handing India a significant advantage in the points table race.Batting first, West Indies posted 176/8 in their…
ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that mere physical possession of land or holding it over an extended period does not, in itself, constitute legal proof of ownership. The court emphasized that concrete legal documentation and verifiable evidence are indispensable for establishing a valid property claim.In its detailed…
KARACHI — In a bid to tighten security at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, the Sindh provincial government has imposed a restriction barring more than two individuals from accompanying a passenger during pick-up or drop-off, citing serious concerns over overcrowding and security vulnerabilities.Addressing a high-level security meeting, the Provincial Home Minister stated that the excessive rush…
ISLAMABAD — Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, asserting that while the party is riddled with thousands of internal disagreements, there is one point of rare unanimity among its ranks — that Imran Khan must remain behind bars.Targeting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in particular, Khawaja Asif said it was…
ISLAMABAD — A special court hearing cases related to the PTI protest crackdown lashed out at police Thursday, raising serious questions over what it described as blatant selective prosecution — where influential accused roam free while ordinary citizens bear the brunt of legal action.Presiding Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra delivered a sharp rebuke to investigating officers,…
ISLAMABAD — In a landmark ruling, Pakistan’s Constitutional Court has granted tax authorities sweeping powers to conduct surprise raids at any time and any location without prior notice, delivering what legal experts are calling a major boost to the country’s tax enforcement framework.The court’s verdict explicitly stated that tax officials are fully empowered to carry…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s federal cabinet is deliberating a significant monetary reform — replacing the Rs10 banknote with a coin — as part of broader efforts to reduce currency management costs across the country.According to sources, a formal Currency Management Report has been submitted to the cabinet, outlining the financial rationale behind the proposed transition.The report…
Rome | GNP — In a landmark diplomatic initiative, Pakistan and key European Union member states have agreed to significantly expand legal work pathways for Pakistani nationals, as Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi led his country’s delegation at the inaugural session of the Quadrilateral for Migration (Q4M) dialogue in Rome.The unprecedented forum — conceived by…
Islamabad —Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson has stated that terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory are directly involved in carrying out attacks inside Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two neighbouring countries.Addressing the weekly press briefing on Thursday, the spokesperson said that following the terrorist attacks in Bajaur and Bannu, Pakistan’s security forces had focused their operations…
ISLAMABAD — February 26, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the PM Ramadan Relief Package 2026 at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, describing it as the largest and most comprehensive Ramadan relief initiative in Pakistan’s history, with a total allocation of Rs 38 billion.Addressing the meeting, PM Shehbaz…
