Islamabad – Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi, Focal Person of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and former Deputy Mayor of Islamabad, has strongly condemned the deadly blast at Khadijat-ul-Kubra Imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, calling it a cowardly and inhumane act of terrorism.In a statement, Naqvi said targeting a place of worship was a direct attack…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanRAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has rejected a request by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan seeking a medical examination by his personal doctors.According to a report by Shabbir Ahmed Dar, the petition was heard by Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the Anti-Terrorism Court. Imran Khan’s counsel Faisal Malik…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE – Punjab Governor Saleem Haider on Friday condemned the deadly blast in Islamabad, saying that the entire country stands in solidarity with the families of those killed in the attack.Speaking to the media in Taxila, Haider said Pakistan was united in grief and resolve following the incident, which claimed multiple lives.He…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE – Security has been placed on high alert across Lahore following the deadly attack in Islamabad, officials said on Friday.Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamiana said special security measures have been implemented at Imambargahs, mosques and other religious sites across the city.He directed law enforcement agencies to strengthen…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE – From the historic streets of the old city to modern housing societies and open grounds, colorful kites filled the skies across Lahore as Basant celebrations returned with full enthusiasm.Music, fireworks and festive sounds added to the vibrant atmosphere, while many young people experienced the traditional spring festival for the first…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLahore’s Orange Line Metro Train recorded its highest-ever passenger turnout on Basant, as thousands of residents took advantage of free travel offered on the mass transit system.According to officials, around 295,000 passengers traveled on the Orange Line during the day, significantly higher than the usual daily ridership. On normal days, the…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday announced its support for a call by Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM) for nationwide mourning and protests on Saturday, February 7, following a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan’s capital.In a statement, PTI said it fully backs the call for peaceful protest and collective mourning over the deaths of dozens…
Washington/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – US Congressman and Co-Chair of Pakistan Caucus Tom Suozzi has expressed deep shock over the suicide attack at an Islamabad mosque.In his statement, Suozzi said during his Pakistan visit he was told that after Burkina Faso, Pakistan experiences the most terrorist attacks in the world.Call for Religious HarmonyThe US Congressman…
Karachi/Islamabad, – Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) has announced 3-day mourning over the suicide blast at Jamia Masjid and Imambargah Khadija-tul-Kubra.Allama Sadiq Jafri said protest rallies will be held across Sindh against terrorism.He prayed for elevation of martyrs’ ranks and swift recovery of the injured.Protest at Numaish ChowrangiMWM held a protest at Numaish Chowrangi against the Islamabad…
Muscat/Tehran, – Iran has rejected the US demand to completely halt uranium enrichment during ongoing negotiations in Oman.According to a regional diplomat, Iran is willing to discuss the level and purity of enrichment and may consider establishing a regional consortium.Shift in US Negotiators’ ApproachTehran believes US negotiators appear to understand Iran’s position on enrichment and…
