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…
Rajanpur — Two of the most wanted and high-reward bandits in Rahim Yar Khan, Tanveer Andhar and Zafri Jhameel, surrendered before police on Thursday during the ongoing security operation in the Rajanpur region of southern Punjab.Tanveer Andhar carried a bounty of PKR 10 million on his head, while Zafri Jhameel had a reward of PKR…
Lahore —Punjab government’s Transport Wing has submitted recommendations to purchase 28 new vehicles worth PKR 300 million (approximately $1.07 million) for provincial cabinet members, official documents revealed on Tuesday.According to the documents, the proposed fleet includes two bullet-proof vehicles worth PKR 40 million earmarked for two ministers, for which the government had already granted prior…
Islamabad —Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhry, said on Tuesday that the Afghan Taliban regime has yet to move beyond a guerrilla mindset, warning that bilateral relations cannot improve as long as Kabul continues to act as a proxy for external forces.Speaking to media, Chaudhry identified what he called an “irresponsible neighbor”…
Islamabad,Britain has introduced a new digital e-visa system for Pakistani travellers, replacing the traditional passport sticker with an electronic confirmation sent via email. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott confirmed the development, marking a significant shift in the UK’s visa process for Pakistani nationals.Under the new system, approved applicants will no longer receive a physical sticker…
