Government and PTI Talks Begin in Islamabad Islamabad: The government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have started talks in Islamabad on October 2, 2026, over the current political situation. The talks are being held ahead of PTI’s planned protest march on October 4. Key Issues Under Discussion The talks are expected to focus on the current…
The federal administration in Islamabad has placed the capital under high security, placing shipping containers and barricades along key entry points and internal arteries. The heightened security measures come as authorities prepare for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political rally and long march scheduled for September 27. Heavy deployments of law enforcement personnel have been mobilized…
ISLAMABAD — A high-stakes judicial bombshell has thrown the federal capital into sudden turmoil, triggering an immediate security lockdown across key government sectors. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) delivered an explosive ruling that reverberated through the nation’s political corridors, prompting federal authorities to act swiftly by deploying heavy law enforcement and paramilitary units to secure…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Vienna on a two-day official visit to Austria, undertaken at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The visit marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Austria, with a focus on economic cooperation, trade, investment, and cultural engagement. According to an official statement,…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive cultural reform initiative aimed at improving public interaction within the Punjab Police. The initiative focuses on promoting respect, professionalism, and accountability among police personnel across the province. Addressing a high-level meeting, the chief minister emphasized that police officers must interact with citizens in a courteous and…
Islamabad: Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Shafqat Abbas Awan was allegedly taken into custody by unidentified individuals from the Parliament Lodges in Islamabad on Friday, sparking serious concerns among his legal team, political supporters, and civil society representatives. According to close associates, the incident occurred inside the highly secured premises of Parliament Lodges, where…
Shafqat Abbas Awan Drives Hefty Convoy to PTI’s Historic Rally in Islamabad PTI Workers Respond to Police Shelling with Stone-Pelting at 26 No, SP Injured Soon Times Correspondent Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a significant rally in the Sangjani area of Islamabad, overcoming extensive government-imposed blockades. The authorities deployed containers throughout the twin cities…
Soon Times Correspondent ____________________:Lahore: Former Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed, has been detained by military authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into the Top City housing scheme scandal. The military’s media wing announced on Monday that the process for his court martial has been initiated, marking a significant development…
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________MULTAN: Engr. Malik Mazhar Mahmood, (Additional Secretary of Health), a prominent candidate for the Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) election for the term 2024-2027, has unveiled a comprehensive 23-point manifesto aimed at transforming the engineering sector in Pakistan. The manifesto focused on innovation, sustainability, professional development, and making the PEC politic-free….
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have bolstered efforts to increase birth registration through the NADRA-P&SHD joint initiative. The P&SHD has taken a revolutionary step by integrating birth and death Registration across Punjab. The PSHD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
