ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has clarified his recent remarks on terrorism, saying he used the wrong choice of words while discussing separatist groups involved in violence. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Bilawal said his comments were specifically directed at separatist organisations that had adopted violence and become involved in…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s transfer to a private hospital in Islamabad remained pending on Tuesday night as the Adiala Jail administration had reportedly not received the official copy of the Supreme Court’s written order. According to sources, the delay in receiving the court order meant that arrangements for Khan’s transfer could not…
Imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have expressed support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s ongoing sit-in and called for the release of political prisoners, including PTI founder Imran Khan. A letter signed by senior PTI leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Sarfraz Cheema, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry and Mahmood-ur-Rasheed was read out during the Jamaat-e-Islami protest. The leaders, who are…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stepped up consultations over the formation of the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with party supremo Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz interviewing candidates for reserved seats. The interviews were held in Murree for five women’s reserved seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly. Several prominent women…
Polling is underway at 23 polling stations in Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as voters return to the ballot box following disputes and allegations of irregularities during the region’s phased elections. Voting began at 8am on Saturday and is scheduled to continue until 5pm. Additional security personnel have been deployed at polling stations to ensure…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and expressed condolences over the death of Gohar’s mother. During the visit, Mohsin Naqvi conveyed his grief and sympathy to Barrister Gohar and his family. He also offered Fateha for the deceased and prayed for her forgiveness, eternal…
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the country’s independence was more than the creation of a separate homeland, describing it as a promise of rights, dignity and a better future for its people. In an Independence Day video message, Bilawal noted that Pakistan has completed 79 years of independence and will…
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, during which the two discussed the prevailing political situation and a range of important national issues. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the discussion focused on developments on the political front as well as matters of national importance…
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqui has alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Elections 2026, claiming that her party believes in the power of the vote while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) relies on other methods to achieve political success. Speaking during a television programme, Faruqui alleged that an atmosphere of…
A renewed debate over the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has gained political momentum after two key coalition partners publicly endorsed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to restructure the country’s administrative system. However, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has yet to issue an official position, adding uncertainty to the growing national discussion. The…
