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Ban on letting to bachelors ruled illegal in Islamabad

Federal ombudsman says marital status cannot be used to deny housing access to singles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman for Protection from Harassment in Islamabad has declared housing restrictions imposed on bachelors and single individuals as “unlawful and unconstitutional.” Federal Ombudsman Fauzia Waqar ruled that any policy that prevents individuals from renting a residential property is

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Kasim accuses the government of “deliberately refusing” to process visas, preventing the meeting with Imran

Says his father has been held in solitary confinement for 914 days and denied access to independent medical care Kasim Khan, son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, speaks during an interview with the US media on July 30, 2025. SCREENGRAB Kasim Khan, son of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday again

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The President presents the Nishan-e-Pakistan to the President of Kazakhstan

President Asif Zardari and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Photo: Screengrab President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday awarded the country’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, to Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his official visit to the country. A special investiture ceremony was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

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Uzbek President arrives in Pakistan tomorrow for two-day visit

Shavkat Mirziyoyev is to meet President Zardari and hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks during a conference. PHOTO: AFP The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF) said on Wednesday that Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a two-day state visit to Pakistan from 5-6. February. According to the foreign

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19 countries present as Pakistan hosts 9th International Army Team Spirit event

Competition aimed at enhancing military-to-military cooperation between contingents of friendly forces The opening ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition–2026 was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) on February 4, 2026. Photo: PTV The military on Wednesday kicked off the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition 2026

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UN experts raise alarm over Imaan, Hadi’s conviction

They said the exercise of freedom of expression should never be confused with criminal behavior, especially terrorism Lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS UN experts on Wednesday expressed alarm over the sentencing of lawyers and human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on

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SHC CJ appoints Justice Agha Faisal to head Gul Plaza inferno probe

Inquiry period to be fixed and notified by Sindh govt Nasir Butt February 4, 2026 Less than a minute read A photo of Sindh High Court Judge Agha Faisal. — SINDH SUPREME COURT KARACHI: Accepting the Sindh government’s request, the provincial high court on Wednesday appointed Justice Agha Faisal to conduct the inquiry into the

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