ISLAMABAD: The superintendent of Adiala prison has opposed a request for meetings between former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, and her family members, as well as access to a personal doctor, claiming such interactions were used for political messages outside the prison. In a written report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), […]
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated that development, prosperity and welfare of the people of Balochistan remained the top priority of the federal government. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of senior politicians and members of the Senate from Balochistan at the
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Aleema Khan later told reporters that being denied a meeting was contempt of court ISLAMABAD: Sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi were again denied a meeting with the PTI founder at Adiala Jail on Tuesday. Aleema Khan later told reporters that being denied a meeting was contempt of
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Senator Rehman criticized the ‘government’s indifference’ to the deteriorating law and order situation in KP ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange between the Treasury and Opposition benches over the escalating security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as JUI-F Senator Attaur Rehman questioned whether the province had effectively been “handed over to terrorists”. Senator Rehman
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Directs provincial and district authorities to remain on high alert and ensure emergency preparedness measures ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday issued a detailed weather forecast for May 12 to 17, warning of widespread rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, floods and landslides in several parts of the country. It directed provincial and district authorities to
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In regions such as the Tirah Valley and parts of Waziristan, several police posts remain vacant PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have identified more than 100 vulnerable and dilapidated check posts across southern districts and former tribal areas, and are calling on the provincial government to prioritize their reconstruction and fortification in the upcoming budget. According
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Before bail is granted, courts must assess potential risks to the victim, including threats or harm from the accused ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday gave the nod to the Anti-Rape (Amendment) Bill 2026, which declares sexual assault, physical abuse and exploitation of children as non-bailable. Under the provisions of the Anti-Rape Amendment, law enforcement
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected a report by US broadcaster CBS News claiming that Iranian military aircraft were parked at the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase to protect them from potential US attacks, calling the story “misleading and sensational”. In a detailed statement, the Foreign Ministry said the presence of Iranian aircraft in Pakistan
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Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral relations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Tuesday reiterated the commitment to deepen cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, energy and people-to-people contacts. The development came when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, according to
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Propose structured transition frameworks with priority, including the establishment of a national health financing forum Patients line up for medical help at a health camp. Photo: Express Cuts in development aid and funding pose a significant threat to the country’s health sector and its functioning, according to a report by think tank Tabadlab. In a
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