A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Ali Amin Gandapur in arms and liquor case, intensifying the legal troubles for the former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister. The warrant was issued after his repeated absence from court hearings, with Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan directing police to arrest Gandapur and present him before the court without delay. The case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader was registered at the Bara Kahu Police Station in the federal capital. The next hearing has been scheduled for October 28. The court’s decision marks a significant escalation in the…
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Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Extends Warm Greetings to Hindu Community on Diwali, calling it a festival that symbolizes peace, harmony, and the spirit of togetherness. Addressing a special celebration held at the Prime Minister’s House, the premier said that Diwali reflects Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to interfaith harmony, inclusion, and respect for all religious communities. Shehbaz Sharif praised the Hindu community for their valuable contributions to Pakistan’s development, saying that minorities have always played a proud and commendable role in the country’s progress. He emphasized that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees complete religious freedom to all citizens and that the nation’s…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a major facilitation for overseas Pakistanis, announcing that the cancellation of NICOP (National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis) and CNICs of deceased individuals will now be completely free of cost and simpler than ever before. The decision, taken under the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, is part of efforts to ensure accurate registration of deaths, improve database transparency, and prevent the misuse of identity cards belonging to deceased citizens. NADRA stated that close relatives — including parents, spouses, children, or siblings — can now register the death of their loved…
Arshad Khan, the viral tea seller known worldwide as the “Chaiwala”, has officially been declared a Pakistani citizen after the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) reinstated his national identity card, confirming his legal citizenship status. According to Arab News, Khan’s lawyer, Umer Ijaz Gilani, informed the Lahore High Court that NADRA had unblocked his client’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). “Today, we informed the court that the computerized national identity card of Arshad Khan, commonly known as Chaiwala, has been unblocked,” said Gilani, adding that the matter was resolved at the highest government level after the court’s intervention in…
Pakistan’s ceasefire with the Afghan Taliban depends on ending cross-border attacks, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday, stressing that the agreement will only hold if Kabul stops militants from using Afghan soil to strike Pakistan. Speaking to Reuters in Islamabad, Asif stated that “anything coming from Afghanistan will be a violation of this agreement,” adding that “everything hinges on this one clause.” The ceasefire, signed by Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkiye, and Qatar, explicitly prohibits any form of territorial incursion, he said. “We have a ceasefire agreement as long as there is no violation of the agreement which is already in…
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border is likely to reopen within 48 hours after ceasefire, sources confirmed on Monday, marking a possible end to days of disruption following intense border clashes between the two neighbouring nations. According to officials, both sides have reached a mutual understanding to restore normalcy at the Torkham and Chaman border crossings, which were shut down on October 12 after coordinated attacks by the Afghan Taliban and affiliated militants on multiple Pakistan Armed Forces posts along the frontier. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that border officials from both countries have agreed to resume operations within the next one…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday declared that Punjab will manage flood crisis without external aid, asserting that her government had not sought help or complained to any quarter for flood relief. She said the province would stand on its own feet and manage the disaster through its own resources, protecting the dignity and pride of its people. “I did not stretch my hands before anyone. I have protected the self-respect of Punjab’s people,” she stated during a ceremony in Okara to distribute flood cards among affected citizens — a clear response to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s earlier calls…
After a week of deadly clashes, hope returns as Afghanistan and Pakistan agree on new ceasefire to revive border trade, bringing cautious optimism among residents living along the tense frontier. Following days of gunfire and destruction, the latest ceasefire has allowed locals to resume normal life, with shops reopening, bakers kneading bread, and vendors setting up fruit and vegetable stalls once again. “People can finally breathe,” said Sadiq Shah, a 56-year-old shopkeeper from Baizai on the Pakistani side. “Before this, gunfire had damaged houses in our village.” Fighting erupted after explosions in Kabul on October 9, which the Taliban blamed…
Punjab Extends Section 144 Across Province After Deadly TLP Protests — The Punjab government has extended Section 144 for seven more days following violent Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protests that left at least three people dead and dozens injured. A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department confirmed the decision, stating that the extension came on the recommendation of the provincial cabinet during a special meeting on law and order. The extended order bans gatherings of four or more people across Punjab in an effort to prevent further unrest. The move follows the provincial government’s request to the federal authorities to impose…
Pakistan Conducts Precision Strikes on Gul Bahadur Group Camps Along Afghan Border — Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar confirmed that Pakistan carried out targeted operations last night on verified camps of the proscribed Gul Bahadur group located in North and South Waziristan. The strikes were conducted in response to recent cross-border terrorist attacks launched from Afghan soil. “In these precision strikes, a minimum of 60–70 Khawarij terrorists, including their top leadership, have been sent to hell based on confirmed intelligence reports,” Tarar announced on X (formerly Twitter), stressing that the operation was part of Pakistan’s right to defend…
