The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, Captain (retd) Safdar, and several other Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders in the 2020 National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office attack case. The court announced its reserved verdict after accepting the prosecution’s request to withdraw the case. The police report stated that allegations of stone-pelting at the NAB office during Maryam Nawaz’s appearance in the Raiwind land case could not be proven. The case, registered at Chuhung Police Station in 2020 on the complaint of NAB Deputy Director Muhammad Asghar, accused PML-N leaders of…
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Saifullah
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.
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has described the alliance between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as a political necessity rather than an act of affection, warning that “even a little irresponsibility could derail the system.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor Khan said the post-election coalition was essential to ensure governmental stability following the General Elections 2024. “At least two parties had to join forces for the formation of government,” he stated, adding that the alliance was driven by Pakistan’s national interest, not political love.…
Man Arrested in Pattoki for Playing Noor Jahan’s Song on Loudspeaker, as Punjab Police enforce the province’s Loudspeaker Act more strictly. The arrest took place in the Habibabad area of Kasur’s tehsil Pattoki, where the man was found playing the melody queen Noor Jahan’s famous song at high volume on a speaker. According to police, the individual was taken into custody after complaints from residents about the disturbance. His amplifier and speaker system were also confiscated. An FIR has been registered against him under the Loudspeaker Act, which prohibits excessive or disruptive use of sound systems in public areas. A…
Pakistan Joins Muslim Nations in Condemning Israel’s Move to Annex West Bank, standing firmly alongside fellow Muslim countries, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in rejecting Israel’s latest legislative attempts to extend so-called “sovereignty” over the occupied West Bank and illegal colonial settlements. In a powerful joint statement, the participating nations warned against “the continuation of Israel’s unilateral and illegal policies and practices,” urging the international community to fulfill its legal and moral obligations by compelling Israel to halt its dangerous escalation. The statement emphasized the urgent need to implement the two-state solution as the only…
Federal Cabinet Approves Ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan under Anti-Terrorism Act, marking a decisive step in Pakistan’s efforts to curb religious extremism and maintain law and order. The decision came after a high-level cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which reviewed a summary recommending the ban on the group under Section 11B(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. According to official sources, the federal cabinet has directed the Ministry of Interior to complete all procedural formalities required to implement the ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). The Punjab government had earlier forwarded a formal recommendation to the federal government, citing the…
Pakistan and Poland Agree to Boost Cooperation in Trade, Defence, and Technology, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Islamabad on Thursday. During their joint press stakeout, both ministers expressed satisfaction over the growing Pakistan-Poland partnership and emphasized the need to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and strategic collaboration. Ishaq Dar noted that Pakistan and Poland currently enjoy over a billion dollars in trade but see vast untapped potential for expansion.…
Islamabad High Court Orders Adiala Jail to Allow PTI Leaders’ Meetings with Imran Khan, reaffirming its earlier ruling that permits party members to meet the incarcerated PTI founder twice a week. The directive was issued on Thursday by a bench led by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, following petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who sought a meeting with Imran Khan to discuss policy matters and the formation of the new provincial cabinet. The three-member bench, also comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Azam Khan, instructed the Adiala Jail superintendent to fully…
FPSC Approves Induction of 10 Armed Forces Officers into Pakistan Civil Service, marking a significant move to integrate experienced military personnel into key administrative and governance roles. According to The News, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) formally approved the induction after the officers successfully cleared the commission’s psychological and viva voce assessments. As per the official notification, five officers have been allocated to the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), three to the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), and two to the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP). This induction aims to strengthen the civil structure by bringing in disciplined, leadership-trained professionals…
Pakistan Eliminates TTP Commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur in Precision Strikes across Afghan Border as part of a major counterterrorism operation conducted during the night of October 17–18, 2025. According to reliable intelligence sources, Pakistan’s security forces executed targeted aerial strikes in Argun, Khost, Afghanistan, eliminating the notorious Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander along with several members of his leadership council (Shura). The precision strikes were aimed at Kharji (TTP splinter) camps located in border areas adjoining North and South Waziristan. Intelligence reports had confirmed that militants under Hafiz Gul Bahadur were planning multiple coordinated attacks inside Pakistan. These imminent threats were…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan resumed hearing the petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment today, with intense debate over whether the case should be decided by a full court or a constitutional bench. The issue, though procedural, has stirred considerable legal and political discussion regarding the interpretation of constitutional powers and judicial independence. Lawyer Ahmed Hussain, representing the petitioners, argued that the case should be heard by an independent bench rather than the current one, emphasizing that the institution’s credibility does not depend on the 26th Amendment alone. His stance prompted a series of sharp questions from the judges. Justice…
