ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police detained Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, at D-Chowk on Friday. They were taken into custody and shifted to the Secretariat Police Station. The two sisters, who had taken less-traveled routes, were apprehended as soon as they arrived at D-Chowk. Police acted swiftly, detaining them and transporting them in a mobile van. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon visited D-Chowk to assess the security situation. Speaking to journalists, Memon stated, “We have arrested more than 200 workers so far. The protesters will be dealt with comprehensively.” Read More: Army Deployed…
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Islamabad: The federal government has deployed the army in Islamabad to ensure security for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of States meeting, scheduled for October 15-16. In a notification issued on Friday, the Interior Ministry confirmed that army troops will be stationed in the federal capital from October 5 to 17. The deployment is being made under Article 245 of the Constitution. Read More: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim Concludes Three-Day Visit to Pakistan The army will take primary responsibility for Islamabad’s security during the event, with support from the police and other law enforcement agencies. This move aims…
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The summit will take place on October 15 and 16. This marks the first visit of an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. India and Pakistan have a complex relationship, but they continue to engage through multilateral platforms like the SCO. The SCO offers both countries an opportunity to collaborate on regional security and economic initiatives, even as tensions remain high between them. Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that invitations were sent to key leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
Islamabad: Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will visit Pakistan later this month. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The summit is scheduled for October 15 and 16. This was confirmed by Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal on Friday. Jaiswal said, “The external affairs minister will lead a delegation to Pakistan for the SCO Summit.” This will be the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. The visit is significant, as it highlights ongoing engagement despite strained relations. Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited…
NEW DELHI: The release of Pakistani blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, has been delayed in India’s Punjab. The film’s distributor, Nadeem Mandviwalla, confirmed that an Indian court issued a stay order, halting its screening. Though Zee India had collaborated for the film’s release, resistance from certain political groups and parties led to legal action. Mandviwalla believes that once the film is cleared for release, it will mark a significant step forward for Pakistan’s film industry and likely be a hit in Indian Punjab. Sindh and Balochistan Dispute Over ‘Kutte ki Qabar’
KARACHI: A territorial dispute has emerged between Sindh and Balochistan over the area known as ‘Kutte ki Qabar,’ located in the Kirthar Mountains along the provincial border. Both provinces are laying claim to the land. Sindh’s senior minister, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, asserted that the area has always been part of Sindh and will remain so. Kutte ki Qabar, named after a folk tale involving a Brahui man and his dog, was added to Sindh during British rule, according to Khuhro, who cited the 1876 Gazette and the Survey of Pakistan to support his stance. The location was also recently recognized…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts dry weather across most regions on Wednesday. Islamabad and Punjab will experience hot and dry conditions throughout the day. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, dry weather will dominate, but Kohistan and nearby areas may see partly cloudy skies and a chance of light rain. Sindh remains hot and humid, while Balochistan will continue with dry and hot weather, adding to the local challenges. Kashmir is expected to stay dry, with Gilgit-Baltistan possibly receiving light rain under partly cloudy skies. Read More: PTI’s Peaceful Rally Heads to Islamabad Amid Tight Security
ISLAMABAD: In preparation for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest rally on Friday, the Islamabad administration has implemented strict security measures, sealing major entry points into the capital. PTI is launching pro-judiciary protests in three cities of Punjab, culminating in a rally in Islamabad on October 4th. From prison, Imran Khan urged his supporters to gather at D-Chowk on Friday. Key routes, including Margalla Road, 26 Number Chungi, and the Motorway, have been blocked by containers to ensure order. The Red Zone, which houses key government buildings, has also been sealed off by the police for security. This protest is part…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office clarified on Thursday that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government was informed about the visit of foreign diplomats to Swat-Malam Jaba, citing documented evidence of a memo issued in this regard. This comes after a police van escorting diplomats was targeted by an improvised explosive device on Swat-Malam Jaba Road, leading to the death of a policeman and injuries to four others. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that the ministry is considering action against the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce for not informing the foreign ministry about the diplomats’ visit. She reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the…
Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Linjar confirmed on Thursday that Dr. Shah Nawaz, a doctor from Umerkot, was killed in a staged police encounter. During a press conference in Karachi, Linjar revealed that an investigation supported by CCTV footage proved the encounter was fabricated, and the officials involved have been suspended. The inquiry was launched after claims of extrajudicial killing surfaced, with police originally alleging that Dr. Shah Nawaz was involved in a gunfight. However, the investigation, initiated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, found the encounter to be falsified. The Mirpurkhas police and CIA Mirpurkhas were identified as…
