In a significant political move, key opposition parties, including PTI, JUI, Awaam Pakistan, and PkMAP, are considering the formation of a grand opposition alliance. Leaders such as Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and Mahmood Khan Achakzai met at PTI leader Asad Qaiser’s residence in Bani Gala to deliberate on this strategy. The meeting was followed by a dinner hosted by Qaiser in honor of the opposition leaders. PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar addressed a gathering in Mardan on Wednesday to prepare for the party’s upcoming protest on February 8 at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. During his speech, Akbar emphasized…
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KARACHI: The governments of Punjab and Sindh have announced a public holiday on February 5 (Wednesday) to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day, expressing support for the oppressed Kashmiris in Indian-occupied Kashmir. The Punjab government confirmed that all government offices will remain closed across the province on February 5 in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day. A notification issued by the provincial government stated that the holiday is meant to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. Similarly, the Sindh government issued a notification declaring a public holiday in the province, in line with the rest of the country. All government and semi-government institutions…
KURRAM: Minister for Provincial Assembly (MPA) Ali Hadi Irfani has criticized the deteriorating situation in Kurram, particularly after an armed attack on Friday. He highlighted that constant violations of the peace agreement are exacerbating the hardships faced by the public. “The government must assert its authority and take action against those who are undermining peace. Rather than punishing the public, authorities should address the ongoing treaty violations,” Irfani stated. He added that these violations seem to be an attempt to further distress the already suffering 500,000 residents of the region. On Friday, Kurram’s Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Saeed Manan Khan was…
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of 10 additional judges for the Peshawar High Court (PHC), exceeding the initial recommendation of nine. The meeting was presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. The Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court had recommended the appointment of 10 judges, which was ultimately approved by the commission. The names of the newly appointed judges are Abdul Fayyaz, Aurangzeb, Farah Jamshed, Qazi Jawad, Ahsanullah, Sibt Ullah Khan, Sadiq Ali, Salhuddin, Mudassir Amir, and Tariq Afridi. Sources indicate that the decision to appoint 10 judges was approved by…
ISLAMABAD: Judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have expressed strong opposition to the potential appointment of a Chief Justice from another high court. A letter signed by various IHC judges, including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, was sent to the President of Pakistan, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, and the chief justices of other high courts. The letter urges judicial authorities to select the new Chief Justice from among the three senior-most judges of the IHC. The judges emphasize that appointing a Chief Justice from another high court should involve “meaningful consultation” and a clear justification. They pointed out…
RAWALPINDI: Two additional witnesses have recorded their statements in the ongoing GHQ attack case, which was heard on Saturday in Adiala Jail. The proceedings were overseen by ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad Ali Shah, with PTI founder Imran Khan being presented before the court. The prosecution recorded the testimonies of Constable Imran, who had taken photographs of the damages during the May 9 attacks. He submitted 15 pictures as evidence. Additionally, SDO Building Owais Shah presented his statement, along with an official damage estimate report. According to the report, the financial losses caused by the GHQ attack amounted to Rs. 780,000.…
WASHINGTON: The United States has deported more than 7,000 undocumented migrants, including a number of Pakistanis, as part of a wider crackdown on illegal immigration initiated by US President Donald Trump soon after he took office. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the administration honored a key campaign promise by deporting 7,300 illegal immigrants within the first week of Trump’s presidency. The operation is part of a larger effort focused on removing individuals staying illegally in the country, with particular emphasis on violent criminals. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is leading the deportation efforts under the Trump administration’s…
LONDON: Former anchor and YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan has safely arrived in London after fleeing Pakistan. He shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), thanking former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Qasim Suri, for assisting him in his journey. Imran Riaz’s family confirmed to Geo News that he had reached London safely and expressed that he would return to Pakistan once the conditions became safer. Riaz emphasized the importance of navigating through danger zones to leave his home country, rather than accepting safer options offered through special planes. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude for standing firm against injustice…
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Saturday that a major operation in Balochistan led to the elimination of 23 terrorists, while 18 soldiers were martyred in the process. The terrorists were attempting to block roads in Mangochar and Kalat between the night of January 31 and February 1. According to the ISPR statement, the security forces successfully thwarted the terrorists’ plans, ensuring that no locals were harmed in the operation. The terrorists aimed to disrupt the peaceful environment of Balochistan by targeting civilians. The forces also conducted another operation in Harnai, eliminating 11 terrorists. The ongoing security operations…
ISLAMABAD: European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights (EUSR), Ambassador Olof Skoog, arrived in Pakistan for a week-long visit, during which he engaged with multiple government officials and discussed key human rights issues including labor rights, minority rights, and accountability for violations. The envoy also addressed Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to tackle these issues, particularly in light of the country’s GSP+ trade scheme evaluation. The Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) is an EU initiative that provides special trade incentives to developing countries to foster sustainable development and promote good governance. Pakistan is the largest beneficiary of this scheme, with its…
