Author: Saifullah

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and multilateralism, calling them essential tools for achieving global peace, stability and development. Speaking on the second day of the three-day Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), he said that dialogue has always been Pakistan’s preferred instrument for stability and progress. Addressing parliamentarians and delegates from around the world, Dar said that their presence reflected a shared belief that cooperation among nations remained the most reliable path to peace and prosperity. He noted that diplomacy today extended beyond ministries and missions, drawing new strength from public…

A rescued student from Cadet College Wana has shared his chilling experience of the Saturday night attack by India-sponsored Fitna Al-Khawarij, recalling how a massive explosion shattered the calm moments before a scheduled drill competition. The student said that he and his fellow cadets were on the parade ground when a loud blast shook the area. “All of us were on the parade ground doing drills when the suicide blast occurred,” the cadet said, adding that their teachers quickly took charge and urged everyone to stay calm as chaos unfolded. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), cowardly terrorists backed…

The government has decided to propose further changes to the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, marking a new phase in Pakistan’s ongoing legislative process. According to parliamentary sources, the updated draft will include additional proposals from both the government and the opposition, which are expected to be presented in the National Assembly later today. Once the National Assembly approves these revisions, the bill incorporating all the additional changes will be sent back to the Senate for further consideration. A Senate session has been urgently rescheduled for 5:00 pm today, drawing significant political and public attention. The move has already stirred debate…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has revealed that thousands of madrassas in Islamabad have been constructed on illegally occupied land, calling for strict regulation and educational reform to ensure national progress and unity. Speaking to the media, he said that many of these religious seminaries were established without proper authorization, posing governance and security concerns in the federal capital. The minister recalled that during the 1980s, Pakistan’s education system was deliberately shaped to serve foreign interests rather than national priorities. He stated that the curriculum designed at the time was created to support the so-called Afghan jihad and had been developed…

Security sources have confirmed that all students, teachers, and staff members trapped inside Wana Cadet College have been safely rescued after a swift and carefully coordinated military operation. Officials said the clearance mission is still underway against three militants hiding inside one of the college’s blocks. According to security sources, the operation began after militants, allegedly backed by Afghanistan and India, launched a deadly assault on November 10 by ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into the college’s main gate. The powerful blast destroyed the gate and damaged nearby buildings. Responding immediately, Pakistan Army personnel engaged the attackers, killing two terrorists on…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday confirmed that at least three people were martyred during the ongoing security operation at Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan, where terrorists attempted to take hostages but failed due to the swift response of Pakistani forces. He said the attackers were in contact with their handlers based in Afghanistan, underscoring the cross-border nature of the threat. The attack comes amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul following the breakdown of peace talks. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif recently stated that negotiations with the Afghan Taliban regime had been suspended, with “no programme for the fourth…

Supreme Court’s Justice Athar Minallah has written a powerful letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a “moment of reckoning” for the judiciary and urging the Chief Justice to convene a judicial conference to address the growing concerns over institutional independence. In the seven-page letter dated October 8, 2025, and circulated among all Supreme Court judges, Justice Minallah expressed alarm over what he described as the “continued capture” of the judiciary. He warned that the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment poses a serious threat to judicial autonomy, noting that preparations are already…

A powerful Islamabad G-11 Judicial Complex explosion shook the federal capital on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and around 14 injured. The blast took place outside the court premises, striking people standing nearby. Authorities recovered the head of an alleged suicide bomber from the site, raising suspicions of a planned terrorist attack rather than an accidental blast. According to initial reports, the explosion occurred in a car parked within the Judicial Complex parking area, which later caught fire. Rescue teams and security personnel quickly reached the scene, cordoning off the area and evacuating the entire complex to prevent…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed all concerned government departments to submit comprehensive reports on the implementation of anti-smog measures by November 12, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle worsening air quality in the city. Justice Shahid Karim issued the directive while hearing multiple petitions related to smog prevention and environmental protection. During the hearing, officials from several departments appeared before the court, while a representative of the Judicial Water and Environmental Commission presented findings highlighting that heavy traffic in Lahore increases significantly after 11pm, aggravating the city’s smog levels. The DIG Motorway Police informed the court…

A crucial session of the National Assembly was convened on Monday, where the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill is expected to be formally introduced following its approval in the Senate earlier in the day. The development marks a major step in Pakistan’s ongoing constitutional reform process aimed at restructuring key national institutions. According to parliamentary sources, the National Assembly session was called shortly after a meeting between Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The two reportedly discussed the timing of the vote on the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill and coordinated legislative procedures to ensure a swift transition from the…