The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered all trial courts to wrap up cases related to the May 9 Incident within four months. This directive came on Tuesday during a hearing of bail cancellation appeals. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, issued the instructions while reviewing the slow progress in politically charged cases. According to Express News, the court is determined to fast-track trials linked to the May 9 Incident. Justice Afridi stated that delays must end. He referred to the Mashal Khan case as an example, saying that trial was completed in just three months when…
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The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 kicked off on Tuesday at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. This two-day event aims to attract global investment into Pakistan’s mineral sector. Over 300 investors from around the world are attending the conference. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff are expected to address the gathering. Both leaders will reaffirm the government and military’s shared commitment to developing the country’s mineral resources. They see this sector as a cornerstone for Pakistan’s economic revival. Delegations have arrived from Saudi Arabia, Finland, the United States, Europe, and other nations. Their participation highlights growing…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has deployed eight special teams to manage the deportation of Afghan refugees in Punjab. Of these, five teams are assigned to Lahore. The remaining three will operate in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, and Kasur. According to the FIA spokesperson, the Lahore unit will be supervised by Assistant Director Sajid Amin. Imran Bhatti will head the Sheikhupura team, while Babar Shaharyar will take charge in Nankana Sahib. Assistant Director Immigration Rana Bilal will lead the Kasur operations. The Afghan refugees in Lahore will first be taken to temporary shelters before their repatriation. These shelters include Thokar Niaz…
A major network of poppy cultivation in Dera Ismail Khan and nearby border areas of Balochistan has come to light, sparking serious alarm over its link to terrorism and drug trafficking. According to The News, this discovery has raised deep concerns about how narcotics are being used to fund militancy in Pakistan. Reliable sources confirmed that poppy is being grown in the Pastwari and Kochmina regions. The fields are spread across 4 to 5 different locations, covering around 25 acres. Reports suggest the harvest has produced roughly 500 kilograms of opium. This stash is estimated to be worth Rs1.6 billion…
On Monday, Pakistan solemnly observed the 13th anniversary of the Gayari sector tragedy, paying heartfelt tribute to the 129 brave soldiers who lost their lives in one of the most devastating avalanches in the country’s military history. The avalanche hit on April 7, 2012. A massive wall of snow struck the Pakistan Army’s battalion headquarters in the Gayari sector near Siachen Glacier. The entire camp was buried deep under layers of snow and ice. Despite harsh weather and rugged terrain, the Pakistan Army launched an intense rescue and recovery mission that lasted for several months. Foreign experts had declared the…
In a high-stakes Dera Ismail Khan operation, Pakistani security forces killed nine terrorists linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – Fitna-ul-Khawarij. The operation was based on solid intelligence and targeted a known terrorist hideout. Among the dead was Shireen, a key commander and one of the top figures in the Khawarij leadership. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the success of the mission and shared that a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the scene. This Dera Ismail Khan operation is a major breakthrough in Pakistan’s ongoing war against terrorism. The Khawarij group, known for its…
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said on Friday that Afghan refugees in Pakistan will not be deported by force from his province. He made this clear during a press conference held in Islamabad. “No Afghan refugee will be sent back from KP against their will,” Gandapur stated. “We oppose any kind of forced expulsion of Afghan nationals.” His comments came as the federal government began repatriating undocumented Afghans and those holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). The deadline for voluntary return ended on March 31, 2025. Pakistan has hosted Afghan refugees for almost 50 years. Though many have…
MOUNT MAUNGANUI: The Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI series ended in disappointment for the visitors as New Zealand sealed a clean 3-0 sweep. Pakistan crumbled once again, losing the third and final one-day international by 43 runs on Saturday. Chasing 265 in a match reduced to 42 overs due to a wet outfield, Pakistan were bowled out for just 221 in 40 overs. The collapse followed the same pattern as the previous games. New Zealand had already won the opening ODI in Napier by 73 runs and the second in Hamilton by 84 runs. The Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI…
NEW YORK: Pakistan has been elected as a member of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term starting in 2026 and ending in 2029. The vote took place at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) headquarters in New York. Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN shared a statement confirming the country’s election. In the statement, Pakistan expressed its deep gratitude to ECOSOC member states for their trust and support. The mission stated that Pakistan’s election to the CND reflects the global community’s confidence in the country’s role in global drug control. Pakistan pledged…
NEW YORK: Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take swift action against the spread of illicit arms falling into the hands of terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The call was made following a surge in cross-border attacks targeting Pakistani civilians and security personnel. Speaking at the “UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting on Small Arms and Light Weapons Management in UN Sanctions Regimes,” Syed Atif Raza, Counsellor at Pakistan’s UN Mission, warned of the threat posed by illegal weapons. He pointed out that groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and Majeed Brigade are now armed with advanced unauthorized…
