Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan summoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for an important Imran Khan meeting inside Adiala Jail. Khan voiced his serious concerns over the controversial Mines and Minerals Bill during this session. Sources revealed that during a separate Imran Khan meeting with lawyers on Tuesday, he had already shared his reservations. In that meeting, Khan also expressed strong anger toward Sher Afzal Marwat’s recent remarks. He instructed PTI’s Information Secretary Waqas Akram to issue a sharp response, declaring, “Sher Afzal Marwat was planted inside PTI.” Along with addressing Marwat’s behavior, Khan stressed the need…
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Protests and sit-ins against the new canal project from the Indus River have grown stronger across Sindh. The demonstrations show no signs of slowing down. Lawyers have now entered the sixth day of their sit-in at the Baburlo Bypass near Khairpur. Meanwhile, protesters in different cities have blocked several key roads, intensifying public frustration. A group from Usta Muhammad joined the ongoing protest at Baburlo Bypass, boosting the movement. In Qambar Shahdadkot, furious demonstrators set tires on fire along the M-8 motorway to voice their anger. Traffic has been badly affected on the National Highway at Moro and the Noorpur…
Popular actress and model Iffat Omar has respectfully declined the Punjab government’s offer to serve as a cultural adviser. After careful consideration, she decided not to take up the new role. The announcement came through her official X account, previously known as Twitter. In case you missed it, Iffat Omar was recently appointed as the cultural adviser to Azma Bukhari, the Provincial Minister for Information and Culture in Punjab. The government’s move was aimed at strengthening efforts to revive and promote Punjab’s rich cultural traditions. According to official sources, the experienced media figure was expected to play a significant role…
Multan Sultans finally broke their losing streak in PSL 10 by defeating Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in the 12th match of the season. The match was played on Tuesday at the Multan Cricket Stadium, where the home side gave their fans plenty to cheer about. Batting first, Multan Sultans put up a huge total of 228 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. The decision to bat after winning the toss proved wise for the Sultans. Yasir Khan was the star with the bat, smashing a stunning 87 off just 44 deliveries. His innings included six…
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced that the Pakistan economy is open to receiving foreign direct investments from US companies. Speaking to Bloomberg News during his week-long visit to Washington, Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan plans to issue its first-ever Panda bond this year. The bond will range between 200 million dollars and 250 million dollars. The Finance Minister was in the United States to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said Pakistan aims to increase its imports from the US, particularly focusing on buying cotton and soybean.…
In a shocking tragedy, at least 26 people lost their lives and 17 others were injured during the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Police confirmed the grim news on Wednesday. The assault, one of the worst in almost two decades, targeted tourists at the popular site of Pahalgam, located about 90 kilometers from Srinagar. The deadly Pahalgam attack happened on Tuesday. It unfolded in an off-road meadow, catching tourists by complete surprise. Among the deceased were 25 Indian nationals and one person from Nepal, according to the police. The incident came just a day after…
KABUL: The Taliban government has launched a major Taliban Security Forces Reduction plan, cutting its security personnel by 20 percent. Defence Minister Yaqub Mujahid signed an internal letter ordering the dismissals. According to the document, the process must start by removing those labelled “undesirable and unpopular.” The order was sent to the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Intelligence. It follows a broader directive issued by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada on April 12. The leadership instructed key security agencies, including the Ministry of Defence, to reduce staff due to financial strain. Those removed will be shifted to “active…
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has issued a serious warning to the federal government over the Sindh Canals Project, saying that if the plan is not halted, his party might rethink its support. However, he made it clear that they do not want to reach that point. “Let’s sit and talk. Dialogue is the only way forward,” he urged while speaking on a private TV channel. Murad Ali Shah reminded viewers that even during a past caretaker government, a certificate from IRSA (Indus River System Authority) had been obtained. “We must avoid repeating mistakes where interim setups make…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has firmly defended the Mines and Minerals Bill 2025, rejecting social media criticism as “propaganda.” He declared that the proposed law is a provincial initiative and would be passed under the directions of PTI’s founder, Imran Khan. During an important briefing on Monday, Gandapur dismissed the ongoing criticism against the Mines and Minerals Bill 2025. “This legislation is purely ours. We will pass it according to the founder’s guidance,” he affirmed. He accused certain elements of building a false narrative against the bill on social media platforms. The Chief Minister clarified that…
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to tap the domestic capital market by issuing Pakistan’s first Sustainable Investment Sukuk. This major move aims to raise funds for three clean energy projects that urgently need an additional Rs52 billion for completion. The bonds will be floated under the newly approved Sustainable Investment Sukuk Framework. The federal cabinet gave its nod to the framework earlier this month. Officials from the finance ministry said the size of the first Sukuk issue could be around Rs30 billion. According to sources, the funds raised through this Sustainable Investment Sukuk will finance the ongoing construction of three…
