Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced a failed drone strike targeting the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, calling it a shocking and inexcusable act of aggression. In a statement posted on X, the prime minister said the nation had been deeply shaken by news of the incident. He noted that no words could truly express the pain and outrage felt across Pakistan over such a disturbing act against one of Islam’s most sacred sites. Pakistan Lauds Saudi Forces’ Swift Response Shehbaz Sharif specifically commended the Royal Saudi Armed Forces for their alertness and bravery in neutralizing the threat before…
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The controversy surrounding KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s alleged arrest has produced plenty of political noise, but it has also exposed a far more serious question that the KP government would perhaps prefer to avoid: why can the chief minister move around freely in Lahore, while questions continue to surround his ability to travel freely in the province he governs? Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has rejected the claim that Afridi was arrested, saying that he voluntarily sat in a police vehicle and turned the episode into a political spectacle. According to her, the incident was not an arrest but…
Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bokhari has pushed back against claims that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was taken into police custody, insisting instead that he willingly climbed into a police van as part of what she termed a staged performance. Talking to Media, Bokhari was blunt in her assessment. “No one arrested Sohail Afridi. He himself sat in the police vehicle. This was not an arrest, but a total drama,” she told. Sohail Afridi Arrest Claim Called “Total Drama” Bokhari alleged that the KP chief minister got into repeated verbal exchanges with police personnel, even as officers continued extending…
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has reaffirmed that the Constitution must take precedence in every exercise of state authority, according to Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony marking the start of the 2026-27 judicial year, the chief justice described the occasion as a moment to reaffirm the judiciary’s dedication to ensuring justice for all citizens. He noted that the Federal Constitutional Court has been actively and effectively addressing constitutional issues brought before it, reflecting the institution’s growing role in interpreting and safeguarding the country’s constitutional framework. Constitution Must Guide Every Use of Power Justice Aminuddin Khan…
Islamabad’s Movenpick Hotel hosted a landmark gathering on Sunday as the newly formed Academia to Media Council held its inaugural symposium, bringing together leading universities, media houses, government officials and industry figures from across Pakistan. The event marked the official debut of the Academia to Media Council, an initiative launched under the umbrella of the Khyber Academy for Media Technologies. Khudmukhtar Sawi, a welfare organization, served as the development partner, while the Movenpick Hotel came on board as venue partner. The National College of Sciences and Business Administration also extended its support to the proceedings. At its core, the council…
Pakistan’s newly launched fuel relief scheme is expected to cost the federal government between Rs25 billion and Rs30 billion every month, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Monday. Speaking at a press briefing alongside Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Malik walked reporters through the eligibility rules, sign-up process and rollout plan for the initiative. He noted that if the fuel relief scheme runs for a full 10 months, its total cost could climb to roughly Rs300 billion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already instructed relevant departments to secure extra funds to keep the programme…
Security officials confirmed on Monday that at least three militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, including one of the group’s commanders, were killed in a fresh operation in Balochistan. The strike took place in Mastung district as part of ongoing efforts to root out militancy across the province. Sources familiar with the operation said security personnel used a quadcopter to strike a vehicle carrying the terrorists. The commander, identified as Naqeeb, was among those killed, and the vehicle was left completely destroyed in the attack. Anti-Militancy Push to Continue in Balochistan Officials reiterated that operations against militant networks in the province…
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has commended Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for pushing back against India’s efforts to tie Pakistan to terrorism, arguing that the episode has left New Delhi internationally discredited. Writing on X, the former foreign minister said Ibrahim had called out what he termed Indian propaganda during a recent appearance on Indian television. Anwar Ibrahim Declines to Link Pakistan to Pahalgam Attack During the exchange, an Indian television anchor tried to draw a connection between Pakistan and the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. Ibrahim pushed back, stating that Malaysia’s security agencies had given him no indication of Pakistani…
The Islamabad High Court has wrapped up hearings on a petition concerning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s proposed long march and demonstration scheduled for September 27, delivering a verdict that sets clear boundaries for the upcoming event. A three-judge larger bench, led by IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, announced its previously reserved decision on the matter. The court declared that neither political parties nor government officials hold the authority to shut down roads within the capital, a ruling that directly shapes how authorities and organizers must approach the planned gathering. Bench Composition and Court Proceedings Justice Azam Khan and Justice Asif joined Chief…
The Sohail Afridi Chief Minister case has been scheduled for hearing on September 14, with the Federal Constitutional Court taking up a petition challenging his election as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The petition was filed by former National Assembly member and PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat, who has asked the court to declare Sohail Afridi ineligible to hold the provincial chief minister’s office. Sohail Afridi Disqualification Petition In his petition, Sher Afzal Marwat has also requested the restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Marwat’s legal challenge argues that Sohail Afridi was nominated for…
