Pakistan marked the 55th martyrdom anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on Thursday, with the country’s top military leadership leading tributes to his sacrifice. In Rawalpindi, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, joined Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, along with the wider Armed Forces of Pakistan, in solemnly observing the occasion. Military leadership offered heartfelt tributes to Minhas, recognizing the immense sacrifice he made in defense of the country. The Events of 1971…
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President Donald Trump has unveiled what he described as the harshest economic campaign ever launched against a nation, threatening fresh penalties against Iran and any country that keeps propping up Tehran financially. Iran’s foreign ministry fired back quickly, arguing that Trump’s so-called “Economic D-Day” merely distracts from Washington’s own mounting debt and rising borrowing costs, and warning that repeating failed strategies would only deepen America’s setbacks and Iranian resentment. Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed Tehran had repeatedly turned down chances to strike an agreement with his administration, and declared that the US would now wage “Economic Warfare and Isolation…
The Supreme Court’s Registrar’s Office declined to accept a review petition on Thursday that the federal government had filed against the court’s earlier directive to move former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical care. Sources familiar with the matter said the registrar raised procedural objections to the plea, which had been submitted by the Islamabad chief commissioner. The petition will need to be refiled once those objections are addressed. The setback arrived just a day after the government first approached the apex court seeking a review of its ruling ordering Khan’s transfer from Adiala…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday that his government is prepared to sit down with opposition parties, likening the political standoff to a dance that requires participation from both sides. Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, the premier said the decision on when to begin negotiations now rests with the opposition. He extended a formal invitation for dialogue, framing it as the most effective route to settling outstanding political disputes. According to the prime minister, cooperation between the government and opposition benefits not just democratic institutions but also the country’s broader economic recovery. Fresh Offer Follows Stalled Negotiations This…
Anti-Taliban protests worldwide broke out across 28 cities as demonstrators marked five years since the group seized control of Afghanistan, with many calling on foreign governments to reject normalisation with the Taliban and formally acknowledge gender apartheid in the country. Demonstrations were reported in a wide range of locations, including Bonn, Geneva, Amsterdam, Munich, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Islamabad, Berlin, Kiel, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Zurich, Oslo, Cologne, Vienna, The Hague, Stockholm, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Toronto, New Westminster, Reston, Düsseldorf, Tehran, Paris, London, and Washington. In several of these cities, Afghan nationals marched through the streets chanting against Taliban rule, while other communities opted…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has taken aim at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf over its push for Imran Khan hospitalisation, arguing that the party once branded its founder as an “iron man” and is now advocating for his move from prison to a hospital bed. Writing on X on Tuesday, Asif said PTI’s efforts to secure Khan’s release from jail, along with what he termed an “NRO,” had escalated to a new level. According to the defence minister, the celebrations seen among PTI leaders following the judiciary’s decision to grant what he called extraordinary relief pointed to the party’s ongoing determination to find…
The federal government has announced plans to approach the Supreme Court for a modification of its recent directive concerning the Imran Khan hospital transfer, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Tuesday. The order in question had instructed authorities to move the incarcerated PTI founder to Shifa International Hospital for a medical evaluation. Speaking in a video statement, Tarar explained that officials had reviewed the Supreme Court’s ruling and found that certain aspects of it fell outside the scope of matters typically handled by prison authorities and the Islamabad administration. His comments followed closely on the heels of the court’s…
Lahore is preparing to welcome back one of its most cherished traditions, as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has confirmed that Basant 2027 will take place over three days, from March 12 to March 14. The announcement follows what officials describe as a triumphant comeback of the festival last year, and organizers are hoping this edition will be even bigger. Sharing the news on X, the Chief Minister said the provincial capital would once again transform into a hub of color, culture, and celebration, highlighting the music, energy, and hospitality that have long defined the city’s identity during Basant season.…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Supreme Court instructed jail officials on Tuesday to move former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala prison to Shifa International Hospital so he can undergo further medical evaluation and care until the case is heard again. Judges also asked for Khan’s full medical file to be handed over and urged his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, not to turn his health into a political talking point. The case was heard by a three-judge panel led by Justice Shahid Waheed, alongside Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, who reviewed petitions dealing with Khan’s medical care and his access…
Pakistan has firmly pushed back against claims made by India’s home minister connecting Islamabad to a series of arrests carried out inside India, describing the accusations as a deliberate attempt to shift focus away from New Delhi’s own internal security failures. Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi addressed the matter directly, stating that Pakistan rejects the allegations and accusing India of leaning on anti-Pakistan rhetoric to score points on the domestic political stage. “Pakistan strongly rejects the allegations made by India’s Home Minister, attempting to link Pakistan with certain arrests in India,” Andrabi said in the statement. Background on the Arrests…
