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…
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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…
Pakistan’s armed forces have pushed back against India’s account of Operation Sindoor, calling a recently released documentary about the operation a distorted retelling designed to mask a military setback. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan’s military, issued a statement on Monday arguing that India has spent more than a year avoiding an honest reckoning with what happened during Marka-e-Haq, opting instead to present events in a way that suits its own narrative. According to ISPR, the film relies on dramatized interviews, emotional voiceovers, and stylized reenactments reminiscent of Bollywood productions rather than a factual military record.…
A fresh wave of militancy has struck Kurram district, where three separate Kurram landmine explosions were reported in a single day, triggering widespread alarm among local residents. The blasts left nine people with serious injuries, and three of the victims have been left permanently disabled as a result. Fresh Wave of Violence in Dander Desert The security situation in Kurram has taken a worrying turn as militancy and unrest escalate across the district. In the remote Dander desert area, three landmine blasts occurred in close succession, costing three labourers their legs and leaving them with lifelong disabilities. Police Account of…
Security forces carried out a Balochistan intelligence-based operation in the Killi Zaik area on Monday, leaving at least two terrorists dead and three others wounded, according to security sources. The raid took place in the stretch between Killi Zaik and Kaghli, roughly 12 kilometres north of the Baseema camp, after troops received credible reports about militants operating in the area. Weapons and Bomb-Making Material Seized Following the exchange, security forces recovered a cache of ammunition, hand grenades, magazines, and components used in assembling improvised explosive devices from the site. The seizure points to ongoing efforts by militant networks to stockpile…
US President Donald Trump has praised the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, describing it as a significant and encouraging development for the region. Writing on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the pact demonstrated how nations in the Middle East were uniting to “defend themselves in a more meaningful way.” He congratulated the leaders of all three countries, calling the agreement “a big, bold, and important first step.” Background to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement The pact was formalized on August 7 during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit, bringing together Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Iran is overhauling its national defense posture, moving away from a purely reactive stance toward one built on offensive readiness, according to a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Brigadier General Yadollah Javani told state media that this Iran military doctrine shift marks one of the most notable changes in the country’s security strategy in recent years. He cautioned that nations opposing Tehran should now brace for unexpected moves rather than assume Iran would only respond after being provoked. What the Iran Military Doctrine Shift Means in Practice According to Javani, the new direction is closely tied to…
Pakistan is being described as a rising “hinge power” in global politics, according to a fresh assessment published by the British newspaper Financial Times. The report credits Islamabad’s balanced ties with the United States, China, Gulf nations and Iran for this shifting international standing. The publication pointed to Pakistan’s role in facilitating direct talks between Washington and Tehran as evidence of its expanding diplomatic weight, suggesting the country is positioning itself as a more active player in the evolving global order. Regional Security and Strategic Partnerships According to the Financial Times, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed alongside Saudi Arabia…
