Imran Khan refused bail, ruling reserved on transfer plea

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday dismissed pre-arrest bail of PTI chairman Imran Khan in seven cases registered over his alleged involvement in the May 9 riots, including an attack on the Lahore corps commander's residence
12 August 2023, 05:41 AM

Pak parliament dissolved

Pakistan’s parliament was dissolved by the president on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advice late Wednesday night, the president’s office said, setting the stage for a national election amid political and economic crises.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

At least 17 dead after Rohingya boat breaks up off Myanmar: rescuers

At least 17 people drowned when a boat carrying Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state broke up at sea this week, rescuers said Thursday
10 August 2023, 09:03 AM

Pakistan parliament dissolved, stage set for vote without ex-PM Imran Khan

Pakistan's president ordered parliament dissolved late Wednesday, opening the door to a caretaker government that will usher in elections in which the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan, has been sidelined. .The country has been in political turmoil since the former internation
10 August 2023, 05:04 AM

Corruption Charges: Pak HC rejects Imran’s plea to suspend conviction

A Pakistani high court yesterday turned down an appeal by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan that his conviction on corruption charges be suspended, his lawyer said, suggesting it was unlikely he would be released on bail anytime soon.
9 August 2023, 18:00 PM

War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds

'Strong evidence that the Myanmar military and its affiliate militias have committed three types of combat-related war crimes with increasing frequency and brazenness'
8 August 2023, 09:28 AM

Imran Khan moves Islamabad HC against conviction in Toshakhana case

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan -- who is currently incarcerated in Attock Jail -- filed a plea in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) today, challenging his conviction in the Toshakhana case by a trial court
8 August 2023, 09:22 AM

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan's lawyers to launch legal challenge

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's lawyers were on Monday attempting to launch legal challenges against his three year-sentence for graft that has ruled him out of contesting national elections
7 August 2023, 06:52 AM

Three-quarters of children in South Asia face extreme heat: UN

Three-quarters of children in South Asia are already facing dangerously high temperatures, the highest level worldwide, as the impact of climate change grows, the United Nations warned Monday.
7 August 2023, 06:05 AM

30 killed after train derails in Pakistan

At least 30 people were killed yesterday when an express train derailed in southern Pakistan, the chief minister of Sindh province said, with an emergency declared at local hospitals struggling to deal with dozens of injured.
6 August 2023, 18:00 PM

At least 28 killed after train derails in Pakistan

At least 15 people were killed when a train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday
6 August 2023, 09:49 AM

Imran becomes Pakistan's first former PM to be kept in Attock jail

Former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was taken to the district jail Attock on Saturday evening after his arrest from Zaman Park Lahore following his conviction in the Toshakhana case by a trial court in Islamabad
6 August 2023, 07:16 AM

Imran Khan held after court conviction

Police arrested Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore yesterday after a court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, potentially barring the opposition leader from contesting an upcoming election.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Imran Khan’s 3-year jail sentence: What is Toshakhana case?

The Toshakhana case, filed by ruling party lawmakers, is based on a criminal complaint filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
5 August 2023, 10:28 AM

Khan arrested after court convicts him for graft

PTI Chairman Imran Khan, shortly after an Islamabad trial court declared him guilty of "corrupt practices" in the Toshakhana case, was arrested by Punjab police on Saturday afternoon from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore
5 August 2023, 08:28 AM

Imran Khan found guilty of graft, sentenced to 3 years jail

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was found guilty of graft Saturday and sentenced to three years in jail, state TV said, in a case involving gifts he received while premier
5 August 2023, 08:06 AM

‘Afghan citizens’ helping suicide bombers

Militants behind a spate of suicide attacks in Pakistan were being helped by “Afghan citizens” across the border, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, days after a deadly bombing at a political gathering near the countries’ shared frontier.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Suicide blast kills 44 at Pakistan political rally

At least 44 people were killed and dozens more wounded yesterday by a suicide bombing at a political gathering of a leading Islamic party in northwest Pakistan, officials said.
30 July 2023, 18:00 PM

'Solve Teesta water-sharing issue with Bangladesh at the earliest'

An Indian parliamentary standing committee has recommended that India resolve the long-festering Teesta river water-sharing issue with Bangladesh "at the earliest" for improved bilateral ties and "initiate meaningful dialogues" for this
27 July 2023, 12:56 PM

Thousands of Afghan salons to close as Taliban deadline bites

Thousands of beauty parlours across Afghanistan were due to close permanently Tuesday following an order by Taliban authorities that cuts off one of the few revenue streams available to women, as well as a cherished space for socialising
25 July 2023, 05:45 AM