Category: Pakistan

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, strongly condemning and rejecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks about a plan to ally with India and other countries to counter Muslim states. The resolution expressed concern over what it described as provocative narratives that threaten the unity of the Muslim Ummah. The resolution was passed in response to comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a Cabinet meeting on Sunday ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tel Aviv, that said that Israel “will create an entire…

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ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad on Tuesday approved pre-arrest bail applications for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and former first lady Bushra Bibi in multiple cases. Both were granted bail against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each. Bushra Bibi also received pre-arrest bail in a separate protest-related case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard six pre-arrest bail applications of the PTI founder and one of Bushra Bibi. The PTI founder faces cases related to May 9 incidents, the Azadi March, attempted murder, vandalism, arson, and alleged fake…

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KARACHI: The Sindh Bar Council has demanded the immediate removal of Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, by President Asif Ali Zardari, declaring political activities at the Governor House to be in violation of the Constitution. A resolution against the governor was approved during the 109th meeting of the Sindh Bar Council, held on February 21, which decided that the “involvement of the Governor of Sindh in political activities and using Governor House for political activities is in violation of the Constitution.” The council demanded that the president immediately remove Tessori…

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ISLAMABAD: Iran on Tuesday voiced concern over rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and called for continued efforts to ease relations. Speaking at the Islamabad Institute of Strategic Studies, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said, “War in the region is in no one’s interest.” He added that the common enemies of Pakistan and Iran are promoting terrorism and separatism, warning: “We must remain vigilant.” Late Saturday night, Pakistan carried out intelligence-based strikes against terrorist camps inside Afghanistan in what officials described as a retributive response to a string…

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ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad’s application to travel abroad for Umrah was dismissed on Tuesday after his name was placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) for the second time. The prosecutor informed the court that on the instructions of the federal government, the Federal Investigation Agency had placed Sheikh Rashid’s name on the ECL. The prosecutor added that in connection with the May 9 incidents and the GHQ attack cases, the names of all the accused have been placed on the list. Read: PTI directs lawmakers to attend…

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MURREE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched another significant public welfare initiative to ensure the safety of residents and tourists at the popular hill station of Murree. A modern “Pink Button” service has now been formally activated in Murree, enabling immediate contact with the police in any emergency situation and ensuring a swift response. District police officials said that Murree, a busy tourist destination of international repute, receives thousands of visitors throughout the year, and their safety and convenience remain a top government priority. Under the Pink Button…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to Qatar from February 23 to 24 at the invitation of Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. The prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other ministers and senior officials. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries and underscores their shared commitment to further strengthening multifaceted cooperation. During his stay in Doha, the prime minister…

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ISLAMABAD: Ali Amin Gandapur was once the face of PTI’s resistance. Handpicked by jailed PTI founder Imran Khan as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he was seen as a hardliner capable of sustaining the party’s confrontational posture while its leader remained behind bars. He twice led protesters toward the capital, demanding Imran Khan’s release. However, this past week, that image fractured. Gandapur found himself facing criticism from within his own ranks after giving interviews that questioned the party’s strategy. Once celebrated for defiance, he is now facing hostility from sections…

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan’s recent actions are rooted in its inherent right to defend its people against terrorism emanating from across the border and follow repeated warnings that went unheeded. Referring to his statement of February 8, 2026, the president recalled that he had stated that Pakistan takes strong exception to the situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban regime has created conditions similar to, or worse than, those prevailing before 9/11. He added that Pakistan had cautioned the international community that “when terrorist groups are…

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