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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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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that blocking a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a money decree is unlawful, ruling that such action exceeds the powers granted to executing courts under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The decision was announced by a two-member bench comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan in a civil petition for leave to appeal. Justice Akhtar authored the detailed order. The case arose from execution proceedings initiated after a money decree was passed in a summary suit in favour of…

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LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is grappling with escalating internal strife apparently rooted in a leadership crisis, with its general secretary emerging as the latest target of criticism from within the party. Amid growing unease, he has reportedly assured detractors that he would request the party’s incarcerated founder to relieve him of his charge, according to two party leaders holding organisational portfolios, one in Punjab and the other at the Centre. With the PTI’s actual decision-makers’ aggressive posturing having brought the party to a near breaking point, a crisis of trust…

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Eligible overseas Pakistanis will initially be issued one-year resident cards in Spain, following a high-level meeting on the Spanish resident card scheme for overseas Pakistanis, according to an official statement released on Sunday. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Salik Hussain chaired the session. Officials from the Ministry of Interior reaffirmed their commitment to providing legal protection and facilities to Pakistanis living abroad, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured full support for the Spanish resident card process. Pakistan’s ambassador to Spain, Dr Zahoor Ahmed,…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan carried out intelligence-based strikes on seven terrorist camps along the border with Afghanistan after a series of recent suicide bombings, including an attack on an imambargah in Islamabad and incidents in Bajaur and Bannu, officials said. Security sources said Pakistan conducted a large intelligence-based aerial operation in eastern Afghanistan targeting seven key hideouts, killing several terrorists, including Taliban commander Akhtar Muhammad. According to sources, jet aircraft struck terrorist shelters in Bermal district of Paktika, where loud explosions were heard across the area. Facilities used by terrorists were reported…

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The electric bus service in Islamabad has been extended to the Rawat area with special consideration being paid to routes for students, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Friday. He made the announcement while inaugurating a dedicated bus depot and charging centre in Islamabad, according to Radio Pakistan. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the minister said around 125,000 citizens of Islamabad are currently benefiting from the electric bus service on a daily basis. He added that a target has been set to increase the number of passengers to 250,000 per day. As per an…

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday decided to revise the charge sheet in the foreign funding case against PTI founder Imran Khan and others after two new suspects were added to the probe. The Islamabad Banking Court on Friday heard the case, summoning two new individuals: PTI Chief Finance Officer Siraj Ahmed and private bank employee Faisal Qazi for questioning. Judge Abdul Ghafoor Kakar presided over the hearing, with Special Prosecutor Wasiq Malik representing the prosecution. “The partial charge sheet has already been submitted,” Malik told the court.…

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The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has opened applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program. Established in 1950 by the governments of the United States and Pakistan, the USEFP has facilitated exchange programs for more than 9,000 Pakistanis and nearly 1,000 Americans. The Fulbright scholarship covers graduate study in the US, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, and air travel. The USEFP said the program considers a broad definition of merit, including grades, test scores, leadership potential, and commitment to contributing to Pakistan’s development. The scholarship is funded jointly…

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