Imaan, Hadi challenge sentences before IHC
ISLAMABAD – Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have filed appeals and applications seeking suspension of their sentences before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), challenging their convictions in a case related to the removal of security barriers during the movement of a foreign cricket team.
Israeli attacks kill 2 more Palestinians in Gaza, including medical student
ISTANBUL – Two more Palestinians, including a medical student, died Friday from wounds sustained in earlier Israeli attacks on Gaza City, according to medical sources and witnesses.
Pakistan has not imposed any visa ban on Indian nationals, says FO
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Office Spokesperson on Friday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating religious pilgrims from India and other countries, stressing that freedom of religion and access to sacred places should be respected.
Pakistan, UK move to strengthen counterterrorism, anti-drug cooperation
ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis on Friday agreed to expand cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom in seven key areas, including counterterrorism, anti-narcotics, NADRA, cybercrime, immigration, coast guards and training programmes.
Govt slashes petrol price by Rs6.59, diesel by Rs4.25 per litre
ISLAMABAD – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday announced a reduction of Rs6.
Iran’s FM discusses latest progress in diplomatic efforts with Pakistani, Saudi, Qatari counterparts
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed in separate phone calls with his Pakistani, Saudi and Qatari counterparts the “latest progress” in diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing stability in the region, the Iranian foreign ministry said.
Security forces foil terrorists’ infiltration attempt in Kurram Sector
PESHAWAR – Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Shalozan Sector of Kurram, while the Afghan Taliban resorted to unprovoked firing.
Govt announces public holiday on November 9 to mark Iqbal Day
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a public holiday across the country on Monday, November 9, 2026, to mark Allama Iqbal Day.
11 dead, 33 injured in bus-truck collision near Pakpattan
LAHORE – At least 11 people died and 33 others wounded seriously when a passenger bus bumped into truck near Pakpattan on Thursday.
Iran sentences activist to death over posts on X, says lawyer
TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary has sentenced to death a man held in detention for almost two years over his posts on X and other social media, his lawyer and several rights groups say.
