LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted no-objection certificates (NOCs) to three national players, allowing them to participate in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Minor Cricket League. Osama Mir has been cleared to play in the BBL from January 3 to 27, while Anwar Ali and Usman Shinwari have received NOCs to feature […]
The British Council has launched a new program for cultural organizations and artists in Pakistan to address the climate change emergency. The program is part of an initiative to support climate action by providing grants to South Asian artists and cultural organizations in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, with mentorship sessions offered to […]
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad has granted post-arrest bail to PTI leader Shoaib Shaheen and ordered his immediate release, ARY News reported on Saturday. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the case. Earlier, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Sher Afzal Marwat, and Shoaib Shaheen were arrested. The Capital police arrested MNAs Zain Qureshi and […]
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is overriding human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, granting the US ally its full allocation of $1.3 billion this year for the first time during this administration, despite ongoing concerns over human rights in the country. The announcement comes as Washington has relied […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday granted transit bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Faisal Amin, and Zartaj Gul in cases related to the party’s Islamabad rally held on September 8. Justice Shakeel Ahmed presided over the case, approving the petitions and extending their bail until October 10. The PTI […]
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed officials to ensure top-tier security for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations. During a law and order session, she called for enhanced security measures, including the deployment of bullet-proof vehicles, APCs, and bullet-proof vests for police officers. Additionally, she approved an expansion of provincial check posts and a […]
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday approved an eight-day physical remand for PTI leaders Sher Afzal Marwat, Aamir Dogar, Zain Qureshi, Naseem Shah, Ahmed Chattha, and others in connection with the Sangjani police station case, while rejecting the physical remand request for Advocate Shoaib Shaheen and sending him to judicial custody. Islamabad police had […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997, granting special powers to security forces in Balochistan. According to Express Newsthe amendment was approved through circulation following a summary submitted by the Ministry of Interior. The move aims to enhance the operational capabilities of security forces in the province, providing […]
The Islamabad High Court has instructed police to recover Umar Sultan, the former security in-charge of PTI founder Imran Khan, in one week. The court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khan Zaib Khan to personally oversee the investigation and report back to the court. The hearing, presided over by Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, over a […]
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to four players for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. The no objection certificates (NOCs) have been issued to wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan, explosive opener Fakhar Zaman, fast bowler Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim, according to sources. The 12th edition of the […]