Imran Khan for holding talks within constitutional ambit

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan speaks during an interview with AFP at his residence in Lahore on March 15, 2023. — AFP RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan said Saturday that he would stay within the constitutional limits when it comes to holding talks, days after he proposed negotiations with the military. Speaking to … Read more

Imran Khan yet to apply for Oxford University chancellor seat

Former prime minister Imran Khan pauses as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, on March 17, 2023. — Reuters Candidates for will be made public in early October. Lawyers instructed to start process for election. Electorate consists of approximately 250,000 voters. LONDON: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) supremo Imran Khan has not yet applied … Read more

PTI’s Hasan remanded in judicial custody

PTI Information Secretary Raoof Hasan (centre), Leader of Opposition in Senate Senator Shibli Faraz (right) and PTI leader Shoaib Shaheen during a court hearing in Islamabad on August 2, 2024. —X/ @malikimran_tv An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad remanded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Raoof Hasan in judicial custody for a fortnight in a case linked … Read more

German tourist robbed in Lahore

Police said on Saturday that a German tourist was robbed of his valuable possessions near Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport The tourist, 27-year-old Berg Florian, is a resident of Germany and travelled to Pakistan on a bicycle. The incident took place when he was sleeping in a camp on a road near the airport.  Heartbroken Florian, who … Read more

Ride-hailing service driver ‘sexually assaults’ woman in Lahore

Representation image of ride-hailing app. — AFP/File Victim says driver asked for water and followed them into house. Accuses online taxi captain of violating her in front of her friend. Police trying to track suspect through car’s registration number.  Raising serious concerns about the safety of women using both online and offline transport options, a … Read more

MilKar Pakistan enhances partnership with Rawalpindi Women’s University

MilKar Pakistan is pleased to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rawalpindi Women’s University to empower youth and foster community development.  Building on the successful Eco-Strokes campaign, led by Ali Saif, Head of Impact at MilKar.com, this MOU will expand opportunities for students to participate in projects like plantation drives, Ramadan Dastarkhwans, and … Read more

PTI at odds over Sher Afzal Marwat’s dismissal notification

PTI lawmaker Sher Afzal Marwat addressing a press conference at the National Press Club on November 16, 2023. — NNI PTI announces cancelling Marwat’s membership via notification. Committee has “recommended” termination of membership. Panjutha also affirms notification about Marwat’s membership. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday “decided” to cancel the basic party membership of … Read more

DRAP advises antibiotics be given on registered doctor’s prescription only

A customer buys medicine from a medical supply store in Karachi, February 9, 2023. — Reuters DRAP officials say advisory aims to fight threat of AMR. DRAP CEO says WHO has declared AMR a global threat. Obaidullah says DRAP shares responsibility of combating AMR. ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken an … Read more