Muhammad Zameer Ul Hassan

Martyred soldier Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi. — ISPR/File RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred and four khwarij were killed after security forces engaged and thwarted terrorists’ bid to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that forces engaged the terrorists after … Read more

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is seen in this undated photo. — AFP/File Laws’ hands have so far reached collars of activists: Asif He says justice should have been served swiftly like in US, UK. Minister laments heroisation of those who insulted martyrs. Reacting to the military court’s verdict against culprits involved in May 9 riots, … Read more

Martyred soldier Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi. — ISPR/File Forces engage khwarij in Khyber district’s Rajgal area. Thwart terrorists’ bid to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border. Martyred soldier identified as Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi. RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom and four terrorists were neutralised after security forces successfully thwarted a bid to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber district, … Read more

Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan shout slogans during a protest after Khan’s arrest, in Karachi, Pakistan, May 9, 2023. — Reuters A major development saw sentences being awarded to 25 individuals who were involved in the May 9, 2023, attacks on state installations by the military courts. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) … Read more

Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah. — SC website/File Shah suggests criteria for constitutional bench appointments. Criticises past ad hoc judicial bench formations. Judicial Commission meets to review proposed appointment rules. ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has opposed the inclusion of intelligence agencies in the process of appointing judges, cautioning against … Read more

Supporter of former prime minister Imran Khan throw stones at a police vehicle during a protest after Khan’s arrest, in Karachi, on May 9, 2023. — Reuters In a striking development, sentences have been awarded to 25 individuals who were involved in the May 9, 2023, attacks on state installations by the military courts. The … Read more

Men on a bike ride past a burning police vehicle during a protest by the PTI activists and supporters in Quetta on May 9, 2023. —AFP The legal proceedings related to the May 9 riots, which shook the country last year, witnessed key progress after the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday announced the sentencing … Read more

Volunteers for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) look on as they watch results on TV screens after the end of the polling during a general election at the party’s main office in Islamabad, February 8, 2024. — Reuters PTI would require clear change of policy to reconcile with rivals. Final decision for reconciliation rests with party founder … Read more

Fire burns at Lahore’s Jinnah House after being attacked by PTI supporters on May 9, 2023. — Reuters The May 9 riots saga witnessed a key development on Saturday with the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announcing the sentencing of individuals involved in attacking military installations across the country. In a statement, the military’s media wing … Read more

PTI activists and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan gather in front of the main entrance of General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 9, 2023. — AFP/File RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has announced that 25 individuals involved in the violent incidents on May 9, 2023, have been sentenced. The riots, described by … Read more