Pakistan to offer free visas to Chinese citizens from August 14

Pakistani and Chinese national flags flutter next to an installation featuring a giant flower basket at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China October 7, 2019. — Reuters PM’s statement comes during meeting with Chinese delegation. Premier says goal is to model Pakistan’s economy after China’s. China has proven to be reliable ally for Pakistan at pivotal … Read more

Nasir Iqbal advances into Bega Open Squash final

Pakistan’s rising squash player Nasir Iqbal during a match. — APP/File KARACHI: Pakistan’s squash player Nasir Iqbal has advanced into the finals of the Bega Open Squash tournament in Australia.  The 30-year-old player demonstrated his exceptional skill and determination, beating his opponent, Switzerland’s Robin Gadola, 3-1 in the semi-final match of the tournament.  The Pakistani athlete managed to … Read more

IHC holds PM, cabinet responsible for enforced disappearances

A view of the Islamabad High Court building. — Geo News/File ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has held the prime minister and the federal cabinet “ultimately responsible” for the issue of enforced disappearances and missing persons. In an order issued on Friday in a case related to Ghulam Shabbir’s, Shahbaz Gill’s brother, disappearance, Justice … Read more

Govt announces Rs5m aid package for each family of missing persons

Law Minister, Azam Nazeer Tarar addressing the Cheque distribution ceremony at Punjab Bar Council on June 15, 2024.  — APP Tarar says aid package approved after cabinet reviewed reports.  Says assistance an attempt to share grief of missing persons. Special committee formed to address their problems, says minister. The government has announced a package worth … Read more

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