Pakistan has rejected a request from the United Kingdom to take back Shabir Ahmed, a convicted child rapist and former ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. The Shabir Ahmed case has become a sensitive issue in Pakistan-UK relations
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Saudi Group Eyes Pakistan Airport Privatisation
Saudi Arabia’s Asyad Group has shown interest in Pakistan’s upcoming airport privatisation process, potentially bringing Saudi and international investors into one of the country’s major infrastructure opportunities
Mir Raza Murder Inquiry Begins as Judicial Commission Issues Notices
The Mir Raza murder inquiry has formally begun in Karachi, with the judicial commission formed by the Sindh government issuing notices to key parties in the case. The development comes amid continued
Pakistan Explores Global Child Protection Practices at ISPCAN 2026
Pakistan has explored global child protection practices at the ISPCAN 2026 World Congress in Melbourne, seeking international experience that could help strengthen the country’s child protection system
PIMS Nursery Fire Raises Questions Over Hospital Safety
The PIMS nursery fire in Islamabad has resulted in a devastating loss of newborn lives, with 14 infants reportedly dying after a fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
Imran Khan Hospital Transfer Sparks Senate Clash
The Imran Khan hospital transfer has triggered a fresh political dispute between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with both sides exchanging strong arguments in the Senate.
Shehbaz Sharif and Murad Ali Shah Discuss Political Harmony
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah held a key meeting on Monday, with Shehbaz Sharif and Murad Ali Shah agreeing to maintain political harmony and consultation
Imran Khan Pims Transfer: Government Cites Security Concerns
The Imran Khan Pims transfer has become the latest point of disagreement between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), after authorities took the party founder to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Pakistan Malaysia Security Cooperation Strengthened Through Intelligence Sharing
Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen security cooperation by improving intelligence-sharing mechanisms to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, human smuggling and other emerging security threats.