The Supreme Court has rejected an application seeking an early hearing of a contempt petition filed by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, over his transfer to a hospital for medical examination.
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Makkah Defence Alliance Renamed as New Regional Pact Takes Shape
The Makkah Defence Alliance has entered a new phase after Türkiye announced the renaming of the tripartite defence pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
Balochistan Security Measures Tighten Against Militants
The Balochistan government is strengthening Balochistan security measures after Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti warned owners of vineyards and other private properties in Mastung that they could be treated
Hina Javed Murder Case: Court Extends Suspects’ Remand
The Hina Javed murder case took another turn on Saturday when a Rawalpindi court extended the physical remand of two suspects for four more days as police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding
Pakistan Rejects UK Request Over Shabir Ahmed
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
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).