The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rejected all eight bail applications filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in connection with the May 9, 2023, riots. A two-member bench led by Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi delivered the reserved verdict on Tuesday after extended hearings from both the prosecution and defense.
Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked global concern with comments speculating on regime change in Iran, following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The social media post, which read, “Why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” ignited a storm of
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an urgent advisory predicting widespread monsoon rains across the country starting June 25, warning of flash floods, landslides, and potential road closures in vulnerable regions. The alert comes amid growing concerns about extreme weather conditions driven by climate change, with Pakistan consistently ranked
Iran’s recent threats to close the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea—have drawn sharp global attention. Responsible for transporting nearly a fifth of the world’s oil, this narrow passage is vital to energy security. Analysts warn that any disruption could reverberate across
An intensifying military confrontation between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and beyond. Over the weekend, a series of coordinated strikes—first by the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, then by Israel on strategic sites including Tehran’s Evin prison—have triggered retaliatory missile barrages from Iran
In a bold diplomatic move, Pakistan has announced its intention to nominate former U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his involvement in helping mediate a ceasefire between Pakistan and India during a period of heightened cross-border tensions. According to government officials, Trump played a “decisive
In a bold and controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized airstrikes on key Iranian military installations, triggering widespread global alarm and raising concerns over a potential expansion of conflict in the Middle East. The bombing, which targeted facilities allegedly linked to Iran’s strategic defense network, has sparked
Islamabad – June 20, 2025: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed that Pakistan has defeated India both on the battlefield and the diplomatic front, following his return from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Speaking to media at Islamabad International Airport,
A new video circulating online has sparked international concern, showing Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) personnel clearing equipment and personnel from an underground area beneath a hospital in Tel Aviv. The revelation comes amid a dramatic escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, which has already resulted in heavy casualties and damage
Pakistan’s federal cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has endorsed the largest-ever financial intervention aimed at resolving the chronic Rs 1.275 trillion circular debt in the country’s power sector. This landmark plan proposes six-year refinancing of power sector liabilities without adding pressure to the national budget. Key components include: Prime Minister
