Shakeel Qarar

Suspect held for ‘anti-state campaign’ after Balochistan train attack sent on 3-day physical remand

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari slams PTI for drive against state and security forces. Updated 17 Mar, 2025 07:41pm

JCP names 6 high court judges for Supreme Court as PTI boycotts meeting

Chief justices of all high courts except LHC among six judges chosen; commission nominates Justice Aurangzeb as SC "acting judge". Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:58pm

Govt removes Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir as DG FIA

The development against Jahangir comes a day after he dismissed 13 officials involved in last year's Greek boat tragedy. Published 29 Jan, 2025 04:30pm

Security personnel were deployed ‘without live ammunition’ for PTI’s Nov 24 protest, interior ministry says

Info minister challenges PTI "to show video evidence" of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) firing on the protesters. Updated 01 Dec, 2024 10:18pm

Matiullah Jan remanded for 2 days in ‘bogus’ terrorism, narcotics case amid demands for release

PML-N's Sanaullah calls FIR "concocted, fabricated", says Islamabad police should answer for it; plea filed in LHC for Shakir Mehmood Awan's recovery. Updated 30 Nov, 2024 05:16pm

PTI protest: interior ministry says WiFi, mobile internet suspensions only in areas with ‘security concerns’

Internet to remain working in rest of country; Naqvi tells Gohar "cannot permit any rally"; Nacta warns of TTP threat; containers in Islamabad. Updated 23 Nov, 2024 11:14pm

Big blow to PTI as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend amid Belarusian president’s visit

Bushra Bibi releases video carrying Imran's message; Section 144 in Rawalpindi till Nov 26; Rangers requested in 3 Punjab districts. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:39pm

Section 144 imposed in Islamabad for 2 months as PTI gears up for Nov 24 power show

Ban placed on public gatherings of more than five people, public display of firearms, use of loudspeakers. Published 18 Nov, 2024 09:35pm

4 cops injured as convoy of prison vans attacked near Sangjiani: police

All escaped prisoners have been recaptured, according to police statement. Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:38pm

Police clash with demonstrators in Karachi amid nationwide protests over Nasrallah’s killing

A large number of protesters, including women and children, attended the rally, raising slogans against Israel and the United States. Updated 29 Sep, 2024 11:34pm

Passport backlog, printing issue resolved in major cities, says DG immigration

Says govt will now move to resolve issues in the remaining cities. Published 20 Sep, 2024 04:00pm

After police clashes at Sangjani, ‘at least 11’ MNAs arrested in raids across Islamabad: PTI

Leader Shoaib Shaheen also detained; Gohar released; over 60 booked in terrorism case for "attacking police"; CM Gandapur back in KP "after hours of no contact". Updated 11 Sep, 2024 03:22am

PTI’s Barrister Gohar, Marwat among other leaders arrested outside parliament: police

Party terms it "moment of shame" for parliament, "direct attack" on democracy in Pakistan. Updated 09 Sep, 2024 11:33pm

Supporters clash with cops at PTI rally as leaders demand Imran’s release

Police say rally exceeded its designated hours of 4pm to 7pm, prompting police to disperse the crowd, which led to clashes. Updated 08 Sep, 2024 09:48pm

PTI vows Islamabad rally despite NOC withdrawal, Section 144 in Punjab

Marwat says "if situation worsens, PML-N will be responsible"; Omar Ayub says chief commissioner had confirmed NOC would not be revoked. Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:52pm

JI demands govt shows seriousness for talks by ‘immediately’ releasing detained protesters

Hafiz Naeem says sit-in to continue "without timeframe", calls on govt to announce negotiating committee; PTI postpones protest til Monday. Updated 27 Jul, 2024 01:25am

Section 144 imposed in Punjab, Islamabad as PTI gears up for nationwide protests

Opposition leader Omar Ayub urges everyone to “fully participate in peaceful protest" across country; JI says will hold D-Chowk sit-in at all cost. Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:47pm

Govt formally authorises ISI to ‘trace, intercept’ calls and messages in ‘interest of national security’

Authorisation granted under Section 54 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996. Updated 09 Jul, 2024 10:01pm

Army to be deployed nationwide for Muharram security

Interior ministry says exact number, date and area of deployment will be decided by provincial governments. Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:14pm

FIA summons PTI’s top officials on Imran’s ‘misuse of X’

Issues notices to PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan and Omar Ayub and party spokesperson Raoof Hasan for Wednesday. Updated 01 Jun, 2024 08:40pm