Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and expressed confidence that the latter’s upcoming visit to Pakistan would promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the COP27 climate conference being held in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations with an eye …

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (EW): Pakistan on Monday praised the adoption of its proposal by the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, COP27 summit, of a funding plan to help climate-affected countries cope with surging losses. Climate negotiators agreed to start discussions on “Matters Relating to Funding Arrangements for Loss and Damage” at the opening session of the summit on Sunday, said …

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (EW): The Supreme Court on Monday directed inspector general of Punjab Police to register a first information report on the assassination attempt on PTI Chairman Imran Khan. “Register an FIR within 24 hours or else we will take suo motu notice,” remarked Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial while issuing the directives. However, the IG …

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (EW): Islamabad Capital City Police have warned of legal action against protests without permission in the federal capital as PTI gears up to resume its long march after a pause following party chief Imran Khan’s injury in an attempt on his life. The Islamabad Capital City Police warned of taking action against the individuals involved in staging …

  LAHORE, Nov 5 (EW): PTI Senator Azam Swati burst into tears before the media on Saturday, saying that his wife had received a video featuring him and her and about which he could not share further details because the “daughters of my country are listening”. PTI Senator Azam Swati on Saturday claimed that his personal videos with his wife …

  ISLAMABAD (FD): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan submitted an application in the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) requesting it to adjourn the court hearing in a contempt case against him scheduled to be held on Nov 7. The petition was submitted on Saturday. The Supreme Court has been beseeched to put off the Nov 7 contempt hearing against …

  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has announced that the party will stage protest demonstrations across the country at 5pm today. Making an announcement on Twitter, Asad Umar said that the PTI would hold protests in all major cities today a day after PTI Chief Imran Khan came under gun attack – an attempt on his life. The assault …

  Major cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore and Quetta saw large-scale protests on Friday against firing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan a day ago. PTI supporters blocked streets and chanted slogans in favour of Imran. In Karachi, a large number of protesters gathered outside Insaf House at Shahrah-e-Faisal.The Karachi Traffic Police asked commuters to …

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (EW): Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar announced on Friday countrywide protest after prayers, following an assassination attempt on former prime minster and party chairman Imran Khan, the protests will continue until Imran Khan’s demands are met,” he tweeted. On Thursday, PTI Chairman Imran sustained an injury due to an assassination attempt during the party’s …

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (EW): Hours after an assassination attempt on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in Wazirabad, the interior ministry on Thursday asked the Punjab government to constitute a high-level joint investigation team (JIT) “to bring facts to light”. According to a statement, issued late on Thursday, the federal government has written to the Punjab government in this regard. The …