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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Umar Tanveer Butt as proclaimed offenders in a case linked to protests against the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan. The case, heard by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, also saw the initiation of proceedings to declare former federal minister Amir Mahmood Kayani a proclaimed offender. Meanwhile, PTI leaders Faisal Javed and Wasiq Qayyum appeared before the court during the hearing. The court has decided to separate the cases of the proclaimed offenders from the other accused. Arrest warrants were issued for…

Despite the arrival of the Prime Minister, the Pakistan Stock Exchange PSX-100 index plunged as the share price could not maintain the 116,000 points benchmark. After a 1,700-point surge in the stock market, the stock market fell by 900 points. The 100 index fell by 929 points to 115,123 points. During the trading, the 117,000-point limit was also crossed in the market.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed staggering financial losses caused by excessive VPN usage during internet disruptions. According to an investigative report by the authority on the causes of internet disruptions, the country was losing approximately $10,000 every minute in lost productivity and strained internet infrastructure. The report highlighted that bandwidth usage through VPNs spiked to an unprecedented 634Gbps in August 2024, before gradually decreasing to 378Gbps in November. By December, there were notable improvements in internet services, and VPN usage dropped slightly to 437Gbps. “The country lost $10,000 every minute due to the increase of one terabyte per…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the shift of the upcoming tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa to Multan. Initially scheduled to be held in Multan, the tri-series will now take place in Karachi and Lahore, as the PCB prioritizes preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The series, set to be played in the second week of February, will see matches hosted at the National Stadium in Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The decision comes in light of the ongoing preparations at these venues for the prestigious Champions Trophy. According to the PCB, this shift demonstrates the…

Leaked WhatsApp conversations have revealed Aleema Khan’s efforts to use her brother, the founder of PTI, for political gains and to establish dominance within the party. The messages, exchanged between Aleema Khan and her social media operator, Ahsan Alvi, show her discussing using her brother’s imprisonment for political advantage. In the conversations, Alima Khan is seen comparing PTI’s founder to a “Pot of Gold” and questioning why the party should provide him with comforts like air-conditioning and a large room in jail to create a “normal” image. She suggests that the public should feel the pain of the situation, implying…

ISLAMABAD : Justice Musarrat Hilali on Wednesday remarked that the trial of civilians in military courts was for the criminals like who attacked APS. Can all civilians be treated the same way? She gave the remark during the hearing of a case related to civilians’ trial in military courts by the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court. Justice Hilali said the Constitution of Pakistan is not suspended. The lawyer replied that fundamental rights remain, and there are court decisions. She asked the lawyer whether all fundamental rights are suspended when one comes under the Army Act. Justice Jamal Mandokhail asked…

The PCB is likely to announce the national cricket team for the home Test series against the West Indies next week. Sources confirmed that the selection committee’s crucial meeting will take place following Aqib Javed’s return to Pakistan. Aqib Javed and the national team are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow (Thursday). Sources indicate that Imam-ul-Haq is likely to make a comeback in place of the injured Saim Ayub. Additionally, off-spinner Sajid Khan is also expected to be included in the squad. There are also possibilities of including Shaheen Afridi. It is believed that the selection committee might drop cricketer…

ISLAMABAD : The claim of the government to reduce electricity tariff received a rude shock as the global lender IMF (International Monetary Fund) rejected Islamabad’s proposal to cut sales tax. The Ministry of Energy had suggested the government a cut in sales tax. And the government sent a request to the IMF which turned it down. The IMF said that exemption from new taxes cannot be given under its loan programme. It will not be possible to achieve tax collection targets if sales tax is reduced, added the IMF. It may be noted that a consumer is charged GST twice…

WASHINGTON :Spokesperson for the US State Department, Matthew Miller, has said the courts in Pakistan have to decide cases against PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking to reporters during his weekly press briefing, Matthew Miller said, “We don’t discuss Congress correspondences. We demand Pakistan ensure protection of human rights, enforcement of democratic norms and supremacy of the Constitution.” The spokesperson said the relationships between the United States and Pakistan are important with regard to human rights. Earlier, the US had appreciated the economic reforms carried out by Pakistan to deal with economic challenges. Speaking during a press briefing, US State Department…

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supplies from Russia and OPEC members tightened while data showing an unexpected increase in U.S. jobs openings pointed to expanding economic activity and consequent growth in oil demand. Brent crude was up 28 cents, or 0.36%, to $77.33 a barrel at 0415 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 40 cents, or 0.54%, to $74.65. Oil output from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries fell in December after two months of increase, a Reuters survey showed. Field maintenance in the United Arab Emirates offset a Nigerian output hike and gains elsewhere in the group.…