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ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has confirmed his meeting with the Army Chief Syed Asim Munir. Speaking informally to media outside Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar stated that he, along with Ali Amin Gandapur, met the army chief in Peshawar. Describing the meeting as a positive development, he expressed hope that the situation would now improve. “We presented all PTI matters and demands during the meeting with the army chief. Negotiations are a welcome step, and I’ve always maintained that things should improve,” he remarked. Barrister Gohar further revealed that discussions included key issues related to…

The third round of negotiations between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government negotiation committee concluded on Thursday at Parliament House. This crucial in-camera session follows two previous rounds, the first on December 27, 2024, and the second on January 2, 2025. Both sides have been engaged in these talks to address a series of pressing political issues amid rising tensions between the ruling coalition and the opposition party. The government’s negotiating team includes senior figures such as Irfan Siddiqui, Rana Sanaullah, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Farooq Sattar, while PTI’s delegation features leaders Omar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Ali Amin Gandapur, Allama…

ISLAMABAD : Climate Finance Pakistan is thrilled to announce the onboarding of Tariq Glass Industries Limited, a regional leader in innovative glass manufacturing, to its flagship product, Carbon Track. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to integrating sustainability into industrial processes while delivering outstanding value to stakeholders. Through Carbon Track’s AI-powered ESG platform, Tariq Glass Industries Limited will leverage cutting-edge tools to monitor, optimize, and significantly reduce its environmental footprint. By adopting this innovative technology, the company demonstrates forward-thinking leadership in aligning industrial growth with impactful climate action. This partnership is a pivotal step for Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, showcasing how…

ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court bench hearing the 26th constitutional amendment case was dissolved during the proceedings. The case was being heard by a three-member bench, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. During the hearing, Justice Shah remarked that Justice Aqeel Abbasi had previously delivered a verdict on this matter in the Sindh High Court, making it inappropriate to proceed with the case today (Thursday). Justice Mansoor Ali Shah further stated that the case would now require a new bench to continue. The bench has been rescheduled for a hearing on Monday, with Justice Irfan Saadat Khan already part of…

PESHAWAR : The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has barred authorities from arresting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in any case registered against him. A bench comprising PHC Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed on Thursday issued the order on bail petition filed by the chief minister. The hearing was attended by Gandapur’s lawyers and KP advocate general. During the hearing, the advocate general said the chief minister was in Islamabad for holding a meeting with the federal government and filed a petition seeking exemption for his appearance in the case. Later, the bench approved protective bail…

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has ignited a sense of urgency among international aid agencies to deliver vital humanitarian aid to Gaza. Over 15 months of conflict have plunged the Palestinian enclave into a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating food shortages, medical emergencies, and infrastructure damage. Here’s a closer look at the reactions and plans of major aid organizations: UNRWA: A Call for Unhindered Aid Access The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary aid provider in Gaza, has urged rapid, uninterrupted access to deliver critical supplies. With 2 million people depending on its assistance and 1…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced the launch of the NADRA mobile app and the establishment of three new regional offices in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gwadar, and Gilgit-Baltistan. He stated that the Pak-ID website will be discontinued, and all NADRA services will now be accessible through the mobile app to address challenges faced by citizens, especially overseas Pakistanis. NADRA’s Pak-ID website to be discontinued as all services move to a mobile app. New regional offices to be established in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gwadar, and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to Mohsin Naqvi, users previously faced difficulties uploading fingerprints and required…

Pakistan is losing a staggering $17 billion (Rs 4.73 trillion) every year due to the ongoing malnutrition crisis, with the economic burden amounting to 4.6% of the country’s Gross National Income (GNI), a recent report by Nutrition International (NI) has revealed. The report underscores the severity of undernutrition in Pakistan, identifying four key indicators: stunting, low birth weight, childhood anemia, and anemia in adolescent women and girls, which together paint a grim picture of the nation’s public health and its economic toll. According to the findings, stunting is the most significant factor contributing to the crisis, affecting 34% of children…

LAHORE : Jamaat-e-Islami Emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, stated the Gaza ceasefire agreement was a significant victory for the people of Gaza, stating that it marked not only Israel’s defeat but also a setback for the United States. Commenting on the agreement, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman remarked, “Netanyahu had vowed to erase Hamas from existence, yet now Israel has been compelled to bow before Hamas and sign a truce.” He added that Netanyahu initiated one of the bloodiest wars in the history of the Middle East but ultimately had to yield to Hamas. “This is not just Israel’s defeat; it is also…

TikTok –  the popular social media app used by over 170 million Americans –  is preparing to cease operations in the United States on Sunday as a federal ban looms, barring last-minute intervention. The ban, which stems from a law signed in April last year, mandates ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. assets by January 19 or face nationwide restrictions. Despite ongoing court proceedings and political debate, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to deliver a definitive ruling on the matter. Sources close to TikTok disclosed that users attempting to open the app post-ban will receive a…