Category: Pakistan
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PTI decries ‘violation’ of SC order on Imran Khan’s medical checkup
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Friday accused the federal government of violating the Supreme Court’s order regarding the transfer of party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, describing the development as “unfortunate”. Speaking to reporters, Barrister Gohar said that the top court’s directions contained no ambiguity regarding the…
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Imran Khan Could Be Sent to Shifa Hospital or Abroad for Treatment: Tariq Fazal Chaudhry
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that the government is bound by the court’s order regarding the medical treatment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Speaking in the Senate, Chaudhry said the government would comply with the Supreme Court’s direction concerning Imran Khan’s treatment. He added that if treatment could…
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Misbah Arshad Selected as Miss Universe Pakistan 2026
Misbah Arshad has been selected as Miss Universe Pakistan 2026 and will represent Pakistan at the international Miss Universe competition scheduled to take place in November. According to the available information, Misbah will represent Pakistan at the Miss Universe 2026 global competition on November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The coronation ceremony for Miss Universe Pakistan 2026 was held at…
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Bodies of Pakistanis Killed in Houthi Attack Arrive in Karachi
KARACHI — August 20, 2026: The bodies of two Pakistani nationals killed in a Houthi attack, along with several injured Pakistanis, have arrived in Karachi from Jeddah. According to airport sources, the bodies of Umair Afzal and Muhammad Akram were brought to Karachi Airport on a Saudi Airlines flight. Umair Afzal was reportedly a resident…
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Mohsin Naqvi Removes Two Senior Officers Over Mismanagement at Garden Town Passport Office
LAHORE — August 20, 2026: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed strong displeasure over mismanagement and complaints from citizens during his visit to the Passport Office in Garden Town, Lahore, ordering the removal of two senior officers from their positions. During his visit, the interior minister found long queues of citizens waiting outside the passport…
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Khawaja Asif Opposes Imran Khan’s Transfer to Private Hospital
ISLAMABAD — August 20, 2026: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has opposed the decision to transfer former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital for medical treatment. Speaking to Geo News, Khawaja Asif questioned whether allowing Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital would create a precedent for…
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Nawaz Sharif Approves PML-N Candidates for Reserved Seats in AJK Legislative Assembly
MUZAFFARABAD — August 20, 2026: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has approved the party’s nominations for reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, with official notifications also issued following his approval. According to PML-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb, Nawaz Sharif approved the party tickets after considering the recommendations submitted by the…
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“I Don’t Change Fuel Prices; Global Market Prices Change Daily,” Says Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD — August 20, 2026: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has defended the government’s frequent changes in fuel prices, saying that petroleum prices are linked to international market fluctuations and are not changed arbitrarily by him. Addressing the Pakistan Energy Conference in Islamabad, Ali Pervaiz Malik said he often faces criticism for allegedly changing…
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Government Equipment from PESCO Projects Found Stored at a House in Nowshera
PESHAWAR — August 20, 2026: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered the alleged storage of government-owned equipment left over from various projects of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) at a private residence in Nowshera. According to the FIA, a raid was conducted at a house in Nowshera, during which PESCO equipment worth millions…
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Balochistan: Five Militants Killed in Security Operation Under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3
QUETTA — August 20, 2026: Five militants were reportedly killed and several others injured during security forces’ operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, according to security sources. The sources said that security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in Killi Soran, Panjgur, after receiving information about the movement of suspected militants. According to the…
