Only lawyers, journalists, and people facing trials will now be allowed to enter courts
federal capital
After U.S., Saudi Arabia and Australia Issue Security Threat for Islamabad
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportSafety advisories caution citizens to increase vigilance and not visit public places unnecessarily
Government maintains more union councils are needed to adequately represent increased population of federal capital
Imran Khan reiterates calls for Chief Justice of Pakistan to ensure party’s fundamental rights are protected
Information minister condemns PTI chief’s statement, saying it ‘proves’ the party’s aim of a ‘bloody march’
March to progress from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with party already having sought permission for Islamabad sit-in
Interior ministry cites floods, political party’s plans to besiege capital as reasons for unavailability of requisite security personnel for polls
Interior minister claims 30,000 personnel of police and paramilitary forces will be available to ensure law and order during protest
PTI chairman has been charged under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act for allegedly threatening a woman judge
In direct address to judiciary, ‘neutrals’ PTI chairman tells them to do the ‘right thing’ as they too are being judged
PTI to Stage Islamabad Sit-in till Early Elections Announced: Imran Khan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportFormer prime minister says he will give call for protest march in ‘a few weeks’ and vows to remain on streets until confirmation of fresh polls
Fazlur Rehman urges general public, opposition supporters to gather in federal capital to ‘ensure protection’ for lawmakers wishing to vote on no-trust motion
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Kicks Off ‘Awami Long March’ Against PTI Government
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPPP chairman unveils 38-point charter of demands, including free-and-fair elections; unionization rights; and the expansion of social welfare programs
All TLP Demands Acceptable Barring Expulsion of French Envoy: Sheikh Rashid
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterior minister says he will continue meetings with banned group in bid to get it to end its suspended long march on Islamabad
Banned group says it will ‘peacefully’ proceed to federal capital after Friday prayers as mark of ‘respect’ for Islam’s Prophet
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Says Afghan Envoy’s Daughter Wasn’t ‘Abducted’
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn interview, Sheikh Rashid alleges the reported abduction and assault is an ‘international racket’ cooked up by India’s intelligence agency
SSP (Investigation) pledges support to victims, vows to build strong enough case to ensure conviction of suspects
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed laments terror incidents on rise in federal capital after TTP claims responsibility for attack on two policemen