ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the National Command Authority Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai has underscored Pakistan’s stance on not committing to the No First Use (NFU) policy regarding nuclear weapons. Speaking at a seminar held at the Centre for International Strategic Studies (CISS) to commemorate Youm-i-Takbeer, the anniversary of the 1998 nuclear tests, Gen Kidwai, who has served as the director …

ISLAMABAD: A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, on Wednesday reserved its decision on a Punjab government petition seeking review of its Feb 6 judgement that overturned appellant Mubarak Ahmad Sani’s conviction on charges of distributing ‘proscribed literature’. At the last hearing of the government’s review petition, the SC had sought assistance of the Council …

ISLAMABAD: Why were three Bahria Town officials off-loaded from a Saudi Arabia-bound flight? This is the question the Islamabad High Court has placed before the government in a case that is exp­ected to be taken up for hearing today (Thursday). The question was posed in connection with three separate petitions, filed by retired brigadiers Tah­ir Butt and Zafar Iqbal Shah, …

PTI founder Imran Khan has said that his only regret from his time in power was trusting former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, whom he held responsible for “creating lies and false narratives”, allegedly to secure a second extension as the military head. The former premier, who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail in a string of cases …

Former premier Imran Khan on Thursday, in his first courtroom interaction with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, complained of difficulties in seeking legal assistance for a case about changes to accountability laws. Imran, currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail, told CJP Isa, “They (jail authorities) do not let me meet my legal team. I am being kept in …

The top brass of Pakistan’s military vowed to comprehensively defeat the threat of what it termed “digital terrorism”, which aims to “induce despondency in the Pakistani nation” and “sow discord among national institutions”. According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the consensus was reached during the 83rd Formation Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters on Thursday. …

Pakistan launched its second communication satellite, PAKSAT MM1, on Thursday, to bolster the country’s internet and communication infrastructure. The Pakistan Spa­ce and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) had last week announced the launch of the country’s multi-mission communication satellite from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre today. The country had launched its historic first satellite earlier this month as part of China’s Chang’e-6 …

Prince Harry may not be able to hold back on many more royal secrets in the future despite where his relationship with the royal family may stand. According to royal author, Robert Hardman, the Duke of Sussex is planning a sequel to his explosive memoir Spare, which may tarnish his relationship with the royals for good. Hardman suggested that in Spare, …

Bruce Willis has been pulling through his deteriorating health with his head risen, surrounded by his loved ones. In a conversation with host Hoda Kotb at the TODAY show, the former actor’s oldest daughter, Rumer Willis, offered an optimistic update on his health. The 35-year-old musician stopped by the outlet to discuss her upcoming residency at New York City’s Café Carlyle. She …

Graham Smith, CEO of the anti-monarchy group Republic, has broken his silence about the attention and scrutiny around cancer-stricken Kate Middleton’s health. The chief left hosts in surprise with his unexpected comments about Catherine, saying she is a “regular person” and should be left alone to recover with her family. Smith, on GB News‘ podcast The Royal Record, seemingly defended Princess …