“Iddat period had culminated by January 1, 2018,” insists Bushra Bibi, terming ex-husband Khawar Maneka’s complaint as “mala fide” RAWALPINDI: Soon after the unfavourable ruling, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday announced moving the high court against the trial court’s verdict that sentenced its founder Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in the “nikah” case at the Adiala jail today. The verdict, which also provisions an Rs500,000 fine each for both the accused, was announced by senior civil judge Qudratullah today in response to the petition filed byRead More

PTI Slams “Kangaroo Court” Verdict on Imran Khan as “Shameful, Baseless” ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesperson termed the kangaroo court’s decision against PTI Chairman-for-life Imran Khan in an absurd, concocted and baseless Iddat case as shameful, contrary to Shariah and a serious and reprehensible attack on the holy book, law and marriage and family laws. In a strongly-worded reaction over the shameful verdict by Judge Qudratullah, PTI Spokesperson said that the rogue state planners have openly mocked the limits of Allah and trampled civilization and ShariahRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the United States has issued a travel advisory for its citizens as Pakistan braces for general elections, slated to be held on February 8. In its advisory, the US embassy asked Americans to remain vigilant and aware of the locations of political rallies occurring in areas they intend to visit. “On February 8, election day, areas around polling stations may be crowded, and US citizens not eligible to participate in Pakistan’s elections should avoid them. The embassy warned that disruptions to internetRead More

Pakistan urged to swiftly develop maritime policy to respond to growing Indo-Pacific complexities ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – It is high time that Pakistan takes decisive steps towards developing its maritime policy to respond proactively to increasing Indo-Pacific geopolitical complexities and harness the potential of its coastlines. Along with this, Pakistan must prioritize its internal coherence, align its national priorities, and create awareness among the masses about the maritime domain. This was highlighted by speakers at the book launch ceremony of ‘Maritime Security: Challenges & Responses in a Changing World,’Read More