Stories by Irfan Sadozai

Imran Khan underwent ‘20-minute medical procedure’ at Islamabad’s Pims, confirms info minister

Attaullah Tarar reveals PTI founder was taken to Pims on Saturday night; says jailed ex-premier is "absolutely healthy"; PTI condemns Imran’s "secret transfer" to hospital.

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 11:25am

‘Diplomatic win’: In joint session, govt again defends decision to join Trump-led Board of Peace

Senate opposition leader says the board will add to the miseries of Palestinians; Fazl says decision to join the board taken due to "fear of Trump".

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 09:12pm

PTI-nominated MWM chief Raja Nasir Abbas appointed Senate opposition leader after months-long delay

In maiden address as opposition leader, Abbas says only solution to country's political crisis is releasing Imran Khan from jail.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 04:52pm

ECP withdraws schedule of local body polls in Islamabad

Election commission said the decision was taken following the promulgation of an ordinance that changed the structure of local government in the federal capital.

Published 16 Jan, 2026 03:22pm

ECP suspends membership of 159 lawmakers over non-filing of assets

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Syed Ali Musa Gilani, Akhtar Mengal, Musadik Malik, Saeed Ghani and Hafiz Naeemur Rehman are among lawmakers whose membership has been suspended.

Updated 16 Jan, 2026 05:30pm

Achakzai named opposition leader in National Assembly after months-long delay

Former opposition leader Omar Ayub Khan congratulates Achakzai on the appointment; Gohar says he received the notification today “after a long delay”.

Updated 16 Jan, 2026 03:39pm

NA Speaker Sadiq, Indian FM Jaishankar shake hands in Dhaka in first high-level contact since May conflict

Statement says Jaishankar approached Sadiq personally for a handshake; both officials were attending former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia’s funeral.

Updated 31 Dec, 2025 06:36pm

Joint parliament session approves law for protection of minority rights

Legislation aims to establish a national body dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of minority communities in Pakistan.

Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:16am

ECP notifies winners of recent by-polls sans NA-96; 4 MNAs take oath

Notification for NA-96 not issued due to code violation and ongoing ECP hearing on the matter.

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 05:59pm

No confidence moved in AJK Assembly; PPP nominates Rathore for PM

Of the 25 signatories of the no-confidence resolution, 19 are from incumbent AJK PM's cabinet.

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 10:42pm

COAS Munir’s tenure to reset with CDF appointment after NA approves army act changes

Changes approved to Air Force Act, Navy Ordinance and Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act as well.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 11:57pm

What new changes has the National Assembly made to the 27th Constitutional Amendment bill?

Some clauses amended or substituted, while others omitted from bill outright.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:24pm

Beaver Supermoon to be visible in Pakistan this evening: Suparco

Supermoon to be at its peak illumination at 6:19pm.

Published 05 Nov, 2025 05:22pm

Pakistan, Iran sign MoUs to enhance cultural cooperation

MoUs inked between Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and five major Pakistani media entities.

Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:10am

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis slams FIA’s Grade-18 attestation rule for foreign travel

Ministry's focal person says Pakistanis who have a valid Protector Certificate will be able to travel abroad without hindrance.

Published 04 Nov, 2025 11:45pm

Asif warns Afghanistan of ‘deep strikes’ if Pakistan attacked from its soil

Tells Kabul to "test our resolve and capabilities, if you wish so, at your own peril and doom"; UN expresses concern over talk failure.

Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:19pm

Ahsan Iqbal says decision to bring no-trust motion against AJK PM sign of ‘democratic maturity’

Amir Muqam says PML-N sitting in AJK opposition won't impact their ties with PPP.

Updated 28 Oct, 2025 04:11pm

Lesser-known parties withdraw plea seeking to become opposition alliance TTAP’s namesake

“We were informed that we had filed an application through a notice issued by the election commission,” says Pakistan Falahi Tehreek chairman.

Updated 21 Oct, 2025 01:22pm

Bilawal, Naqvi stress need for internal stability and unity to tackle current challenges

Naqvi briefs PPP chairman on steps for peace and security in the country with Bilawal expressing satisfaction on measures taken.

Published 20 Oct, 2025 10:32pm

5.6-magnitude quake jostles KP, twin cities and other regions: PMD

Quake reported at 5:15pm, felt as far east as Chitral; USGS records two earthquakes near Pakistan's northern and western borders.

Published 17 Oct, 2025 05:36pm