Stories by Riazul Haq

Cabinet committee formed to review bill proposing 5-year jail terms for defamation of army, judiciary

According to PMO, the committee will submit its report in next cabinet meeting; bill was strongly opposed by PPP members.

Published 07 Feb, 2023 07:31pm

Govt readies new law proposing five-year jail terms for defamation of army, judiciary

Draft bill to be sent to federal cabinet for approval before it lands in parliament; PML-N's Shahid Khaqan Abbasi lends support.

Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:22pm

MQM will not part ways with PDM, says Sindh Governor

Tessori expresses hope of MQM, PPP reaching consensus; asks parties to "serve people".

Published 05 Jan, 2023 01:28pm

Number of TTP militants in the region between 7,000 and 10,000: Sanaullah

Interior minister blames KP government for creating an environment leading to the rise in terrorism and lawlessness.

Published 28 Dec, 2022 09:36pm

Govt planning to go public with Toshakhana records

Bill drafted to regulate repository of state gifts to be tabled in the cabinet for approval.

Updated 27 Dec, 2022 08:43am

Don’t think president will leave behind ‘legacy of clashes’: Khawaja Asif on COAS appointment

Says PM Shehbaz is in direct contact with Gen Bajwa for the appointment of the next chief of army staff and chairman joint chief of staff.

Published 23 Nov, 2022 11:02pm

Legal tweak to allow PM to retain army officers with stroke of pen

Among other changes, proposed amendment to Pakistan Army Act 1952 would allow PM to extend officers’ careers through a notification.

Updated 16 Nov, 2022 07:25am

‘Rumour-mongering’ against institutions to be tackled by FIA

Cabinet approves summary to include Section 505 of PPC in agency’s schedule

Published 02 Nov, 2022 07:12am

Govt empowers FIA to act against social media posts against state institutions

Activist says FIA being "furthered empowered" so the crackdown on dissidents can continue "more swiftly”.

Published 01 Nov, 2022 08:13pm

Govt privy to contacts of PTI with establishment: Khawaja Asif

Rules out the impression that the PTI had behind the scene support from certain quarters in the recent by-elections.

Published 18 Oct, 2022 11:01pm

No cipher presented in NSC meeting held after coalition govt took over: Sanaullah

Interior minister claims Imran concocted cipher controversy to "influence and harm" Pakistan's foreign policy.

Published 05 Oct, 2022 04:03pm

Asad Qaiser says PTI can return to NA if PM offers election date

Says PTI was “ready” for electoral reforms.

Published 23 Sep, 2022 03:11pm

Change of govt in Punjab will bring political stability: Khawaja Asif

Says the government will act on such an option when it deems it to be "feasible" and is politically working on it.

Published 13 Sep, 2022 03:26pm

Rana Sanaullah says Imran, not army, behind narcotics case against him

Says Shahbaz Gill's satellite phone had "numbers from India and the US"; issue of TTP's return to Swat being "blown out of proportion".

Updated 25 Aug, 2022 04:31pm

Shahbaz Gill's statement unacceptable, crossed every line: Khawaja Asif

Claims PTI leader crossed "all lines", says Pakistan's space not used by US.

Updated 11 Aug, 2022 07:21am

Cabinet approves second NAB amendment bill in span of a month

President’s authority to appoint judges of accountability courts to be transferred to government as per the new bill.

Published 05 Jul, 2022 12:15am

Miftah won't mind leaving finance ministry if Dar returns but not open to state minister's role

Says it is prime minister's prerogative to appoint whoever he deems fit to lead the finance ministry.

Updated 28 Jun, 2022 08:19pm

Balochistan govt 'sold' for Rs3.5bn, claims PM's former aide

Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind says the chief minister of the province is appointed at the will of "those in Islamabad".

Published 04 Mar, 2022 08:50pm

PM will discuss names for COAS ‘at right time’: Alvi

President reveals he met PM after their separate meetings with army chief on Monday

Published 16 Feb, 2022 07:44am

PM Imran will hold consultation on new army chief when time comes: President Alvi

Says he is concerned about recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan.

Updated 16 Feb, 2022 10:37am