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ISLAMABAD, 15 September 2026 (Ghufran): An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has ordered the blocking of passports of 24 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Omar Ayub and Asad Qaiser, in a case related to the violent protest held on November 26, 2024. During Monday’s hearing, ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain observed that the available record showed that the accused had been nominated in the case, while the investigating officer informed the court that they could flee the country to evade legal proceedings. The court noted that the accused faced serious allegations, including attacks on state institutions and promotion of terrorism, and had failed to appear before the court, while those who had obtained interim ...

ISLAMABAD, 15 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to upholding the fundamental values of democracy, including equality, justice, freedom and the rule of law, as the country observed the International Day of Democracy. In his message on the occasion, the prime minister said democracy provided an opportunity to reaffirm respect for the will of the people, safeguard human dignity and strengthen democratic institutions. He said that in a democratic system, authority was exercised through elected representatives for the welfare and well-being of the people, while Parliament, as the central democratic institution, represented their voice and aspirations. Shehbaz Sharif said the Constitution of Pakistan provided the legal frame...

ISLAMABAD, 15 September, 2026 (Nosheen): The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services on Monday called for strict action against those found responsible for the tragic deaths of children at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), directing authorities to take effective measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The committee, chaired by Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, was briefed on the inquiry report into the PIMS tragedy and the measures taken by concerned authorities following the incident. Members stressed that those held responsible should face action in accordance with the law and that accountability should not remain limited to departmental proceedings. The committee directed authorities to ensure full implementation of the inquiry recommendations and ...