Politics & Courts Correspondent
Hamza Qureshi
Stories by Hamza Qureshi
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Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan says US-Iran peace process 'underway' at FO briefing
The Foreign Office rejected a report about an Iranian aircraft in Pakistan, said mediation between Washington and Tehran continued, and welcomed voices in India favouring dialogue.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceShangla flash floods isolate villages in Kana tehsil
Torrential rain and lightning triggered flash floods in Shangla district, washing away roads and damaging homes and micro-hydro stations, officials and residents said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceMedical teams sent to Torkham after suspected cholera outbreak
Health authorities dispatched emergency teams and set up a free medical camp in a Torkham border village after a labourer died and residents showed symptoms.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan, Bangladesh sign agreement to combat drug trafficking
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh's Salahuddin Ahmed signed an MoU in Dhaka to share intelligence and jointly target narcotics smuggling networks.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceTrump praises Pakistan's leadership and cites mediation efforts
US President Donald Trump called Pakistan's prime minister and field marshal 'outstanding personalities' and said 'Project Freedom' was halted after talks with Pakistani officials.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceCharge sheet filed against PTI founder in foreign funding case
Pakistan's state-run news agency says a charge sheet has been filed before a banking court naming the PTI founder as the main accused in the prohibited foreign funding case.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan to launch special polio vaccination drive from May 18
Pakistan will run a special anti-polio campaign from 18 to 24 May 2026 in 79 districts, targeting about 19 million children, the National Emergency Operations Centre said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan Navy rescues seven crew from stranded Indian vessel
Pakistan's maritime security agency rescued seven crew members from the Indian vessel MV Gautam after it suffered a technical failure in the Arabian Sea, the navy said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceIHC rejects Imran and Bushra pleas to suspend £190m sentences
The Islamabad High Court dismissed Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's applications to suspend their sentences in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, setting the main appeals for 7 May.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceFour in 10 children in seven Pakistani cities have lead in their blood: study
A joint health ministry and Unicef study found 40 per cent of children aged 12-36 months in high-risk areas had lead in their blood, with Hattar worst affected.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePM Shehbaz launches Rs3.2 trillion Apna Ghar housing programme
The five-year programme aims to fund 500,000 homes, with loans of up to Rs10 million and 50,000 houses targeted in the first year at a cost of Rs321 billion.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan Navy commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China
Chinese authorities handed over PNS/M Hangor to the Pakistan Navy at a ceremony in Sanya, with President Asif Ali Zardari attending as chief guest.