Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival over Gaza statements. Channel News Pakistan

Arundhati Roy withdraws from the Berlin Film Festival, calling the jury’s comments on Gaza reprehensible and accusing Western governments of supporting Israel’s activities in Gaza. NEW DELHI (Web Desk) – Indian novelist Arundhati Roy has announced her resignation from the Berlin International Film Festival, citing “unforgivable” statements by jury membersContinue Reading

Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup : ICC Channel News Pakistan

Dubai (Channel News Pakistan) Scotland will take Bangladesh’s position in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, according to official confirmation from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The action comes after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to play in the competition in accordance with the match schedule that wasContinue Reading

Athar Minallah and Mansoor Ali Shah, two Supreme Court judges, resigned. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, two senior judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court (SC), have resigned, according to Channel News. Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah have submitted their resignations to President Asif Zardari. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s resignation is seven pages long and declares the 27thContinue Reading

Imran Khan is granted bail by the SC in eight May 9 instances. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI, was granted bail by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday in eight instances pertaining to the events of May 9. Khan received relief when the three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, heard the petitions. In a previous reconstitution ofContinue Reading

SBP to begin a trial for digital money, says governor. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) — As the government cranks up efforts to upgrade the country’s financial system, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced on Wednesday that the institution intends to start a pilot for a digital currency and is completing legislation to regulate virtual assets. Central banks across theContinue Reading

Hajj 2026: Registration deadline is extended by two days. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The deadline for Hajj 2026 registration has been extended by two days, allowing candidates more time to get their papers in order. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims can now submit their applications through specified banks and the ministry’s web site till July 11. The registrationContinue Reading

Pakistan's voter count has reached 134.4 million. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – According to the most recent Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) figures, there are 134,428,577 registered voters in Pakistan. According to ECP sources, there are now 72,124,209 male voters and 62,304,368 female voters. Punjab has the most registered voters, at 76,503,243. Sindh has 28,170,274 voters, whereas Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hasContinue Reading

The government is all ready to purchase 500,000 tons of sugar. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The federal cabinet has given the final approval for the import of 500,000 tons of sugar in an effort to stabilize the market and keep prices under control. According to the Ministry of National Food Security, all required procedures have been completed, and the process of importing sugarContinue Reading