ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday excused itself from holding the next general elections within 90 days. In a letter to President Arif Alvi, the ECP maintained that it requires at least four months to conduct delimitation, census to ensure free and fair polls for the next general elections. Moreover, it also … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Journalists covering Supreme Court of Pakistan’s proceedings on the Deputy Speaker’s controversial ruling on the no-confidence motion boycotted press conference of former information minister Fawad Chaudhry over his brash response to a question. In response to a question from senior journalist Matiullah Jan, an enraged Chaudhry in a hostile manner called him ‘a hired … Read more
Chairperson BOL Media Group, Ayesha Shaikh prays for peace & prosperity in Pakistan and blessings of Allah Almighty in Ramadan. She conveyed the greetings of Ramadan to all observing the Holy month, the Chairperson said in her tweet: As Muslims across the globe prepare for the auspicious month of Ramazan with traditional zeal & fervour, … Read more
LAHORE: A Lahore court dismissed the Federal Investigation Agency’s plea to cancel Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif’s bail in the money laundering case. The court summoned the former Punjab chief minister on April 11 for indictment in the case and extension of the interim bail. Meanwhile, in a press conference along with other opposition … Read more
Umar Sarfraz Cheema has taken the oath of Punjab Governor in Lahore. The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Muhammad Amir Bhutti administered the oath to him during a simple but dignified ceremony at the Governor’s House on Sunday. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has appointed him as the new Punjab Governor hours after Chaudhry Sarwar was … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the opposition will stage a sit-in and move to the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the ruling of the deputy speaker on no-confidence motion and dissolution of assemblies. “The speaker has done an unconstitutional thing in the Supreme Court,” he said in a video statement. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented and surprising move, Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected the no-confidence motion presented against Prime Minister Imran on the grounds of being contrary to the Article (5) of the constitution of Pakistan. The deputy speaker has adjourned the session till April 25. The opposition lawmakers surrounded the speaker dais in protest over … Read more
ISLAMABAD: An hour before the commencement of national assembly session scheduled to vote on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a surprising move, the opposition parties have submitted a vote of no-confidence against Speaker Asad Qaiser. With the motion against him submitted in the National Assembly secretariat, Qaiser will not be constitutionally … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled that availing of maternity leave is the fundamental right of a woman employee and its denial amounted to compelling her to carry out forced labour. In a landmark judgment, Justice Muzamil Akhtar Shabir set aside an order issued by Punjab workers welfare funds(PWWF) under which Sobia Nazir, a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that a powerful country questioned and expressed reservations over his recent Russia visit. “The EU council president phoned me to resolve this conflict along with China. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tried to play his role as a mediator. It can only happen if we remain neutral,” … Read more
KARACHI: After weeks long negotiations with the government and opposition leaders, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has decided to side with opposition on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. Addressing the media in Islamabad along with opposition leaders, MQM-P Head Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasized that every clause of the agreement between his … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened a special cabinet meeting on Wednesday to reveal the content of a letter to the allies that allegedly shows a foreign conspiracy has been designed to dismiss his government to the cabinet members. The premier has especially invited Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, however, the latter … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the elected representatives and party officials to further strengthen party organization in Sindh, especially at district level. He was talking to a delegation of PTI members of the National and Sindh assemblies in Islamabad. The delegation expressed full confidence in the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister and … Read more
New Delhi: A youth from South West Delhi’s Najafgarh incited sexual violence and murder of Muslim women through his Instagram handle. Hindutva men have repeatedly targeted Muslim women online with anti-Muslim remarks, sexual slurs, and rape threats. “It is the right of our Hindus to rape and then kill Muslim women and girls. (Hamara hindu … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday lauded his team for successfully carrying out the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami as the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) acknowledged Pakistan’s lead role in ecosystem restoration. “Proud of my team,” the prime minister said in a tweet, quoting UNEP as saying that “We are at a point in history … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Tuesday said that conspiracies hatched by Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) alliance come to its logical end as public reposed its confidence in the current government as witnessed on 27th March’s mammoth public meeting. “Nation was fully supportive of Prime Minister’s independent foreign policy and reforms agenda … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Monday terming next 72 hours crucial said the outcome of no confidence motion against the Prime Minister would come out by March 30- 31. Addressing a presser here, the minister said the game would start from tomorrow and everything would be crystal clear in next 72 hours. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Monday that the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan was part of global conspiracy and local political players whose leader was sitting in Mayfair’s apartments in London had conspired against Pakistan. Talking to the media along with Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar outside the Supreme Court, he … Read more
MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that Rs200 to Rs300 million are being offered to buy loyalties of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers for the no-confidence motion against him. Speaking at a public rally, PM Imran said that the Almighty Allah gave him the opportunity to get his demand accepted by the United Nation … Read more
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad local court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to Usman Mirza, the primary accused seen thrashing and tormenting a young couple in a room full of other males in a leaked video viral on social media platforms. Usman Mirza was given life imprisonment along with his five aides – Muhib Bangash, Adraas Qayyum … Read more
ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday condemned the infiltration attempt of a group of terrorists in Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan from Afghanistan. In a statement, he prayed to the Almighty to rest the soldiers, who lost lives while foiling the infiltration attempt, in the highest ranks of Jannah. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has decided to support Pakistan Democratic Movement in its quest to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence motion, sources informed Bol News. The senior party leaders of the Bahadurabad-headquartered party have given their assurances to the opposition leaders, the party will announce its support to the opposition on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz had launched a propaganda campaign on social media against the Supreme Court bench hearing presidential reference on Article 63-A which was highly condemnable. He was talking to media along with Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar and Special Assistant to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan invited the nation to join him on March 27 to show that they are standing with the good and against the evil. Referring to the opposition leaders united against him for the no-confidence motion, the premier in a video message, said that a group of dacoits have joined hands against … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Foreign Minister of Kyrgyz Republic Ruslan Kazakbaev Wednesday reviewed the state of bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation, including matters relating to trade and investment, defence and security as well as connectivity agenda. The two foreign ministers noted with satisfaction the progress made on the CASA-1000 project and … Read more
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said Pakistan would never compromise on its sovereignty and vowed that “any external aggression would be strongly dealt with”. “I want to make it clear to the enemy that Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty as the nation and armed forces are ready to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: As the Council of Foreign Ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met here on Tuesday to discuss the issues faced by the Muslims globally, Minister for Information Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said it was a matter of pride for every Pakistani that the country was leading the entire Muslim Ummah. Talking to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha Tuesday stressed upon making of concerted efforts by all the OIC member states to tackle the various challenges being faced by the Muslim Ummah. Addressing the inaugural session of the OIC-Council of Foreign Ministers, he said that the 48th session was being held … Read more
