ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a clarification and said it was misreported in the media that the top court had expressed its disapproval of love marriages. In a statement, the court said it was hearing a matter pertaining to a family dispute on custody of two minor daughters. During the proceedings, it became … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary Umar Hameed held a meeting with representatives of Facebook-owner Meta Platforms. The secretary briefed on the election commission’s actions regarding elections and media. Meta showed videos to the ECP regarding violence during elections and misinformation, F Meta emphasized the participation of women, youth, people with disabilities, transgender people, … Read more
PEMRA filed application to withdraw review petition in Faizabad sit-in case. Intelligence Bureau has filed plea to withdraw Faizabad sit-in review case. CJP Isa will hear the review petition on Sept 28. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) filed a miscellaneous application to Supreme Court and requested permission to withdraw review petition in … Read more
Court deferred the indictment Fawad Chaudhry in sedition case. Court ordered Fawad Chaudhry to appear on October 3. Fawad has submitted unconditional apology to the ECP. ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Wednesday deferred the indictment of former information minister Fawad Chaudhry in the sedition case. Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra resumed hearing … Read more
COAS Gen Asim Munir addressed Women’s Symposium in Peshawar. COAS Munir highlighted role of women in Pakistan’s progress. COAS Munir also attended the meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar and had an interactive session with the women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While addressing the … Read more
LHC heard case seeking formation of a judicial commission to investigate Jaranwala tragedy. The court summoned the Chief Secretary of Punjab on Oct 2. The petition was filed to probe the attack on minority community in Jaranwala. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday heard the case seeking the formation of a judicial commission … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been informed that the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) led by Mustafa Kamal has been dissolved. A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner heard the case on the dissolution of the party. The representative of the PSP appeared before the election commission. The representative informed that the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the appeal regarding contempt of court charges against Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon and other officials. The officials are accused of exceeding authority and arresting PTI leader Shehryar Afridi under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance in violation of court orders. Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday concluded public hearings into Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) for August. The hearings were presided over by NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, Member (Licensing) Engr. Maqsood Anwar Khan, Member (Technical & Finance) Mathar Niaz Rana, and Member (Law) Ms Amina Ahmed. … Read more
Pakistan strongly condemned the latest act of desecration of the Holy Quran. The Quran was desecrated in front of embassies of OIC member states in The Hague. Pakistan said the provocative and Islamophobic act hurt the sentiments of Muslims. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the latest senseless and deeply offensive act of desecration of the Holy … Read more
LAHORE: Police have re-arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) women activists including Sanam Javed Khan and Afshan Tariq after they were released from Kot Lakhpat Jail. The court had ordered to release the PTI activists in the Jinnah House attack case. The women were finally released on Monday evening but were rearrested soon after from within the … Read more
LONDON: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar invited overseas Pakistanis in the United Kingdom to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the government for investment in Pakistan. During a meeting with a delegation of prominent British Pakistani businessmen who called on him in London, the prime minister invited the diaspora businessmen to invest, especially in … Read more
An Indian father and his son have sought refuge in Pakistan, appealing to the authorities for protection after experiencing persecution from individuals described as ‘Hindu extremists’ in their home country. Mohammad Hasnain, a 70-year-old man, and his 31-year-old son, Ishaq Amir, both residents of New Delhi, made the decision to relocate to Pakistan due to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Indian High Commission has finally issued visas for the Pakistan squad to participate in the World Cup 2023. The High Commission called a representative of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to the mission to collect the passports of the Pakistani contingent. The Indian high commission delayed the issuance of visas for the Pakistani … Read more
KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the schedule for the by-elections of the Local Government (LG) elections in Sindh. According to the schedule, the by-election for the vacant seats in the local bodies will be held on November 5. The by-polls will be held on 74 general seats to elect the nine … Read more
The first phase of framing constituencies is nearing completion One Sindh Assembly seat will be reduced in Khairpur, Thatta and Sanghar. One seat will be added in Karachi East and Karachi Central each. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has expedited the process of forming constituencies of the national and provincial assemblies based on … Read more
KARACHI: The teachers of the University of Karachi (KU) ended the strike on Monday after receiving assurances from Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retired) Maqbool Baqir. The Secretary Universities and Boards Department met the striking teachers on the instructions of the chief minister and reached a deal to end the strike. The secretary said the strike … Read more
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on Monday inaugurated the first-ever road made from plastic in the province in Lahore. On the occasion, the chief minister said the road has been built in a very short time period. He said this is the first time a road has been made out of plastic. He said … Read more
KARACHI: A young man and his two-year-old daughter were killed after a firing incident near Chamra Chowrangi in Korangi area of Karachi, BOL News reported. Police officials said that Tahir, aged 26, was taking his minor daughter Anam on a motorcycle when they were seriously injured in a firing incident. Rescue officials said both father … Read more
PM Kakar said free and fair polls can be held even without PT Chairman Imran Khan. He dismissed the notion of any interference in the polls to stop the PTI. He said PTI workers have been jailed got engaging in unlawful activities. NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that free and fair … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The father of murdered Noor Mukadam, former ambassador Shauqat Mukadam and father of Sarah Inam, another victim of brutal physical violence, Inam-ur-Rahim urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) to expedite the trial of their daughters’ murders to serve justice. Sara Inam’s father Inam-ur-Rahim and Noor Moghadam’s father, former Ambassador Shaukat Mukadam held a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) would be a “great opportunity” for Pakistan to discuss ideas on how to support countries most affected by climate change, UAE’s Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi said. The UAE will be the second Arab state to host the climate conference after Egypt hosted COP27 last … Read more
RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of martyred Sepoy Shakeel Shafqat were offered on Sunday in his native village Kabirwala of Khanewal district. The soldier embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation against the terrorists in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. The martyr was buried with full military honours, said a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). … Read more
MIANWALI: At least 29 passengers including the driver sustained injuries a train collided with a stationary freight train in Qilla Sattar Shah in Sheikhupura district on Sunday. The accident occurred after a passenger train struck a freight train already parked on the main railway line. Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to … Read more
Pakistani Counsellor said that Jammu and Kashmir has never been a part of India. India suppressed the Kashmiri demand for right to self-determination and freedom. She said India’s crimes and human rights violations are well-documented. NEW YORK: Pakistani Counsellor to the United Nations Saima Saleem has categorically said that Jammu and Kashmir has never been … Read more
PESHAWAR: A Pakistan Army soldier on Saturday embraced martyrdom during an intense exchange of fire during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the security forces in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District. An intense fire exchange took place between the Army troops and terrorists, whereas the troops effectively engaged terrorists’ location, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) … Read more
ECP has suggested several amendments to the election rules. The ECP has proposed amendments to 23 clauses of the rules. The objections to the proposed changes can be submitted by Oct 7. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suggested several amendments to the election rules as it prepares for the polls expected early … Read more
NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar arrived in London on Saturday after completing his visit to the United States. The prime minister will have several interviews with the British media. He will also visit Oxford University during his visit. Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Dr Muhammad Faisal welcomed the prime minister at the airport. … Read more
