ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday rejected a plea by the Mutthaida Quami Movement (MQM) to stop holding local government elections in Sindh. A two-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Umar Atta Badial sought a reply from Sindh government on the matter. MQM’s counsel Barrister Farogh Naseem asked the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed long order for the hearing of the previous day of a case related to the Punjab Chief Minister election. The three-page written order was issued after the top court rejected a plea by the coalition government to form a full bench in the case relating … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination said that not a single case of monkeypox has been reported so far in Pakistan. According to official sources, the situation is being closely monitored by the health authorities and all national and provincial health authorities have been advised to remain on high alert for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will resume hearing on Tuesday (today) on the ruling by Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly in the recently-held chief minister’s election. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Atta Bandial will resume hearing at 11:30 today. Extraordinary security arrangements have been made at the … Read more
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Pakistan’s full support in the fulfillment of the purposes and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He hoped that all SCO members would continue working together for building peace, enhancing international solidarity and cooperation. The prime minister was talking to Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Ambassador … Read more
KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi received light to heavy rainfall on Sunday afternoon as the third spell of monsoon entered the city and inundated low-lying areas. The downpours have caused waterlogging and urban flooding in various parts of the city. The rainfall continued intermittently throughout the day from 8AM to 2PM. The low-lying areas have … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed concerns over Pakistan’s dismal ranking on the Gender Parity Index and has urged to empower women in all fields. “Pakistan ranks very poor on gender parity. All business houses promote male progeny. Where r their wives, daughters & d/in laws? In their own environment they can ensure no … Read more
GUJRAT: Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira called for the Supreme Court to constitute a full court bench for hearing the Punjab Chief Minister election case. Addressing a press conference at Lala Musa, the PPP leader said the incumbent government and allies have reservations over the current apex court … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday wished President of the United States Joe Biden a speedy and complete recovery from Covid-19. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister posted “I wish President Biden a speedy and complete recovery from corona.” I wish H.E. President Biden speedy and complete recovery from corona. — Shehbaz Sharif … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N will launch a protest if the Supreme Court of Pakistan rules against the party in the case of the election of Chief Minister Punjab, Bol News reported. Well-placed sources within PML-N informed that party supremo Nawaz Sharif has issued clear instructions to party leaders to not accept the verdict against them and … Read more
KARACHI: Retired Grade 22 officer Muhammad Waseem has taken oath as chairperson of the Sindh Public Service Public Commission. Acting Governor of Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani administered oath of office to Muhammad Waseem in a dignified ceremony held at the Governor’s House in Karachi. Secretary General Administration Muhammad Hanif Chana organizing the ceremony. Sindh Minister … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan Railways trains are facing delays in departure and arrival due to inclement weather and heavy rainfall in Karachi and several other areas of Sindh. The Karakoram Express from Karachi to Lahore has been delayed by over six hours. The Shah Hussain Express from Karachi to Lahore has also been delayed by 5 hours … Read more
US-Pakistan Health Dialogue will be held in Washington Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel is leading the Pakistani delegation US will host the delegation at the State Department Both sides will bilateral cooperation in health sector ISLAMABAD: A four-member delegation of Pakistan has arrived in Washington D.C. to participate in the first-ever US-Pakistan Health Dialogue. The delegation … Read more
KARACHI: The third spell of monsoon entered Karachi on Sunday morning with light rain and drizzle reported in several areas of the city. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the rain will continue till Tuesday. It forecast heavy rains with thundershowers on Sunday morning which is expected in a few hours. The city is expected … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) Lahore Registry will announce the decision on the Deputy Speaker’s ruling during Punjab Chief Minister’s election next week. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandial headed a three-member bench hearing a petition filed by PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervez Elahi over the deputy speaker’s decision to reject ten votes … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said the new government has “brought the country to its knees politically and economically” within three months. In a statement on Twitter, the former prime minister claimed the coalition leaders want to “save their illegally accumulated wealth”. “How long will State institutions continue to allow this?” he … Read more
HYDERABAD: A case has been registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists and leaders after a clash during a protest in Hyderabad. The PTI activists were protesting at Hyder Chowk late on Friday night when a clash occurred with PPP workers reportedly passing in the area. During the protest, PTI activists gathered around a PPP worker’s … Read more
PTI has approached the SHC against the ECP’s decision The second phase of LG polls have been postponed The ECP cited inclement weather, Muharram for the postponement KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Sindh High Court (SHC) against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone the second phase of local government (LG) … Read more
Rangers has been deployed in Rawalpindi, Lahore districts Punjab govt sought deployment of the paramilitary over law and order situation Pakistan Rangers Punjab will act as Quick Response Force LAHORE: The federal government has deployed Pakistan Rangers in two districts of Punjab at the request of the provincial government, Bol News reported. The Ministry of … Read more
CJCSC General Nadeem Raza presided over the meeting. The forum was briefed on review of national security situation The military leaders expressed full confidence in readiness of defence forces RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army leadership has reaffirmed the resolve to respond to all threats in the most befitting manner in line with a comprehensive security strategy. According … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif appreciates Asif Zardari for his “historic role” Shehbaz, Hamza met Zardari at Bilawal House Lahore Maulana Fazlur Rehman called Nawaz Sharif ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude on the election of Hamza Shehbaz as Chief Minister Punjab. In a tweet on Friday, the prime minister said Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has … Read more
LAHORE: Supreme Court of Pakistan Lahore Registry will hear today (Saturday) a petition filed against a ruling by Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari during the election of chief minister. Supreme Court judge Justice Ejaz-ul-Hasan reached Supreme Court Lahore Registry. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar said the hearing has been fixed and … Read more
LAHORE: Hamza Shehbaz Sharif has taken oath as Punjab Chief Minister, a day after a dramatic victory against Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman administered the oath to him at a ceremony at the Governor House in Lahore. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by PML-N leaders and other government officials. A day earlier, Hamza Shahbaz … Read more
MULTAN: Pakistan Army troops including Special Services Group (SSG) commando divers continued a search operation to rescue the remaining individuals after a boat capsized on the River Indus. An overloaded boat carrying around 100 persons overturned in the Indus River near Sadiqabad Tehsil in Rahim Yar Khan earlier this week. More than 50 bodies have … Read more
PESHAWAR: A Police Sub-Inspector was martyred on Friday when unknown assailants opened fire in Bara, district Khyber, Bol News reported. According to police, he was on his way to duty from home in Qambar-Khel area when the incident took place. He was rushed to Hayatabad Medical Complex in critical condition where he succumbed to his … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the continued persecution of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik by India was part of a plan to deprive Kashmiris of their representative voices. In a statement on social media site Twitter, the prime minister voiced concerns over the fabricated cases and sham trials of the Kashmiri leaders by … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched humanitarian assistance and relief goods through a special flight to the flood-affected people of eastern Afghanistan. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the delivery of relief goods to Afghanistan at Nur Khan Airbase, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan shares the grief of Afghan people and stands in solidarity with … Read more
SKARDU: Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has become the first Pakistani woman to summit K2 – the second highest peak in the world. Samina Baig, who hails from Shimshal village of Gilgit-Baltistan, achieved the feat with an expedition of seven other Pakistani mountaineers at 7:42 am on Friday morning. The Pakistani team consists of mountaineers Samina … Read more
