The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a directive restricting all accountability courts from delivering final verdicts in any cases. The apex court specified that final verdicts should not be given in ongoing trials until a detailed decision is issued regarding the Practice and Procedure Act. This decision will allow for an intra-court appeal against … Read more
Power consumers in Pakistan might soon experience an increase in their electricity bills, as the cost per unit is expected to rise by Rs0.55. This development stems from a request for an increase in the monthly fuel price adjustment, which was filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on behalf of government-owned Distribution Companies … Read more
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be soon receiving a payment of Rupees 550 million to address the issue of fuel crisis at the earliest. Under the careful watch of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, a solution to the PIA oil crisis issue is now within reach. The work has commenced on the file … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notice to the parties and sought response on resident’s plea against the eviction illegal immigrants in Pakistan. An Afghan family living in Jhelum had filed a petition against the eviction notice issued by the officials of the Ministry of Interior. IHC judge Justice Amir Farooq heard the … Read more
The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore on Tuesday extended interim bail of PTI’s Asad Umar, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in May 9 attack cases until November 22s. PTI leader Asad Umar, and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s sisters appeared in court as their interim bail had expired. The investigating officer reported to the court that the … Read more
Four people including a policeman were killed by unknown armed men in Turbat on Tuesday. According to police, some unidentified persons gunned down three laborers and a cop who was deputed to provide them security. The police stated that the laborers were non-locals and had come to Turbat for work. The bodies of the deceased … Read more
Supreme Court judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah asserted that members of the armed forces and judges can be held accountable under accountability laws. He expressed this view in a 27-page dissenting note regarding the NAB (National Accountability Bureau) amendments verdict. The verdict, issued by a bench led by former Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, nullified … Read more
PTI leader and former provincial minister Kamran Bangash has been arrested again, moments after securing bail in cases by the Peshawar Anti-Terrorism Court. The Anti-Terrorism Court heard the bail application of Kamran Bangash and ordered his release after approving the plea. The court order to release Kamran Bangash in cases of firing on police and … Read more
The Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday issued lifetime arrest warrant for PTI Karachi General-Secretary Arsalan Taj in case of sedition and interference in government matter. The police’s efforts to arrest former Sindh Assembly member Arsalan Taj had been unsuccessful, prompting further legal action. The court declared PTI leader Arslan Taj as an absconder and subsequently issued … Read more
More than 10 brick kilns have been shut down by the administration in Multan, under the crackdown against smoke emitting workplaces. Deputy Commissioner Captain Retired Rizwan Qadeer took it upon himself to oversee the crackdown, conducting inspections of the motorway and various kilns in Tehsil Sadar. During this operation, the DC Rizwan was joined by … Read more
A boat carrying a family to a wedding ceremony capsized in the suburbs of Nara, near Kot Diji on Monday. The ill-fated boat was carrying eleven individuals to their wedding destination. The local community immediately rallied together to search for the individuals involved in this unfortunate accident. Five people were successfully rescued alive by the … Read more
The Islamabad High Court has granted the federal government a one-month to provide answer regarding the legal scope of audio leak case. This case involves an application from the son of former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, as well as a petition from Bushra Bibi regarding phone tapping and audio leaks. IHC Chief Justice Babar Sattar … Read more
PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court seeking post-arrest bail in cipher case. The application’s hearing, however, encountered objections due to issues related to the submitted documents. The hearing was conducted by IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq, who pointed out that the documents submitted were not … Read more
In response to a concerning development, a seven-day anti-polio campaign has been initiated in Karachi. This campaign, which commenced recently, is slated to run until November 5, to address the growing polio threat in the region. The decision to launch this latest anti-polio drive was prompted by the unfortunate occurrence of a new polio case … Read more
Two terrorists were killed by the Pakistan Army during a gun battle in the general area Khoro, Awaran District of Balochistan, on Sunday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that two soldiers of Pak Army embraced martyrdom in the fire exchange between the troops. Further reported that the intense exchange of fire left two terrorists … Read more
The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Saturday reached an agreement to cater the issue of halted flight operation. The PIA Spokesman stated that in the coming few days, the fuel supply will start increasing gradually. Added that the flight operation will also come to normal once the fuel shortage ends. … Read more
A local court in Gujranwala on Saturday reserved its verdict in the sedition case against Maryam Nawaz’s husband Captain (Retd) Safdar. The judgment of the case will be pronounced on October 30. Capt (Retd) Safdar appeared in the court of Judicial Magistrate Faisal Islam. A case against Captain R. Safdar was registered on October 3, … Read more
Pakistan’s intelligence agencies have exposed the script of yet another false flag operation planned by the Indian Army. The incident began when five young individuals from Grace Valley Saunad in Neelam Valley ventured out two days ago in search of herbs and did not return home. The five individuals were identified as Muhammad Faiz, Shir … Read more
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday ordered the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) to demolish illegal constructions in the Mujahid Colony. The court ordered that action should be taken exclusively against structures that do not align with the master plan in place for the area. In response to the court’s directives, the KDA submitted its … Read more
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab on Saturday nabbed 10 terrorists during multiple operations in the province. Among the arrested terrorists include a key commander of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Qasim Afghani, the CTD officials reported. Added that a total of 117 Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) were launched across the Punjab province with five terrorists being arrested … Read more
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday fixed the government appeal against the top court’s decision in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment case. This government appeal has been filed for hearing, with the Supreme Court Registrar’s Office designating it as Government Appeal Number 2/2023. The initiative stems from a directive by Chief Justice Qazi … Read more
The Meteorological Department on Saturday announced that Pakistan will be observing the second and final lunar eclipse of the year tonight. This celestial spectacle will not only captivate astronomers but also be visible to eager skywatchers in Pakistan. A lunar eclipse unfolds when the Moon traverses the darkest portion of Earth’s shadow, positioning itself between … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday ordered stopping any construction on the plot allotted to a private educational institution in F-11 area. Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb, presiding over the case, issued a comprehensive 9-page order, addressing various pertinent issues. One pressing matter raised in the court’s deliberations was the absence of the appointment … Read more
In a concerted effort to address the complex issue of Afghan refugees, Pakistan has been witnessing the gradual return of Afghan citizens to their homeland. The numbers tell a tale of significant proportions, with a total of 81,974 Afghan refugees having been repatriated so far. Pakistan has long upheld a role of compassion and responsibility … Read more
The Supreme Judicial Council on Friday issued a show cause notice to Justice Mazahir Naqvi in the illegitimate assets case. Chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa, this 5-member council delved into the allegations. The heart of the matter was a corruption reference filed by Mian Dawood Advocate against Justice Mazahir Naqvi. The … Read more
Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar affirmed the government’s commitment to media freedom, considering it a crucial element of the state. These remarks were made during a meeting with Information Minister Murtaza Solangi at the PM House. The discussion centered on issues within the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), … Read more
Four Boeing 777 aircraft belonging to PIA have been grounded due to the financial constraints faced by the airline. Among these grounded planes, two had already been sitting idle for some time, according to reliable sources. These aircraft, registered with the codes BGL and DHW, had fallen victim to neglect due to insufficient funds. The … Read more
According to recent data, Lahore is one of the world’s most polluted cities, with air quality indices (AQI) reaching alarming levels. On this particular day, the air quality index (AQI) in Canal View Lahore was recorded at 177. In another corner of Lahore, specifically at the Punjab University Lahore College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, … Read more
