ECP to indict PTI chairman in contempt case on Aug 22

PTI chairman indict

Chairman PTI on the last hearing appeared before Election Commission. ECP directed PTI chairman to ensure attendance at the next hearing. ECP had issued non-bailable warrants for PTI chief in a contempt case. The Election Commission of Pakistan is due to indict PTI chairman in the ECP contempt case on August 22. In todays hearing, … Read more

PM reviews candidates for caretaker PM with Zardari, Nawaz

PM zardari nawaz

Raja Riaz consults Opp parties GDA, JI, disgruntled PTI leaders on nominees. Senior leaders have deliberated to following the Constitution and the law in the appointment process. The opposition parties have set their next meeting in the Parliament House for Friday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken an active role in reaching out to leaders … Read more

Witnesses presented by PTI chairman in Toshakhana declared ‘irrelevant’

Toshakhana case

The court rejected PTI chairman’s request to call the witness. The court summoned parties for final arguments tomorrow. Court warned of reserving verdict if final arguments not presented. A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad declared witnesses presented by PTI chairman in Toshakhana case as irrelevant. The court directed to present final arguments on the … Read more

SC rejects PTI chief’s plea for injunction on Toshakhana trial

SC Toshakhana trial

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission on appeal of PTI chief. The court sought the response from the Election Commission on Friday. A special bench headed by Justice Yahya Afridi conducted the hearing. The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down PTI chairman’s plea seeking injunction on Toshakhana trial. SC heard the appeal against the … Read more

COAS, German commander discuss mutual ties, regional security

COAS German

Leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. German general commended Pak Army for its successes in the fight against terrorism. Islamabad, Berlin engage in training drills and share defense-related information. The Chief of German Army, Lieutenant General Alfonas Mais, recently visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and met with the Chief of Army Staff, … Read more

Turkish VP arrive in Pakistan ahead of PNS TARIQ launch

PNS TARIQ

A high-level delegation led by the Turkish Vice President has also arrived in Pakistan. MoUs are also expected to be signed between Pakistan and Turkey. PNS Tariq will officially join the fleet of Pakistan Navy after the completion of the sea trials phase. Turkish Vice President Javed Yilmaz on Wednesday arrived in Pakistan for the … Read more

Amjad Zubair appointed FBR chairman

FBR chairman

Zubair replaced Asim Ahmed. Government expressed confidence in the appointment. The tax department was able to meet it’s July revenue target of Rs534bn. The federal government has appointed Amjad Zubair Tiwana, an IRS (Inland Revenue Service) officer holding the BS-21 rank, as the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), taking over from … Read more

Two policemen guarding polio team killed in Quetta

Quetta polio team

Two female polio workers part of the vaccination team remained safe. Attack termed conspiracy against children’s healthy future. CM Bizenjo directed authorities to arrest the culprits. Two policemen were killed in an attack on a polio vaccination team in the outskirts of Quetta’s Kili Nawa area on Tuesday. The incident took place during the launch … Read more

SC reserves verdict on forming full court in civilians’ military trial case

SC verdict full court

The verdict is to be announced tomorrow. AGP presents a list of 102 people under military custody to Supreme Court. CJP says an independent body should review if arrests’ basis. The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on a new plea seeking the formation of a full court on cases involving civilians’ military … Read more

Six killed, 10 wounded in Barkhan bus-van collision

Barkhan collision

Local authorities have initiated an investigation. Bodies and injured were moved to a nearby hospital. Victims were reportedly traveling from Daikota to Multan. A horrifying collision between a passenger van and a bus near Radashim area of Barkhan resulted in the tragic loss of six lives, with ten others sustaining injuries on Tuesday. The incident … Read more

Differences between PTI chief, establishment must be removed: Fawad

PTI chief establishment

Says Pakistan cannot move forward with such bitterness. Elections are needed to stabilize the country, Fawad. There is no atmosphere of democracy and elections in Pakistan, Fawad. Ex-PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday said that differences between PTI chairman and the establishment must be removed to stabilize the country. Fawad also stated that Pakistan cannot … Read more

JIT summons PTI chairman again in May 9 probe

JIT PTI chairman

PTI chief summoned on Friday. Chairman PTI was arrested on May 9, leading to riots across Pakistan. PTI chief facing several cases pertaining to May 9 vandalism against him. The joint investigation team (JIT) probing May 9 riot cases has summoned PTI chairman once again for inquiry. PTI chief has been summoned for inquiry on … Read more

Turkish VP, PM Shehbaz jointly launch PNS TARIQ

PNS Tariq

A high-level delegation led by the Turkish Vice President also arrived in Pakistan. MoUs are also expected to be signed between Pakistan and Turkey. PNS Tariq will officially join the fleet of Pakistan Navy after the completion of the sea trials phase. Turkish Vice President Javed Yilmaz on Wednesday arrived in Pakistan for the launch … Read more

UN Security Council strongly condemn Bajaur blast

UN Security Council

Say that terrorism of all types and forms is a serious threat to world peace. Expressed condolences to government of Pakistan and families of the deceased. Urged all concerned countries to take decisive action against the perpetrators of Bajaur incident. The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned the Bajaur blast at JUI-F workers … Read more

Toshakhana case: PTI files plea against IHC decision in Supreme Court

SC terms professional tax levied by cantonment board as illegal

The Islamabad High Court did not stop the trial court from proceeding, text. The High Court should have ordered the grant or rejection of the injunction, text. PTI chairman also prepared a request for an urgent hearing on the appeal. PTI chairman’s legal team on Monday filed an appeal against the High Court’s decision on … Read more

Bajaur suicide attack death toll climbs to 54

Bajaur attack

36 bodies have been handed over. Over 50 minors who were injured have been treated and discharged. Medical teams are tirelessly working to provide care and support to those affected by this tragic incident. DMS Khar Hospital’s Dr. Naseeb Gul has confirmed that the death toll from the devastating suicide blast in Bajaur has risen … Read more

Punjab govt plans to construct zoos as per international standards

Punjab zoo

A team of experts has been entrusted with responsibility of renovating the facilities. Plans are in place to introduce a safari train. Introduction of an online ticketing system for zoos is planned. The Punjab government has revealed its ambitious plans to establish zoos in four major cities, including Lahore, while adhering to strict international standards. … Read more