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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has received high accolades from the Journal of the US Central Command (Centcom) for his exceptional leadership and professional skills. The journal, Unipath, recognised Pakistan's top militaryman as "a forceful voice against violent extremists" and commended his
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The index reached 90,087.41 points at 10am, marking a 1,109.73-point gain, or 1.25%, from the prior close of 88,945.98. Continuing its bullish momentum throughout the week, the index surpassed the 89,000 mark in Thursday’s session, underscoring sustained market optimism. Investor sentiment
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Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed the media during a weekly briefing in Islamabad, asserting that the High Commissioner had drawn unwarranted conclusions from media reports, social media posts, and politically motivated speculative analysis. She urged the OHCHR to focus on the actual and severe human rights violations occurring
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At the dinner reception held in honor of outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday night, five Supreme Court judges, including the SC's senior puisne judge Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, were conspicuous by their absence. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan
The meetings focused on debt reprofiling, trade cooperation, and joint ventures to strengthen Pakistan's economic prospects. Aurangzeb revealed a “promising response” from China over Pakistan’s request to reprofile its power sector debt, a move aimed at providing the country with breathing room to lower electricity prices. "
Pakistan has named an unchanged playing XI for the third and final Test against England, which will commence on October 24 in Rawalpindi. The decision comes after Pakistan's resounding 152-run victory in the second Test in Multan, which levelled the series at 1-1. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
The salaries of 1,369 permanently absent teachers and employees have been ordered to be withheld in Sindh. An investigation into the absence of 1,369 teachers and employees across Sindh has been intensified, News reported The scrutiny committee formed by the Sindh Education Secretary has submitted a report on
Asif Ali Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Ankara, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives on Wednesday. Video Player is loading.PauseMuteLoaded: 0%Remaining Time -0:00Close Player In separate statements on Wednesday, both leaders expressed deep condolences and affirmed
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Pakistan plans to export donkey meat and hides to China by the end of this year, as the demand for these products grows in the neighbouring country. Dr Ikram, an official from Pakistan's Ministry of National Food Security and Research, confirmed this development during an interview with Independent
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday declared that the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, passed by the parliament with a two-thirds majority, would be a significant milestone for the country’s political and economic stability as well as public welfare. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, which he chaired, the
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Pakistan has renewed the agreement with India for another five years to allow pilgrims from India to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur via visa-free corridor. Originally signed on October 24, 2019 for a five-year term, the agreement is set to complete its initial duration on October 24, 2024. But before its expiry,
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Senator Qasim Ronjo, a dissident member of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) Mengal, has resigned from his position in the Senate. Sources indicate that Ronjo submitted his resignation to the Senate Secretariat, following his dissent from the party's policy by voting in favor of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
CJP
The special parliamentary committee responsible for appointing Pakistan’s next Chief Justice has approved the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi with a two-thirds majority, forwarding his name to the prime minister for final approval. The decision came after a meeting lasting over an hour and a half, attended by the
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Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Rehman claimed that efforts to influence the judiciary had been ongoing for a long time. He said, "Yesterday, PDM 3 was active. We are reviewing the legal process to challenge the 26th amendment." Rehman expressed disappointment with members of the opposition
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A 12-member special parliamentary committee has been formed to oversee the appointment of Pakistan’s next chief justice, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial selection process.The committee, established following the 26th Constitutional Amendment, includes representation from the National Assembly and Senate, with nominees from major
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Expressing deep concern, it stated that the amendment represented “a blow to judicial independence, the rule of law, and human rights protection”. In a statement, Santiago Canton, the ICJ secretary general, warned that the reforms bring an “extraordinary level of political influence over the process of judicial appointments and the