islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 04: A civil judge in Islamabad, Shaista Khan Kundi, has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, in a liquor possession case. The decision came during a hearing at the District and Sessions Court, where the judge dismissed Gandapur's
National Assembly
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03: The National Assembly has postponed the bill proposing an increase in the number of Supreme Court judges. The bill, which aimed to expand the court from 17 to 23 judges, was delayed by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. During the session, PML-N's Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry introduced
Karachi
KARACHI, Sep 03: Two suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police near Link Road, close to Cadet College in the Memon Goth police precinct. According to SHO Tahir Qadri of Memon Goth Police Station, one of the deceased robbers has been identified as Parvez, while the identity of
Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Sep 03: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzammil Aslam, has sharply criticized former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, accusing them of "laying landmines" for the country’s economy through their decision to grant electricity subsidies. Aslam condemned the subsidies, describing them as a
SHC
Karachi, Sep 03: The Sindh High Court has once again suspended the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) notification banning coverage of PTI founder and the party, overturning PEMRA's order from May 31, 2023. The court’s division bench, consisting of Chief Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Justice
Umer Ayub
LAHORE, Sep 03: Omar Ayub, the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, has criticized previous administrations for their role in destroying a thriving economy, which he claims continues to impact the nation negatively today. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Ayub praised the economic performance during the PTI government, stating,
NADRA
KARACHI, Sep 03: The Sindh High Court expressed strong displeasure with NADRA officials over the blocking of a retired employee’s national identity card, highlighting the agency's mishandling of citizens' records. During the hearing, Justice Amjad Ali Sahito criticized NADRA's performance, stating that citizens are
PTI Leader
LAHORE, Sep 03: The Lahore High Court has issued notices to Punjab Inspector General of Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, and the CCPO, demanding explanations regarding the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Lahore President, Sheikh Imtiaz. The court, led by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal, was hearing a contempt of court petition
islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a report detailing the significant loss of life and property due to monsoon rains across Pakistan from July 1 to September 2. According to the report, 306 people lost their lives during this period, including 101 men, 50 women,
Sindh Government
KARACHI, Sep 03: The Sindh High Court has issued arrest warrants for the Managing Director (MD) of the Water Corporation for failing to comply with court orders. The court directed the relevant SSP to ensure the execution of the arrest warrant and to present the MD before the court at
Tax
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03: Negotiations between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and retailers have reached a deadlock over a proposed tax-friendly scheme, with both sides failing to reach a breakthrough during recent discussions. The FBR has proposed forming a committee comprising representatives from the business community to reassess the fair
Federal Govt
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03: The federal government has imposed a ban on the use of social media by government employees without prior permission, aiming to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of official information and documents. An office memorandum issued by the Establishment Division outlines the new restrictions, emphasizing that no government employee
IMF
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected the proposal to provide subsidies on electricity bills, warning that such measures could jeopardize Pakistan's ongoing loan program. According to sources within the Ministry of Finance, the IMF has taken a firm stance, asserting that neither the central
Nawaz Sharif
PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has directed his party's central and Punjab governments to engage with all political parties and institutions to address the rising inflation, while also advising them to tighten their belts by cutting back on expenditures to free up resources for public welfare. With Islamabad abuzz
syed ali gillani
The third death anniversary of veteran Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir resistance movement Syed Ali Gilani is being observed today. Syed Ali Gilani passed away on September 1, 2021, while under house arrest at his Hyderpora residence. The APHC has appealed to the Kashmiri Diaspora to hold peaceful
RAWALPINDI
The first of its kind in Pakistan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed for the digitalisation of the transport system in Rawalpindi to further facilitate commuters. Informed sources told The Express Tribune that the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will develop the software for this first digital public transport system