Lahore: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has officially requested permission to hold a 'President's Day' event at Minar-e-Pakistan to celebrate President Asif Ali Zardari's 69th birthday. According to sources, the party has submitted an application seeking approval for a fireworks display and a cake-cutting
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has voiced serious concerns over the government's handling of missing persons cases, questioning the state's knowledge and actions. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the IHC presided over the hearing concerning the recovery of PTI's International Media Coordinator, Ahmed
Gujranwala: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) presented Amin-ul-Haq, a close associate of Osama bin Laden, before the court today. Amin-ul-Haq was brought before District and Sessions Judge Javed Iqbal Warraich. The CTD requested the court to place the accused on judicial remand. Accepting the request, the court sent Amin-ul-Haq to jail
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is grappling with a staggering 38% increase in energy prices and a 62% rise in capacity charges, leading to significant tariff hikes. Experts at a panel discussion hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) highlighted these pressing issues and suggested potential solutions, including the promotion of an
Lahore: Punjab's agricultural landscape is on the brink of a major transformation as multiple new initiatives reach their final stages. Key projects include the establishment of Model Agri Malls, the restoration of canoes, and the promotion of various crops to boost both production and export. Punjab Agriculture Secretary
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to approach the Supreme Judicial Council in opposition to the decision to appoint ad-hoc judges to the Supreme Court. In a media briefing following a joint parliamentary party meeting with the Sunni Ittehad Council in Islamabad, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar asserted that the
ISLAMABAD – Members of Parliament who were previously suspended by the Supreme Court after taking their oaths on specific seats have decided to personally challenge the ruling in court. These National and Provincial Assembly members will individually file writ petitions in the Supreme Court, arguing that the decision was made without
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N leader and former federal minister Rana Sanaullah stated that the government has the authority to issue a declaration to ban any political party under Article 17 of the Constitution. Speaking on a private TV program, Sanaullah explained that if the cabinet approves the declaration, it would
LAHORE, The opposition has submitted a requisition to convene a session of the Punjab Assembly, presenting a six-point agenda. The requisition, submitted to the assembly secretariat, outlines pressing issues for discussion. The agenda includes rising inflation, a significant increase in electricity prices, the alleged forced abduction of assembly members, and
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court, presided over by Justice Hasan Aurangzeb, ruled on the case concerning the arrest of Sanam Javed, ultimately dismissing the petition for her release. During the hearing, Mian Ashfaq Advocate represented Sanam Javed alongside the Attorney General. The Attorney General informed the court that Balochistan Police
PESHAWAR : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has opted out of involvement in the PTI ban controversy, shifting responsibility to the party's central leadership. Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam clarified that decisions regarding the federal government's fate rest solely with PTI's central leadership. While the provincial
LAHORE: Pakistan's latest census report, released by the Bureau of Statistics, highlights the country's status with the highest population growth rate globally, surpassing regional averages. The report forecasts Pakistan's population to potentially double by 2050 at the current growth rate, marking 2023 as a
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to embark on a crucial mission to combat drug abuse with the launch of the National Drug Survey, marking the first comprehensive survey in 11 years. Chaired by Federal Minister of Interior and Anti-Narcotics Mohsin Naqvi, a high-level committee convened to plan the survey, attended by
Karachi: The Special Anti-Terrorism Court ordered the arrest of former PTI MLA Adeel Khan after canceling his bail in connection with three cases related to the May 9 cases. The court session, held at the Anti-Terrorism Complex in Karachi Central Jail, saw the presence of several key figures, including Haleem
Karachi: City Court witnessed a protest by the Insaf Lawyers Forum against the proposed appointment of ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court. The lawyers voiced their concerns, arguing that such appointments would hinder the delivery of justice. Leading the protest, Barrister Fayyaz Soomro called on the Pakistan Bar Council
Karachi: The Board of Directors of Pakistan Steel has formally objected to the government's decision to shut down Pakistan Steel, deeming the move hasty and not in the national interest. In a strongly worded letter, Chairman Aamir Mumtaz urged the government to reconsider. The letter, sent to key