Azam Nazir Tarar
ISLAMABAD, July 12: Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar has assured that the recent Supreme Court decision poses no threat to the current government. In a press conference held in Islamabad, Tarar addressed the implications of the judgment. Minister Tarar stated that the decision, which reallocated seats intended for the Sunni
NDMA
ISLAMABAD, July 12: The National Emergency Operations Center of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of potential heavy rains in the next 24 hours. According to the NDMA report, several districts, including Charsadda, Chitral, Lower and Upper Chitral, Mansehra, Peshawar, Shangla, and
pti
LAHORE, July 12: In a significant move amidst the ongoing political turmoil, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has scheduled a crucial meeting of its Awami Assembly members. The gathering is set to take place tomorrow at 11 o'clock outside the Punjab Assembly. Opposition leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar is slated to
sanamjaved
LAHORE, July 12: The Lahore High Court has directed the immediate release of PTI activist Sanam Javed, who was detained in connection with the Gujranwala case. A two-member bench, led by Justice Asjad Javed Gharal, issued a 14-page written ruling on Javed's petition. The court criticized the repeated
Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, July 12: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has called for a comprehensive action plan to address the privatization of PASCO and improve agricultural productivity. In a recent meeting chaired by PM Sharif, key issues related to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and PASCO were discussed. The
SupremeCourt
LAHORE, July 12: The Supreme Court’s recent decision to allocate reserved seats for women and minorities to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has led to the expiration of the memberships of several National and Provincial Assembly members. The ruling has resulted in the termination of 22 National Assembly members’ memberships, including
PESHAWAR, July 12: Four employees of the Postal Department have been arrested for embezzling millions of rupees from consumer and dead accounts. According to the FIA spokesperson, over 30 million rupees were misappropriated in a corruption case involving the Abbottabad Postal Department. The FIA's Composite Circle Abbottabad conducted
SupremeCourt
Islamabad: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the Peshawar High Court's ruling and the Election Commission's directive, granting reserved seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). A 13-member full bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa declared the Election Commission's
Arshad Sharif Murder
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court, under Chief Justice Justice Aamir Farooq, has taken a decisive step in the investigation of the Arshad Sharif murder case, summoning the IG Islamabad and JIT head in a personal capacity. During the hearing requesting the formation of a judicial commission to probe Arshad Sharif&
Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has underscored the urgency of modernizing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and implementing comprehensive digitization strategies as pivotal to Pakistan's economic resilience. Chairing a crucial meeting in Islamabad focused on Pakistan Customs and FBR affairs, PM Shahbaz Sharif emphasized the critical
electricity
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has given the green light to increase electricity tariffs for commercial, agricultural, and bulk consumers, effective from July. Commercial consumers will face an increase of Rs. 8.04 per unit, bringing their tariff to Rs. 77.15 per unit. Agricultural consumers will see a hike of
Umer Ayub
ISLAMABAD: A stir erupted in the National Assembly as a privilege motion was filed against the controversial arrest of opposition leader Umar Ayub, demanding accountability from top police officials of Punjab and Islamabad. The motion, tabled in response to an alleged raid by plainclothes Islamabad and Punjab police at Ayub&
drug
KARACHI: The Sindh Excise and Narcotics Control Department conducted five major operations in Karachi, resulting in the arrest of seven smugglers and the confiscation of significant quantities of drugs. At the Hub River Road check post, an intelligence-led operation led to the apprehension of Chingiz Ali and Riyaz Ahmed, along
Flour Mills Strike
KARACHI: Karachi and other cities across Pakistan are experiencing a nationwide strike initiated by the Pakistan Flour Mills Association, halting wheat supply amid fears of a flour crisis. Chairman of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association, South, Aamir Abdullah, announced an indefinite strike starting today, affecting flour supply across the country,
Pakistan's Passport
Islamabad: The longstanding issue of passport delays in Pakistan is nearing resolution as the government steps up its efforts to address the crisis. In a decisive move, the authorities have decided to import additional passport printing machines to alleviate the backlog. The Director General of Passports and Immigration has prepared
Justice Jahanjiri
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its decision on the admissibility of a petition seeking to halt Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri from performing his duties. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the hearing of the petition filed by Advocate Mian Dawood, which challenges Justice Jahangiri's appointment