SupremeCourt
IslamabaD, June 28: The Supreme Court has accepted the unconditional apologies of Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement's Mustafa Kamal, bringing an end to the contempt proceedings against them. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa heard the case, where both individuals appeared in
CM Punjab
Lahore: The Punjab Assembly failed to approve the supplementary budget due to intense commotion and protests from opposition members. Chaos erupted during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's speech, with opposition members shouting slogans and causing disruption. The uproar forced Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to postpone the budget approval
petrol
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced a revised increase in the levy on petrol and diesel to Rs 70 per liter. This change was revealed during his closing speech on budget amendments in the National Assembly. Originally proposed at Rs 80, the levy on petrol and diesel has been scaled back
National Assembly
ISLAMABAD, The National Assembly has approved an amendment proposed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding the salaries and benefits of its members, passing it by a majority vote. PPP's Abdul Qadir Patel introduced the amendment in the House, aiming to increase the privileges of Members of Parliament.
petrol
ISLAMABAD: Anticipation grows around a substantial increase in petroleum prices starting July 1, fueled by potential hikes in levy charges by the government. Sources indicate that petrol prices might surge by Rs 7.54 per liter and diesel by Rs 9.84 per liter for the upcoming 15 days. Should
Bat symbol
Islamabad: A citizen named Muhammad Saleem has filed a petition in the Supreme Court under Article 184(3), urging the return of the bat symbol to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Election Commission have been named as respondents in the petition. The petition highlights PTI&
Zainab Jameel
Lahore, June 27: Police authorities have apprehended five suspects involved in the tragic attack on former actress and model Zainab Jameel, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation. Acting on directives from DIG Operations Lahore, SP Cantt Owais Shafique led a specialized team, including SHOs Imran Khan and Dawood Ahmed,
Lahore
Lahore, June 27: Justice Amjad Rafiq of the Lahore High Court has summoned the Inspector General of Punjab following concerns over the non-recovery of PTI leader Shehbaz Gul's brother, Ghulam Shabbir. In a hearing where the police report was dismissed, the court directed the Advocate General Punjab and
MaryamNawaz
Lahore, June 27: Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has issued directives to submit detailed PC One documents for all projects by July 15, emphasizing transparency, quality, and strict deadline adherence. Chairing a pivotal meeting of the Planning and Development Board, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif scrutinized the annual development
Lahore, June 27: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stirred debate by appointing a police officer, Hina Manwar, as the team manager for the upcoming women Asia Cup, sidelining a key member of the support staff in a surprising move. Hina Manwar, who previously served as chief security officer, now
Sheikh Rashid
Islamabad, June 27: Sheikh Rasheed, chief of the Awami Muslim League, has advocated for direct negotiations with the army to find a middle ground amidst the current political unrest in Pakistan. Addressing reporters during his court appearance in Islamabad, Rasheed criticized the government for what he described as unjust persecution
Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad, June 27: Awam Pakistan Party convener Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has criticized Shahbaz Sharif's offer of talks to the opposition, labeling it as mere political point scoring. During an interview with Hum News, the former prime minister commented on the conditions of PTI founder Imran Khan's
Lahore, June 27: Punjab's kiln owners have announced a shutdown of all brick kilns starting July 15 until their demands are met, a move that could significantly impact the construction industry. The Kiln Owners Association has submitted recommendations to the Federal Government and the International Labor Organization (ILO)
Pakistan's Passport
Karachi, June 27: The Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Counter Terrorism Wing has apprehended Syed Nusrat Ali, the superintendent, and Farid Shah, the former assistant director of the Sadar Passport Office, for their involvement in issuing Pakistani passports to 63 foreigners. The arrested officials are accused of tampering with
flood commission
ISLAMABAD, June 27: The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has called for a comprehensive 10-year performance report from the Flood Commission. The meeting, chaired by Senator Shahadat Awan, highlighted significant concerns over the commission's repetitive and unproductive annual reports. Senator Awan pointed out that the reports from
Lahore
Lahore, June 27: A high-profile legal battle is unfolding as the Lahore High Court issues a notice against Punjab Home Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal following allegations of sexual assault made by his ex-wife, Ambreen Sardar. Justice Farooq Haider presided over the hearing, where the court mandated the presence of the