The Supreme Court has approved petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment for formal hearing. An eight-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din, has issued notices to the federal government and all relevant parties. The court has sought a detailed response from the federal government on the amendment. Additionally, notices have
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) cut its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Monday, the governor told reporters, for a sixth straight reduction since June as the country attempts to revive business and economic sentiment amid easing inflation. The central bank has slashed rates by
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Monday formally appealed their conviction in the high-profile £190 million case seeking redress from the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The appeals were submitted by their lawyer Khalid Yousuf in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). In the appeal, the
The spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee Irfan Siddiqui spoke to the media regarding the opposition’s stance on the ongoing talks and alleged that opposition has been violating the agreed terms of negotiations. Siddique explained that the opposition was given a seven-day written deadline and discussions had taken
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a video message extending his warm greetings to the world as the Lunar New Year approaches, marking the Year of the Snake. Guterres emphasized that the snake symbolizes wisdom, resilience and renewal. He encouraged the global community to embrace the new year with hope
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem by January 30, Israel’s UN ambassador said Friday, affirming timelines set out in controversial Israeli legislation. Defying international concern, Israeli lawmakers have passed legislation that bars the agency, UNRWA, from operating in Israel
A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Saturday said two Philippine vessels have been expelled for unlawfully intruding into waters near Tiexian Jiao of China’s Nansha Qundao. The vessels, which attempted to illegally land on the reef and collect sand samples on Friday, have been warned and driven away
The European Union Delegation to Pakistan hosted a pre-departure reception ahead of a visit of Pakistan’s Parliamentarians to the Parliaments and Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) of Austria and Ireland. This high-level delegation, comprising 23 distinguished members, is led by the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan. Representing Pakistan’s
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Saturday the talks were initiated in good faith, but the government failed to show any seriousness regarding the formation of a commission to investigate the events of May 9 and Nov 26. “We didn’t engage in talks just for
Singer Charli XCX, whose album “Brat” inspired a cultural phenomenon last summer, led nominations for the BRIT Awards on Thursday, with the Beatles also recognised with their first nod at Britain’s pop music honours since 1977. Charli XCX received five nominations overall, including for artist of the year, dance
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, highlighting exceptional performances from emerging talents across multiple cricket-playing nations. The lineup showcases a remarkable blend of youth and skill, with players from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies making significant
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister, has warned that the risk of an armed clash between nuclear powers is growing, the state TASS news agency reported on Friday. TASS cited Shoigu as saying that increasing geopolitical rivalry between large states on the
The Punjab government has taken a decision to provide “Nigahban Ramazan” package to millions of families to support them in the holy month. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review several suggestions and recommendation regarding the initiative. The chief minister has asked citizens to complete registration
Additional Registrar Judicial of the Supreme Court, Nazar Abbas, has challenged the contempt of court show cause notice issued against him and filed a request to stay the contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court has formed a six-member larger bench to hear his intra-court appeal. The bench, headed by Justice Jamal
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday issued a comprehensive advisory after a gap of 20 years aimed at curbing human trafficking and ensuring stricter monitoring of passengers traveling to and from Pakistan. The move comes in light of rising concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for forced labor
Pakistan is witnessing the early signs of a drought, as a severe shortage of rainfall has been recorded in multiple regions of the country over the past five and a half months. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that national rainfall has dropped by 40 percent from September 1