Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Lahore, Dec 19 : Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged for a shift away from traditional politics, emphasizing the need for justice in cases he believes are politically motivated. Addressing the Lahore High Court Bar on Tuesday, Bilawal reiterated his gratitude for the hearing of a
Islamabad Bar Council
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 : The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has expressed reservations about the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Sikandar Sultan Raja. In a statement, the PBC raised concerns about the fairness and transparency of the upcoming general elections, citing an imbalance in the
Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 : The indictment proceedings against Fawad Chaudhary, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former federal minister, in the contempt of Election Commission case have once again been postponed on Tuesday. The contempt case was heard by Election Commission Member Nisar Durrani at Adiala Jail, where PTI founder
illegal Afghans
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 : The process of repatriation for irregular Afghans residing in Pakistan is ongoing, with another 1,586 individuals returning to their home country on December 18th. This brings the total number of repatriated Afghans to over 438,000 since the initiative began. The breakdown of those who returned
Caretaker PM
QUETTA, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar assured that the government's policy regarding irregular resident foreigners "will not change," emphasizing a resolute stance on the issue, While addressing a press conference in Quetta on Tuesday, While His comments come amidst ongoing repatriation efforts for Afghans residing
Usman Dar
SIALKOT, Dec 19 : The recent police raid on the house of the Dar brothers in Sialkot has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with video statements from the family raising accusations of mistreatment and political intimidation. In a tearful address, Usman Dar's mother, identified as Mother Usman Dar, alleged
ElectionCommission
Islamabad, Pakistani women and minorities seeking to compete for reserved seats in the upcoming provincial and National Assembly elections can now obtain nomination papers, easing the process and encouraging participation. In a press release issued on December 18, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced that interested candidates can acquire
Axes 29 Billion
Islamabad, The caretaker government plans to trim a substantial 29 billion from the budget earmarked for parliamentarians' development schemes (SDGs) reportedly have been unveiled. The decision, aimed at aligning with IMF objectives and allaying concerns within political circles, involves withholding funds from the allocated 90 billion 12 crores, of
Sarfaraz Bugti
Quetta, A major move in Balochistan's political landscape, former caretaker interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti is reportedly planning to contest the upcoming general elections from the National Assembly seat encompassing Dera Bugti and adjoining districts. However, a twist in the tale suggests that Bugti might be joining the Pakistan
ElectionCommission
Islamabad, Pakistan's Election Commission has released the latest voter list figures, revealing a significant increase in eligible voters ahead of the upcoming general elections. The total number of voters now stands at a staggering 12 crore 85 lakh 85 thousand 760 (128.58 million), marking a notable rise
LHC
Lahore, The Lahore High Court conducted a hearing on a petition challenging the decision to conduct a jail trial for the alleged contemptuous remarks against the former Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Election Commission. During the proceedings, the court dismissed an urgent request seeking an injunction to halt
UAE Ambassador
Islamabad, The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zabi, paid a visit to Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, where he engaged in a significant meeting with Chief of Navy Admiral Naveed Ashraf. This diplomatic interaction was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Pakistan
Politics
PESHAWAR, The Awami National Party (ANP) has announced a new wave of candidates for the upcoming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial and National Assembly elections, bolstering its lineup across various constituencies. Prominent faces in the new batch include Khadija, who will take on the challenge in BBNA-1 (Chitral), and Dr. Sherbaz, vying
IHS
ISLAMABAD, the Islamabad District and Sessions Court acquitted former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and former Planning Minister Asad Umar in the case related to the May 25 Long March arson and siege of Parliament. The case, involving charges of rioting, vandalism, and arson during the
Al Azizia
Islamabad, The Islamabad High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption reference. The court declared the trial court's sentence null and void, effectively clearing Sharif's name in the case. The verdict was delivered by a two-judge bench consisting of Chief
Bhutto case
ISLAMABAD: In a major development in the ongoing Zulfikar Ali Bhutto presidential reference hearing, senior jurist Aitzaz Ahsan has apologized and withdrawn his offer to assist the court as a judicial assistant. The nine-member larger bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, is currently reviewing the controversial