In efforts to clear the backlog of cases, a bill seeking increase in number of Supreme Court judges up to 34 sailed through the National Assembly amid opposition’s strong protest on Monday. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar tabled the bill in the lower house of parliament chaired by Speaker
The National Assembly on Monday approved a bill seeking amendments to the laws that deal with all three branches of the armed forces — extending the fixed tenure of services chiefs up to five years. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif tabled the amendment bills, aiming to extend the tenugre of the Chief
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday slashed the key policy rate by 250 basis points to 15%, marking its fourth consecutive cut as inflation remains in single digits through October. Analysts as well independent economists widely believed the central bank would cut its key interest rate further at
The government has decided to enhance border security by installing biometric machines at all airports across the country. The Ministry of Interior has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to take immediate action regarding the installation of these machines. The ministry has mandated biometric verification for international travellers, stating that
The United States has reiterated its non-involvement in Pakistan’s internal politics, dismissing suggestions that former prime minister Imran Khan’s legal troubles are linked to American influence. Responding to a journalist's inquiry about claims from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa, who suggested that former US President
The Senate Standing Committee on Justice has approved a bill proposing an increase in the number of judges in the Supreme Court from 17 to 25. The bill managed to get aproved despite opposition from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI). During a committee meeting chaired by Senator
A three-member delegation from the US Embassy visited Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Friday, where they were granted consular access to three detained American citizens. The visit included meetings with individuals held under the Foreign Act, according to jail sources. The delegation met with detainees Abid Malik, Sadiqa Saeed, and
The Senate has introduced the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024, which has been referred to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice. The ordinance already in effect includes significant amendments aimed at enhancing judicial procedures. A key provision adds a sub-clause to Section-II of the Practice and
The year 2024 has emerged as one of the deadliest for journalists in Pakistan, marked by multiple targeted killings, including six media practitioners and a YouTuber. Additionally, 57 violations have been documented, highlighting the lack of action from provincial authorities to address the impunity surrounding crimes against the media, as
Stocks rebounded on Friday, fired up by October’s tame inflation data, which bolstered expectations that the central bank would continue its rate-cutting cycle in its upcoming meeting on November 4, potentially reducing borrowing costs and stimulating economic activity. Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Shares Index gained a
Punjab Chief Minister ‘Green Tractor Scheme’ has been launched for farmers in the province. Nawaz Sharif green tractor scheme for farmers revived after 12 years. Digital balloting of the Green Tractor Program had been initiated. Yaseen son of Muhammad Ashraf from Okara became the first farmer to get a green
The government has proposed a new measure to provide relief to low-income and middle-class citizens planning to go on Hajj. A proposal allowing pilgrims to pay for Hajj expenses in three installments, instead of a single lump sum, has been submitted to the federal cabinet for approval. Sources said that
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday highlighted Pakistan as an attractive investment destination in a meeting with the delegation of Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) during his official visit. After securing investment pledges worth $600 million during his Saudi Arabia trip, the prime minister made a two-day official visit to Doha
Nine people, including five children, were killed in Mastung district on Friday while 29 were injured in a bomb blast, drawing condemnation from Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti who lamented that terrorists had now started targeting innocent children along with poor labourers. State broadcaster PTV News quoted Prime Minister Shehbaz
Iran’s government on Wednesday appointed the first governor from the Baluch minority in the country’s restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan. “Mansour Bijar was chosen as the governor of Sistan-Baluchistan,” government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said after a cabinet meeting. Bijar, 50, hails from the Baluch community. His appointment follows
Two young brothers, who were injured in a car accident at Cavalry Ground a few days ago, have succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. Police said 20-year-old NoorulHassan and 18-year-old Mahmoodul Hassan were injured when they were hit by a speeding car on October 21 while they were crossing