Afghanistan
Islamabad: The federal government has extended the stay of registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan by one year, with the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRAN) issuing a notification to this effect. According to notification the extension will be in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The
Sindh High Court
Karachi: The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Sindh government, Health Department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, and other relevant parties regarding a petition challenging the excessive cost of surgical robots. The petition claims that Liaquat Medical University is purchasing surgical robots from a private company
Karachi: The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will officially commence this Friday, but sports events are set to start two days earlier on Wednesday. The 33rd edition of the Olympic Games will begin with men's football tournaments. On Wednesday afternoon, two matches will be held simultaneously: Argentina will face
Islamabad: Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan has issued a written order regarding obstacles faced by former Prime Minister Imran Khan in meeting with his lawyers at Adiala Jail. The court has warned the Advocate General and the Superintendent of Adiala Jail against hindering Khan's consultations with his legal
Karachi: Abdul Mueem, Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called for the disclosure of details regarding contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Mueem revealed that IPPs are receiving monthly capacity payments amounting to 150 billion rupees.
Karachi: Mian Zahid Hussain, Chairman of the FPCCI Policy Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, has accused Independent Power Producers (IPPs) of playing a fundamental role in the country's economic collapse. In his statement, Hussain called on the government to purchase electricity from IPPs at rates comparable
Islamabad: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior held a meeting where alarming revelations were made about the presence of 380 illegal guesthouses in Islamabad. Nabeel Gabol disclosed that these guesthouses are primarily occupied by Afghan nationals. He expressed concern over hosting individuals who disrespect the Pakistani flag
Salaman Akram
Islamabad: Advocate Salman Akram Raja has approached the Supreme Court to activate election tribunals in Punjab, filing a review petition against the court's order dated July 4. In the petition, Raja argued that the July 4 decision directed the Election Commission to consult with the Chief Justice of
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Rawalpindi: An accountability court has extended the physical remand of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, by seven more days in the new Toshakhana reference case. During the hearing, the court approved the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) request for an extension of their physical remand.
Islamabad: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Haji Gulbar Khan, has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking urgent financial assistance to address the severe financial crises faced by Karakoram International University and Baltistan University. In the letter, CM Khan highlighted the pressing need for a solution to the
Lahore: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has officially requested permission to hold a 'President's Day' event at Minar-e-Pakistan to celebrate President Asif Ali Zardari's 69th birthday. According to sources, the party has submitted an application seeking approval for a fireworks display and a cake-cutting
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has voiced serious concerns over the government's handling of missing persons cases, questioning the state's knowledge and actions. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the IHC presided over the hearing concerning the recovery of PTI's International Media Coordinator, Ahmed
Gujranwala: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) presented Amin-ul-Haq, a close associate of Osama bin Laden, before the court today. Amin-ul-Haq was brought before District and Sessions Judge Javed Iqbal Warraich. The CTD requested the court to place the accused on judicial remand. Accepting the request, the court sent Amin-ul-Haq to jail
Power
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is grappling with a staggering 38% increase in energy prices and a 62% rise in capacity charges, leading to significant tariff hikes. Experts at a panel discussion hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) highlighted these pressing issues and suggested potential solutions, including the promotion of an
Lahore: Punjab's agricultural landscape is on the brink of a major transformation as multiple new initiatives reach their final stages. Key projects include the establishment of Model Agri Malls, the restoration of canoes, and the promotion of various crops to boost both production and export. Punjab Agriculture Secretary
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to approach the Supreme Judicial Council in opposition to the decision to appoint ad-hoc judges to the Supreme Court. In a media briefing following a joint parliamentary party meeting with the Sunni Ittehad Council in Islamabad, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar asserted that the