Karachi: Justice Amjad Ali Sohto of the Sindh High Court has harshly criticized the Karachi police for their failure to effectively investigate crimes and apprehend suspects, accusing them of being more focused on collecting bribes from individuals involved in illegal activities. During a recent hearing concerning the police's
loadshedding
Quetta: The citizens of Balochistan are grappling with severe and prolonged electricity loadshedding, making daily life nearly unbearable and severely impacting businesses across the province. In Quetta and other regions, record-breaking heat coupled with both scheduled and unscheduled power outages has disrupted normal life. Loadshedding spans from 6 to 8
China’s Companies
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani delegation has traveled to Beijing aiming to secure an extension on loans for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and nuclear power plant projects, and to negotiate reduced interest rates. Despite these efforts, China's three major power companies have firmly rejected the possibility of renegotiating the
ElectionCommission
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has requested a detailed report from the District Returning Officer (DRO) regarding rigging allegations against PTI leader and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Umar Ayub. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel argued that Umar Ayub had anticipated the use
PMLN
ISLAMABAD, July 24: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, is currently in session, addressing a comprehensive 6-point agenda. Among the key issues discussed were the potential ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and the imposition of Article 6 against former President Arif Alvi, PTI founder Imran
Barrister Gohar Khan
Lahore: The Sunni Ittehad Council has announced plans to set up a hunger strike camp in Punjab, mirroring a similar protest at the federal level. Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Bhachar confirmed that the camp will be staged outside the Punjab Assembly from 3 pm to 7 pm starting tomorrow. Bhachar
CM Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sharply criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing the party of orchestrating and facilitating violent activities on May 9. In a statement, Nawaz described PTI not as a political party but as an "anarchic group" intent on destabilizing the state through deliberate chaos.
ECP
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) additional time to submit documents related to its intra-party elections. A 3-member ECP panel, led by Member Sindh Nisar Durrani, reviewed the case today. During the proceedings, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s member questioned the legitimacy of PTI’s authority
ishaq dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has extended an invitation to Turkmenistan companies to invest in Pakistan, highlighting the historical and evolving relationship between the two nations. At a joint press conference with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Mirdov, Dar emphasized the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Turkmenistan relations
Rauf Hassan
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad has approved a 2-day physical remand for PTI Central Information Secretary Rauf Hassan, handing him over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court also approved a similar remand for other male PTI workers, while two female workers were sent to jail
Child marriage
LAHORE: In a swift intervention, the Virtual Women Police Station successfully prevented the forced marriage of a 12-year-old girl to a foreigner. The timely action was prompted by a call from concerned villagers who reported the alarming situation. The police arrested the young girl's parents, who were attempting
Zulfi Bukhari
Islamabad: Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari has been appointed as Advisor on International Affairs to PTI founder Imran Khan. The appointment was confirmed following approval from Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar, with Secretary General Umar Ayub issuing the official notification. In addition to his new role, Bukhari will also serve as an advisor
Gas
KARACHI: The country's gas network has received a significant boost with the addition of new gas deposits from five wells in Balochistan. Mari Petroleum Company has announced the successful trial production and delivery of this new gas, with key details submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. According to
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a substantial 25 percent increase in the salaries of government employees. This decision, approved through a circulation summary by the provincial cabinet, will be effective from July 1, 2024. According to a declaration from the provincial finance department, employees in grades one to
Chief Justice
Lahore : Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Miss Alia Neelam, has taken decisive action to curb additional court expenses by withdrawing a costly notification for new video link equipment. The notification, originally issued on June 7, has been rescinded, saving the national treasury an estimated one billion rupees. Registrar
Barrister Gohar Khan
Lahore: The opposition has announced plans to set up a hunger strike camp in Punjab, following a similar move at the federal level. Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmed Bhachar, revealed that the camp will be held outside the Punjab Assembly starting tomorrow from 3 pm to 7