During the hearing of an intra-court appeal against the trial of civilians in military courts, Justice Jamal Mandokhail questioned the extent of powers granted to military courts under the Army Act. A seven-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, is hearing the appeal. Salman Akram Raja, representing convicted individual
President Asif Ali Zardari visited the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) on Friday, where he spoke about the park’s potential to become a symbol of innovation, paving the way for advancements in aerospace and aviation. During his visit, he received an in-depth briefing on the various projects
Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee, shared that the talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have come to an end after PTI rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer to resume discussions. Speaking to Saudi Arabian media outlet Urdu News, Senator Siddiqui clarified that while the negotiations
The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov , has stated that it is essential to strengthen trade and investment cooperation to further enhance the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan . He emphasized that the leadership of both countries is committed to expanding trade partnerships, and efforts are being made to
Iran is ready to discuss its nuclear programme if Western countries show they are “serious”, the foreign ministry spokesman was quoted as saying in an interview published on Thursday. “We have said several times that we are ready for discussions, but only if the other side is serious about this,
Supreme Court’s senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Thursday said that he has no grievances over not being the Chief Justice, expressing satisfaction with his current role in the apex court. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the Karachi Bar Association, Justice
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan has dispelled any notion that the ministry was involved in the recent visit by US investors to Pakistan, highlighting that the Foreign Ministry had no role in facilitating their arrival. This statement comes amid growing speculation regarding the influence of US diplomatic figures on
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a federal cabinet meeting on Thursday, addressing national security concerns, political developments, and economic measures. The premier paid heartfelt tribute to Major Hamza Israr and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem, who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism in North Waziristan. He lauded the armed forces,
Topline Research reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team was scheduled to visit Pakistan in the middle of next month to evaluate the country’s economic performance as part of the first review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in March. According to Topline Research, the IMF team would
The federal government has approved amendments to the National Identity Card Act of 2002 aimed at improving accessibility and recognition for individuals with disabilities and organ donors in Pakistan. A spokesperson for the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) confirmed that these changes will soon be reflected in the issuance
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to establish the Punjab Special Planning Authority (PSPA) to tackle illegal housing societies. The chief minister chaired a meeting where it was also agreed that that Special Planning Committees would also be established at the district level. The relevant Deputy Commissioner will
Justice (retd) Faqir Muhammad Khokhar – the newly appointed head of Pakistan’s Missing Persons Commission – passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. Justice Khokhar – who had been battling health issues for some time – was appointed to the commission only a week ago. At the time of his appointment,
In another expected jolt for inflation-hit masses, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government likely to jack up petrol and diesel prices from February 01, 2025. The surge in crude oil prices has sparked concerns about further hikes in the prices of petroleum products within the country. According to sources, petrol
An explosion in a gas tanker ignited a massive fire in Faisal Town, Multan, killing six people and injuring 31 others. The powerful blast caused several houses to collapse and destroyed numerous homes. Firefighters, supported by 18 fire tenders, fought the flames for five hours before bringing the fire under
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has referred appeals challenging the acquittal of PTI Chairman and Bushra Bibi to Chief Justice Aamer Farooq for forming a new bench. The appeals, filed by Khawar Maneka, were heard by Additional Judge Justice Azam Khan. Representing the petitioner, lawyers Zahid Asif Chaudhry, Iqbal Kakar,
Peshawar is set to host Pakistan’s first-ever government-run Senior Citizen Club, with the project’s PC-1 in its final stages of preparation. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced that after its successful implementation in Peshawar, the initiative will be expanded to other districts. Official images of the proposed