IHC
Islamabad, June 29: The Islamabad High Court has delivered a detailed verdict on the applications concerning Kemari Karachi and other cases against former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, affirming that an FIR cannot be registered for an incident outside the jurisdiction of the relevant police station. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri issued
Punjab Assembly
LAHORE, June 29: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan announced the establishment of an ethics committee in response to recent disruptions in the Punjab Assembly. While talking to media in Lahore, Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, underscored the importance of maintaining democratic traditions and respect for the
National Assembly
Islamabad: In the National Assembly session on Friday, Member of the Assembly Shaista Pervez Malik presented a motion for resolution, which was approved by a majority vote. The resolution expressed concern over the recent resolution passed by the US House of Representatives, particularly noting remarks concerning the utilization of Pakistani
SLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has launched a new "Summer Vacation Special Train" from Karachi to Rawalpindi, aimed at providing convenient travel options for the public during the summer holidays. The train, scheduled to depart Karachi at 8:45 PM, will make stops in Lahore and reach Rawalpindi at 10:
Pakistan Railway
Pakistan Railways has unveiled a new service, the "Summer Vacation Special Train," aimed at enhancing travel convenience during the summer season. The inaugural journey will depart from Karachi at 8:45 PM, making stops at Lahore and culminating in Rawalpindi at 10:00 PM. The return trip will
NEPRA
Karachi: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a crucial public hearing regarding K Electric's tariff petition for the determination of a multi-year tariff spanning from FY 2023-24 to FY 2029-30. K Electric had submitted its comprehensive tariff petition in December 2022, outlining plans for significant investments
PTCL
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has successfully secured a $400 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers (Pvt.) Limited. This development marks a crucial step forward following the approval of the financing deal by the IFC Board of Directors
CTD
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced concerns over the delay in establishing the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), despite the province receiving 590 billion rupees under the NFC Award. Addressing points raised by Asad Qaiser in the National Assembly, PM Shehbaz acknowledged KP's sacrifices
cricket
LAHORE: In a comprehensive survey conducted by the World Cricketers Association, international players across 13 countries have voiced a growing preference for T20 cricket. Notably, the survey excluded players from Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan. According to the findings, 30% of players rank T20 as their most important format, marking a
SupremeCourt
IslamabaD, June 28: The Supreme Court has accepted the unconditional apologies of Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement's Mustafa Kamal, bringing an end to the contempt proceedings against them. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa heard the case, where both individuals appeared in
CM Punjab
Lahore: The Punjab Assembly failed to approve the supplementary budget due to intense commotion and protests from opposition members. Chaos erupted during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's speech, with opposition members shouting slogans and causing disruption. The uproar forced Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to postpone the budget approval
petrol
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced a revised increase in the levy on petrol and diesel to Rs 70 per liter. This change was revealed during his closing speech on budget amendments in the National Assembly. Originally proposed at Rs 80, the levy on petrol and diesel has been scaled back
National Assembly
ISLAMABAD, The National Assembly has approved an amendment proposed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding the salaries and benefits of its members, passing it by a majority vote. PPP's Abdul Qadir Patel introduced the amendment in the House, aiming to increase the privileges of Members of Parliament.
petrol
ISLAMABAD: Anticipation grows around a substantial increase in petroleum prices starting July 1, fueled by potential hikes in levy charges by the government. Sources indicate that petrol prices might surge by Rs 7.54 per liter and diesel by Rs 9.84 per liter for the upcoming 15 days. Should
Bat symbol
Islamabad: A citizen named Muhammad Saleem has filed a petition in the Supreme Court under Article 184(3), urging the return of the bat symbol to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Election Commission have been named as respondents in the petition. The petition highlights PTI&
Zainab Jameel
Lahore, June 27: Police authorities have apprehended five suspects involved in the tragic attack on former actress and model Zainab Jameel, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation. Acting on directives from DIG Operations Lahore, SP Cantt Owais Shafique led a specialized team, including SHOs Imran Khan and Dawood Ahmed,