Pakistan

wo labourers were killed and three others got injured Saturday as the shuttering of the under-construction Bhara Kahu bridge collapsed in the capital city. As per the Islamabad Capital Territory Police’s initial report, the shuttering of the pillar fell down after a truck collided with it. According to the police,…

The ruling parties — Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) — Saturday demanded the formation of Supreme Court’s full court bench to hear the suo motu notice taken over the apparent delay in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa general elections. The plea — moved through…

The United States said that its robust trade relationship with Pakistan was crucial as the country recovers from the effects of the devastating floods last year. Addressing a press briefing in Washington on Thursday, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council…

 Three ruling coalition parties — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) — on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to form a full court to hear the suo motu notice taken by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on the delay in the…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday denotified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from six National Assembly seats — on which he emerged victorious last year. The electoral authority, in a notification, stated that the former prime minister — who was ousted from power last year — had been…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that political stability is crucial for economic stability as he chaired a high-level huddle of the National Apex Committee — summoned to overview the country’s law and order situation. The committee, formed in 2015 after the Army Public School (APS) attack to oversee the…

At least six terrorists were gunned down in the Dadowala area of Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during an operation, counter-terrorism department (CTD) officials told media on Thursday. According to the CTD, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the slain terrorists who were involved in the terror attacks and assaults on security forces.…

President Arif Alvi has given assent to the Finance Supplementary Bill 2023 which was sent to him on Wednesday — two days after the National Assembly passed it on February 20. The approval has been given in accordance with Article 75 of the Constitution, the President House said in a statement…

 A reference has been filed against Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) for having assets beyond means. The reference was filed today by Advocate Mian Dawood in which the SJC was requested to initiate an inquiry against the Supreme Court judge’s assets worth Rs3…

Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday raised questions on the dissolution of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies.  The observation from the judges came during the hearing of the suo moto notice on the election date for the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies. Chief Justice of…

A multi-stakeholder consultation was held  on Multi-stakeholders Consultation on Developing Integrated Humanitarian Response for Transgender Community in Floods and Disasters held here on Wednesday.The event themed Protection, Inclusion and Safeguarding” was organized jointly by National commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and Peace and Justice Network (PJN), a national level organization…

3rd meeting of Gilgit Baltistan Development Working party was held under chairmanship of the Chief Minister GB on Wednesday, 22 February, 2023.The meeting discussed various important projects in Sanitation, Energy and Rural development Sector. The forum applauded efforts of political government and government departments for fetching and arranging special funds/grants…

 The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has publicly objected to the impartiality of two Supreme Court judges, saying their conduct is “biased” towards the party. In a series of tweets, senior PML-N leader and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said these two judges have a biased attitude towards PML-N. The minister, while…

The Supreme Court dismissed on Wednesday the in-chamber appeals — challenging the objections raised by the apex court’s registrar against the petitions seeking a probe into the US cypher — remarking why the court should order a probe on hearsay. Justice Qazi Faez Isa heard the in-chamber appeals filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday unveiled austerity measures aimed to keep the country afloat as the nation buckles up to meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions. Pakistan is desperate to unlock the next tranche worth $1.1 billion loan facility with the IMF but is struggling to meet tough conditions…

Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters Celebrated World Thinking Day at its NHQ on 22nd February 2023. More than 500 Guides (6 to 21 years old) participated. The theme of the Day was “Our World Our Peaceful Future- The Environment & Peace”. During the event, Girls had the opportunity to…

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on March 9 in connection with the Toshakhana scam. The anti-graft watchdog’s Rawalpindi branch summoned the PTI chief hours after NAB Chairman Aftab Sultan tendered his resignation after reportedly refusing to “toe the line”. In its notice to Khan, the…

In a major development, former Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Parvez Elahi Tuesday announced joining the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as the political temperature heats up in the country ahead of general elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The announcement came minutes after PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat — Elahi’s…

SAP’s Senior Vice President Middle East and North Africa, Ahmed Al-Faifi, on his visit to Pakistan, met with Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed and Secretary Railways, Mr. Mazhar Ali Shah. He also attended The Future Summit’s…

 Amid delay from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over the date for elections, President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday announced April 9 as the date for holding polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab — the move rejected by the ruling alliance parties. The president announced the date by exercising his power…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Sunday that new military and civilian leadership has put a “full stop” on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s policy of “appeasing” terrorists. Speaking during an interview with the US TV channel CNBC International, Bilawal said that former premier “had negotiated with the terrorists unconditionally”. The foreign minister reiterated…