ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would rule in whole of Pakistan. Addressing media persons outside the apex court building, Mr Qureshi said the Supreme Court’s ruling was a defeat for followers of doctrine of necessity and Justice Munir. He congratulated Imran Khan and lawyers’ community on the success of rule of law. The …

ISLAMAABD: The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone polls to the Punjab Assembly till Oct 8 was “unconstitutional” and fixed May 14 as the date for polls in the province.   “The impugned order dated 22.03.2023 made by the Election Commission of Pakistan is declared to be unconstitutional, without lawful authority …

LONDON: British Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s remarks that British-Pakistani men “hold cultural values at odds with British values” got a serious criticism by political commentators and children’s charities as “inflammatory” and akin to initiating “race wars”. “[British-Pakistani men] see women in a demeaned, illegitimate way, and pursue an outdated and frankly heinous approach to the way we behave,” Ms Braverman …

LARKANA: The 44th death anniversary of founding Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is being observed today (Tuesday) throughout the country. The programmes of 44th death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto will start with the recitation of Holy Quran at his grave in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh after which floral wreaths will be …

KARACHI: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell by 110.93 points, or 0.28 per cent, on Monday and closed at 39,889.90 points against 40,000.83 points the previous day. A total of 74,430,002 shares were traded during the day as compared to 112,200,436 shares the previous day, whereas the price of shares stood at Rs1.750 billion against Rs3.933 billion …

LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment, Punjab has summoned former provincial minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on the issue of billions of rupees’ corruption in the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC), Lahore. Sources say Dr Yasmin Rashid is also accused of accepting bribes in parking, canteen and other contracts. They said the ACE also summoned PIC executive director, Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr Muhammad Tahsin, …

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday resumed hearing of the plea challenging delay in the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan. The court reserved verdict on the case and is likely to announce it on Tuesday. At the outset, Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial asked PPP counsel Farooq H. …

Photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows the view of the Thar Coal Block-I Coal Electricity Integration project in Sindh province, Pakistan.(Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) Thar Coal Block-1 Coal Electricity Integration project highlights corporate social responsibility and has provided more than 18,000 direct employment opportunities for the locals. THARPARKAR, Pakistan, April 2 (Xinhua) — Mazhar Ali Khan, a 27-year-old mechanical engineer, works …

KARACHI: PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday told political parties in particular the PPP to announce whether they were standing with the Constitution or abrogating it as the Supreme Court deliberates on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s delay to polls in Punjab. The constitutional crisis in Pakistan deepened on Saturday as the ruling coalition in the Centre, led …

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan accused Nawaz Sharif, the supremo of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), of making decisions and speaking out against the Supreme Court bench handling the election delay case. The PTI chief also highlighted the need for the nation to stand up with the Constitution and law. Khan’s strong-worded message comes after …

ISLAMABAD: After the trade secretary, Foreign Office (FO) has also denied having any diplomatic or trade relations with Israel on the country’s behalf. “There is no change in the policy, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told Media. The clarification came in light of a recent statement by the American Jewish Congress (AJC) regarding the purported offloading of a shipment carrying …

NANKANASAHIB: Federal Minister for Education Rana Tanveer Hussian inflicted a dent in Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaaf as Ex-Provincial Minister Rana Muhammad Afzal formally joined Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The defecting ex-minister joined PML-N during a meeting with Rana Tanveer Hussain and announced full support for PML-N. Ex- MNA of PML-N Dr. Shizra Mansab was also present in the meeting. Rana Muhammad Afzal …

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq said that the political parties should initiate dialogue on the single item agenda of general elections. During a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Asad Umar and Senator Ijaz Ch at at Mansoorah Lahore, Siraj said he believed the polls in two provinces would not bring any solution rather it would add to the prevailing crises, …

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, presented his credentials to the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, as Pakistan’s non-resident Ambassador at a ceremony in the Mangolian capital Ulan Bator on Saturday. The ambassador conveyed greetings of Pakistani leadership and desire to strengthen relations between Pakistan and Mongolia. The ambassador also held a meeting with the Mongolian Foreign Minister …

LAHORE, April 01 (Internews): The tickets for the upcoming three-match T20Is series between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore will go on sale from tomorrow (April 2) 11am. The matches are scheduled to be played on April 14, 15 and 17 at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shared the pricelist for the tickets according to …

LAHORE, April 01 (Internews): Federal Board of Revenue remain Rs.64bn short in terms of revenue generation. Although, the monthly inflation report published by Finance Ministry notes 18.2% increase in tax collection by FBR, but revenue gathering by the department could not achieve targets in the month of March. According to the sources, FBR generated Rs.663bn in revenue, whereas the set …

KECH, APRIL 01 (Internews): Four soldiers patrolling the Pakistan-Iran border were killed when they were attacked by terrorists from across the border in the Jalgai sector of Kech district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. Soldiers Naik Shair Ahmed, Lance Naik Muhammad Asghar, Sepoy Muhammad Irfan and Sepoy Abdur Rasheed were critically injured in the attack and later …

ISLAMABAD, April 01 (Internews): The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released data on Saturday indicating that inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached an all-time high of 35.37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in March. This marks the highest CPI increase on record since July 1965, according to the investment firm Arif Habib Corporation. In March 2022, inflation …

ISLAMABAD, April 01 (Internews): The government of Pakistan filed a plea in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking the withdrawal of the curative review petition against Justice Qazi Faez Isa.   The government, in its petition, has mentioned that it wants to withdraw the appeal filed against the apex court judge.   “The government does not want to pursue this …

RAWALPINDI, April 01 (Internews): Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday hit out at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif for targeting the judiciary. The reaction from the former interior minister comes a day after Mr Sharif demanded constitution of the full bench for hearing of the case regarding delay in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elections. Addressing …

ISLAMABAD, April 01 (Internews): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi on Saturday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the call-up notices issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a reference regarding Toshakhana gifts. The former first lady has challenged the notices served on her on March 16 and 17 through her lawyer, Khawaja Harris. She …

ISLAMABAD, April 01 (Internews): The ruling alliance has endorsed the position taken by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the floor of the National Assembly the other day on talks with the PTI and its leader Imran Khan where the alliance had placed the precondition of apology. The prime minister asked Imran that he should render an unconditional apology to the …

Web Desk , March 31, 2023: In yet another Twitter spat, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice-President Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan accused each other of attacking the judiciary soon after the Supreme Court’s ruling in a case relating to the delay in the upcoming elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier, a three-member bench of …

KARACHI, March 31, 2023: At least 11 people died and several were injured Friday amid a stampede inside the premises of a factory at the Naurus intersection in Karachi’s SITE area, the latest incident in which people lost their lives to seek free edibles. The incident occurred while people were gathered at a dyeing factory in the city’s industrial area …

ISLAMABAD , March 31, 2023:The newly constituted three-member bench of the Supreme Court on Friday rejected the government’s request to form a full court on the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa election delay case. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar, rejected the request put forward …

ISLAMABAD , March 31, 2023: The Supreme Court in a circular on Friday “disregarded” a judgment authored by Justice Qazi Faez Isa ordering the postponement of suo motu cases till amendments are made in the Supreme Court Rules 1980 regarding the discretionary powers of the chief justice to form benches. In its circular, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar …

LAHORE , March 31, 2023: A district and sessions court in the Punjab capital approved extension in interim bails of several leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a case regarding the death of PTI worker Ali Bilal alias Zille Shah. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Bilal Baig has extended the bail of Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mahmoodur Rashid and other PTI …

RAWALPINDI , March 31, 2023: A Pakistan Army solider was martyred during a fire exchange between terrorists and security forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan, said military’s media wing on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said the troops fought bravely and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. However, during intense exchange of fire, Sepoy …

RAWALPINDI , March 31, 2023: Awami Muslim League chief and former federal interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said the Constitution will emerge victorious against doctrine of necessity. The former minister posted on Friday tweets regarding hearing of the PTI plea against postponement of elections. “The bench of the Supreme Court will sit again today and will give a decision …

ISLAMABAD March 31, 2023: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin announced that direct flights between the two countries would start in May 2023, bolstering bilateral economic connectivity. He said this during a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Commerce and Industries Adnan Jalil in Islamabad. The ambassador said the direct flights between Lahore and Almaty would not only increase …

LAHORE , March 30, 2023: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz slammed on Thursday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, saying the institutions could not run at the latter’s will. Taking to Twitter, Ms Nawaz schooled the deposed premier, saying, “It is a weird joke to see Imran taking the name of the constitution despite the fact …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: The upper house of parliament on Thursday passed with majority vote the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 tabled by the law minister. As many as 60 lawmakers voted in favour while 19 senators opposed the bill. Opposition lawmakers tore up copies of the proposed bill. The bill is aimed at curtailing powers of …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: A new bench of the Supreme Court will hear the elections’ case on Friday, it was decided. The five-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan hearing a case regarding delay in elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was dissolved on Thursday after Justice Aminuddin Khan rescused himself from the bench. Originally, a bench headed …

LAHORE , March 30, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Thursday that the Supreme Court bench will make no difference to his party. Taking to Twitter, the deposed premier said, “All we want to know is if elections will be held within the 90 days’ constitutional provision. Before we dissolved our two provincial assemblies, I consulted our …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved a verdict on the admissibility of a petition seeking Imran Khan’s disqualification “for concealing his alleged daughter Tyrian White’s name in the nomination papers”. A larger bench of IHC comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, Justice Mohsin Akhter Kayani and Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir reserved the verdict after …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former minister Fawad Chaudhry has hailed the Lahore High Court (LHC) for striking down Section 124-A of the criminal law that pertains to sedition. Fawad took to twitter and retweeted Advocate Abuzar Salman Niazi ‘s tweet, who moved the LHC against the colonial-era law. “Congratulations, Salman Niazi, you have done …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said the National Assembly will cease to exist on Aug 12 or 16 after which a caretaker set-up will be in place to hold elections. Speaking to media here on Thursday, Sanaullah said the political temperature in the country should be reduced so that dialogue could be initiated to solve …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the martyrdom of four policemen including a DSP in a militant attack in Lakki Marwat. The sacrifices rendered by police officers and personnel in the war against terrorism were unforgettable, the premier said in a tweet while praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the …

RAWALPINDI , March 30, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed claimed on Thursday that overseas Pakistanis were ready to give Rs20 billion donation for elections if the Supreme Court gave an assurance. In a series of tweets, the former interior minister said there would be “rule of jungle” in the country if the Constitution and laws were …

ISLAMABAD , March 29, 2023: Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ordered to halt proceedings on ongoing suo motu notices until rules for the procedure were made. A three-member bench, headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, issued the verdict at the outset of the hearing of a suo motu notice taken on awarding 20 extra marks to Hafiz-e-Quran. Two members of …