PPP’s Syed Murad Ali Shah has been elected as the chief minister of the province for the third consecutive time. Shah has been elected the 25th leader of the House with 112 votes against MQM-Pakistan’s Ali Khurseedi, who bagged only 36 votes. The hall resounded with pro-PPP slogans, as Murad was elected with a two-third majority for the first time. …

It was an unusual day in the Punjab Assembly on Friday. The House met after a gap of more than one year for the inaugural session in which 321 MPAs-elect took oath. A number of MPAs became the member of the august house of 371 for the very first time. They are young, fresh and energetic. Having dreams in their …

Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) candidate Awais Qadir Shah has been elected as the 12th Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, ARY News reported. As per details, as many as 147 members of the provincial assembly cast their votes during the polling for assembly speaker. The outgoing speaker Agha Siraj Durrani announced the results after the conclusion of the voting process where …

The water flow of Ravi river has reportedly been stopped to Pakistan after the completion of Shahpur Kandi barrage which is situated on the borders of Indian Punjab and the state of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, as per Indian media reports. That previously allotted 1150 cusecs water of Pakistan, will now benefit the region of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that most parts of the country will remain cold and dry in the next 24 hours. According to the PMD, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, while thunderstorm rain is also possible in the southwestern districts of Balochistan. The Meteorological Department had said that …

In today’s society, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of upholding equality and dignity for every citizen, particularly those in the working class, who often face marginalization and neglect. Despite playing a significant role in driving economic growth, workers frequently find themselves sidelined in policymaking, revealing a notable disparity in representation and influence exacerbated by governmental favoritism towards corporate …

Although the state institutions are unwilling to address the grievances of its candidates, there are also apparently flaws in the legal strategy of the PTI in dealing with the issue of alleged election rigging. The choice of lawyers is always significant to acquire relief in any constitutional matter. Usually political parties and leaders hire lawyers with good reputation among judges. …

Amid protests and arrests, newly elected representatives were sworn into the 16th Sindh Assembly on Saturday. The Sindh Assembly was the second to have its lawmakers take oath after the February 8 general elections, with at least 313 MPAs being elected to the Punjab Assembly a day ago. According to the results issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan, the PPP …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is gearing up for the presidential election which is likely to take place on March 9. This development comes as the constitutional term of President Dr. Arif Alvi concluded on September 8, 2023. Despite the conclusion of his term, President Alvi continues to discharge his duties within the caretaker setup. However, according to sources …

Speaker Sibtain Khan on Friday administered oath to 313 newly elected MPAs of the Punjab Assembly in the inaugural session. Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Thursday summoned an inaugural session of the Punjab Assembly following the general elections held on February 8. Speaker of Punjab Assembly Sibatin Khan administered the oath to the elected representatives, marking their official induction …

A Lahore district and sessions court on Friday sent anchorperson Imran Riaz, who was arrested last night, to jail in a corruption case. Riaz was arrested late last night from his home, with visuals of the arrest going viral on social media. The PTI has decried the arrest and called for Riaz’s immediate release. Riaz was presented before Judicial Magistrate …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued notifications for reserved seats for women in Sindh and Balochistan assemblies. In a notification, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has secured a lion’s share of the reserved seats for women in the Sindh Assembly. Out of the 14 allocated seats, the PPP clinched 10 in the notable names among the elected …

A meeting of the Supreme Judicial Commission (SJC) regarding the appointment of judges was held under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa on Friday. The SJC approved the appointments of the Justice Shehzad Ahmed Malik as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The SJC also approved appointment of the Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan previously posted as …

The PTI on Thursday announced that it would be holding fresh intra-party elections on March 3 (Sunday). After a long battle and marathon hearings in the run-up to the February 8 general elections, the PTI was stripped of its symbol last month when the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision to declare the party’s internal polls as …

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has summoned Youtubers Imran Riaz Khan and Asad Toor over their alleged involvement in an anti-judiciary campaign on social media platforms. The two individuals have been directed to appear before the FIA Cybercrime Wing on February 23, following the issuance of formal notices by the agency. Imran Riaz Khan has been called to …

The law enforcement agencies have arrested the alleged culprit who was running a social media campaign against the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP). Sources said that Rawalpindi-resident Abdul Wasay has been apprehended for orchestrating a threatening campaign against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. They revealed that Wasay engaged in a malicious campaign targeting the CJP on X (formerly …

The Sunni Ittehad Council has formally approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) with a request for reserved seats in both the National and Provincial Assemblies. In a detailed written communication from Sahibzada Hamid Raza, the Chairman of the Sunni Ittehad Council, the Commission has been urged to allocate reserved seats based on the affiliation of independent candidates. The letter …

Former commissioner of Rawalpindi, Liaquat Ali Chattha, has recorded his statement regarding his allegations of rigging in the recent elections, sources within the election commission confirmed. The inquiry committee, chaired by ECP Sindh member Nisar Durrani, issued a notice to Chattha yesterday, prompting his response to the accusations. The investigation committee, operating under the leadership of Nisar Durrani, has been …

The Punjab Assembly (PA) is set to convene tomorrow for its inaugural session following the general elections held on February 8. Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has formally issued a notification calling for the assembly meeting, marking a pivotal moment in the province’s political landscape. Scheduled to commence at 10 am, the assembly session will witness the swearing-in ceremony of …

Credit to China Daily As air quality worsens in many other developing nations, there has been an increasingly high demand for China’s experiences in air pollution control. In January, for example, authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province invited Chu Yangxi, an associate research professor with the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, and two other Chinese experts to Lahore, the capital …

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ruled that the resignation or retirement of an apex court judge would not dispose of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) proceedings already under way against them. A five-member bench delivered a four-to-one majority decision during a hearing on the federal government’s intra-court appeal against the apex court’s 2023 verdict in the Afiya Shehrbano Zia case, …

The federal government announced on Wednesday an increase in the prices of 146 critical life-saving medicines. The decision, conveyed through a drug price hike notification, primarily targets essential medications crucial for treating conditions such as cancer, vaccines, and antibiotics. Health Ministry officials have disclosed that the move follows a recommendation from the Drug Regulatory Authority, which proposed an increase in the …

The Sindh High Court has once again ordered the immediate restoration of internet services and social media platforms, adjourning the hearing until March 5. The court also sought a response from the federal government on the issue. The SHC was hearing a petition filed by Advocate Jibran Nasir against the blocking of internet and social media platforms in the country, particularly …

In a move against slanderous campaigns on social media targeting the Election Commission and government officials, the caretaker government has announced the formation of a new Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for thorough investigations. The decision comes amidst growing concerns over the spread of misinformation and attempts to manipulate public opinion through deceptive tactics. The caretaker government has vowed to uphold …

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the case against alleged rigging in the recently held general elections after seeking damages worth Rs500,000 from the petitioner. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the petition. Other members of the bench included Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali. As the …

Despite the suspension of notification regarding the victory of three MNAs by the Islamabad High Court, the final fate of the alleged election-rigging disputes are likely to be decided by the election tribunals, which is a time-consuming process. However, the current week is very significant as either the superior judiciary or the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will look into …

The caretaker government on Monday fulfilled a longstanding demand of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by granting it the status of a full-fledge division thus allowing it complete financial autonomy. The decision was taken by the Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, following which a notification was issued to elevate the IB as a division. According to the notification, the IB director …

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that he foresees a stalemate in government formation “if someone is not ready to change their stance”. Speaking to reporters at the Supreme Court today, the former foreign minister said the PPP and him are adamant on their stance, highlighting that it will not be changed at any cost. “If someone else wants to …

Jamaat-i-Islami Senator Mushtaq Ahmad on Tuesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja resign from his post and proceedings under Article 6 (high treason) of the Constitution be initiated against him. He passed these remarks as the upper house of Parliament convened for the second day. During the session, a number of senators raised concerns regarding allegations of poll …

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa questioned was this case (Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto judicial murder case) was not an opportunity for both institutions Armed Forces of Pakistan and the Supreme Court to get rid of the accusations against themselves. “The army does not impose martial law as an institution. Some people act as individuals. Sometimes there has to …

Amidst ongoing disruptions to social media platform X formerly known as Twitter Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to file a petition in the Islamabad High Court, challenging what he termed as “dictatorial acts” by the government. Speaking out against the prolonged outage, PTI’s stalwart Ali Muhammad Khan, in a message posted on X denounced the government’s actions as undemocratic and vowed …

MUNICH, Germany: The 60th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) wrapped up its three-day gathering here on Sunday, with participants calling for enhanced international cooperation to address the world’s pressing challenges. Decision-makers and world elites engaged in productive discussions on enhancing the global system, ensuring that all stakeholders benefit more equitably. They agreed that promoting positive-sum cooperation is crucial …

Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi has said the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs would forward a summer to convene the National Assembly after the Election Commission of Pakistan releases the list of elected candidates. According to the Constitution, the president is bound to convene the NA session after the official announcement of election results or issuance of its notification within 21 …

The petitioner in the case submitted in the Supreme Court for declaring the February 8 general elections null and void has requested to withdraw the petition. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, started hearing the petition on Monday morning. Other members of the bench included Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced alliance with the Sunni Ittehad Council and Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM). The announcement was made by Barrister Gohar flanked by MWM chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Sunni Ittehad Council’s head Sahibzada Hamid Raza and Omar Ayub Khan. Barrister Gohar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed independent candidates, who are in centre, Punjab and KP will join the Sunni …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended the notification of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Tariq Fazal Chaudhry from NA-47. The Election Commission of Pakistan declared Tariq Fazal Chaudhry as the winner with 102,502 votes, while PTI-backed candidate Shoaib Shaheen got 86,396 votes. Shaheen challenged his defeat in the IHC. Shaheen, in his respective petition, argued that according to Forms 45 …

Services of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, remained disrupted for the third consecutive day in Pakistan on Monday. According to Down detector, the outage was reported a little after 10:30am and persisted till noon. Services were restored around 12:24pm but were again disrupted after 1pm. Down detector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources …

A session of PTI-nominated independents, elected as members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has been summoned in Peshawar today at the Speaker’s House, citing sources on Sunday. Ali Amin Gandapur will chair the session, who has been nominated as the next chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The session will consult over the issues related to formation of government in the province, …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Sunday issued a detailed written order of summons order for the caretaker prime minister and several key ministers to appear before the court over missing Baloch students case to be heard on February 19th. IHC Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani issued the written summons order, demanding the presence of the PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakkar, along with the …

In Kashmir, Dr. Farooq Ashai, was martyred exactly 31 years ago. On February 18, 1993, Dr. Farooq Ashai fell victim to the bullets fired by Indian forces, marking a tragic end to his valiant life. His martyrdom day was commemorated with solemnity, attended by his wife, Dr. Fareeda, and their daughter, alongside countless admirers. Dr. Ashai was targeted just 100 …