Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar issued a written order, disposing of the petition. The court directed the ECP to hear both parties before proceeding with the inquiry and to make a decision by the law. Omar Ayub had challenged the Election Commission’s action and the July 10 order to investigate rigging in NA-18 Haripur. […]
The NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has identified Malakand Division, Hazara Division, Bannu, Charsadda, Karak, Khyber, Kohat, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Mardan, Nowshera, Orakzai, Peshawar, Swabi, and Waziristan as high-risk areas. The severe weather system is expected to bring heavy downpours, gusty winds, and hailstorms, which may trigger flash floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage. Authorities […]
The PMD forecasted that Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper/Central Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan would likely see rain with windstorms or thunderstorms, with some areas facing heavy rain and hailstorms. The PMD cautioned that wind-dust storms, hailstorms, and lightning could damage unstable structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels from today through the morning of […]
According to sources, the property dispute between the two groups had been going on for a long time, and they started firing as soon as they saw each other. The clash resulted in the death of five people. Eight other persons, including four women, also sustained injuries in the firing incident. The police have shifted […]
The prime minister, in a statement, said that the waiver of Abiana (water charges) and fixed taxes for wheat farmers in Punjab was a relief for the farmers. Besides, he said that the initiative to provide farmers with free wheat storage facilities for four months would help protect the commodity from seasonal impacts and farmers […]
According to data, the Pakistan government managed to spend only Rs399 bln out of the allocated Rs1,100 billion budget during (July to March 2024-25). According to the data, federal ministries utilised Rs293 billion, while state-owned corporations spent Rs105 billion during the same period. The National Highway Authority (NHA) emerged as one of the top spenders, […]
Chairing a meeting on the law and order situation in Islamabad, he said our struggle will continue to completely eradicate terrorism from the country. The Prime Minister said Pakistan’s enemies are scared of our economic achievements. He commended all the institutions and provincial governments for their robust measures against terrorism. He said the brave officers […]
According to sources, virtual discussions are held between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as preparations for the budget are underway. The FBR’s target will be determined based on the estimated GDP size for the next fiscal year. For the current fiscal year, a tax-to-GDP ratio of 10.6% is expected to be achieved, with […]
According to the Met Office, a heat wave is likely to affect Karachi during this period due to the suspension of sea breezes. Temperatures are expected to rise by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs possibly reaching up to 40°C. Humidity levels are forecasted to remain between 40% and 50%. The weather department […]
According to CTD officials, the suspect, identified as Dahan alias Asif Chikna, was arrested for facilitating BLA militants in Karachi in collaboration with his associate Shafi. The arrest was made based on confidential intelligence, and illegal weapons were recovered from his possession during the raid. CTD spokesperson stated that both Dahan and Shafi were responsible […]
