Elizabeth Horst, the US Deputy Secretary of State Responsible for Pakistan; has expressed the commitment of the United States to support transparent and credible elections in Pakistan. She emphasized the importance of violence-free elections that enable people to have a say in choosing their leaders. Ms. Horst conveyed this message during a seminar held at […]
In a historic move, the Supreme Court of the country has allowed live telecast of proceedings for the first time ever. The full court, consisting of all 15 judges of the apex court, is currently conducting hearings on petitions challenging a controversial law known as the SC (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023. These petitions aim […]
PTI ally was arrested from phase 3 of a private housing society in Rawalpindi Awami Muslim League (AML) leader and PTI ally Sheikh Rashid was arrested from his residence in Rawalpindi on Sunday evening, his lawyer Sardar Abdul Razzak Khan confirmed. “Men clad in plain clothes arrested Sheikh Rashid from his residence,” he said, claiming […]
PPP throws weight behind co-chairman to resolve issues in CEC meeting The Pakistan Peoples Party has thrown its weight behind Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, leaving little doubt about whose opinion prevailed within the party, two PPP leaders familiar with the outcome of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting revealed. Apparently dissatisfied with the response it […]
COLOMBO: Skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s 80 and inspired bowling led Bangladesh to a consolation six-run win over India in the final Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Friday. India, who had already booked a meeting with Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final in Colombo, faltered in their chase of 266 despite a valiant 121 […]
In response to a contempt petition filed by PTI chairman Imran Khan for not allowing him to speak to his sons abroad via phone or WhatsApp, the superintendent of Attock Jail on Friday informed a special court formed under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) that the prison manual did not permit this act. He added […]
In another massive hike in the rates of petroleum products on Friday after the interim set-up took over the reins in August, the price of petrol was increased by Rs26.02 per litre while that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs17.34 per litre. On Thursday, speculations were rife that the prices of petrol and HSD could […]
Karachi’s beauty queen Erica Robin has been crowned “Miss Universe Pakistan 2023″, becoming the first-ever woman from the country to win the title. Four other models from different parts of the country participated in the beauty pageant, including Hira Inam from Lahore, Jessical Wilson from Rawalpindi, Pakistani-American Malika Alvi from Pennsylvania and Sabrina Wasim. “I […]
The Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan Friday reopened for all kinds of traffic after 10 days of closure due to clashes between border forces. Pedestrian movement has begun following the resumption of traffic at the border with hundreds of travellers flocking to its immigration section for entry into Afghanistan. “The clearance of trucks is […]
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court in a majority 2-1 verdict on Friday approved Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan‘s petition challenging amendments made to the country’s accountability laws during the tenure of the previous Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led government. The three-member bench, headed by CJP Umar Ata Bandial, and comprising Justice Mansoor Ali […]
