LAHORE: The 148th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s national poet and philosopher, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, was observed on Sunday across the country with solemn reverence and national pride. The day began with a dignified ceremony of changing the guard at the Mazar-e-Iqbal (Iqbal Shrine) in Lahore, where a contingent of […]
ISLAMABAD: The First Committee of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted four resolutions tabled by Pakistan, reaffirming global recognition of Pakistan’s consistent leadership role in promoting disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. The First Committee deals with disarmament and international security-related matters. Two of Pakistan’s resolutions […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Director General Immigration and Passports Mustafa Jamal Kazi, ruling that the appointment was made in accordance with legal provisions. Justice Khalid Ishaq had reserved the verdict a day earlier, which was announced on Friday. Advocate Asif […]
ISLAMABAD: The draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment has been unveiled, with the federal government completing preparations to present it in Parliament. The landmark amendment proposes the establishment of a Federal Constitutional Court, along with major changes to several key articles of the Constitution to redefine judicial structure, military appointments, […]
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Federal Cabinet via video link from Baku, during which the cabinet unanimously approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The Prime Minister and cabinet members welcomed the development, appreciating the collective efforts that led to the agreement. Following […]
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has cautioned that his party will not accept any amendments to Article 243 that adversely affect Pakistan’s politics, constitution, or democracy. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, the JUI-F chief clarified that his party would have “no objection if the changes are […]
A constitutional petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan challenging the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, citing concerns over the potential curtailment of judicial powers. The petition, filed under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, contests provisions related to the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and the […]
ISLAMABAD: Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, currently on an official visit to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the Turkish Minister and his delegation, noting that the visit […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari, in an exclusive interview with Qatar’s English daily The Peninsula, lauded Qatar’s constructive role in promoting peace, dialogue, and stability across the region. The President said that the partnership between Pakistan and Qatar holds strategic importance for ensuring regional peace, energy security, and social progress. […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Nasir bin Faisal bin Khalifa Al Thani, Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, in Doha. The President expressed satisfaction over Qatar’s warm hospitality and his productive meetings with the Qatari leadership during his visit. President Zardari commended Al Jazeera’s significant contribution to […]