News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday hosted a grand dinner in honour of government and allied senators, expressing gratitude for their support of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz extended special thanks to President Asif Ali Zardari and the leadership […]
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban held talks in Istanbul on November 6, with the third round of discussions concluding in Türkiye on November 7. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan participated in the dialogue in response to […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to grant immunity to the office of the Prime Minister from legal proceedings. In a statement issued upon his return from Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister said he had learned that some senators from […]
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 […]
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: Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited the Port of Male as part of its ongoing overseas deployment, where it was warmly received by Maldivian authorities. During the visit, the Mission Commander held meetings with senior military officials of the Maldives and visited the High Commission of Pakistan. Discussions focused on […]
ISLAMABAD: The negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan held in Istanbul have ended in a deadlock, Information Minister Atta Tarar confirmed on Monday. In a statement, the minister expressed Pakistan’s gratitude to Turkiye and Qatar for their mediation efforts during the talks, noting that both countries played a constructive role in […]
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 […]