News about Happenings in Pakistan
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 […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan have announced the joint celebration of “Tajikistan Culture Week” in Islamabad, aimed at strengthening the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between the two brotherly nations. The week-long festival will be organized in collaboration with the Ministries of Culture of both countries, the Embassy of Tajikistan, Lok […]
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: The Foreign Office has confirmed that talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban began in Istanbul on Tuesday under the presence and supervision of mediators. In a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi said, “Negotiations are underway in Istanbul under the observation of mediators. We cannot […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) concluded successfully in Karachi, marking the end of a four-day premier maritime gathering held from November 3 to 6. The second edition of the event, organized under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, served as a dynamic platform for strategic dialogue, […]