News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aain (TTA) has strongly rejected the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, describing it as contrary to the spirit of the Constitution of Pakistan. The decision was taken during a key meeting of the movement, chaired by Mahmood Khan Achakzai in Islamabad. The session was attended by Senator Allama Raja Nasir […]
ISLAMABAD: A group of retired judges and senior lawyers has written to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, urging him to convene a full court meeting over the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, which they say poses a serious threat to the apex court. The letter, drafted by Advocate Faisal Siddiqui […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the ongoing efforts to transition towards a cashless economy would play a crucial role in ensuring Pakistan’s sustainable economic growth. Chairing a high-level review meeting on initiatives for a cashless economy, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to expand public awareness […]
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 […]