ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a detailed judgement on intra-court appeals against military trials, observing that while the Army Act provides a basic framework, it lacks a proper appellate forum for civilians. The apex court directed the government to enact legislation within 45 days to ensure an independent […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, participated in consultations hosted by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in New York today. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Prime Ministers of Jordan and […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf ‘Rafale Hunter’ has once again become the centre of attention, this time for his “6-0” and plane-crash gestures during the high-voltage Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against India in Dubai. The gesture, widely shared on social media, sparked outrage among Indian fans and journalists. […]
SAHIWAL: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the province’s green electric bus service in Sahiwal on Monday, terming it a milestone towards eco-friendly and affordable public transport in smaller cities. She announced that 30 electric buses have been allocated for the city with a flat fare of Rs 20. Travel […]
DUBAI: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Super Fours encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, successfully chasing down a 172-run target with seven balls to spare. Chasing 172, India’s openers Abhishek and Shubman Gill provided a blistering start with a 105-run stand in just 10 […]
Britain, Canada, and Australia on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, a coordinated move aimed at reviving momentum for a two-state solution but one that risks deepening tensions with Israel and the United States. The announcement brings the three nations in line with nearly 140 countries worldwide that support […]
QUETTA: Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who had been abducted nearly a month ago, were killed by their captors, official sources confirmed on Sunday. According to details, the kidnappers shot the officer and his son before dumping their bodies in the mountainous area of Ziarat. Law enforcement […]
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the role of Overseas Pakistanis, calling them “national heroes” and the “backbone of Pakistan’s economy,” during a major community gathering in London. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, and Federal Minister […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will represent Pakistan at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York starting September 22, the Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. He will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other cabinet members. […]
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights was presented with alarming statistics on Friday, revealing that incidents of child abuse and violence in madrasas across the country have not decreased. According to official documents, 17 cases of violence against children were reported from Punjab’s madrasas during the first eight […]