In response to the violent incidents involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters on 9 May, 2023, the federal government has established a cabinet committee dedicated to investigating the events. The caretaker federal law and justice minister have been appointed as the convener, with other members including ministers of interior, information, and human rights. There is a […]
In a significant development, the Senate approved a resolution on Friday advocating for a delay in the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, citing pressing security concerns. The resolution, presented by Senator Dilawar Khan, secured majority approval among lawmakers, despite opposition from Information Minister Murtaza Solangi and PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah. The resolution underscored […]
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing contempt charges from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), marking another legal challenge in the wake of his removal from office in April 2022. The 71-year-old ex-cricket star has been absent from public view since his three-year imprisonment in August, related to the unlawful sale of state […]
In a significant development ahead of the Elections 2024, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has lifted the stay order and reinstated the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to declare Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) intra-party polls null and void. The decision includes the removal of PTI’s election symbol, the ‘bat’. On December 26, a single-member bench […]
In adherence to the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities, Pakistan and India have successfully exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities. This historic agreement, signed on December 31, 1988, and ratified on January 27, 1991, reinforces cooperation on nuclear matters between the two nations. Mandated by the agreement, […]
A Pakistan Army soldier has been declared a martyr following a clash near the Afghanistan border, according to ARY News quoting ISPR. In the encounter near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Batwar, Bajaur district, security forces engaged with three terrorists attempting to infiltrate the border, resulting in their neutralization. The terrorists were found with a significant […]
Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, former interior minister and chief of the Awami Muslim League (AML), is facing a setback as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected his nomination papers for NA-56 and NA-57 in Rawalpindi for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Expressing frustration over not receiving a copy of the ECP’s decision, Rasheed asserts that […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has approved the nomination papers of prominent political figures Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, and Asif Ali Zardari for the upcoming general elections in 2024. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s papers for NA 130 (Lahore) were accepted without objections, ensuring his candidacy in the constituency. Maryam Nawaz’s nomination papers have […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the nomination papers of Imran Khan for the NA-122 and NA-89 constituencies in the upcoming general elections. The founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced disqualification due to a prior conviction, as stated by the returning officer overseeing the scrutiny process. Imran Khan’s proposer and seconder were […]
The Islamabad High Court has granted permission to PTI leaders and lawyers to visit former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb passed the order in response to Imran’s petition seeking permission for election-related meetings and requesting privacy during consultations with party members. As election-related activities unfold, with the poll schedule […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has wrapped up the deadline for the submission of nomination papers for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The deadline, extended until Sunday based on appeals from political parties, saw key submissions from prominent figures. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) submitted nomination papers for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in […]
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical point as Israel’s military actions have claimed the lives of 700-800 Palestinians in the last 24 hours alone. This grim toll is part of an ongoing pattern of extreme violence that has persisted for the past 58 days, resulting in the tragic deaths of […]
In a recent turn of events, senior PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi has launched a scathing critique against Bilawal Bhutto, the Chairman of the PPP. Abbasi expressed dissatisfaction with Bilawal’s performance as the foreign minister, stating that it fell short of expectations. Taking a dig at Bilawal, he remarked, “A mummy daddy person cannot run the […]
In a noteworthy political twist, the dynamics between the PPP and PML-N, which were once aligned in the pursuit of removing Prime Minister Imran Khan, have shifted as elections approach in February 2024. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto of the PPP has taken a stance against Nawaz Sharif, the three-time Prime Minister of Pakistan, urging him not […]
In the heart of political turbulence, Sheikh Rasheed, the former interior minister and leader of the Awami Muslim League, stood undeterred. Faced with a barrage of allegations and a looming stint in jail, he defiantly declared his intent to participate in the upcoming general elections. With a backdrop of legal challenges, Rasheed lamented that despite […]
Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry found himself in legal trouble as a local court in Islamabad granted a two-day physical remand in connection with an alleged fraud case. Fawad’s arrest occurred on Saturday, a development disclosed by his wife, Hiba Fawad, in a social media post. During the court proceedings, the prosecutor presented the FIR […]
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s legal team is set to file a bail petition within the next 48 hours, as reported by ARY News on Monday. The team has already prepared an initial draft of the petition, according to sources. The petition will seek protective bail for Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references, […]
Pakistan’s population has surged to 241 million in the 2023 census, with a growth rate of over 2.55%. If this trend continues, the population is projected to reach 263 million by 2030 and 383 million by 2050. This rapid growth poses a significant challenge to Pakistan’s development and sustainability. Fertility Rate and Family Planning In […]
The unexpected end of Junaid Safdar’s two-year marriage to Ayesha Saif, the daughter of former accountability bureau chief Saifur Rehman, has ignited a flurry of questions and piqued the curiosity of many. As the grandson of PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, Junaid confirmed the separation on social media, triggering a wave of reactions and trolling aimed […]
With the advent of electric buses, Karachi, Pakistan’s busy metropolis, is undergoing a transition in its public transportation system. This ecologically friendly programme not only promises better air but also intends to provide inhabitants with more efficient and sustainable mobility options. The Karachi Electric Bus Service is both environmentally friendly and efficient. The electric buses […]
