Sports
An audio leak, allegedly featuring Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) interim management committee chairman, Zaka Ashraf, has laid bare plans to remove Babar Azam as the national team's all-format captain. While Babar had already stepped down after the World Cup, the leaked audio delves into the
Corporate
In a subdued trading session on Tuesday, the local cotton market experienced sluggish business, characterized by low trading volumes. Cotton analyst Naseem Usman reported that the cotton rates in Sindh ranged from Rs 15,500 to Rs 18,000 per maund, with Phutti prices in the region varying between Rs
Insights
In a commendable move towards recognizing and rewarding dedicated service, the Lahore Police has recently promoted 127 Assistant Sub-Inspectors to the esteemed rank of Sub-Inspectors. Simultaneously, the force has elevated 486 Constables to the esteemed position of Head Constables, along with an additional 92 C2 Constables who received
Government
Pakistan has raised concerns about the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) obtaining modern weaponry for terrorist activities within the country. During a UN Security Council debate addressing the threat of small arms and light weapons, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative, Usman Jadoon, emphasized the need for an investigation into
Government
Representatives from three prominent legal bodies—Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), and Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA)—have voiced serious concerns about alleged discrepancies in election procedures, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to ensure free and fair elections. The PBC
National
The plea filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan challenging the in-camera proceedings of the cipher trial at Adiala jail is set to be taken up by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb today. Khan's petition not only questions the closed-door nature of the trial but also challenges
Government
The ongoing process of deporting illegal Afghan refugees from Pakistan continued as 1,748 individuals, comprising 466 men, 315 women, and 967 children, were repatriated to Afghanistan on Tuesday. Even before the official announcement by the Pakistani government, a substantial number of Afghan nationals had initiated their return, driven by
Government
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir engaged in a candid and insightful discussion with prominent US think tanks and media, shedding light on Pakistan's vision for regional security, its commitment to counter transnational terrorism, and its strategic role in maintaining stability in South Asia. The conversation emphasized
National
In a fiery address to aspiring candidates from Faisalabad at the PML-N party secretariat in Model Town, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif launched a scathing critique on Tuesday, lambasting judges for what he perceived as their role in legitimizing military dictators and taking actions against elected prime ministers. Sharif
Government
In a compelling response to the leaked audio clip featuring Bushra Bibi and former Prime Minister Imran Khan's lawyer, Latif Khosa, Aleema Khanum, Imran Khan's sister, issued a stern warning to those responsible for the unauthorized disclosure. Speaking outside the Federal Judicial Complex, Aleema emphasized the
Government
The Attorney General informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday that the federal government had not authorized any agency, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), to conduct audio tapping. AGP Mansoor Usman Awan, representing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), unequivocally stated
Corporate
The Karachi Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dynamic start to the business week as the 100-Index gained a substantial 200 points, propelling the benchmark to 66,335 points. This development comes amid a roller-coaster ride for stocks, with the KSE-100 index surging by approximately 18,000 points