Government
In a recent session of the National Assembly, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized the need to prevent further interference by the judiciary in parliamentary affairs, asserting that the judiciary has already encroached upon the powers of the legislative branch. Asif's remarks came amidst ongoing discussions about the trial
Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his enthusiasm for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Chashma-V Nuclear Power Plant, emphasizing its significance for economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. During the MoU signing ceremony in the federal capital, the Prime Minister hailed the project as a
Government
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to indict former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Fawad Chaudhry, as well as Asad Umar, in a contempt case related to the electoral body. The ECP had issued notices to Imran Khan and others in August 2022, accusing
National
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that despite the eye of the storm likely missing Karachi and parts of Balochistan, Cyclone Biparjoy is anticipated to maintain its intensity and severity as it heads towards landfall on June 15. As preparations for the approaching cyclonic storm commence, Chief Minister Murad
Government
The National Assembly (NA) has passed a resolution calling for the expedited trial of individuals involved in the violent incidents that took place on May 9, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. The resolution, moved by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, emphasizes the need for prompt action against
Government
In a significant development, Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT), a prominent figure in Pakistani politics, made progress in his mission to unite defectors from the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Several key players from Imran Khan's team joined forces with Tareen during a gathering in Lahore. Former
Government
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), two-week protective bail in a case related to the murder of senior Supreme Court lawyer Abdul Razzaq Shar in Quetta. The bail was approved by a division bench comprising IHC Chief
Government
The son of Advocate Abdul Razzaq Shar, a senior lawyer in the Supreme Court, has registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, accusing him of orchestrating his father's killing. The incident occurred in Quetta, where Shar was shot dead in a drive-by
Government
Sheikh Rashid, the leader of the Awami Muslim League (AML), has underscored the significance of party workers in driving political parties forward, stating that they play a pivotal role compared to the leaders themselves. He expressed his belief that leaders often fail to endure the challenges of imprisonment. Sheikh Rashid&
National
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized the need for Pakistan to pass a budget that aligns with the program objectives in order to revive the stalled loan facility. Esther Perez Ruiz, the IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan, stated that the proper functioning of the foreign exchange market must be
World
The United States has formally requested the Pakistani government to grant consular access to fashion designer Khadija Shah, a US citizen who was detained following the May 9 protests. Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, made this statement during a weekly press briefing. When asked
National
In an announcement on Wednesday, Ashfaq Tola, Chairman of the Reforms & Resource Mobilisation Commission, revealed that government employees can expect a substantial pay hike of approximately 20% in the forthcoming budget. Mr. Tola emphasized the need to boost the salaries of lower-grade employees, noting that their current remuneration