Government
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to expedite its decision on the matter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) intra-party polls and electoral symbol, with a deadline set for tomorrow, December 22. The verdict, announced by a two-member bench
Government
The Supreme Court granted post-arrest bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the infamous cipher case. The three-member bench, led by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, directed the leaders to submit surety bonds of Rs1 million each. The cipher case revolves
National
The residence of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Saqib Nisar, became the target of a grenade attack, resulting in injuries to two police guards. The former Chief Justice recounted the harrowing experience, describing a loud explosion that occurred while they were inside the residence. Prompt police response ensued post-incident,
National
In a surprising turn of events, law enforcement, both uniformed and in plainclothes, has been observed stationed outside the offices of returning officers, reportedly gathering data on individuals filing nomination papers. The situation took a dramatic twist in Bhalwal and Kotmomin tehsils, where police allegedly confiscated nomination papers from a
National
In a compelling declaration as the 2024 Pakistani general election approaches, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated his commitment to a 'no revenge' mantra while emphasizing the necessity of holding those accountable who led Pakistan into an unprecedented crisis. Addressing a gathering of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz
Government
The Supreme Court has underscored the critical importance of prioritizing general elections over constituency delimitation issues, warning against the potential governance vacuum and legitimacy crisis that could ensue from postponing elections. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, in a decision on December 18, emphasized the need for proportional action and the
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
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
World
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has clinched a third term with an overwhelming 89.6% of the vote, as announced by the national election authority on Monday. The outcome of the December 10-12 poll was largely anticipated, given Sisi's popularity and the limited competition
National
Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, orchestrated a virtual rally through artificial intelligence (AI), leaving the nation in suspense about his release before the impending general elections. On December 17, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Khan, unveiled a voice clone of the cricket legend-cum-