The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Muhammad Khan Bhatti, the former chief minister Parvez Elahi’s ex-principal secretary, for alleged corruption in development projects, The News reported Monday. Sources within the accountability watchdog say that Bhatti, along with Parvez and other accused in the case, used his influence to appoint their confidant Mahr Azmat Hayat as […]
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Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that Lahore will observe a public holiday on September 7 (Thursday) on account of the annual Urs (death anniversary) of Data Ganj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajwari (RA). During his visit to Data Darbar, CM Naqvi said that the three-day Urs ceremony will begin on Tuesday (tomorrow). The celebrations […]
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Reacting to President Arif Alvi’s recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the Ministry of Law and Justice on Sunday said that the head of the state had chosen to discredit his own officials. Earlier today, the president denied signing Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2023, claiming that […]
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On arrival at the Islamabad Judicial Complex, Imaan hugged her mother Shireen Mazari while Wazir was brought to the court with his face covered. “I have gone on hunger strike,” Imaan told her mother, adding that no one asked her any questions during the investigation. During the hearing, Imaan’s lawyer told the bench that she […]
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President Arif Alvi signed the summary sent by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after which the National Assembly was dissolved. According to the President’s House, on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President dissolved the National Assembly under Article 58 (1). With the dissolution of the National Assembly, the federal cabinet was also dissolved. Prime […]
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant development likely to alleviate the country’s economic woes in the upcoming months, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to work with a prolonged caretaker setup in the country to complete its ongoing $3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA) programme, The News reported Thursday, citing top official sources. “The IMF has shown […]
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As the National Assembly is set to be dissolved today (Tuesday), all eyes are set on who will get the coveted post of caretaker prime minister. The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led government has decided to dissolve the lower house of parliament prematurely on August 9 (today), three days shy of its constitutional term ending on […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday asked the authorities to apprise it who ordered to keep former premier Imran Khan at Attock jail instead of Adiala as directed by the sessions court. Chief Justice IHC Aamer Farooq also instructed the assistant advocate general to find out about the authority responsible for determining prisoner transfers […]
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LAHORE: The much-awaited meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Opposition leader Raja Riaz today (Wednesday), to deliberate over names of caretaker premier ahead of general elections, is yet again postponed, sources informed Geo News. According to the sources, the reason behind the delay is Raja Riaz’s busy schedule, as he is unable to meet […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Security Division, Islamabad, has announced that a new force is being set up for the safety of courts and judges, The News reported Monday. The police spokesperson said that the initiative was aimed at enhancing security measures and led to the establishment of Pakistan’s first new Judicial security Protection Unit (JPU). The spokesperson […]
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