ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising incidence of violent crimes against women, demanding stricter enforcement and better convictions after the brutal killing of a woman in Sindh, allegedly in the name of “honour”, triggered outrage in the upper house. The debate was sparked by the murder of Rubina Chandio in Tando […]
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ISLAMABAD: Former first lady Bushra Bibi’s health took center stage again in the Senate on Friday as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) renewed protests over her reported health condition, demanding access, disclosure of medical records and an independent parliamentary visit. The opposition party’s protest in the Senate came a day after it raised alarm and expressed
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Top legal officials and bar representatives on Friday launched a scathing criticism of the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, arguing that the independence of the judiciary is being compromised and lawyers are being targeted. Addressing the media, senior advocate Hamid Khan said a free bar is essential for an independent judiciary, adding that only an
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The government is committed to respecting pre-war objectives and the money will be disbursed early next week The government has recognized the need for a mini-budget if revenues do not meet expectations by the end of December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s board approved $1.2 billion in loan
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ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside the Punjab government’s orders and ruled that women have the right to be appointed as permanent loggers. “This Court cannot remain ignorant of the contemporary constitutional ethos of equality, inclusion and equitable participation of women in public life. No legal provision has been shown which deprives
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ISLAMABAD: The Australian government on Friday imposed anti-terrorism financing sanctions on the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders “for their participation in and support of terrorist attacks.” In announcing the sanctions, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the BLA had carried out “violent terrorist attacks” across Pakistan, targeting civilians, critical infrastructure and
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ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday increased prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 15 amid fluctuation in global oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz from May 9 (today). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Power (Petroleum Division), the price of HSD has been increased
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It says four terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in Tank; one was neutralized during Operation DI Khan Security forces killed five terrorists belonging to the ‘Indian sponsored group’. Fitna-al-Khwarij» in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing announced on Friday. The state uses the term Fitna al-Khawarij to
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Balochistan Assembly. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously approved a felicitative resolution commemorating the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, with lawmakers paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for their role in defending the country and combating external threats. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, received support from both Treasury and Opposition
The defense minister says Pakistan’s stature has improved after its victory over India in Maarka-e-Haq last May. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday expressed hope for a deal between the United States and Iran, saying Pakistan would be a major beneficiary of such a peace deal, with the “biggest benefit” being a secure border with
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