Misbah said economies with a more effective justice system have more developed credit markets and an overall higher level of development. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: As in previous general elections, the role of the higher judiciary remained deeply contested before and after the February 8, 2024 elections, but what distinguishes the post-election phase is the speed […]
Was justice up to par? Read More »
LAHORE: BNP-M leader Akhtar Mengal criticized the government’s actions, saying that despite his representations to the Supreme Court, his speeches in Parliament and his proposals at seminars, he and his party were being branded “traitors”, while those who tried to divide the country were not punished. Addressing a conference, Mengal said the February 8 elections
Balochistan has reached point of no return (Mengal) Read More »
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/PESHAWAR/QUETTA: The nationwide strike of wheel locks and locks called by the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP), with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the major shareholder, met with a mixed response across the country on Sunday. While Quetta observed a near-total shutdown, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw partial compliance and life largely continued as usual in Lahore and Islamabad.
PTI-TTAP strike draws mixed responses Read More »
. A model of a giant kite is on display in Liberty Chowk on the eve of Basant celebrations. Photo: NNI LAHORE: Lahore marked the conclusion of Basant Sunday with widespread celebrations across the city, as the sky filled with colorful kites and residents gathered on rooftops, streets and public spaces to welcome spring in
Basant concludes with strong participation and enhanced security Read More »
. President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari warned on Sunday that Afghanistan under Taliban rule had fallen into conditions “similar or worse than before 9/11”, accusing neighboring countries including India of aiding terrorist groups following recent attacks in Islamabad and Balochistan. The President thanked world leaders and international organizations for
Zardari warns of ‘pre-9/11’ conditions in Afghanistan Read More »
ICC and BCB officials speak with Naqvi; Governing body urges Pakistan to play India; PCB transmits decision to Prime Minister ICC Vice-President Imran Khawaja and BCB Chairman Aminul Islam shake hands as PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi looks on during a meeting at the PCB headquarters in Lahore. Photo: Express LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will
ICC steps in to resolve Pakistan-India World Cup conflict Read More »
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The first public interest petition following the 27th Constitutional Amendment was filed with the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) under Section 175A(3). The petition, filed by advocate Taqweem Shah through senior advocate Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar, seeks to
FCC receives its first public interest petition Read More »
Zardari says Taliban-led Afghanistan, aided by eastern neighbor, threatens Pakistan and world peace President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari thanked world leaders and nations for standing with Pakistan in this time of mourning, according to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat. “Pakistan is touched by the strong and sincere
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman appears for an interview with a private digital media platform. SCREENSHOT RAWALPINDI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman sharply criticized the ruling government, its electoral process, foreign and economic policies and the ongoing atrocities in Gaza during a youth congress in Rawalpindi on Sunday. He declared the February 8
Fazl denounces election rigging, Gaza atrocities at Rawalpindi youth convention Read More »
TTAP also holds protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections PTI demonstration. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: The strike call launched by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday failed to gain traction in Islamabad, with daily life remaining largely unchanged in the federal capital. Business activities and public services continued as usual, with the
Business continues in Islamabad despite PTI strike call Read More »
