The petitioner contends that a cognizable offense has been committed and seeks registration under Section 154. The Eastern Sessions Court on Friday summoned the lawyers of the Karachi Mayor, the city chairman, the Water Board and the BRT contractor on a plea for registration of a case regarding the death of three-year-old Ibrahim who fell […]
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Both sides agreed to withdraw their complaints and motions after a violent altercation in court last December. Lawyers protested on MA Jinnah Road on Tuesday against the registration of an FIR against the lawyers who allegedly attacked YouTuber Rajab Butt in the municipal court premises on Monday. Photo: Express Negotiations between accused YouTuber Rajab Butt’s
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Free SIM cards under BISP to facilitate digital disbursement of aid from March 2026 as government promotes cashless economy Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered that financial assistance under the Ramadan program be distributed exclusively through digital wallets, saying the move would help ensure the dignity and self-respect of
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The Federal Minister for IT inaugurated an Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Service Academy, integrating AI training into the civil service curriculum. Addressing a special CSS panel at the academy, the minister said the initiative was part of the government’s vision for a digital nation and was aligned with Pakistan’s Digital Nation Act,
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RAWALPINDI: In a rare case of a federal institution defaulting in payment of provincial government dues, the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) and the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) have determined that the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) owes Rs1 billion in unpaid rent. On the instructions of the Administrator and Commissioner of Rawalpindi, IESCO was
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The KP Chief Minister is set to meet party leaders, lawyers and Sindh CM in Karachi. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi at Islamabad International Airport Photo: Express Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi left on Friday for a three-day visit to Sindh, where he is expected to participate in political activities, hold meetings and attend
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Officials must make announcements only, with no funds expected to be released until August 2026. RAWALPINDI: Three major public welfare projects in Rawalpindi – Leh Nullah Expressway, Sewerage Tunnel and Sewage Treatment Plant, and expansion of Murree Road from Liaquat Bagh to Chandni Chowk – have been shelved for the current financial year 2025-2026. The
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RAWALPINDI: A sharp rise in cases of flu and respiratory illnesses has been observed in Rawalpindi as intense cold grips the city, overwhelming health centers. Patients complain of cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Children and the elderly would be the groups most affected. Health experts attribute the increase to prevailing dry, cold conditions and lack
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Lawyers Question Transparency of Judicial Appointments, Say FCC Credibility Already Eroded Minister of Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Responding to a critical Amnesty International report, Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday defended the 27th Amendment, arguing that the creation of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) – the central plank of the amendment
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Strong seismic tremors were felt in and around Islamabad, triggering panic among residents. According to the seismic center, the earthquake measured a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale and struck at a depth of 159 kilometers. The tremors were clearly felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Swat, Malakand, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Skardu and Abbottabad, as well as
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