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Warns that new FCC, expanded immunity and rushed passage threaten rule of law and fair trial rights National Assembly. Photo: File Amnesty International said Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment was part of a “concerted and sustained attack on the independence of the judiciary, the right to a fair trial and the rule of law”, urging authorities […]

The dispute began in November 2020 when the PCC issued identical show cause notices to the PSMA and factories across the country. Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to respondents while hearing a review petition filed

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong said Pakistan has become increasingly influential on the global stage, expanding its diplomatic relations and strengthening its international voice. In his New Year message issued by the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Monday, the ambassador also praised the government’s efforts in economic reform, fight against terrorism and national unity. “The

The court said the accused’s repeated non-appearances caused delays in the legal proceedings. Former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad on Monday issued arrest warrants against former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case related to the recovery of liquor and arms, and

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant institutions to expedite measures to provide loans to small and medium-sized businesses on concessional terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) at the Prime Minister’s House on Monday, the Prime Minister congratulated Special Assistant Haroon

Publication of the joint communiqué of the 7th Strategic Dialogue, the two sides reaffirm zero tolerance towards terrorism and promise development ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Monday sent a strong and coordinated message to the Afghan Taliban, calling for “visible and verifiable actions” to dismantle and eliminate all terrorist organizations operating from Afghan soil and

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. PHOTO: FACEBOOK ISLAMABAD: The process of nominating the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly is likely to begin in the next parliamentary session scheduled for January 12, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq told PTI leader Amir Dogar in a meeting on Monday. According

UN Security Council meets to discuss growing crisis in Venezuela and Pakistan calls for full respect of UN charter Ambassador Usman Jadoon said in his speech that instability in the region “does not bode well for regional and international peace and security.” Photo: File THE UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Monday expressed “deep concern” over the

Opposition says ball is in government’s court by accepting PM’s proposal without preconditions ISLAMABAD: Ten days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended the olive branch to political dialogue, the process appears to be slow from the start, with the federal government yet to make formal contact with the opposition alliance on the timetable and framework