Former CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS LAHORE: Former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar said that without democracy there can be no constitution and without […]
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CDF Chairs 273rd Corps Commanders Conference, Calls National Unity and Security Sacrosanct, Praises Particularly Marshal Asim Munir. Photo: ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top military leaders on Wednesday pledged to deal decisively with all terrorists and their enablers, warning that no political or other interests would be allowed to undermine national unity, security and stability. This determination
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MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan’s youth were the country’s greatest strength and investing in their education and skills was an investment in the future. Addressing the ceremony while formally launching the distribution of laptops under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Program in Azad Jammu and Kashmir at the University of Azad
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ISLAMABAD: The government has offered substantial tax breaks to facilitate the sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which has suffered losses of 500 billion rupees since 2015, privatization advisor Muhammad Ali said on Wednesday. Speaking at a joint press conference with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Muhammad Ali made a presentation that implicitly held the three
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They are expected to earn a monthly salary of between 1,600 and 1,800 Saudi riyals. LAHORE: As many as 80 Pakistani students have been offered jobs in Saudi Arabia, where they will receive monthly salaries ranging from 1,600 to 1,800 Saudi riyals by working as technicians. A job offer letter distribution ceremony was held at
According to him, dialogue can only advance on the basis of legitimate demands and constitutional principles Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) has accepted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for dialogue with the government, while urging the adoption of a new charter to steer the country out of the current political and economic crisis. The development follows the
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UN special rapporteur says conditions fall far below minimum international standards Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE A United Nations expert has warned that the condition of Bushra Bibi Khan, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is in detention, could pose a serious risk to her physical and mental well-being, urging
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The Conference of Corps Commanders has undertaken a comprehensive review of the current internal and external security environment The army top brass stressed that no malicious efforts, whether political or otherwise, aimed at undermining the national unity, security and stability of Pakistan would be tolerated. The statement was made on Wednesday during the 273rd Corps
National carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be led by a new owner from April 2026. It will also receive new capital as part of a deal to privatize the airline, the country’s privatization chief said on Wednesday. A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation emerged as the highest bidder on Tuesday, in
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Experts believe that government measures alone cannot be recognized, because favorable weather conditions played a key role. LAHORE: In Lahore and several other cities of Punjab, the smog situation in 2025 was slightly better than last year. Yet while the government attributes the improvement to its timely intervention, critics remain skeptical, viewing the improvement as
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