ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that travel restrictions on citizens can only be imposed by a competent judicial authority and strictly according to the procedure prescribed by law, stating that names cannot be included in the Passport Control List (PCL) without due process. In an important judgment on citizens’ right to travel, […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reaffirmed the well-established principle that interference with a judgment of acquittal is an exceptional step and can only be justified when the prosecution demonstrates blatant errors of law or fact showing that the acquittal is manifestly flawed and based on shocking findings. In a seven-page judgment written by Justice Muhammad Ali
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ISLAMABAD/CHILAS: A powerful downpour triggered devastating flash floods in Thor Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district, washing away houses, orchards, standing crops, bridges and vehicles, cutting road links and leaving affected communities stranded as national disaster authorities warned of an increased risk of floods caused by glacial lakes (Glofs) in mountainous areas of the north of
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DPO says incident is being investigated from all angles and suspects will be dealt with in accordance with the law Sargodha police arrest 3 suspects for allegedly burying boy alive after reporting attempted rape A 14-year-old boy was allegedly buried alive in a village on the outskirts of Mari Lak in Punjab’s Sargodha district after
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Asks MP Iqbal Afridi to explain his alleged misconduct within seven days or face disciplinary action PTI MP Iqbal Afridi. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday issued a show cause notice to MP Iqbal Afridi for what it described as repeated violations of party discipline, ordering him to submit a written explanation within
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Residents reported heavy firing and powerful explosion in Block 6 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, sparking panic Heavy firing and a powerful explosion were reported from Gulistan-e-Jauhar in Karachi on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. According to reports, intense firing was heard near Meteorological Chowrangi on University Road. A loud bang was also heard before the shot. Rescue
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Pakistan takes pride in being a peacemaker in the comity of nations and sincere mediation efforts led to the historic Islamabad MoU. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that India was working to avenge last year’s humiliating setback in war by resorting to “covert tactics” and “proxies” aimed at creating instability in Pakistan. “Our
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President and Prime Minister pay tribute to security forces and reaffirm that the entire nation stands firmly with the armed forces RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed eight terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan in two high-tempo intelligence operations in Kharan and Mastung districts of Balochistan, army media reported on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public
According to the latest group, the total number of Iranians repatriated via Pakistan exceeds 70. Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. SCREENSHOT Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday announced the safe arrival of 22 Iranian crew members of the Lenore/Davina ship in Karachi, which had recently been
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Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, suspension of mobile service among security measures in place MURREE/ KOHAT/ RAWALPINDI/ PESHAWAR/ ISLAMABAD: More than 12,000 police and personnel were deployed in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as Ashura processions began on Friday, with extensive security measures including snipers on high-rise buildings, drones, a custom CNIC scanning app and a complete
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