“I voted because of the marshal and I came to vote today because of General Asim Munir” ISLAMABAD: PTI Senator Saifullah Abro on Monday announced his resignation after voting in favor of the 27th constitutional amendment, in violation of his party’s policy. Listing the reasons for voting in favor of the amendment which also seeks […]
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ISLAMABAD: Amid a boycott by opposition lawmakers, the Senate on Monday passed the 27th (Amendment) Bill to the 2025 Constitution by a two-thirds majority, securing 64 votes. The bill aims to create a federal Constitutional Court and grant permanent immunity to the president as well as lifetime status at the rank of marshal, amid criticism
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Soldiers stand guard as parents arrive with their children at the military public school in Peshawar, January 12, 2015. PHOTO: AFP RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled a major terrorist attempt to replicate the 2014 Army Public School (APS) tragedy, foiling an armed attack carried out by terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
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Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: As the government strives to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the National Assembly today (Tuesday), alarm bells are ringing in the legal community as letters flood into the Supreme Court on Monday, calling for a
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Literary icons and colleagues remember late academic, call her death an ‘irreplaceable loss’ Arfa Syeda Zehra, one of Pakistan’s most influential educators and human rights defenders, died in Lahore on Monday at the age of 83. Known for her extensive knowledge of Urdu and literature, Dr. Arfa was a recognized scholar on the history and
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ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat the barbaric act of terrorism carried out in APS Peshawar DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Wana Cadet College, killing two terrorists and preventing a major tragedy reminiscent of the 2014 Military Public School attack in Peshawar. According to security sources,
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Military media says 12 terrorists neutralized in Dara Adam Khel and eight in Shawal Security forces killed 20 terrorists during two intelligence operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, army media said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations targeted members of Fitna al Khwarij, described as an Indian proxy group, in North Waziristan and
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Merchants must bring valid receipts to collect confiscated items or pay taxes Chaos ensued near Karachi’s Maymar Square on Monday, when traders retaliated against a raid by customs officials. At least two people were injured. A team of Customs personnel, supported by Sindh Police and Rangers, raided the textile market located on Tariq Road in
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Letter to CJP says 27th Amendment poses ‘biggest threat’ to SC in ‘most radical restructuring of court’ Justice Yahya Afridi. PHOTO: FILE PAKISTAN: Senior lawyers and retired judges on Monday wrote to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, warning that the proposed 27th constitutional amendment poses the “biggest threat” to the Supreme Court since
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Shootout at national cricketer’s house damages gate, windows and parked vehicle LOWER DIR: Five suspects were arrested after unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah, police said on Sunday. According to authorities, the incident took place at Shah’s residence in Mayar, Lower Dir, where the attackers targeted
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