. Deputy Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Muhammad Moeenuddin Riaz. Photo: SCREENSHOT LAHORE: Legislators of the opposition PTI party in the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging several provisions of the recently enacted Punjab Local Government Act (PLGA), 2025, calling them a violation of the Constitution. […]
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Pakistan’s Chief Justice Yahya Afridi speaks during a lecture at the Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad, July 25, 2025. ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday said the judiciary and bar are an integral part of the justice system, stressing the need for sustained coordination to ensure speedy and efficient delivery of justice. The top
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. ISLAMABAD: The government has finalized the framework for the 27th constitutional amendment and is expected to get its approval from both houses of Parliament by next week, sources told The Express PK Press Club on Tuesday: According to the sources, the government has finalized the draft amendment and decided to present it first to
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. Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar. PHOTO: APPLICATION LAHORE: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar recorded his statement as part of a Rs 10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against PTI founder Imran Khan. Tarar appeared before the court as a witness and recorded his testimony before Additional Sessions Judge Yulmaz
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. ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, a gas explosion in the basement canteen of the Supreme Court left 12 injured, including two in critical condition, requiring a rapid rescue and evacuation operation. According to initial reports, the explosion occurred in the air conditioning plant installed in the basement of the canteen, shaking parts of the building and
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In February, PMDC increased passing grades from 50% to 70% and attendance requirements from 75% to 90% The Medical and Dental Council of Pakistan has clarified that there will be no implementation of the revised attendance and pass mark requirements for MBBS and BDS students enrolled till the academic session 2024-2025. The decision, made at
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Lawyer Gohar expresses concerns over 27th Constitutional Amendment, stresses need for consensus Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan said there would be no negotiations with the government or the establishment, stressing that any discussions would be conducted only through Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the leader of the opposition alliance. Following a meeting of the party founder with
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Closure of routes due to construction of underpass and flyover causes disruption; ambulances, school vans stuck for hours A view of the start of the Kachhari Chowk megaproject (flyover, underpass). Photo: INP Road closures due to the construction of the “state-of-the-art” Kachehri underpass and flyover continued to cause severe traffic disruptions for the second consecutive
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Opposition alliance vows to block 27th Amendment, calling it threat to Pakistan’s foundations Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar addresses the National Assembly session. Photo: Facebook/File Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to introducing the 27th constitutional amendment, stressing that the initiative is entirely government-led
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a petition accusing Special Investigation Unit (SIU) officials of kidnapping a citizen of Karachi and demanding ransom. The case is linked to a recent incident of mistreatment in custody by the SIU. At least seven SIU officers were suspended after Irfan allegedly died as
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