Islamabad High Court. PHOTO: FILE The Islamabad High Court summoned the Islamabad Director Inspector General of Investigation on December 9 over the alleged kidnapping of a woman and her minor daughters in Lahore and Bahawalpur, linked to a financial dispute involving former PIA Director General Musharraf Rasool. The court asked the DIG to clarify whether […]
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The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside the judgment of the Sindh High Court in the subsidized wheat sale case, in favor of the Sindh government. The Court observed that policy making is the responsibility of the executive. A three-member bench of the FCC, headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the appeal of the
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The privatization of Pakistan’s national airline PIA has once again been postponed. The process is now expected to begin during the last week of December, instead of the first week as previously planned. The Privatization Commission announced that the privatization of PIA is now expected to take place by the end of December. PIA sources
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An Islamabad traffic police official stands as a motorcycle passes by. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAÏD The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Tri-Nations cricket series match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The cricket teams will travel from Islamabad to the stadium and diversions are planned on Srinagar Highway, Club Road and
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A terrorist attack on a police checkpoint in Hangu on Wednesday evening resulted in the martyrdom of three police officers and left two injured. Crossfire broke out at the Qazi Talab checkpoint on Shahu Road, police and local officials reported. According to police, militants targeted the Qazi Talab post, provoking a strong reaction from police
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Trains weapons on his imprisoned political nemesis; Describes electoral victory as a validation of governance Chairing an important meeting of PML-N senators in Murree, Nawaz Sharif asked the senators to actively highlight public issues in the Senate. SCREENSHOT LAHORE: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, emerging from the shadows to celebrate his party’s landslide victory in the
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Pakistan notes with concern the experts’ observations that India’s actions have resulted in extensive A file photo of a protest in Indian-occupied Kashmir. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday noted with grave concern the latest findings of the United Nations Special Procedures experts regarding India’s illegal measures in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
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Pakistan and Bahrain prioritized expansion of trade, investment and sectoral cooperation as part of Pak-GCC advancement Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa presents the Order of Bahrain to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Manama. Photo: INP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Bahrain on the basis
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SHC, Karachi Bar end marches after govt vows to protect hills from ‘commercial exploitation’ Lawyers took to the streets, raising their voices in support of the historic Karoonjhar Hills. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/Express KARACHI: Lawyers from Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi Bar Association and All Sindh Lawyers Action Committee staged a protest in front of
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Additional votes. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: Voter turnout remained markedly subdued in the recent by-elections, with an overall turnout of just 28.58 percent in six National Assembly constituencies and seven provincial constituencies, according to official documents released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday. The ECP data shows a stark contrast in electoral engagement
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