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The Constitutional Court opens its hearings

ISLAMABAD: The newly constituted Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday began hearing cases at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) building, with the chief justice’s courtroom previously used by IHC judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The court, formed under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, also expanded to seven judges with the induction of Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah […]

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FCC faces turmoil as location, rules and workload remain uncertain

The government intended for the FCC to begin operating from the Federal Sharia Court; however, FSC judges objected President Asif Ali Zardari swears in Justice Aminuddin Khan as the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court at a ceremony at Aiwan-i-Sadr on Friday. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The newly created Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) is grappling

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ECP to hold local elections in Islamabad

Election Commission declares recent amendments to Islamabad Local Government Act, 2015 unconstitutional and illegal Election Commission of Pakistan building in Islamabad. Photo: Radio Pakistan The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that local body elections will be held in Islamabad, issuing a much-awaited decision on postponing elections in the federal capital. The ECP on Monday

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Government extends deadline for second payment of Hajj contributions

The Saudi Ministry of Health has issued medical guidelines defining the conditions that disqualify candidates for Hajj. The federal government has extended the deadline for submitting Hajj dues by three days, giving would-be pilgrims a final opportunity to pay the second tranche of their dues. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs

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Benazir Shah targeted by a deepfake, the Minister of Information promises to act

She urges the government to scrap the PECA and NCCIA and begin genuine consultations to draft laws protecting journalists. Journalist Benazir Shah was targeted in a deepfake video distributed by an X account, followed by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Shah condemned the incident on X, saying such attacks would not silence her. Responding quickly, Minister

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Shahzeb Khanzada confronted in public, politicians and journalists condemn the incident

Punjab Chief Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls attack on Khanzada a reflection of mob mentality This image from a social media video shows presenter Shahzeb Khanzada being confronted — Photo via Anchor Shahzeb Khanzada was publicly confronted by a man accusing him of exposing PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, a video circulating

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Govt to propose 28th amendment soon: Rana Sanaullah

PM’s adviser says proposed amendment would focus on local bodies, National Finance Commission and health issues Rana Sanaullah. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah said the government would soon introduce the 28th constitutional amendment and expressed confidence that the new amendment bill would “get” parliamentary approval. Speaking to reporters

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Student association welcomes PMDC decision on participation in MBBS, BDS and passing

PMDC says revised attendance and passing rules will not apply to MBBS and BDS students till 2024-25 academic session The Pakistan Medical Students’ Association has welcomed the decision of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to reinstate mandatory 75% attendance for final exams and 50% passing marks for all medical and dental students across the

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Foreign terrorist reveals Fitna-ul-Khawarij operations, abuse of religion

Security forces continue operations against groups spreading terror and unrest in the name of religion Shocking revelations have been made regarding the activities of Fitna-ul-Khawarij, a terrorist group allegedly misusing religion to radicalize youth against the Pakistani army. A foreign militant, identified as Ehsanullah, son of Abdul Janan of Mehsud tribe, revealed that he had

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