India should demonstrate it is genuinely committed to protect asylum seekers, says HRW on contentious CAA – World
The Human Rights Watch (HRW), in a statement on Friday, stated that India should demonstrate that it is genuinely committed to helping those whose lives or freedom are in danger by protecting all asylum seekers. Earlier this week, India implemented the contentious 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), sparking sporadic protests and a war of words […]
2 officers among 7 soldiers martyred in terrorist attack on post in North Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Seven soldiers — including two officers — were martyred in a terrorist attack on a security forces’ post in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. Six terrorists were also neutralised in the subsequent clearance operation. According to the military’s media affairs wing, in the early […]
IMF protest correct but unaware of anti-army slogans: Imran
In a candid dialogue with journalists within the confines of Adiala Jail, former prime minister and the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, shared insights on various pressing issues ranging from the recent protests outside the IMF office to the state of the country’s economy and political landscape. Addressing the protest staged in front […]
7 soldiers martyred, including two officers, in terrorist attack on post in North Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Seven soldiers were martyred, including two officers, in a terrorist attack on a security forces’ post in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. Six terrorists were neutralised. According to the military’s media affairs wing, in the early hours of March 16, 2024, a group of […]
‘Turn around immediately’: Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again as tensions simmer – World
Taiwan on Saturday warned off Chinese coast guard ships that entered its restricted waters near frontline islands close to China for a second day in a row, as tensions simmer across the sensitive Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s coast guard said four Chinese coast guard boats on Saturday morning entered the restricted waters of Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands, […]
Pre-arrest bail of Imran, SIC chief extended in May 9 cases – Pakistan
LAHORE/TOBA TEK SINGH: An anti-terrorism court on Friday extended the pre-arrest bail of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan in three cases of May 9 riots. ATC-III judge Arshad Javed heard the bail petitions as a duty judge as the presiding judge of ATC-I, the relevant court, had been transferred. The judge simply adjourned the hearing […]
KMC officials chargesheeted for manslaughter in signboard collapse case – Pakistan
• Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for ex-municipal commissioner, two KMC directors• Observes suspects failed to remove signboards despite clear directives of apex court KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Friday issued non-bailable warrants for the arrest of two directors of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and a former municipal commissioner of the District Municipal Corporation-Central […]
Islamabad trial court approves bail of journalist Asad Toor – Pakistan
An Islamabad trial court on Saturday approved the bail of journalist Asad Toor in a case about an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s […]
Islamabad trial court approved bail of journalist Asad Toor – Pakistan
An Islamabad trial court on Saturday approved the bail of journalist Asad Toor in case about an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision […]
Those facing SJC proceedings cannot avoid accountability: SC judge – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail of the Supreme Court has observed that resignation by a judge facing proceedings before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) amounts to circumvention or avoidance of accountability enshrined and envisaged under Article 209 of the Constitution. “And such circumvention of SJC proceedings under Article 209 will result in erosion of public […]