Pakistan does not want armed conflict with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif – Pakistan
Days after Pakistan struck militant bases in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Islamabad does not want an armed conflict with the neighbouring country. In an interview with Voice of America published on Wednesday, Asif said, “Force is the last resort. We do not want to have an armed conflict with Afghanistan.” On […]
Unbecoming of ROs to sabotage electoral process, rules SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has said that a returning officer (RO) must scrutinize all nomination papers submitted to him, in the best interest of justice and to uphold the fundamental right of any individual to contest elections. “Returning Officers must remember that it is a fundamental right of an individual to contest elections and […]
UK and Australia sign new defence pact – World
The United Kingdom and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine programme with the United States. UK defence minister Grant Shapps signed the agreement in Canberra with his counterpart Richard Marles, establishing a legal framework that makes it easier to host troops and […]
Plea filed against Nawaz for chairing official meetings in Punjab – Pakistan
LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against PML-N supreme leader MNA Nawaz Sharif for chairing administrative meetings of the Punjab government. Mr Sharif, who is a three-time prime minister, presided over three back-to-back administrative meetings of the provincial government without holding any official position in either the provincial or federal […]
Gayle wants Joseph in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup – Sport
KINGSTON: Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West Indies squad for the home T20 World Cup in June, said former captain Chris Gayle. Joseph burst onto the scene in his debut series in Australia earlier this year, grabbing a five-wicket haul in his maiden Test in Adelaide. He followed that up […]
Finland is world’s happiest country for seventh straight year – World
HELSINKI: Finland remained the world’s happiest country for a seventh straight year in an annual UN sponsored World Happiness Report published on Wednesday. And Nordic countries kept their places among the 10 most cheerful, with Denmark, Iceland and Sweden trailing Finland. Afghanistan, plagued by a humanitarian catastrophe since the Taliban regained control in 2020, stayed […]
President okays ex-judge’s dismissal for misconduct – Pakistan
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday notified the removal of Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi as judge of the Supreme Court following recommendations of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). “The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to remove Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi (formerly, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan) from his […]
Key allies assure govt of support to shore up economy – Business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s key diplomatic allies have begun discussions with the new government’s economic team to foster bilateral and multilateral economic and financial cooperation. European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka, US and China’s envoys Donald Blome and Jiang Zaidong met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the last four days. The three envoys met the […]
Justice Rizvi highlights flaws in Supreme Judicial Council procedures – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi on Wednesday highlighted apparent flaws in the workings of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), particularly in the process of fixing, listing and hearing complaints or references against the superior court judges. In a dissenting note issued on Wednesday, Justice Rizvi said these issues not only hinder the effective functioning […]
PM consults experts to bring financial stability – Business
ISLAMABAD: With the country set to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a fresh programme, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday decided to include global experts and all stakeholders in a consultative process aimed at improving the country’s economic health and financial stability. Chairing a meeting on economic revival and reforms, the PM said […]