A year after SC annulled military courts, civilians await justice – Pakistan
The freedom and liberty of these civilians are entirely dependent on the fate of the government’s appeal against the SC verdict on Oct 23, 2023. On October 23, 2023, the Supreme Court struck down the section of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, which allowed the court martial of civilians. The majority judgements were authored by […]
Aurangzeb says ‘promising response’ from China over debt reprofiling talks: report – Business
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan was getting an “encouraging” response from China over its request to reprofile power sector debt. “We have just started that discussion and the response is encouraging,” the finance minister told Bloomberg on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. “These […]
Germany bets on India to reduce reliance on China – World
Chancellor Olaf Scholz leads a high-level delegation to New Delhi this week, betting that greater access to the vast Indian market can reduce Germany’s reliance on Beijing even if India does not turn out to be the “new China”. From cars to logistics, German companies are largely optimistic about India’s growth potential, tapping into a […]
Lawyers fear amendment will bring judiciary under govt control – Pakistan
KARACHI: Lawyers and human rights organisations have expressed fear that the 26th Constitutional Amendment would bring the judiciary under the government’s control and demanded its withdrawal. While addressing a press conference in Karachi, senior lawyers announced a protest movement against the amendment, for which a programme will be announced in a few days. Former president […]
Accused has right to video evidence of raid, LHC rules – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled that an accused person has the right to obtain a video recording of the alleged raid in a case against him. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Farooq Haider and Justice Ali Zia Bajwa, issued the ruling on an appeal filed by Iqbal Nasir, who is currently facing trial […]
Bangladesh battling at 101-3 as South Africa eye innings victory – Sport
MIRPUR: Bangladesh were battling to save the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday after reaching 101-3 at stumps and still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat. Mahmudul Hasan Joy (38) and Mushfiqur Rahim (31) were unbeaten at the end of play in Mirpur. Their 42-run stand for the fourth wicket also made […]
30 students injured as Punjab University guards pounce on their Lahore protest – Pakistan
LAHORE: Thirty students were injured in the torture by security guards of the Punjab University as they attacked the participants in ‘Students Rights March’ on Tuesday. The march was being held by the Punjab University Student Federation (PUSF), a body of different student organisations, including those of Pashtun, Baloch, Seraiki and Punjabi students, outside the […]
SHC issued notices on plea for recovery of eight ‘missing’ Baloch students – Pakistan
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has directed a senior police officer to “produce” eight missing students, all hailing from Balochistan, in court by Nov 4 and warned to pass an “appropriate order” in case of failure. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Adnan-Ul-Karim Memon also issued notices to the home secretary, inspector […]
Justice Yahya Afridi to take oath as CJP on Oct 26 after president approves appointment – Pakistan
Justice Yahya Afridi, who was nominated by a Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) last night, is set to take oath as the next chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) on Saturday. President Asif Ali Zardari made the appointment under clause 3 of Article 175A read with Articles 177 and 179 of the Constitution, according to a notification […]
FBI probes leak of Israeli plans to strike Iran – World
WASHINGTON: The FBI announced on Tuesday it was investigating the alleged leak of classified US intelligence documents about Israel’s plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran. Iran has been bracing for a response since it unleashed a wave of close to 200 ballistic missiles on Israel on Oct 1 in retaliation for the killings of […]