Missing persons issue a big challenge, law minister tells Senate – Pakistan
• Aimal Wali calls for truth and reconciliation commission to rectify past mistakes• Ali Zafar says talks with govt not for sake of Imran’s release, but people’s rights ISLAMABAD: Amid growing concerns in the upper house of parliament over the worsening law and order situation in two provinces, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday […]
Unicef, MWL ink $1.5m skill building deal – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Makkah-based Muslim World League will provide financial support to the ‘Green Skills Training Programme for Non-Formal Education Students’ in Pakistan to equip adolescents, especially girls, with essential green skills and digital skills. The programme to be implemented by Unicef will enhance their employability and empower them to contribute to a sustainable future. Unicef […]
Apex court CB seeks detailed records of military trials of civilians
Listen to article The Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought detailed records of military trials of civilians, questioning the evidentiary procedures followed in convictions. A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard appeals against the trials of civilians under the Army Act. During the proceedings, Justice Hassan Rizvi remarked that the court aims to review […]
20 Rom-coms to Look Out For in 2025!
PUBLISHED January 16, 2025 Love is in the air, and so is a brand-new wave of rom-coms ready to steal our hearts in 2025! Whether you’re a sucker for grand gestures, accidental love triangles, or the classic “we-hate-each-other-but-actually-we-don’t” trope, this year’s lineup has it all. From star-studded reunions to fresh takes on old classics, these […]
Nepra questions K-Electric’s future amid heavy grid reliance – Business
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a Rs4.98 per unit refund for K-Electric consumers for November’s fuel cost adjustment (FCA), applicable in February bills. However, the regulator wondered why the utility should have a generation licence if it’s drawing more than two-thirds of its supply from the national grid. At […]
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq rebukes PTI for ‘disrupting’ NA proceedings – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday reprimanded the opposition lawmakers belonging to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) for trying to disrupt the proceedings through noisy protests and frequently pointing out quorum as the house passed a motion expressing its gratitude to the president for last year’s address to a joint sitting of parliament. […]
PTI wants new chief election commissioner as govt insists on status quo – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: While the government has already legislated through the 26th amendment to keep the serving Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja till the appointment of next CEC, the PTI has approached National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq to initiate the process for appointment of new CEC as the incumbent’s tenure will end in 10 days. […]
Now what? – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
IT is now clear even to Israel’s apologists that Israel’s war has not been undertaken against Hamas but for the creation of the ‘Greater Israel’ project. Gaza is now non-existent, except for its brave inhabitants. The population of the West Bank is under pressure to leave. Lebanon has been silenced and is compromised for the […]
Prince William visits Wetherspoon pub with Aston Villa fans ahead of Everton match
Prince William spent time with Aston Villa supporters at a Birmingham Wetherspoon pub ahead of the team’s away match against Everton. The visit, arranged at the prince’s request, saw him share a pint of Bulmers cider with eight season ticket holders at the London and North Western pub inside Birmingham New Street station. The 30-minute […]
Fight over resources – Newspaper
HERE is an interesting question: what exactly animates the polity in Pakistan that it sees repeated military interventions in civilian politics, as well as repeated attempts by political parties to try and team up with the military and annihilate their opponents? All political systems see competition between parties. It is what they are designed to […]