US funding freeze ‘bombshell’ for humanitarian sector – World
PARIS: US President Donald Trump’s order to suspend most foreign aid has sent shock waves through the humanitarian sector, threatening to trigger mass layoffs at many NGOs and possibly destroy others altogether. Less than a week after he returned to power, the US Agency for International Development told NGOs they would have to cease operations […]
PM Shehbaz builds case for climate finance at UAE summit – Pakistan
• Premier says transition to clean energy requires $100bn, terms energy security and sustainability ‘a national priority’• Claims govt adopting eco-friendly agriculture, enhancing water conservation capacities• Meets rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, other world leaders ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presented Pakistan’s case for climate finance at the World Governments Summit in […]
Judges’ transfer does not reset their rank, IHC CJ rules – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has justified lowering the ranks of judges in the revised seniority list, while relying upon previous judgements, including one handed down by the Indian Supreme Court, that distinguished transfers from appointments. A day earlier, Justice Farooq rejected the representation filed by five judges — […]
Dishonest leadership shook Pakistan’s foundations: Nawaz Sharif
Listen to article Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has accused a former political rival of weakening the country’s foundations, asserting that his party is now working to restore economic stability. Addressing a gathering of PML-N’s Punjab Assembly members in Lahore, Sharif outlined what he described as his party’s achievements in reversing […]
South Africa win toss, elect to bat first against Pakistan
South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the third match of the ongoing tri-nation ODI series at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday. Playing XIs Pakistan made two changes to their playing XI for this match. Mohammad Hasnain has replaced the injured Haris Rauf, while Saud Shakeel comes in […]
Ill omens – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
IT sometimes appears as if those struggling for an independent judiciary have needlessly burdened themselves with preserving the institution’s prestige. When the top judges of the country have few concerns about public perceptions, it seems futile to worry endlessly about institutional integrity. ‘Que sera, sera’, as they say. Ever since the 26th Amendment, matters seem […]
Nominations for parliamentary panel sought to pick ECP chief – Pakistan
• Opposition leader questions SIFC performance, condemns govt’s victimisation of political opponents• Assembly clears bill approving lawmakers’ higher salaries ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said on Tuesday he had formally written to the government and opposition, seeking nominations for the parliamentary panel on appointment of chief election commissioner (CEC) and members of the Election […]
Ayaz Sadiq takes issue with judge’s remarks about parliament – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reacted sharply to a statement by a judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) about parliament, denouncing the remarks as “an attack” on the institution. During Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly, the speaker, quoting media reports, said that an honourable judge of the IHC had […]
16 dead, 10 missing after latest Libya boat tragedy – Pakistan
• Embassy officials visit Zawiya to verify details with local officials, hospitals• FO says 37 Pakistani survivors identified so far; most in police custody• PM expresses sorrow, calls for strict action against human traffickers ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Tuesday confirmed the deaths of 16 Pakistani nationals in a boat accident off the coast of Libya […]
French president rejects Trump’s plan to deport Gazans, demands respect for Palestinians
Listen to article French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced strong opposition to US President Donald Trump’s reported plans for the mass deportation of Gaza’s residents, stressing the need to show respect for Palestinians and their rights to remain in their homeland. In an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Macron emphasised that it is unacceptable to suggest forcibly […]