‘Contempt of court’: PTI-backed lawmakers protest oath-taking of MNAs on reserved seats – Pakistan
PTI-backed lawmakers on Friday took strong exception to the oath-taking of National Assembly members on reserved seats, terming it “contempt of court” and “unconstitutional”. The Imran Khan-led party — which has found a home in the Sunni Ittehad Council following its victory in the February 8 general elections sans an electoral symbol — contested that […]
4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed four terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday. According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the IBO was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists in the area. “During the conduct of the operation, intense […]
Mahmood Khan Achakzai pens letter to ECP seeking postponement of presidential elections – Pakistan
Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Friday wrote a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) seeking the postponement of the presidential elections — scheduled for tomorrow — on grounds of an “incomplete electoral college”. The Pashtun nationalist leader from Balochistan is the nominee of Sunni Ittehad Council — the […]
Senator Mushahid Hussain calls for Imran’s release, allocation of reserved seats to SIC – Pakistan
Amid calls for reconciliation in the Senate, PML-N lawmaker Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Friday called for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan and the allocation of reserved seats to the PTI’s new home Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). In a speech days before his retirement on completion of six-year term, Senator Mushahid recalled that […]
‘Historic incident’ as smoking mars NA session
ISLAMABAD: In a session that almost went up in smoke, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq let off steam on Friday as a member sparked controversy by smoking during the parliamentary proceedings. The incident took place during a session presided over by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, where one member was observed smoking in violation of parliamentary […]
Journalist Asad Toor sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand in case linked to online campaign against judiciary – Pakistan
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Friday sent journalist Asad Ali Toor to jail on 14-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to an online campaign against the judiciary. Earlier this year, a five-member joint investigation team was formed to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in the aftermath […]
Journalist Asad Toor sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand in case connected to online campaign against judiciary – Pakistan
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Friday sent Journalist Asad Ali Toor to jail on 14-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to an online campaign against the judiciary. Earlier this year, a five-member joint investigation team was formed to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in the aftermath […]
NA resolution lauds women’s role in society
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging the remarkable contributions of Pakistani women, especially highlighting the legacy of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, in a majority vote resolution while members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) opposed the resolution. Sehar Kamran, moved the resolution in the Lower House of Parliament, while Sharmila Faruqui […]
China says more Indian troops at Himalayan border won’t ease tensions – World
China believes that India’s move to add more troops at their disputed border is “not conducive to easing tensions”, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. India has freed up a contingent of 10,000 soldiers, previously deployed at its western border, to strengthen its disputed border with China, according to several media reports. The two […]
IMF backs new programme for Pakistan, urges resolution of electoral dispute – Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will support formulating a new economic programme for Pakistan if the new government seeks one, a spokesperson for the lender said on Friday, encouraging fair resolution of all electoral disputes. The cash-strapped nation grappled with an uncertain Feb 8 election that delayed formation of a coalition government until new Prime […]