PM Shehbaz urges unity among coalition to counter rising economic challenges – Pakistan
• Holds reception to rally support for Zardari as joint presidential candidate• Calls on PTI to collaborate with Centre, assures KP govt of support ISLAMABAD: Five days after assuming office for his second term as the prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the ruling coalition that the country is facing gigantic challenges, which could […]
PM launches Rs7.5 billion Ramazan relief package – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following an approval by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a Rs7.5 billion Ramazan package for needy people has been launched, allowing them to acquire essential items at subsidised rates from all 4,775 utility stores across the country. The PM Ramazan package, approved in a meeting chaired by the prime minister, started on Thursday and will […]
Concentration of powers in one person negates democracy: Justice Shah – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The concentration of administrative powers in the hands of a single individual, such as the chief justice, runs counter to the ideals of democratic governance and judicial fairness, observed Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah in a 20-page additional note to the Oct 11 judgement in the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure Act). Justice Shah […]
President Alvi appoints three judges – Pakistan
(LEFT to right) Justice Hashim Kakar, Justice Shahzad Ahmad Khan, and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan. ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the appointment of three judges of the superior judiciary. Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan has been appointed to the Supreme Court under Article 175-A of the Constitution. The president […]
PTI will go to SC against ‘tampered’ Form-45s – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Senator Barrister Ali Zafar has announced that his party will go to the Supreme Court against the alleged tampering of Form-45s in last month’s general election. The party has also demanded a thorough and impartial audit of the election results. Speaking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday, Mr […]
Pakistani celebrities mourn injustices on Women’s Day
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, a multitude of voices, both local and international, resonate in unison to honour and acknowledge the strength, resilience, and achievements of women worldwide. From renowned local celebrities to globally influential figures, a chorus of empowering messages and reflections is flooding social media platforms. Taking to Instagram, Sarwat Gilani […]
Washington tells Islamabad to engage IMF, bring economic reforms – Business
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has conveyed a clear message to Pakistan’s new rulers, emphasising the importance of collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and economic reforms for stability. In response to a set of questions from Dawn, a State Department spokesperson underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations, stating, “We value our […]
Bellingham hits out at ‘ridiculous’ two-game ban
MADRID: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said his two-match ban for dissent is “ridiculous” and that he is being made an example of as a newer player in LaLiga. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) suspended the 20-year-old for showing contempt towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano after receiving a red card in Real’s 2-2 league draw […]
2 dead in Shangla after being hit by boulders while clearing landslide rubble – Pakistan
Two people died after being hit by falling boulders when they were trying to clear the debris accumulated from a recent landslide on the link road in the Qala Manaf Khel area of Shangla on Thursday. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Rasool Khan Sharif confirmed to Dawn.com that the pair fell prey to a landslide while clearing […]
2 terrorists killed in separate operations in Khyber, Dera Ismail Khan districts: ISPR – Pakistan
Two terrorists were killed in separate operations last night in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday. A press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that an IBO (intelligence-based operation) was conducted in Khyber district, during which terrorist ring leader Shmrooz Sheenay was “sent to hell” by the security forces. […]