National Assembly’s inaugural session: How are the PM, speaker and opposition leader elected? – Pakistan
When the newly elected NA members convene on Feb 29 for the first time, here is what will be on the house’s agenda. After much ado, Pakistan is finally poised to see the inaugural session of its newly elected National Assembly. As per the Constitution, President Arif Alvi was obligated to convene a new session […]
Mohammad Amir commends Babar Azam’s shot development
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir expressed his admiration for Babar Azam’s shot development against Islamabad United in Lahore. Babar played a remarkable innings of 111 runs off just 63 deliveries, characterized by aggressive stroke play, as he smashed 14 boundaries and two sixes, maintaining a striking rate of 176.19. Speaking to […]
Heavy rains wreak havoc, cut off Gwadar, Ormara from Karachi – Pakistan
GWADAR/QUETTA: Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Gwadar, Kech district and other parts of Balochistan, suspending normal life and traffic on the Coastal Highway and cutting off Gwadar and Ormara from Karachi and other parts of the province. The Gwadar district administration has declared a state of emergency in rain-hit areas and para-military forces have been […]
President ‘may face charges’ over refusal to summon NA – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi continues to draw the ire of political parties over his refusal to summon the National Assembly session as PML-N and PPP leaders warned these actions could lead to “legal consequences”. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) also rejected the objections raised by President Arif Alvi on the summary to summon […]
Over 130 pilots grounded due to licence renewal delays: Aircraft Owners and Operators Association – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: More than 130 pilots have been grounded and they cannot fly planes as their licences have not been renewed by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), Aircraft Owners and Operators Association Pakistan (AOOA) said on Tuesday. In a press statement issued here, the AOOA said the PCAA is not renewing licences of these grounded pilots. […]
Over 130 pilots grounded due to licence renewal delays: AOOA – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: More than 130 pilots have been grounded and they cannot fly planes as their licences have not been renewed by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), Aircraft Owners and Operators Association Pakistan (AOOA) said on Tuesday. In a press statement issued here, the AOOA said the PCAA is not renewing licences of these grounded pilots. […]
PML-N senator questions credibility of elections – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: While backing the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s demand for allocation of reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) after the PTI-backed independent candidates joined it, a PML-N senator on Tuesday questioned the credibility of elections and said the Chief Election Commissioner should have resigned for his failure to hold transparent polls. “The credibility of the […]
Babar Azam slips down in ICC Test rankings
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL A host of India’s match-winners from the fourth Test against England in Ranchi have been rewarded by reaching new career-high ratings on the latest ICC Men’s Player Rankings. Youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel all scored a half-century during the series-clinching five-wicket triumph and the trio all reached new […]
PTI announces countrywide street protests against ‘rigging’ – Pakistan
• Party leaders demand CJP’s intervention, allege victories in Balochistan changed to defeats overnight• Imran endorses Alvi’s refusal to call NA session• Amir Dogar nominated for NA speaker slot ISLAMABAD: The PTI has decided to take to the streets, again, to protest against the alleged theft of its mandate, urging all democratic forces to join […]
20-member cabinet ‘sans allies’ likely in Punjab – Pakistan
LAHORE: After the swearing-in of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, consultations over the formation of provincial cabinet have started in the Sharif camp. In the first phase, a 20-member cabinet is likely to be formed this week. The PML-N leadership also held talks with its allied parties — PPP, PML-Q and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP), which […]