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. […]
Ex-SC judge Mazahar Naqvi ‘guilty of misconduct’, should’ve been sacked: Supreme Judicial Council – Pakistan
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has ruled that the apex court’s retired judge Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi was “guilty of misconduct” and recommended that he “should have been removed from the office of judge”. The recommendation is unlikely to be of any consequence as Naqvi, in a letter addressed to President Dr Arif Alvi […]
Ex-SC judge Mazahar Naqvi ‘guilty of misconduct’, should have been sacked: Supreme Judicial Council – Pakistan
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has ruled that the apex court’s retired judge Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi was “guilty of misconduct” and “should have been removed from the office of judge”. On January 10, Naqvi tendered his resignation from the Supreme Court, saying that it was no longer possible for him to continue due […]
Aitzaz urges prompt military courts review
ISLAMABAD: Senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan has filed an application in the Supreme Court, urging it to resume proceedings on an intra-court appeal lodged by the federal government against the decision of the apex court barring the trial of alleged May 9 rioters in military courts. The application, submitted through PTI leader and renowned lawyer Sardar […]
Moody’s changes outlook on Pakistan’s banking sector from negative to stable – Business
Moody’s Investors Service on Thursday changed its outlook on Pakistan’s banking sector from “negative” to “stable” citing its solid profitability, stable funding and liquidity, which it said “provide an adequate buffer’ to withstand the country’s macroeconomic challenges and political turmoil. The international rating agency — one of the top three global rating firms — said […]