LHC unlawfully assumed top court’s jurisdiction in Musharraf case: SC – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Lahore High Court, while declaring unconstitutional the special court’s order of awarding death sentence to former military ruler Gen Pervez Musharraf on Jan 13, 2020, not only assumed the exclusive jurisdiction of the trial court, but also usurped the appellate jurisdiction of the apex court. “The […]
The FORESIGHT Magazine – March 2024
Pakistan is a young country that cannot remain in the politics from decades ago – Pakistan
Updated 05 Mar, 2024 Like the party symbol issue, the legality of the latest ECP determination will also be decided by the superior judiciary. 05 Mar, 2024 Brick by brick, the Sangh is seeking to destroy the edifice of Muslim civilisation in India that goes back a millennium. 05 Mar, 2024 IN an uncharacteristic twist […]
20 PTI activists in Lahore granted post-arrest bail in May 9 case – Pakistan
LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to 20 PTI activists in the Jinnah House attack case of May 9 riots. Judge Naveed Iqbal allowed the bail petitions of Ramzan Haider and other suspects subject to furnishing surety bonds. Sarwar Road police had registered the case against the leaders and workers of PTI […]
Apex court to issue Bhutto case short order in two days – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court closed on Monday the hearing of a presidential reference seeking to revisit the 1979 controversial death sentence awarded to former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. A nine-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, said the court would announce a short order on the reference in […]
One killed as snow, landslide bring life to standstill in GB – Pakistan
GILGIT: One person was killed after being hit by falling debris during a landslide in Astore Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, on Monday, as heavy rain and snowfall continue to disrupt life in the region, parts of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, main highways connecting GB with other parts of the country and several inter-district roads remain blocked […]
PTA head summoned to clarify position on audio leak – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday summoned the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman in audio leak case, after his counsel denied that the regulatory body had given any permission for call interception. The case is related to the petitions filed by Najam Saqib, the son of former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, […]
Shehbaz takes oath as new PM, orders negotiations with IMF – Pakistan
PRESIDENT Arif Alvi administers the oath to newly sworn-in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the President House, on Monday.—White Star ISLAMABAD / PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was administered oath to the coveted office of the country’s chief executive by President Arif Alvi in a ceremony at the President House, in which KP Chief Minister […]
Senator withdraws resolution to ban social media – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi withdrew his resolution seeking a blanket ban on major social media platforms in the country to “save the young generation from their negative and devastating effects”. The resolution, which became controversial even before coming to the house, recommended to the government to put a ban on Facebook, […]
PkMAP holds rally against raid on Achakzai’s home in Quetta – Pakistan
Mahmood Khan Achakzai QUETTA: Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) on Monday held a rally against the raid on the residence of its chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai, and announced a shutterdown strike today (Tuesday). PTI, which has named Mr Achakzai as its presidential candidate, also condemned Sunday night’s action. The Quetta district administration claimed to have […]