SC sets aside dismissal of former IHC judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui – Pakistan
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday set aside the dismissal of former Islamabad High Court (IHC) senior puisne judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. In January, a five-member bench — led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and including Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Irfan Saadat […]
Indian PM Modi in Bhutan to shore up ties with eye on China – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Bhutan on Friday for a two-day state visit to the tiny but strategic Himalayan nation also being courted by China. Landlocked Bhutan, known for its policy of prioritising “Gross National Happiness” over growth, has long been regarded by New Delhi as a buffer state firmly within its orbit. […]
PHC puts govt, telecom regulator on notice over X restrictions – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday directed the federal government and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to respond to a petition against restrictions on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in the country. A bench consisting of Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Wiqar Ahmad issued the order after holding a preliminary hearing into the petition of […]
India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgrade – World
Narendra Modi’s government has approached a major Indian think tank to develop a homegrown democracy ratings index that could help it counter recent downgrades in rankings issued by international groups that New Delhi fears could affect the country’s credit rating, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), which works closely with the […]
Donald Lu admitted cipher’s existence, disagreed over content, claims PTI – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has claimed that US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu has admitted the cipher’s existence, and his testimony has vindicated the stance of Imran Khan. In a press conference on Thursday, PTI leaders said the testimony before the US Congress’ Foreign Affairs Committee established the “veracity and reality” of the diplomatic cable. […]
Shehnaz Sheikh made Rs800 per episode for ‘Ankahi’
Renowned Pakistani veteran actor Shehnaz Sheikh, once a leading star of classic television serials like Ankahi and Tanhaiyaan, sat down for an exclusive interview with BBC News Urdu, offering candid insights into her illustrious career and the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. Reflecting on her early days in the industry, Shehnaz reminisced about the […]
Interior minister orders crackdown on power, gas thieves – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday ordered Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a countrywide crackdown on power and gas thieves. Chairing a meeting at his office, the minister ordered the agency to take strict legal action against those involved in electricity and gas thefts. FIA officials informed the […]
Editorial: Complex wave of terrorist violence leaves state with little choice but to ‘restructure’ Nacta – Pakistan
Updated 22 Mar, 2024 In particular, sectarian and extremist actors that remain active in society must be put out of business. 22 Mar, 2024 CALL it a tragedy or a farce, the reality is that both Pakistan’s ruling elites and the IMF refuse to learn… 22 Mar, 2024 IN the pitch-black depths of Pakistan’s coal […]
Pharma firms given one month to place barcodes on drugs – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) has directed pharmaceutical companies to print barcodes on the packaging of all local and imported drugs within one month. The companies are bound to implement the directives issued for all pharmaceutical and biological drugs for human use by April 20. The decision was made during the 51st […]
Pakistan seeks global support for nuclear energy projects – Pakistan
Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar shakes hands with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Bayramov Jeyhun on the sidelines of Nuclear Energy Summit.—X / ForeignOfficePk BRUSSELS: Highlighting the importance of nuclear energy in combating climate change, Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday called for the international financial institutions and banks to support nuclear energy projects in developing […]