Gold prices in Pakistan on Tuesday
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased further in global and local markets on Tuesday, with international bullion rates pushing domestic prices higher. In the international bullion market, gold prices rose by $24 per ounce during trading, reaching $4,373 per ounce. Following the global trend, gold prices in Pakistan’s local bullion markets also recorded a significant increase. […]
Woman ‘tortured’ for taking possession of grabbed land in Sahiwal – Pakistan
SAHIWAL: A woman, who had taken possession of her inherited land after being illegally occupied for around 30 years, was allegedly abducted, tortured and humiliated by 12 armed attackers, including three women, at Chak 93/9-L. The victim, Mardan Bibi, got possession of her land she had inherited under Ghori Pal Scheme, with the help of […]
President Zardari gives nod to additional judges’ appointments to high courts after days-long delay – Pakistan
After a days-long delay, President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to the appointment and confirmation of additional judges for various high courts on Tuesday. “The president has approved the appointment of additional judges in the Lahore High Court (LHC), Sindh High Court (SHC), Peshawar High Court, Islamabad High Court, and Balochistan High Court,” the […]
Pakistan women whip South Korea in Asian netball
Pakistan women’s netball team produced an impressive performance in Hong Kong, whipping South Korea 72-23, their second win from three matches in the plate division of the Asian Women’s Netball Championship. Pakistan dominated proceedings from the outset, displaying excellent teamwork, discipline and determination throughout the match. Pakistan maintained control of the contest with a well-organised […]
President Zardari approves additional judges’ appointments to high courts after days-long delay – Pakistan
After a days-long delay, President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to the appointment and confirmation of additional judges for various high courts on Tuesday. The appointments and confirmations were pending since July 20 and 21, when the Judicial Commission of Pakistan — the body responsible for appointing judges to the superior judiciary — recommended […]
3rd phase of AJK elections: PML-N poised for gains in Poonch amid rigging allegations – Pakistan
The PML-N appeared set to gain at least one seat in Poonch division, where four constituencies went to the polls on Monday amid allegations of rigging, violence and disruption, with polling suspended at some places. The biggest upset was the defeat of Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in LA-14 (Dhirkot), a constituency from […]
3rd phase of AJK elections: PML-N set to gain ground in Poonch as Muslim Conference chief loses Dhirkot – Pakistan
The PML-N appeared set to gain at least one seat in Poonch division, where four constituencies went to the polls on Monday amid allegations of rigging, violence and disruption, with polling suspended at some places. The biggest upset was the defeat of Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in LA-14 (Dhirkot), a constituency from […]
PTI leadership, TTAP on board for September 27 long march to Islamabad: Sohail Afridi – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday said that PTI’s political leadership and its ally, the Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), were on board with the call for a long march on September 27. Speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Capital Talk’, CM Afridi said, “The PTI’s political leadership across the country and its ally, the […]
Peshawar High Court grants transit bail to Noreen Niazi in Peca case – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday granted transit bail to Noreen Niazi, the sister of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, in a case registered under the Peca Act 2026, directing her to appear before the relevant Islamabad court on or before August 20. In July, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered a […]
Sindh govt defers judicial commission decision on Mir Raza Ali murder case probe – Pakistan
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan said on Monday the provincial government had deferred the decision on the formation of a judicial commission to probe the Mir Raza Ali murder case. Lanjar made the announcement on X, saying that Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab had spoken to Ali’s family had “confidence in the new police team” constituted […]