AJK elections: PML-N, PPP secure one seat each following delayed polls in Muzaffarabad constituencies – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: The PML-N and PPP have secured one seat each in the two constituencies of Muzaffarabad division where polling was held on Tuesday after being fully or partially deferred due to landslides and adverse weather that blocked roads and prevented the timely dispatch of polling staff and election material. The contest was part of the […]
DPM Dar, Jordanian counterpart discuss deteriorating situation in occupied West Bank – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Jordanian counterpart on Wednesday, with the “deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank” coming under discussion, according to the Foreign Office (FO). The FO said Dar met Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on the sidelines of a […]
LHC disposes of PTI petition for rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after DC refuses permission – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by PTI seeking permission to hold a public rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after it was informed that the deputy commissioner had denied the request. The PTI announced it would stage countrywide protests today (Wednesday) to mark three years since the imprisonment of party […]
Karachi police register case under terrorism law following scuffle at MQM-P’s Karachi headquarters – Pakistan
Karachi police have registered a case under the terrorism law following a scuffle between two groups at the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s headquarters in Karachi on Sunday. The first information report, dated August 4 and a copy of which is available with Dawn, was registered at the New Town police station on behalf of the state, […]
IHC moved over delay in presidential nod for judicial appointments – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A writ petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday, challenging President Asif Ali Zardari’s delay in assenting to a summary forwarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the appointment and confirmation of judges to various high courts. The petition, filed by advocate Luqman Zafar Chaudhary through his counsel Zahid Asif […]
Two young women suspected of petty theft die in Lahore police custody – Pakistan
LAHORE: Two young women, suspected of stealing a small amount of cash and gold jewellery from a house, later died in the police custody under mysterious circumstances here on Tuesday. The women were brought to the Township police station when a local resident accused them of stealing money and gold ornaments from his house. However, […]
Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies – Sport
Pakistan’s spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs — on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday. Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160 ensured the visitors did not completely squander an […]
Pakistan, US hold counterterrorism dialogue, reaffirm commitment to combating terrorist groups – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan on Tuesday held the fourth counterterrorism dialogue in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorist groups and strengthening security cooperation at a time when regional tensions remain high. The talks were led by US Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Foreign Ministry Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, a […]
Youm-i-Istehsal: Pakistan says lasting peace in South Asia linked to peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute – Pakistan
The military and civilian leadership on Wednesday said just and lasting peace in South Asia was closely linked to the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute as the country marked Youm-i-Istehsal (Exploitation Day) to mark the anniversary of India revoking the occupied region’s special autonomy in 2019. President Asif Ali Zardari said that Youm-i-Istehsal was […]
CJP Afridi promises women facilitation centres in courts nationwide – Pakistan
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday said that women facilitation centres will be established in courts across the country to provide a safe, dignified, accessible and supportive environment for female litigants. He also stated that the proposed facilitation centres will include dedicated reception areas, waiting areas, separate entrances, washrooms, meeting rooms, […]