ISLAMABAD: The ruling partners joined heads at the Presidency and the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday to deliberate on an important piece of proposed legislation aiming to set the Chief Justice of Pakistan’s (CJP) term to a fixed three-year period as well as to counter the ‘threat’ posed by the opposition. One meeting summoned by President Asif Ali Zardari was …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that off-the-record comments made by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa during a conversation with journalists were “needlessly and inaccurately” reported, causing unnecessary sensationalism. Chief Justice Isa clarified that he had only refused to accept an extension through person-specific legislation. However, he did not state that he would retire on October 24 at …
ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has taken notice of the late-night raid on the Parliament House, vowing to hold those responsible accountable. Speaking during Tuesday’s session of the National Assembly, Sadiq said that ‘no one will remain silent about the incident and that decisive action will be taken.’ “We will take action on last night’s incident …
ISLAMABAD: The Indian trade minister will virtually attend the upcoming meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) being hosted by Pakistan, officials familiar with the development said here on Tuesday. The SCO trade ministers meeting will be held in Islamabad on Thursday, according to officials. Pakistan invited India along with other SCO members for the meeting. India, according to sources, confirmed …
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police arrested to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan Sher Afzal Marwat, MNA, outside Parliament House following a National Assembly session on Monday. Separately, PTI leader Shoaib Shaheen Advocate was also arrested from his Chambers by people in civilian clothes. Barrister Saif, the spokesman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, told media that chief minister Ali Amin …
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Spain to build long-term and stable bilateral relations with strategic determination and push ties to a higher level during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing. During the meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Xi said China and Spain celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of …
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Beijing on Monday, saying that China is willing to work with Norway to promote the continuous development of friendly cooperation. Xi asked Store to convey his greetings to King Harald V. He said since the two countries established diplomatic ties 70 years ago, the two peoples have …
ISLAMABAD: Police in Islamabad have filed three cases against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership for failing to conclude a rally on time, pelting stones on police officers, and violating designated routes. The cases were registered under the Public Order and Peace Act, following the PTI’s public gathering. The first case was lodged at Sangjani Police Station for the rally exceeding …
RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, has admitted that his planned rally on August 22 was postponed at the request of the establishment, citing concerns over potential unrest in the country. During an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, Imran revealed that Azam Swati, acting as an intermediary on behalf of the establishment, approached …
ISLAMABAD: Journalists staged protests in both the Senate and National Assembly on Monday after Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur made objectionable remarks about the media during last night’s rally. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership swiftly issued an unconditional apology. During the Senate session, journalists boycotted proceedings in protest against Gandapur’s speech. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar personally approached the journalists, …