ISLAMABAD: Amidst speculation surrounding Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s term, which is set to expire late next month, former prime minister Imran Khan voiced concerns that the government is still trying to extend the tenure of the incumbent chief justice of Pakistan. Talking to media persons on Wednesday, the incarcerated PTI founding chairman said that everyone knows what is happening in …
LAHORE: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday met with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, extending an invitation for the latter to visit China. The meeting focused on strengthening ties in technology, business, and investment between China and Pakistan, Express News reported. During the meeting, Nawaz Sharif praised China as a “trusted friend” and expressed pride …
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan has successfully met the stringent conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at a discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) movement in the United States, PM Shehbaz also expressed his gratitude to friendly nations, including China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, for their invaluable support in …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has criticised the judiciary for failing to stand against martial law, while a heated debate surrounds a recent constitutional amendment. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, Siddiqui questioned the legal basis of recent court decisions, particularly in relation to reserved seats and party defections. “No member in the case …
RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa to retire after completing his tenure, amidst what he described as political instability and chaos in the country. Speaking to the media at the Murree Press Club on Wednesday, Abbasi stressed that Pakistan is facing severe political turmoil. …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court’s Justice Babar Sattar has grilled the federal government on how the military’s media wing was assuming the “exclusive right” to decide who qualifies as a defence analyst, it emerged on Wednesday. The development came to light on Tuesday when the IHC issued an order about a case that challenged Pemra’s directives mandating retired officers to …
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday agreed to further strengthen “mutually beneficial cooperation” between their countries in various areas, including trade and security, the Foreign Office said. In a press release issued today, the FO said PM Shehbaz and Erdogan met each other in New York on the sidelines of the 79th …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that four out of the eight election tribunals in Punjab have become operational to address election disputes, while the remaining will be notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) soon. Consequently, a five-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, directed Advocate Sikandar Bashir Mohmand, the …
RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has endorsed the stance of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on the practice procedure ordinance, expressing support for the judge’s position. Speaking to media from Adiala Jail, Imran agreed with Justice Mansoor’s views on judiciary reforms, particularly concerning the Practice and Procedure Act. Imran also criticised the Supreme Court’s …
RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), NI (M), visited Wana, South Waziristan District, where he received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, and development initiatives. During his interaction with officers and troops, COAS appreciated the high level of preparedness and exceptional morale to counter hostile threats. He reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering …