ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik during his visit to Pakistan, expressing that “Ummah-e-Muslima is proud of you.” During the inaugural ceremony at the Pakistan Economic Dashboard in Islamabad, the Prime Minister praised Dr. Zakir Naik for introducing the true identity of Islam to the world. He highlighted that Dr. Naik’s lectures, which are …
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan to seek forgiveness from Allah continuing on to say that you ‘reap what you sow.’ The PML-N leader addressed various political and economic issues, offering criticisms of opposition parties and highlighting his own party’s accomplishments. Nawaz began by addressing Imran Khan, …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an objection raised by PTI founder Imran Khan’s counsel over the bench hearing a review petition against its 2022 verdict related to the defection clause under Article 63-A of the Constitution. Through its May 17, 2022 verdict, the SC had declared that the vote cast contrary to the parliamentary party lines under Article …
ISLAMABAD: Efforts to shore up support for a proposed constitutional package continued on Tuesday as a high-level PPP delegation led by Senator Sherry Rehman held consultations with Chaudhry Salik Hussain of PML-Q and Senator Hidayatullah of the Awami National Party (ANP). Accompanying Ms Rehman in these crucial meetings were senior PPP leaders Nayyar Hussain Bokhari and Senator Shahadat Awan. “The …
QUETTA: In an attempt to put all speculations regarding a purported extension for Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa to rest, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said his struggle for constitutional courts was not for the sake of one individual rather aimed at arresting delays in the delivery of justice. The PPP chairman also made it clear that …
ISLAMABAD: After much ado, the Supreme Court finally commenced hearing the Supreme Court Bar Association’s (SCBA) review petition against the May 17, 2022, short order on the defection clause under Article 63A, after Justice Munib Akhtar and senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah successively chose not to sit on the larger bench. After Justice Munib Akhtar reiterated his …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed hearing a petition seeking a review of the 2022 verdict on the defection clause under Article 63-A of the Constitution. The review plea, filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), was set to be taken up by a five-member bench — headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and …
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday imposed Section 144(6) in Faisalabad, Bahawalpur and Mianwali, prohibiting all forms of public gathering as PTI prepared for a rally in the southern Punjab district. PTI has carried out multiple rallies across the country, protesting against the “illegal” imprisonment of the party founder, ECP’s delay in following the Supreme Court verdict on the reserved …
ISLAMABAD: PTI has given a fresh call for countrywide protests for the “independence of judiciary”, including a demonstration in Islamabad where all such gatherings are banned. According to an announcement attributed to PTI founder Imran Khan, a protest will be held at D-Chowk in Islamabad on Oct 4. The plan was announced a day after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali …
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said that his government has implemented measures to combat extremism and terrorism, including intelligence sharing and coordinated operations with law enforcement agencies. His comments came while addressing participants of the National Security and War Course 2024-25 at the Chief Minister House in Karachi. In attendance at the event were 240 …