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 …
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that a federal constitutional court was “a necessity to end provincial disparities”, among other things. The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) was part of a broader set of legislation, which the government wanted to introduce under the controversial ‘Constitutional Package’. A draft of the proposed amendments circulating in the media gave an idea …
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York on Tuesday on a five-day visit to the United States to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The premier is set to address a plenary meeting for the UN General Debate on September 27. The Government of Pakistan today shared pictures of the premier’s arrival …
NEW YORK: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that no sustainable development can take place till “tragedies like Gaza are perpetuated by the developed world”. His remarks regarding Israel’s onslaught on Gaza — which has killed more than 41,000 Palestinians — came at the start of his speech at the United Nations ‘Summit of the Future’ in New York, …
ISLAMABAD: The detailed judgement in the reserved seats case has reignited a debate about the powers of the Supreme Court to do ‘complete justice’ by invoking Article 187: which is usually used in cases being heard under Article 184 or the suo motu jurisdiction. According to the Pakistan Bar Council vice chairman, the exercise of appellate jurisdiction with the ‘suo …
ISLAMABAD: Describing those criticising him on the basis of an article published in an Israeli newspaper as “naive”, former prime minister Imran Khan said he stood by his earlier stance on Israel. Talking to media persons after proceedings in the Toshakhana case at Adiala Jail on Monday, Mr Khan said he had been falsely portrayed as being a staunch supporter …
ISLAMABAD: Ten days after the Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to immediately implement its verdict on eligibility of PTI for reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies, the ECP will hold another meeting on Tuesday to consult a legal expert on how to go about. Informed sources told Dawn that the commission held meetings on a …