ISLAMABAD: After Maulana Fazlur Rehman ‘completely rejected’ the proposed constitutional package chalked up by the PML-N, the coalition government without losing hope has stepped up consultations with other political parties to evolve a consensus on the controversial amendments to the Constitution. In a media talk following a meeting between the JUI-F chief and the PTI leaders at the residence of …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained the accountability court from pronouncing its verdict in the £190 million corruption reference against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. A division bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb issued the restraining order while hearing Mr Khan and Bushra Bibi’s petitions. Through their …
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is still undecided on the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict regarding the eligibility of PTI for reserved seats and has decided to seek opinion of legal experts on the matter. Sources told Dawn the ECP met here to deliberate on the Supreme Court’s judgement on reserved seats and its September 14 order …
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Kim Tae-nyeon, president of the ROK-China Parliamentarians’ Union, in Beijing. Wang praised the association for its contribution to promoting friendly relations between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), emphasizing that the two countries, as close neighbors, should maintain regular exchanges. Both countries have achieved mutual success and development, contributing significantly …
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk arrived in Islamabad today on a two-day visit to Pakistan. A high-level delegation is also accompanying the Russian Deputy Prime Minister during the visit signalling a deepening relationship between Russia and Pakistan. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral ties, particularly in trade, energy, and connectivity. During …
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has completely rejected the government’s proposed draft on constitutional amendments, calling it unacceptable. Speaking to the media during an informal conversation at the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser, Fazlur Rehman revealed that the government’s original draft had been entirely dismissed after review. He questioned the credibility of the …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the trial court to halt the final verdict in the £190 million case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, following a request for acquittal. The court issued the order as part of ongoing proceedings in which the PTI leader seeks to have the charges dismissed. The …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received a telephone call from King Charles III of Great Britain, who invited him to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa in October, a statement from the Prime Minister’s House said. According to the Commonwealth’s website, government heads meet every two years for the CHOGM, hosted by different member …
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan said on Monday that the government wants to set up a constitutional court to bypass the Supreme Court. Talking to the reporters after attending the new Toshakhana case proceedings in the Adiala Jail, Mr Khan claimed that the government is setting up the court since it is “unhappy with the Supreme Court”. The proposed …
PESHAWAR: Afghan Consul General in Peshawar, Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, caused outrage on Tuesday during the Rehmat-ul-Alameen Conference in Peshawar by remaining seated during Pakistan’s national anthem, flouting diplomatic protocols and showing what experts have called “utter disregard” for the host nation. The conference, hosted by Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, saw Afghan consular officials in attendance. However, as …