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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited, on Thursday, a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) air base. He attended the ongoing multinational exercise Indus Shield-2024. During his visit, he emphasized the critical importance of inter-service collaboration. He believes that teamwork is essential for achieving operational success. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported …
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KARACHI: Street criminals gunned down a man named Farhan during a mugging incident in the SITE-Superhighway Industrial Area. He was returning home after selling his wife’s jewelry to fund his daughter’s medical treatment. This incident highlights the alarming rise in street crime in Karachi, despite recent claims from the police. Karachi Police chief Javed Alam Odho …
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has commended outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa for facilitating the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He asserted that such legislation would not have been possible under any other chief justice. This statement came as the Shehbaz Sharif-led government, with the support of allies …
ISLAMABAD: Sources close to Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah have confirmed that he does not intend to resign, despite being superseded for the position of Chief Justice by Justice Yahya Afridi under the recent 26th Constitutional Amendment. Reports suggesting that Justice Mansoor was advised to retire after being passed over for the chief justice …
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RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on the night of October 23-24. As a result, they eliminated nine terrorists including two suicide bombers and a key ringleader, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the operation’s success on Thursday. The operation specifically targeted Said Muhammad, known as “Qureshi Ustad.” …
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered, On Thursday, the Adiala jail administration to present incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan before the court at 3 PM. This directive came during the hearing of a contempt of court case against the Adiala jail superintendent for preventing Khan’s lawyers from meeting him. Imran Khan has …
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for greater youth leadership at the Commonwealth Intergenerational Dialogue in Samoa. He stressed that young people are essential to building a resilient and inclusive Commonwealth. Moreover, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to empowering its young population. He pointed to initiatives like the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. …
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The government has officially set October 30, 2024, as the date for the final auction of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following several delays. This announcement came on Wednesday during the seventh session of the National Assembly. Auction Delayed Due to Low Bidder Interest Initially, the privatisation process was scheduled to conclude on October 1, 2024. …
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Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Turkiye’s Defense Minister, Yasar Guler, on Wednesday during the International Istanbul Expo. The meeting highlighted both countries’ commitment to deepening cooperation in various sectors. Deepening Cooperation Between Pakistan and Turkiye Yasar Guler expressed his appreciation for Mohsin Naqvi’s participation in the expo, emphasizing how such events contribute …
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shoaib Shaheen declared on Wednesday that the party will challenge the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment. He described it as a threat to the independence of Pakistan’s judiciary. This announcement came during an interview with a local news channel. The amendment, passed by the ruling coalition with a two-thirds majority, makes …
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Justice Yahya Afridi will take oath as the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on Saturday. This comes after the Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) nominated him last night. The current CJP, Qazi Faez Isa, will retire on October 25. The 26th Amendment has changed how the chief justice is appointed. Now, the appointment is made based …
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to Bushra Bibi on Wednesday. She is the wife of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The case involved an expensive Bulgari jewellery set from Toshakhana, which was obtained at a low price. On October 4, Bushra Bibi filed a petition seeking post-arrest bail. The IHC notified the Federal Investigation …
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India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for another five years, ensuring continued access for Indian pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. However, the unresolved issue of a $20 fee per pilgrim, charged by Pakistan, remains. Significance of Kartarpur Sahib for Sikhs Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, commonly referred to …
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced strong reservations regarding the 26th constitutional amendment Act 2024. This became the law on October 21. Despite some improvements from earlier drafts, the HRCP fears the amendments may undermine judicial independence. HRCP Chairman Ahsan Iqbal Butt highlighted critical issues in a statement on Tuesday. He expressed …
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has vehemently rejected the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). Party leaders vowed to initiate a protest movement against the Special Parliamentary Committee’s decision. PTI leader Hamid Khan expressed the party’s condemnation of the nomination during an interview with Geo News. He stated, …
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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa released a detailed minority judgment on Tuesday, stating that the Supreme Court’s July 12 verdict in the reserved seats case was not binding. He argued that the implementation of this verdict should be held off as the review petitions in the case are still pending and …
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Parliamentary Committee, constituted for the first time in Pakistan’s history to appoint a Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), has agreed on the name of Justice Yahya Afridi for the position. This decision came after the first round of the in-camera meeting, which took place on Tuesday afternoon in Parliament House. The committee, …
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ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Ali denied reports of internal discontent. He also denied reports claiming that jailed PTI Founder Imran Khan rebuked the party’s leadership. He made this statement during a media briefing on Tuesday. “The PTI remains united, and there is no forward block in its ranks,” Gohar stated confidently. His remarks aimed to quell …
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ISLAMABAD: After the successful legislation of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the legal reforms. He stated that they will ensure swift redressal of cases pending with the judiciary. Addressing his cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime minister said, “With the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the people will get quick justice from …
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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy successfully seized a massive cache of narcotics in a high-profile anti-narcotics operation. The news was confirmed by the military’s media wing on Monday. The operation led to the confiscation of Indian-made narcotic pills and a large quantity of drugs. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Navy confiscated 2,000 …
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has issued a stern warning to those associated with the 26th constitutional amendment. He declared that anyone who supported or voted for the amendment will face consequences. “We won’t spare anyone aligned with the government, regardless of whether they cast a vote,” he stated during his address …
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The coalition government has just over 30 hours to appoint a new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). This urgency comes after the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which requires the appointment of the CJP to be finalized three days before the current CJP’s retirement. With Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa set to retire on …
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The 26th Constitutional Amendment became law today. President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent. Earlier, both houses of Parliament approved the amendment. The ruling coalition worked hard over the weekend to secure a two-thirds majority. First, the Senate passed the amendment, followed by the National Assembly. The amendment brings key changes to the judiciary. It …
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