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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized prioritizing the country’s peace and progress over protests and sit-ins. He addressed the National Action Plan (NAP) apex committee meeting while the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepared for a long march to Islamabad on November 24. “We need to decide whether to stage sit-ins or work for the country’s …
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The government has proposed a new financial model to 18 independent power producers (IPPs). This plan aims to significantly reduce their capacity payments and recover “excess profits” made by these companies in the past. Senior managers from three IPPs and a government official shared these developments with Dawn. A government task force is currently renegotiating …
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ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan (FO) has rejected recent remarks by the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, on judicial independence in Pakistan. The FO also criticized a letter from US Congress members to President Biden, which questioned Pakistan’s human rights and governance record. FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch called the letter “undiplomatic” and …
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WASHINGTON: US officials have urged their Indian counterparts for swift action. They want greater accountability regarding the investigation into Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot. This plot targeted a Sikh activist in the United States. A US official, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed this information. Last week, an Indian Enquiry Committee visited Washington …
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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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A Hezbollah rocket attack injured a man in northern Israel. Reports from multiple Israeli media outlets confirm this incident occurred in the town of Ma’agan Michael. The Magen David Adom ambulance service reported that falling interceptor fragments caused the injuries. In addition to the injuries, several vehicles and a residential building sustained damage. Falling shrapnel …
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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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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Sunday a historic day for Pakistan after the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in the National Assembly. He highlighted the significance of the event, stating that “parliament reigns supreme.” A total of 225 members, including coalition partners and independent lawmakers, voted in favor of the bill. The judicial reforms, passed …
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to leave for Dubai today after the approval of the constitutional amendment. Sources revealed that Bilawal will travel to Dubai to meet his sister, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari. His visit to Dubai was previously delayed due to ongoing work on the constitutional amendment. Bilawal is …
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