By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan threatened street protests on Monday if the government fails to accept a Supreme Court ruling on reserved seats and extends the Chief Justice’s tenure.
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Top court reinstates ruling party candidates
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday reinstated four Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates as National Assembly members, overturning a Lahore High Court (LHC) decision that had suspended their victory notifications.
SC upholds penalty on restaurant chain for Starbucks brand infringement
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday upheld a penalty of Rs6 million on a local restaurant chain for deceiving consumers by fraudulently using Starbucks Corp’s branding to sell its coffee.
Car sales surges 60pc y/y in July, but slum 36pc m/m on tax hike
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Car sales rose 60% year-on-year in July, but fell 36% month-on-month after a tax increase, industry data showed.
Mountaineer Murad Sadpara dies in descend from world’s 12th highest peak
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Mountaineer Murad Sadpara died on Monday from head injuries sustained while descending Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, in the country’s northwestern Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Alpine Club of Pakistan and fellow climbers confirmed on Monday.
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed held, faces court martial over housing scheme scandal
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has taken former intelligence chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed into custody and initiated a court martial over his alleged involvement in a housing scheme scandal, the army’s media wing said on Monday.
Olympic champion Nadeem returns home to hero’s welcome
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: Pakistan welcomed home its golden boy, Arshad Nadeem, with a hero’s welcome early Sunday, as thousands gathered to hail the Olympic javelin champion with rose petals, cheers, and tears of pride after his historic victory at the Paris Games ended a 40-year wait for an individual gold medal.
Next chief justice cautions against executive overreach, defends court’s authority
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The top court warned on Saturday that failure to implement its orders would trigger a constitutional crisis amid a growing row with the government and election body over its recent verdict on reserved seats.
The golden record: Nadeem’s javelin triumph ends 32-year wait
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Arshad Nadeem etched his name in the stars on Thursday night, winning the men’s javelin throw final at the Olympic Games with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, becoming the first track and field athlete from Pakistan to win a gold medal.
Military chief warns social media fueling unrest
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The military chief General Asim Munir warned that social media platforms are being used to spread “anarchy” in the country, as tensions escalate between the armed forces and online critics.