By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Two explosions at a counterterrorism police facility in the northwestern valley of Swat on Monday killed at least 12 people, mostly police officers, and injured over 50 others, officials said.
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First convoy of 427 Pakistanis safely evacuated from Sudan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The evacuation of Pakistani citizens from conflict-hit Sudan is ongoing as the first convoy of 427 Pakistanis has departed from Khartoum and arrived at the Port of Sudan, a government statement said on Monday.
PTI kicks off Punjab election campaign amidst uncertainty over poll dates
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, announced on Sunday that it would commence its election campaign in Punjab on Monday, despite uncertainty over the date of the polls in the politically crucial province.
Serving public interest, not individual gain, is key to suo motu jurisdiction: PM Sharif
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday the primary objective of the country’s top court’s suo motu jurisdiction is to serve the public interest, rather than benefiting certain individuals.
Simultaneous polls case adjourned as govt, PTI plan talks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking simultaneous general elections to all national and provincial assemblies till April 27, after being informed of a meeting planned between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on April 26.
Supreme Court rejects defense ministry’s request to hold simultaneous elections in Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday rejected a request from the defense ministry to hold provincial and national elections elections in Pakistan on the same date, but indicated it would be open to changing the election date for the province of Punjab if the political parties can come to an agreement.
Defense Ministry requests Supreme Court to review May 14 Punjab Assembly elections
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Ministry has urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to hold elections in the Punjab Assembly on May 14, as stated in the court’s order on April 4.
Chinese national arrested on blasphemy charges in northwestern Pakistan for allegedly insulting Islam
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese national, working at the Dasu Hydropower Project in Upper Kohistan, was arrested on blasphemy charges in northwestern Pakistan, after allegedly insulting Islam, authorities said on Monday.
Supreme Court orders central bank to release funds for snap elections in Punjab
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing conflict between the government and judiciary in Pakistan has intensified after the Supreme Court ordered the central bank to release funds for provincial snap elections, following the parliament’s denial of the necessary funding.
UAE’s financial support brings Pakistan closer to securing IMF bailout package
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) its commitment to provide $1 billion in financial support to Pakistan – a prerequisite for moving forward with a long-delayed Fund’s bailout package intended to bolster the country’s ailing economy.