ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court is set to convene a full court meeting today to deliberate on the proposed Supreme Court Rules 2025, a controversial revision to the court’s procedural framework that has sparked debate among judges and the legal community over transparency and the approval process.
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Pakistan vaccinates over 19 million children in anti-polio drive: officials
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities said on Saturday they have vaccinated more than 19 million children in an ongoing anti-polio drive, part of a nationwide campaign to eradicate the crippling disease.
Police arrest two women for throwing egg at Imran Khan’s sister outside Adiala jail
RAWALPINDI: Two women were arrested on Friday after throwing an egg at Aleema Khanum, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, during a media appearance outside Adiala Jail, where a hearing in the Toshakhana corruption case had taken place earlier, police said.
US condemns suicide bombing at political rally in Balochistan province
ISLAMABAD: The United States on Thursday strongly condemned a suicide bombing that killed at least 15 people at a political rally in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan, joining Pakistani leaders in denouncing the attack claimed by the Islamic State and pledging continued solidarity in the fight against terrorism.
SBP signals green light to legalise digital currencies, regulatory framework pending
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central bank has signalled its intention to legalise digital currencies, marking a reversal of its previous ban as the government advances plans to regulate the sector through the Virtual Assets Bill, 2025.
KP chief minister Gandapur’s support for Kalabagh dam sparks controversy
ISLAMABAD: A renewed push by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to revive discussions on the long-dormant Kalabagh Dam project has ignited a firestorm of criticism from political leaders across Pakistan, exposing deep-seated regional divisions over a project that has been stalled for decades.
New flood alert issued in Punjab as rivers swell from heavy rains and upstream releases
ISLAMABAD: Authorities issued a flood alert for the capital and much of Punjab province on Monday as heavy monsoon rains and water releases from India swelled major rivers, threatening fresh inundations in a region already reeling from weeks of deadly flooding that has killed hundreds and displaced millions.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clears bill to protect Kalash marriages, recognising indigenous rights
PESHAWAR: A provincial cabinet committee in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved a draft bill that would for the first time provide legal recognition for marriages among the Kalash, an indigenous people whose ancient culture has long lacked formal protections under the country’s laws.
Pakistan slashes new development funding to 2pc under IMF pressure
ISLAMABAD: The government has drastically curtailed funding for new development projects, limiting allocations to just 2 percent of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the current fiscal year, a move driven by stringent conditions tied to the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF), officials disclosed during a Senate committee briefing on Friday.
Pakistan signals historic shift toward Armenia, deepens ties with China amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exploring the establishment of diplomatic relations with Armenia, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday, signaling a potential realignment in Islamabad’s regional strategy.