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Top court reinstates ruling party candidates

Top court reinstates ruling party candidates

Monday August 12, 2024Monday August 12, 2024

By Staff Reporter

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.

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SC upholds penalty on restaurant chain for Starbucks brand infringement

SC upholds penalty on restaurant chain for Starbucks brand infringement

Monday August 12, 2024Monday August 12, 2024

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.

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Car sales surges 60pc y/y in July, but slum 36pc m/m on tax hike

Car sales surges 60pc y/y in July, but slum 36pc m/m on tax hike

Monday August 12, 2024Monday August 12, 2024

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.

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Mountaineer Murad Sadpara dies in descend from world’s 12th highest peak

Mountaineer Murad Sadpara dies in descend from world’s 12th highest peak

Monday August 12, 2024Monday August 12, 2024

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.

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Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed held, faces court martial over housing scheme scandal

Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed held, faces court martial over housing scheme scandal

Monday August 12, 2024Monday August 12, 2024

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.

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Olympic champion Nadeem returns home to hero’s welcome

Olympic champion Nadeem returns home to hero’s welcome

Sunday August 11, 2024Sunday August 11, 2024

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.

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Next chief justice cautions against executive overreach, defends court’s authority

Next chief justice cautions against executive overreach, defends court’s authority

Sunday August 11, 2024Sunday August 11, 2024

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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.

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The golden record: Nadeem’s javelin triumph ends 32-year wait

The golden record: Nadeem’s javelin triumph ends 32-year wait

Friday August 9, 2024Friday August 9, 2024

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.

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Military chief warns social media fueling unrest

Military chief warns social media fueling unrest

Thursday August 8, 2024Thursday August 8, 2024

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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.

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Langrial to lead FBR after Tiwana’s early exit

Langrial to lead FBR after Tiwana’s early exit

Wednesday August 7, 2024Wednesday August 7, 2024

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ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday appointed Rashid Mahmood Langrial as the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), replacing Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana who sought early retirement, a notification said.

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