ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday suspended an order from the Islamabad High Court that had barred one of its judges from performing judicial duties, a decision that swiftly restored the jurist to the bench and laid bare deepening tensions within the country’s judiciary over administrative authority and allegations of political interference.
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Record ninth Asia Cup for India overshadowed by trophy row with PCB chief
LAHORE: India edged arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a final-over thriller to claim a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday, but the victory turned farcical when the winners boycotted the trophy presentation by Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi.
Activist Junejo says PM Sharif approved her role after UN delegation controversy
ISLAMABAD: A London-based social media activist thrust into the spotlight after appearing in photos from a United Nations Security Council session has accused the defence minister of undermining the prime minister’s authority, escalating a public dispute over her presence with the country’s delegation during last week’s General Assembly meetings in New York.
Defence minister, foreign office distance themselves from UN seating controversy involving columnist
ISLAMABAD: Defence minister, Khawaja Asif, expressed dismay on Saturday over a controversy sparked by the presence of columnist Shama Junejo at a United Nations Security Council session, where she was photographed seated behind him during his address on artificial intelligence.
Pakistan monitors deadly Ladakh protests, raises concerns over India’s response in disputed territory
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Friday it was closely monitoring “extremely disturbing” protests in the occupied Ladakh region, part of the disputed Kashmir territory, after clashes left at least five dead and prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained.
PM Sharif doubles relief payouts after floods kill about 1,000, hit 4.2 mln
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has doubled ex-gratia assistance for families of those killed in recent floods and monsoon rains to Rs2 million from Rs1 million, as authorities grapple with the aftermath of a disaster that has affected over 4.2 million people and killed around 1,000 across the country.
Pakistan-India rivalry heads to Asia Cup final
LAHORE: Pakistan clinched a spot in the Asia Cup final with a gritty 11-run win over Bangladesh in their final Super Four match on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes clash with arch-rivals India on Sunday.
Flood-hit Pakistan sees coalition partners clash publicly over relief strategy
KARACHI: Pakistan’s ruling coalition partners escalated their public feud over flood relief on Thursday, with the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party insisting that a federal cash assistance program was the only effective way to deliver immediate aid to victims, while Punjab’s chief minister accused his party of politicising the disaster and vowed to provide more substantial support directly.
PM Sharif urges grants over loans in climate fight
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appealed to world leaders to fulfil promises on climate financing, warning that mounting loans are no substitute for grants to help vulnerable nations like his cope with escalating disasters fuelled by global warming.
ICC probes India captain Yadav over ‘political’ dedication after Pakistan win
LAHORE: Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav faces potential disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a complaint accusing him of politicising the game following India’s Asia Cup victory over Pakistan on September 14, with the ICC confirming it is reviewing the matter and may convene a formal hearing.