By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan must hold a general election by October 2023, the country’s leading election watchdog said on Tuesday, warning that any delay would pose a serious threat to the country’s polity, economy, and integrity.
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Supreme Court halts judicial probe into audio leaks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Friday halted a judicial probe into audio leaks that have surfaced in recent months and implicated judges from the top court and other individuals.
Army’s got your back, top soldier tells police
General Syed Asim Munir gave separate pep talks to the army and police formations, and promised strict action against the perpetrators of Black Day mayhem. By Naveed Naqvi.
Bespoke justice? Judicial commission under J Isa to probe audio leaks
The 3-member judicial commission will probe the veracity and implications of the purported phone taps hinting at malpractice in the superior judiciary. By Naveed Naqvi.
Chief Justice calls for immediate resumption of election talks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Monday called for the immediate resumption of election talks between the government and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to address the ongoing political impasse in the country.
Pakistan’s first digital census faces deadline pressure
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Census of Pakistan has advised against extending the timeframe for the country’s first digital census beyond May 15, 2023, emphasizing the importance of completing the exercise on time. This recommendation takes into consideration the crucial delimitation process, which determines seat allocation in the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies.
Imran Khan’s arrest sparks violent protests in Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in three of Pakistan’s four provinces have imposed an emergency order banning all gatherings after supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police, blocked major roads in a string of cities, and stormed military buildings in Lahore, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi.
Punjab mulls USD 150 mil energy sector revamp
The World Bank funded program looks to save over 180 GWh of electricity annually through solarization, retrofitting, and replacement of inefficient appliances. By Muhammad Ali.
Handshake snub: India-Pakistan tension on display at SCO conference
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan reiterated their entrenched diplomatic positions on issues such as Kashmir and terrorism, suggesting that no thaw in ties between the nuclear-armed neighboring is likely anytime soon.
Can census results arrive in time for polls in Oct ’23?
The census authorities have been given until May ’15 to vet and reconcile the results, but can they remove the glaring controversies by the extended deadline is an open question. By Muhammad Ali.