By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party on Tuesday criticised the army for its plan to prosecute those responsible for the violent protests against military installations following Khan’s arrest, saying it is not acceptable for one individual or institution to combine the roles of “judge, jury, and executioner” in a democracy.
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ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday called on Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to resign over allegations of providing undue favors to former premier Imran Khan and warned the top judge of possible dire consequences if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is disqualified on contempt of court charges.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government reduced the ex-depot price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 30 per litre and reduced other petroleum products by Rs 12 per litre for the next fortnight, effective from May 16 to May 31.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The military said on Monday that the perpetrators responsible for the violent attacks on its installations and personnel following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan will be brought to justice through trials under the relevant laws of Pakistan, including the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former first lady Bushra Bibi has been granted protective bail until May 23 in a land graft case by the Lahore High Court (LHC), her lawyers said on Monday.
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.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external financing requirements remain unaltered following discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding bailout funds, the IMF Resident Representative said on Sunday, dismissing local media speculations suggesting that the Fund was pursuing additional financial assistance.
This is just in time for delimitation of constituencies of national and provincial assemblies ahead of October general election – always assuming that the CCI can agree on the data in time. By Muhammad Ali.
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.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Asim Munir affirmed his determination on Saturday to hold accountable all those responsible for targeting military installations in various cities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges earlier this week.
