PM Shehbaz Ghani expresses gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping for his assistance to Pakistan
On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping for his powerful message of support and solidarity with Pakistan. “His [Jinping’s] emphasis on building CPEC into ‘an exemplary project of high quality Belt andContinue Reading
The ECP delays the indictment of the PTI head in the contempt case even again
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s indictment was again postponed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday. The decision was issued by the ECP’s four-member bench, led by Sindh Member Nisar Durrani, after the PTI lawyer appealed for the case to be adjourned till September owing to court holidays.Continue Reading
The Supreme Court rejects a request for a full court for military court trials
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court denied a new petition requesting the formation of a full court to hear appeals challenging civilians’ trials in military courts. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reserved its decision on the new petition. Judges were not accessible for the full court, according to Chief Justice UmarContinue Reading
COAS Munir and the Chief of the German Army discuss defense cooperation
Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, Chief of the German Army, met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the GHQ on Tuesday. The discussion covered topics of mutual interest, regional security, and defense cooperation, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Both dignitaries expressed their intention to strengthenContinue Reading
COAS Munir and the Chief of the German Army discuss defense cooperation
Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, Chief of the German Army, met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the GHQ on Tuesday. The discussion covered topics of mutual interest, regional security, and defense cooperation, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Both dignitaries expressed their intention to strengthenContinue Reading
The Supreme Court rejects a request for a full court for military court trials
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court denied a new petition requesting the formation of a full court to hear appeals challenging civilians’ trials in military courts. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reserved its decision on the new petition. Judges were not accessible for the full court, according to Chief Justice UmarContinue Reading
Civilians’ military trial: The Supreme Court will announce its decision on the establishment of a full court bench today
The Supreme Court will issue its decision today (Wednesday) on petitions requesting the formation of a full court bench to hear matters involving the military courts’ prosecution of civilians suspected in the May 9 incidents. The petitions were considered by a six-member bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan UmarContinue Reading
The Turkish vice president arrives in Pakistan for a two-day official visit
On Tuesday, Vice President of the Republic of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz arrived in Pakistan for a two-day official visit, during which he and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would jointly launch the fourth MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS Tariq, at the Karachi Shipyard. The fourth MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS Tariq, will beContinue Reading
Buzdar and Bakhtiar are among 22 South Punjab politicians expelled by the PTI.
LAHORE – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) dismissed 22 leaders from South Punjab on Tuesday for breaking party rules. PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub’s signature appeared on the notification. Former Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, Sardar Muhammad Khan Leghari, Khusro Bakhtiar, Javed Akhtar Ansari, Farooq Azam Malik, and Muhammad AkhtarContinue Reading
Accused Soumya was granted temporary bail in the Rizwana torture case.
ISLAMABAD – On Tuesday, an extra district and sessions court granted pre-arrest bail to Soumya Asim, the accused in the rape of minor maid Rizwana. The hearing on Soumya Asim’s temporary bail application was held in Islamabad, where Additional District and Sessions Judge Dr Abida Sajid granted the accused interimContinue Reading