Elections cannot be held in less than 90 days: ECP
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Thursday that general elections in Pakistan could not be held within 90 days. A meeting of the electoral watchdog was held, according to a statement published here, with Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in the chair. The assembly votedContinue Reading
Minority rights must be upheld by the state: CJP Bandial
ISLAMABAD – Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), emphasized that the state has a primary responsibility to protect the rights of minorities. A Sikh delegation met with Chief Justice Bandial to address issues of mutual interest. During the discussion, the CJP emphasized that everyone in Pakistan hasContinue Reading
Caretaker cabinet takes oath with pledge to steer country out of choppy waters
ISLAMABAD – Members of Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s caretaker administration took their oaths of office on Thursday, facing extraordinary economic and political hurdles. At a ceremony attended by the prime minister and other authorities, President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to cabinet members. Sarfraz Bugti hasContinue Reading
Police apprehend Ranipur’s spiritual figure for torturing and killing a 10-year-old maid.
KARACHI (Web Desk) – Pir Asad Shah Jeelani, a member of Ranipur’s powerful Pirs, was detained by Khairpur police for reportedly torturing a 10-year-old maid to death. The case first came to light after video recordings of Fatima’s tortured corpse went viral on social media. Across the country, the videoContinue Reading
From Attock to Adiala: The IHC will not hear the PTI chairman’s petition today since the chief judge is unavailable.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – There will be no hearing on Thursday (today) on a plea filed by the PTI chairman, who had asked the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to transfer him from the Attock jail to Adiala [Central Jail Rawalpindi] owing to the absence of Chief Justice Amir Farooq. TheContinue Reading
Punjab has ordered a high-level investigation into the Jaranwala tragedy.
LAHORE — The interim Punjab government has ordered a high-level investigation into mob attacks on various churches in Jaranwala, a tehsil in the Faisalabad district, amid blasphemy claims. A government spokeswoman confirmed that over 100 persons had been detained as a result of the damage, while also clarifying that thereContinue Reading
Acting talent will bring Sajal Ali Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
(Web Desk) – President Arif Alvi will present Sajal Ali with the “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz” at the investiture ceremony, which will take place on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2024. For her incredible talent and enthralling performances, Ali is recognized. On August 14, the president announced 694 civil awards, including the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (7Continue Reading
Iran punishes a director for a Cannes-winning film
(AFP) TEHRAN – According to local media on Tuesday, a court in Iran condemned well-known film director Saeed Roustaee to six months in prison for the showing of his movie “Leila’s Brothers” at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Iran has outlawed the film “Leila’s Brothers” since it was releasedContinue Reading
Imran Khan’s exclusion from the Independence Day video has fans criticizing PCB’s political bias
Imran Khan’s exclusion from a celebration film honoring Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day has put the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in the middle of a significant uproar.Imran Khan is a legendary figure in politics and cricket, and his removal has sparked outrage among supporters who claim the PCB caved in toContinue Reading
Tickets for the Sri Lanka leg of the Asia Cup go on sale tomorrow.
KARACHI – The sale of match tickets for the Sri Lanka leg of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023 has been announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tournament’s hosts. On August 17, at 12:00 PST, tickets will go on sale for the opening stage of the Sri LankaContinue Reading