Punjab may have another monsoon beginning on August 13
Although rain is expected in the next few days, the majority of Punjab’s regions are now experiencing extreme heat. The majority of Punjab will continue to experience hot and muggy weather, according to a PDMA spokeswoman. However, the province is predicted to see monsoon rainfall from August 13 to AugustContinue Reading
In order to confer with allies about the caretaker PM, Premier Shehbaz
Today (Friday), the coalition partners will meet in-person to discuss the selection of a caretaker prime minister. This meeting has been convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Sharif will reportedly host a dinner in honor of the PDM leaders today as well, according to sources. Asif Ali Zardari,Continue Reading
Review of orders and judgments act declared unconstitutional by top court
On Friday, the Supreme Court declared the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act, 2023, to be illegal and void. On June 19, a three-member panel consisting of Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib Akhtar had reserved its judgment. The constitutional challenges to theContinue Reading
Japan and Sweden prepare for the ultimate World Cup style showdown
The Women’s World Cup has been a revelation for Japan, but when they take on Sweden in the quarterfinals at Eden Park on Friday, they must prepare for the ultimate clash of styles. The 2011 World Cup champions, who are the only team still playing, have advanced to the roundContinue Reading
National Assembly dissolution notification issued
The National Assembly has been dissolved officially by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The National Assembly and Cabinet were dissolved after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s summary was signed by President Dr. Arif Alvi. To dissolve the assembly in accordance with Article 58-1 of the Constitution, the president gave his permission.Continue Reading
Judge’s wife’s bail is denied by the court in the Rizwana violence case
On Thursday, Somia Asim, a suspect and the wife of a civil judge detained in connection with the Rizwana violence case, asked the Islamabad District and Session Court to dismiss her case. Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi of the District and Session Court considered the suspect’s request for bail, and theContinue Reading
As it prepares towards privatization, PIA selects a new CEO.
KARACHI, – Former Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Amir Hayat has been named CEO of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for a one-year term. The departing administration said last week that it intended to privatize the loss-making PIA, which has accrued hundreds of billions of rupees in liabilities and arrears. The actionContinue Reading
All eyes are on today’s key meeting to determine the nominee for caretaker prime minister.
ISLAMABAD – (A News) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and opposition leader Raja Riaz will meet today to choose a temporary prime minister. Their meeting on Wednesday has been rescheduled. The meeting is expected to take place between 2 and 3 p.m. at Prime Minister House, according to sources. The oppositionContinue Reading
Dr. Arif Alvi dissolves the National Assembly.
ISLAMABAD – President Dr. Arif Alvi has signed the summary for the dissolution of the National Assembly in accordance with Article 58(1) of the Pakistan Constitution of 1973. According to a news statement issued by the President Secretariat news Wing on Wednesday, Dr. Alvi signed the summary for the dissolutionContinue Reading
Ten people have been arrested in Hong Kong for ‘foreign collaboration’ in relation to a pro-democracy fund.
(AFP) – Ten people were detained in Hong Kong on Thursday under the city’s national security statute, accused of giving financial assistance to abroad dissident organisations advocating for sanctions against the Chinese financial center. Following massive and often violent pro-democracy protests the year before, Beijing enacted a broad national securityContinue Reading