6 h. ago Senate polls in KP: PTI faces major setback as seat loss looms

The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are scheduled for July 21, 2025, but all eyes are on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party is expected to lose three of its confirmed Senate seats. This could be a major setback for PTI, which previously held a dominant position in the provincial assembly. According to […]

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6 h. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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10 h. ago “Respect is earned by giving it”: Zarnish Khan hits back at Nadia Khan

Former Pakistani actress Zarnish Khan has publicly responded to host Nadia Khan’s recent video, calling her out for past behavior. Sharing Nadia’s viral video on Instagram, Zarnish emphasized that respect comes only by giving respect — a statement that quickly gained attention across social media. The controversy began when Nadia Khan made comments about actress […]

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10 h. ago After İmamoğlu, Erdoğan’s govt targets more CHP leaders in southern Turkey

On Saturday morning, Turkish authorities arrested three more mayors from the main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), deepening political tensions in the country. CHP officials condemned the move, calling it “political revenge” by President Erdoğan’s government. According to French news agency AFP, the arrests are linked to a corruption case that previously led […]

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12 h. ago Budget rumors were planted by our own people, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that the rumors about the provincial government not presenting the budget were spread by individuals from within their own political camp. He stressed that had the budget failed to pass in the assembly, it would have led to the downfall of the government, and the blame […]

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13 h. ago How many bank accounts hold deposits below Rs 50,000 in Pakistan?

KARACHI – A recent breakdown of commercial bank accounts’ balances in Pakistan reveals a significant concentration of low-value deposits, highlighting

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15 h. ago World bank injects $55M to digitally upgrade Pakistan’s power discos

The World Bank has approved an additional $55 million in financing to support Pakistan’s power sector reforms, specifically targeting Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO). The funding is part of the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP), designed to modernize outdated systems and enhance the operational and financial performance of […]

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19 h. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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19 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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20 h. ago PHC vacates stay on reserved seats, directs ECP to decide ANP’s application

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday lifted the stay order on the swearing-in of lawmakers nominated for reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly. The court also directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to decide the distribution of these seats within 10 days. A two-member bench, comprising Justice […]

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20 h. ago NA committee suggests increasing MDCAT weightage for medical college admissions

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, proposed significant reforms to the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) on Thursday. The committee recommended raising the weightage of MDCAT scores for admissions to medical colleges to ensure that deserving students have a fair opportunity to pursue medical education. […]

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26 h. ago 12 injured as muharram banners strike power lines on Sukkur express roof

SUKKUR – At least 12 mourners were injured on Friday after high-voltage electric shock struck the rooftop of the Sukkur Express when banners (known as “Alams”) carried by passengers during a Muharram procession touched overhead high-tension wires. According to railway sources, the incident occurred as the train was en route from Jacobabad to Sukkur and […]

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32 h. ago PTI blasts Punjab govt over assembly chaos, vows legal and street protests

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the Punjab government over the suspension of 26 of its lawmakers and accused it of suppressing democracy. During a joint press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Latif Khosa denounced what they called a politically motivated crackdown. Opposition Leader […]

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33 h. ago Muhammad Masroor bids farewell as Pakistan’s fielding coach ahead of Asia cup

Pakistan’s fielding coach Muhammad Masroor has officially stepped down from his role, just weeks before the Asia Cup 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chose not to renew his short-term contract, signalling a major reshuffle in the team’s coaching setup. Masroor announced his departure through a heartfelt post on LinkedIn, thanking players, fellow coaches, and […]

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36 h. ago Gold set for weekly gain as US tax cuts spark fiscal concerns

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, heading for a weekly gain, as the passage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill triggered new fiscal worries. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $3,329.67 per ounce in early trade, while U.S. gold futures slipped slightly by 0.1% to $3,339.30. The bill, which cleared Congress on […]

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36 h. ago Arslan Ash responds to doping ban, calls himself victim of misinformation

Pakistan’s star Tekken player Arslan Ash has finally broken his silence after receiving a two-year doping ban from the International Esports Federation (IESF). Ash said he was misled by a local trainer who gave him banned supplements in 2022 without warning him of the consequences. He claimed he had no intention of gaining any unfair […]

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37 h. ago Correcting Constitutional Misconstruction: Legal Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Reserved Seats Review Judgment (Part

Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar The earlier majority decisions of 12th July 2024, rendered by a narrow margin of 8 to

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37 h. ago PSX hits record high as investor confidence grows amid rising reserves

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trend on Friday, with the KSE-100 index crossing the 131,000 mark for the first time in history. During intraday trading, the index surged by 593.89 points, reaching 131,280.54 — a gain of 0.45 percent. This rise reflects growing investor confidence, fueled by strong foreign exchange reserves and […]

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45 h. ago PA speaker files disqualification reference against 26 Opp MPAs

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a disqualification reference against 26 PTI-backed opposition MPAs with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Speaking to the media after holding a meeting with ECP officials in Islamabad, Malik said that he had already submitted the reference and today’s meeting was held to seek legal […]

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50 h. ago PA speaker moves ECP for disqualification of 26 ‘unruly’ SIC members

Reference accuses PTI-SIC members of deliberately disrupting proceedings, using inappropriate language, and defying requests to maintain decorum Malik Ahmad Khan asserts those who violated the constitutional oath have no right to remain part of the House ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a reference against 26 members of the Sunni […]

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