2 d. ago LHC rules prosecution evidence reflected Imran’s involvement in May 9 conspiracy

Witnesses testimony prima facie reflected ‘conspiracy and abetment’ for offences committed on May 9 were perpetrated by the petitioner: court verdict LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled on Thursday that former prime minister Imran Khan was involved in the conspiracy behind the violent events of May 9, 2023, noting the prosecution evidence concerning offenses […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan calls on India to respect Indus waters treaty after global court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately resume its commitments under the Indus Waters Treaty following a key ruling by the Court of Arbitration that backed Pakistan’s stance. The court clearly stated that India cannot legally suspend the treaty on its own. On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the court’s Supplemental Award, which affirmed that the […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water under Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally raised concerns with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), accusing India of weaponising the waters of the Western Rivers, a breach of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). In a submission to the PCA, Pakistan highlighted significant changes in India’s policy since April 23, 2025, suggesting that India’s actions could have […]

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5 d. ago India cannot unilaterally suspend or leave Indus Waters Treaty: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan urges India to restore Indus waters treaty after hague court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately restore the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) reaffirmed its authority in a recent ruling. The supplemental award, announced on June 27, 2025, declared that the treaty remains valid and cannot be unilaterally suspended by either side. In a statement […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan urges India to restore IWT after Hague court’s verdict

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has called on India to immediately resume the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a supplemental award, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and confirming the court’s authority to proceed with arbitration. The decision came as a response to […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan asks India to resume functioning of IWT after Hague court’s supplemental award

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague to issue a “supplemental award” in the Indus Waters case, urging India to resume the functioning of the Treaty, which it has held in abeyance since May. According to the PCA’s rules, a supplemental award […]

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7 d. ago LHC rules employee can’t be dismissed for short absence without valid justification

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court has ruled that a government employee cannot be dismissed from service for being absent from duty for less than one year without strong and valid reasons. The court clarified that under Section 4 of the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act (PEEDA), dismissal, removal, or compulsory retirement only […]

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8 d. ago IHC orders govt to dissolve CDA, transfer all powers to Metropolitan Corporation

Court rules under this law, taxes can’t be imposed without the approval of the local government ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday ordered the federal government to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and transfer all powers and assets of the authority to the Metropolitan Corporation to safeguard the rights of Islamabad’s citizens […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan welcomes hague court verdict rejecting India’s Indus treaty suspension

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision rejecting India’s claim to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India has no legal right to halt the treaty, reinforcing Pakistan’s long-standing stance on the issue. The court’s ruling, issued from The Hague, emphasized that the treaty remains valid […]

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8 d. ago PM Shehbaz welcomes court ruling affirming Pakistan’s stance on Indus waters treaty

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, calling it a major victory for Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement or disrupt the dispute resolution process. In an official statement, the Prime Minister said […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan welcomes Hague’s PCA supplemental award in IWT case

Islamabad states the court affirms its competence despite India’s unilateral action against IWT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague to issue a “Supplemental Award of Competence” in the Indus Waters case, stating that India cannot unilaterally hold the treaty in abeyance, according to a […]

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9 d. ago Legal victory for Pakistan in water dispute as court affirms authority

Pakistan welcomed the recent court ruling on the Indus Waters dispute. The Court of Arbitration in The Hague confirmed its authority to hear the case. It rejected India’s claim to exclude the Court’s jurisdiction and rely solely on a Neutral Expert. Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement saying the court affirmed that India’s unilateral actions […]

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9 d. ago Will Supreme Court’s Reserved Seats Verdict bring down KP Government?

PESHAWAR – Power at brink in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rule faces collapse after major verdict from Supreme Court.

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9 d. ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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1 week ago Supreme court rules arrests of taxpayers without liability determination illegal

The Supreme Court has ruled that arresting taxpayers without first determining their tax liabilities is illegal and unconstitutional. The court emphasized that criminal cases cannot start until the tax liability is confirmed. A three-member bench, including Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, and Justice Aqeel Abbasi, delivered a detailed judgment stating that initiating criminal […]

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1 week ago Abide by Indus Water Treaty or surrender all six rivers, Bilawal warns India

PPP chief condemns US for expanding involvement in attacks on Iran, cautioning against potential for global conflict Calls for a swift resolution to Gaza issue and a fair resolution to the Palestinian conflict ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared Pakistan’s success over India in various domains, including military, diplomatic, and […]

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1 week ago OIC urges strict adherence to IWT, expresses concern over regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) called for strict adherence to bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, including the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), at its 51st session in Istanbul. The meeting, which focused on regional peace and stability, also expressed concern over India’s alleged violations of the IWT, […]

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1 week ago Bilawal warns India: Accept indus waters treaty or face consequences

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued a strong warning to India during a speech in the National Assembly, declaring that if India violates the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan will be left with no choice but to go to war. He stated that India has two options—either respect the treaty or face conflict if it attempts […]

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1 week ago Pakistan condemns Amit Shah’s remarks on weaponising water under IWT

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticized India’s Home Minister Amit Shah for his comments on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), accusing him of a blatant disregard for international agreements and claiming that water was being “weaponised” for political purposes. In an interview with The Times of India, Shah stated that India would never restore the […]

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