4 h. ago SHC nullifies prison sentence of filmmaker Jami, grants him bail

A local court had sentenced the film producer, writer, and director to two years in prison in a defamation case KARACHI: The Sindh High Court granted bail on Thursday to film producer, writer, and director Jamshed Mahmood, also known as Jami, and declared the two-year imprisonment sentence handed to him by a local court void. […]

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11 h. ago ATC extends Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in 31 cases until august 12

RAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in 31 separate cases till August 12. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, which involved cases linked to protests that took place on November 24 and 26. Bushra Bibi’s legal […]

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13 h. ago US imposes stricter visa rules on Nigerians, limits stay to three months

The United States has rolled back its visa policy for Nigerians, now granting only single-entry, three-month non-immigrant visas instead of the previous five-year, multiple-entry permits. The change affects all Nigerian travelers applying for non-immigrant visas, including business and tourist categories. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria stated that the adjustment is part of a global visa […]

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53 h. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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58 h. ago Imran, Bushra seek swift hearing on jail sentences in £190M Qadir case

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Tuesday filed an urgent plea in the Islamabad High Court seeking an early hearing on their sentence suspension appeals in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. In January 2025, Khan and Bushra were sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively for allegedly […]

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3 d. ago Hong Kong proposes stricter prison visit rules citing national security

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new rules to limit visits to prisoners, including lawyers, doctors, and religious figures, citing national security concerns. The plan aims to prevent visits that allegedly influence inmates against the government. The Security Bureau told lawmakers that some visits have been abused under the guise of “humanitarian relief” to encourage prisoners […]

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5 d. ago IHC overturns sentences of four PTI workers involved in May 9 riots

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Thursday, overturning their previous convictions linked to the May 9 riots. The four individuals had challenged their sentences in the IHC after being convicted by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on May 30 for their involvement in an attack on a police station […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan, France ink €12M deal to transform urban sanitation

The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a €12 million grant agreement. The funding will help improve water supply and sanitation services in selected urban areas of Punjab, especially in Lahore and Faisalabad. The project aims to boost the quality of public services and strengthen local water management systems. The […]

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6 d. ago No jail talks: Nawaz won’t visit Imran, says senator Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD – Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary Leader of PML-N in the Senate, firmly denied reports claiming that party leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was planning to visit Adiala Jail to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. Terming the rumors “baseless, meaningless, and absurd,” Siddiqui said Nawaz Sharif has no intention of visiting the prison. […]

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7 d. ago Punjab ministers to receive full pay during leave after new bill passed

LAHORE – After a major salary hike earlier this year, the Punjab Assembly has now approved a bill granting full salary as leave allowance to provincial ministers, the Speaker, and the Deputy Speaker. The Punjab Public Representatives Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed during a recent assembly session. It introduces key changes to the Punjab […]

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7 d. ago LHC rules Imran Khan involved in may 9 conspiracy, denies bail

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Imran Khan’s post-arrest bail request, ruling that there is enough evidence to link him to the May 9, 2023, violence conspiracy. The court based its decision on statements from two police officers—Inspector Ismat Kamal and ASI Hassan Afzal—who confirmed Imran’s involvement in […]

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8 d. ago AJK Judge arrested from courtroom for contempt over Bail in Drug Case

MUZAFFARABAD – Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) sentenced Special Judge of the Anti-Narcotics Court to jail for

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8 d. ago AJK judge jailed for defying Supreme court in drug dealer’s release

HAVELI, AJK – Police arrested Sessions Judge Raja Imtiaz Ahmad on Wednesday for contempt of court after he unlawfully released a major drug suspect, defying a Supreme Court directive. The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, sentenced Judge Imtiaz to three days in jail. The judge […]

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9 d. ago Kensington Palace Confirms Prince William and Kate Middleton Will Get Special Powers Next Year

The Prince and Princess of Wales will begin issuing their first royal warrants in 2026, with companies set to submit applications by the end of July this year. Prince William and Kate have been appointed by King Charles as grantors of royal grants of appointment, following in the footsteps of the monarch and Queen Camilla, […]

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9 d. ago Cambridge grants free november resits after june exam breach

In response to recent exam paper leaks, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) has announced that students affected by the compromised papers can resit those exams free of charge in the November 2025 session. This decision comes after widespread concern from students, parents, and educators over the integrity of the June 2025 examination series. CIE confirmed last […]

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1 week ago 71 killed in Israeli strike on Iran’s Evin prison as regional tensions boil over

TEHRAN – Iran has confirmed that 71 people were killed when Israel targeted Tehran’s Evin Prison during a major airstrike on June 23. The attack marked a dramatic escalation, striking not just military or nuclear sites, but also one of Iran’s most symbolic detention centers. Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said the victims included prison […]

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1 week ago ECC approves PKR 1.58 billion to honour armed forces’ sacrifices

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan has approved a grant amounting to over 1.58 billion Pakistani Rupees (PKR) to cover the salaries, allowances, and other financial obligations of the country’s armed forces. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The approved funds will be allocated by the Ministry […]

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1 week ago Youth sentenced to two years for assaulting teacher during exam

MITHI: A young man has been sentenced to two years in jail for assaulting a teacher during an examination at Danodandal High School in Nagarparkar. Judicial Magistrate found Manzoor Junejo guilty of impersonation and violence at the examination center. In addition to the prison term, Junejo was also fined Rs10,000 for his actions.

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1 week ago Supreme court restores 77 reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies

The Supreme Court has restored 77 reserved seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies after accepting review petitions. These petitions challenged the earlier decision that had granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) the reserved seats. The court canceled that order and upheld the ruling of the Peshawar High Court. As a result of this verdict, 77 women […]

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1 week ago ECC approves supplementary grants and new gas prices in key economic meeting

ISLAMABAD – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved several technical supplementary grants for different ministries during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. These grants are part of the budget for the 2024–25 financial year. The committee approved Rs 15.8 billion for the Ministry of Defence. Another Rs 6.3 crore was approved for rent […]

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