47 m. ago SJC dismisses 19 complaints against judges, puts five on hold

Council rejects proposal to make public names of judges against whom complaints had been disposed ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), convened with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi in the chair on Saturday, discussed 24 complaints against judges under Article 209 of the constitution, rejecting 19 of them while putting five others […]

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66 m. ago PM reaffirms commitment to structural reforms to achieve economic prosperity

We have a long and thorny journey and face mountain-like impediments: PM Shehbaz Says Pakistan avoided default through IMF deal efforts, noting FBR digitization helped revenue jumped from Rs12b to Rs50b Pakistan responded India’s uncalled-for aggression with full might and taught the enemy a lesson: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his […]

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81 m. ago PM disposes of rumors President Zardari resigning to clear way for COAS’s presidential bid

Field Marshal Asim Munir has no desire to become president, nor is there any such plan in the offing: Premier PM Shehbaz terms all such claims ‘mere speculations,’ saying COAS has no political ambitions ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday dismissed rumors circulating in the media suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari might resign […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan to deepen legal and judicial cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and Justice, undertook an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in the legal and judicial sectors. A key highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Law and Justice of Pakistan and the Ministry […]

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7 h. ago PM Shehbaz: Fired corrupt officers despite countrywide pressure

ISLAMABAD, July 12 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Friday that he dismissed several corrupt and incompetent officers from top government posts despite receiving “calls from across the country” requesting favors. Speaking to students at the Uraan Pakistan Summer Internship Program, he emphasized that his government would not tolerate corruption, no matter the pressure. […]

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7 h. ago Supreme judicial council dismisses 19 complaints, approves new reforms

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed 19 complaints against judges of the superior judiciary, reaffirming its commitment to fairness and accountability. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, was held at the Supreme Court in Islamabad and attended by senior judges, including Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah via video link. During the session, […]

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7 h. ago Syed Mohammed Ahmed leads call for reform in showbiz payments

Veteran actor Syed Mohammed Ahmed has openly criticised the growing problem of delayed payments in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. In a recent video shared on Instagram, he voiced the emotional and financial pressure actors face while waiting months to be paid for their work. He said most production houses treat actors unfairly, often forcing them to […]

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9 h. ago China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

SHANGHAI – China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur. Talks for the so-called “3.0 version” of the free trade zone began in late 2022 and were completed […]

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10 h. ago SJC dismisses 19 complaints against judges, approves draft service rules

ISLAMABAD –  The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Saturday dismissed 19 out of 24 complaints filed against superior court judges

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12 h. ago Tensions rise as Iran’s leader threatens new attacks on US forces

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that US military bases in the Middle East could face more attacks soon. He referred to the missile strike on the US Al Udeid airbase in Qatar last month. Khamenei said this attack was not a small incident but a major military success. He added that Iran […]

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12 h. ago Judiciary acts on complaints, AI, and enforced disappearances

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) met today under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s leadership to review judicial conduct. Senior judges, including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar, participated as Council members. Chief Justices of Lahore and Sindh High Courts, Aalia Neelum and Junaid Ghaffar, also joined. The meeting focused on complaints against […]

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14 h. ago PSQCA Board greenlights sweeping reforms to boost institutional performance

In a decisive push to reform and energize Pakistan’s quality control infrastructure, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain

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22 h. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan tenders to buy 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons of sugar

Pakistan’s state agency, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has issued an international tender to purchase and import 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons of white refined sugar, European traders said on Friday. The deadline for submission of price offers is July 18. On July 8, Pakistan’s government had approved plans to import 500,000 tons of […]

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23 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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24 h. ago SC rules in favour of PTCL pensioners; orders payment within 90 days

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), ruling that they are fully entitled to pension benefits. In a detailed decision issued on nearly 200 petitions, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan declared that former PTCL employees […]

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25 h. ago Asian landlord vs London council: case sparks discrimination fears

LONDON: A British Asian leading landlord is appealing a £15,600 financial penalty imposed by Waltham Forest Council, arguing that the borough’s licensing demands are unlawful and that he has been unfairly targeted as an individual rather than through the corporate entity responsible for the property. he Council has taken financial penalty action against Asad Chaudhary’s […]

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25 h. ago PM links development and prosperity to transformation of outdated system

Premier Shehbaz reiterates resolve to change prevailing rusty system into a modern, digital governance model Stresses country could not achieve progress with the system that has been in place for seven decades Says energy ministry’s reforms, reduction in losses, and saving billions of rupees served as a role model for other ministries Directs formation of […]

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28 h. ago Naqvi dismisses rumors of Zardari’s removal, denies COAS leadership change speculation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the potential removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them baseless and false. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Naqvi reaffirmed the unity between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, asserting that no discussions or intentions existed […]

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35 h. ago Court reserves verdict on Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal plea in may 9 case

ISLAMABAD – A district and sessions court in Islamabad has reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal plea in the May 9 vandalism case. Judicial Magistrate Shehzad Khan presided over the hearing, while Qureshi’s lawyer, Advocate Ali Bukhari, appeared on his behalf. The court listened to arguments and reserved the […]

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