1 hour ago Imran Khan in isolation; not being allowed to meet anyone: Raoof Hasan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Raoof Hasan stated that the party founder Imran Khan is not being allowed to meet anyone as per the jail manual. Speaking to a private TV channel program, the PTI leader questioned why meetings with the PTI founder are not being allowed despite court orders. He added that even the […]

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5 h. ago UK court rules in favor of Meesha Shafi in defamation case against ARY

Singer Meesha Shafi has won a defamation case in the UK against ARY’s British broadcaster, New Vision TV (NVTV), over a 2020 news segment. The broadcaster has now issued an on-air apology and agreed to settle the matter outside of court. The case stems from a broadcast aired on ARY UK in December 2020. The […]

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6 h. ago India rules out restoration of Indus waters treaty with Pakistan: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI (June 21, 2025) – India has firmly announced that it will not restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated this in a recent interview with Times of India, adding that water flowing to Pakistan will now be diverted for domestic use. He said the decision was made […]

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7 h. ago Justice Mansoor opposes SC constitutional benches’ expansion

ISLAMABAD –  A letter from Supreme Court’s senior-most judge, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has surfaced, voicing strong opposition to

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20 h. ago Field Marshal’s US visit reaffirms commitment to regional peace, counterterrorism, economic growth

COAS highlights Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability and its constructive role in fostering a rules-based international order Field Marshal Munir shed light on Pakistan’s remarkable untapped potential, particularly in IT, agriculture, and vast underexploited reserves in the mining and mineral sectors Interaction with prominent US think tanks and strategic affairs institutions provided […]

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21 h. ago MDCAT 2025 New Minimum Marks Rules, Revised Syllabus and Exam Dates

ISLAMABAD – As thousands of aspiring doctors and medical professionals across Pakistan gear up for MDCAT 2025, Pakistan Medical &

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25 h. ago Justice Mandokhail questions scope of supreme court’s powers in reserved seats case

ISLAMABAD – Supreme Court Judge Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on Friday raised important questions about the limits of the apex court’s powers during a hearing on PTI’s appeal regarding reserved seats. He asked, “Does the Supreme Court have unlimited powers? There should be some limits!” An 11-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, continued […]

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30 h. ago LHC orders dual language recording of witness statements for better justice

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered all lower courts in Punjab to record witness statements in both English and Urdu to ensure fair and clear justice delivery. Justice Tariq Nadeem issued the ruling, noting that a 1973 notification had already mandated the use of Urdu in courts. However, despite this long-standing directive, […]

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31 h. ago SHC directs access for Sindh Acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah to Governor House

KARACHI – The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed the relevant officials to allow access to Acting Governor Sindh

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31 h. ago FBR urges to end special tax treatment for banks, calls for uniform tax rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance to abolish the special tax treatment given to banks. He recommended that banks be taxed under the same rules as other companies. During his briefing, Langrial questioned why banks are exempt from the normal tax regime applied […]

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31 h. ago US appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California national guard for now

A US appeals court on Thursday allowed former President Donald Trump to maintain control over California’s National Guard as the state’s governor continues his legal challenge against Trump’s use of the troops in Los Angeles protests. The decision extends a temporary pause on a previous court order that had demanded Trump return control of the […]

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41 h. ago May 9 riots: LHC seeks final arguments in Imran’s bail pleas

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases related to the May 9 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the proceedings during which the prosecution concluded its arguments. The government lawyer submitted detailed records of co-accused individuals […]

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43 h. ago LHC adjourns Imran Khan’s bail plea for final arguments till June 23

Two-member bench hears bail petition of PTI founding chairman in eight cases related to May 9 riots LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases of May 9, 2023 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the […]

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52 h. ago LHC summons final arguments in Imran Khan’s may 9 violence bail pleas

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday resumed hearings on eight bail petitions filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the May 9 riots, summoning final arguments from both sides for June 23. A two-member bench led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi oversaw the session, during which the prosecution concluded its […]

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54 h. ago Supreme Court dismisses petitions against IHC judges’ transfers in majority verdict

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the petitions challenging the recent transfers of judges, declaring the

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65 h. ago LHC seeks proposals for relocating Tollinton Market to address environmental concerns

LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for proposals regarding the relocation of animals from the Tollinton Market, a move aimed at improving the environment, controlling smog, and protecting groundwater. The court was hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog control. Amicus curiae Izat Fatima suggested that officials visit […]

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68 h. ago CB turns down SIC’s request for partial reserve seats’ allocation

Justice Mazhar question non-allocation of proportional reserved seats if 39 members have been declared as part of the PTI SIC counsel continues arguments in reserved seats case ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) request to allocate reserved seats to the PTI in proportion to […]

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3 d. ago SBCA officials among 18 issued arrest warrants for illegal construction in Kharadar

KARACHI: An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 18 individuals, including officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), a sub-registrar, and a builder, for allegedly facilitating the illegal construction of a seven-storey building in Kharadar in exchange for bribes. The court, led by Judge Ameenullah Siddiqui, was informed by the […]

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3 d. ago Justice for all: CJP Afridi pledges swift and fair legal system in Peshawar

PESHAWAR – Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday vowed that dispensing justice remains the highest priority of the judiciary. Speaking at the Peshawar High Court Bar, he stressed that addressing public grievances is their main focus. CJP Afridi congratulated the newly elected cabinet and reminded lawyers that the bar and bench must work […]

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3 d. ago SC declines request to enforce PTI’s allocation of reserved seats

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the request to enforce its decision regarding the allocation of seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 39 members of the National Assembly. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked, “Has the Election Commission declared all 39 members as belonging to PTI?” Advocate Faisal […]

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