Rangers, FC to be deployed in capital ahead of PTI protest By: Agencies on November 21, 2024The federal government on Wednesday approved the deployment of both Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel in Islamabad from November 22 onwards to “handle” the law and order situation, two days ahead of the PTI’s November 24 “final call” rally. PTI founder and ex-premier Imran Khan issued a “final call” for the Sunday protest […]
Release remains elusive for Imran despite bail in Toshakhana 2.0 case By: Agencies on November 21, 2024In a major development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana 2.0 case. IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb approved PTI founder’s bail plea, ordering the latter to submit surety bonds of Rs1 million each for securing the bail. The court also directed the incarcerated […]
Bilawal forms committee to iron out ‘differences’ with govt By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has formed a committee to raise grievances with the Federal government. As per details, the committee will comprise Raja Pervez Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Sherry Rehman, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmoud, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Hyder, Governor Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa […]
Justice Ayesha removed from May 9 military trials bench By: Agencies on November 21, 2024The Supreme Court’s three-member constitutional committee has removed Justice Ayesha Malik from the seven-member constitutional bench hearing intra-court appeals related to military court trials of May 9 suspects. The third meeting of the constitutional committee, chaired by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, was held with Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Muhammad Ali Mazhar also in attendance. Minutes […]
Premier Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to polio eradication By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed commitment to becoming a polio-free nation, emphasising the joint efforts of the federal and provincial governments in the fight against the disease. Speaking on Wednesday, the Prime Minister assured that all provinces were fully aligned and taking decisive steps towards the eradication of polio. “The federation, along with all […]
Punjab CM orders distribution of laptops with in 90 days By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a target to distribute laptops to students within 90 days. Under the Chief Minister’s Laptop and Merit Scholarship Program, students across Punjab will receive the latest Core i7, 13th-generation laptops. The Chief Minister has instructed that laptops be provided to 2,000 minority students and top position holders […]
US vetoes another UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire By: Agencies on November 21, 2024The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demanding an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian territory continues. The US voted down the measure on Wednesday morning while the 14 other members of the council voted in favour. While the […]
Army chief visits defence expo in Karachi By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir visited the ongoing IDEAS 2024 defence exhibition at the Expo Centre in Karachi, lauding the active participation of friendly nations, the military’s media wing, ISPR, stated on Wednesday. During his visit, General Munir engaged with foreign military officials and defence delegates attending the event. He commended the […]
CII issues another statement on VPN use By: Agencies on November 21, 2024The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) issued a statement clarifying that the ‘positive’ use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) is not against Sharia. In a clarification, the Council of Islamic Ideology emphasized the importance of using technology in line with Islamic principles and promoting responsible digital citizenship. According to the Council of Islamic Ideology, VPNs […]
Pakistan, KSA vow crackdown on ‘beggar mafia’ By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood in Islamabad and discussed the growing menace of Pakistanis traveling to the Kingdom on pilgrim and other visas and resorting to begging, the interior ministry said. The trend of beggars abusing visas to beg in foreign countries has […]