Supreme Court’s Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi on Tuesday remarked that vandalism had taken place inside the Lahore Corps Commander’s House on May 9, 2023, noting that acts of arson and destruction had now become a trend. The remarks were made during a hearing by a seven-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan during an […]
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Islamabad court extends Imran’s bail in six cases, Bushra’s in one case
The district and sessions court of Islamabad on Tuesday extended the interim bail petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in six cases and Bushra Bibi in a case till February 25. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the case. During the hearing, the founder of PTI, did not appear via video link from jail, […]
FBR to monitor bank transactions exceeding declared income
The federal government has decided to tighten monitoring of individuals conducting financial transactions beyond their declared income, officials revealed on Tuesday. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, that banks would assist in identifying discrepancies between declared income and […]
IHC seeks AGP’s assistance on plea against Peca law changes
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought the assistance of Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan on a petition filed by journalists’ bodies challenging recent changes to the country’s cybercrime laws. New provisions enacted last month through the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (Peca), 2025 introduce harsher penalties for what the […]
Panel to probe national kitty losses after ex-minister’s pilot licence remarks
The federal cabinet has set up a committee to investigate financial losses to the national exchequer following former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan’s 2020 statement in Parliament about pilots with dubious licences, it emerged on Tuesday. In June 2020, during a parliamentary session, Khan stated that investigations had revealed more than 262 of the country’s […]
New state-of-the-art child clinic inaugurated at Mayo Hospital
In a significant step towards strengthening child healthcare services, a newly established Under-5 Clinic was inaugurated at Mayo Hospital Lahore with the support of UNICEF. This state-of-the-art facility aims to address the pressing need for basic health services for minors, ensuring quality medical care for children under five. The clinic was inaugurated by Dr. Gunter […]
Zardari, Portuguese counterpart discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties
President Asif Ali Zardari and President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Tuesday, emphasized the need to further deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields. During a meeting with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa here at the Palácio Nacional de Belém President Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan attached great importance to its […]
SBP updates buyback rules for govt securities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued updated operational instructions for the buyback of Government Securities, including Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) under MTB Rules 1998 (as amended via S.R.O 1585 (I)/2023) and PIB Rules 2000. The new guidelines, which supersede the previous instructions outlined in DMMD Circular No. 06 […]
Warring parties in Kurram agree on plan to surrender weapons
The conflicting parties have reached an agreement to reopen the Tal-Parachinar Road and devising a mechanism for the surrender of weapons. The district of Kurram has been experiencing unrest for over three months, leading to the closure of the crucial Tal-Parachinar Road. However, both sides have now agreed to reopen the road and surrender their […]
National-level syllabus being prepared for MDCAT, Senate panel told
Senate Standing Committee on Health on Tuesday received briefing on Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) exam from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). The meeting which was held under the chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti was informed by PMDC officials that the PMDC is changing the structure of MDCAT exam under its […]