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President urges PM to reconsider advice over Punjab Governor’s appointment

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has conveyed to Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to reconsider his advice about the appointment of Governor Punjab as Omar Sarfraz Cheema still holds the office and there is no occasion to propose a new appointment. Referring to President’s Secretariat’s earlier communication, dated May 09, 2022, the president […]

FM Bilawal defends Imran Khan’s visit to Russia in US

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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto defended Imran Khan’s trip to Russia in the United States, saying that Khan’s trip was part of his foreign policy. Imran Khan, who used to be prime minister, keeps saying that his removal was caused by the US government. Imran Khan says that the US voted him out through a “no-trust” […]

Blanket ban imposed on import of luxury items under ‘Comprehensive Economic Plan’: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Thursday said that a blanket ban had been imposed on the import on non-essential luxury items to redress current economic woes under ‘Comprehensive Economic Plan’. “There has been an emergency situation in the country and people will have to make sacrifices. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is working […]

SC bans transfers, new appointments of officials in high-profile cases

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court banned new appointments and transfers of officials involved in high-profile cases, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases as well as those being heard by special courts. A five-judge large bench, comprising CJP Bandial and Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Ali Akbar, and Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar heard the […]

Dollar smashes all previous records, touches 200-mark in open market

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The US dollar continued to smash the Pakistani rupee as it crossed the mark of Rs200 in the open market, Daily Times reported. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the greenback gained Rs1.68 in the interbank market from the previous day’s close of Rs196.50 and climbed to Rs197.66 around 11:26am. The forex dealers […]

SC verdict on article 63 (A): Dissident MPs cannot cast vote

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ISLAMABAD: The SC has announced its verdict on the interpretation of Article 63 (A), the dissident members of the Parliament (MPs) cannot cast their votes against their parliamentary party’s directives. The decision was made with a majority of 3-2, Justice Jamal Mandokhel and Justice Nazeer Alam dissented from the decision. The Chief Justice said that […]

SC reserves decision on presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. The court would likely announce its decision today evening. A five-member larger bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial comprising Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel, Justice Muneeb Akhtar […]

Rupee continue to lose steam against dollar, crosses 194-mark

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On the opening day of the business week, the Pakistani rupee showed resistance as the US dollar reached Rs192.25 from Rs192.53, but the resistance was temporary, as the US dollar will bounce back with an increase of 97 paisas and crossed the Rs193 mark once again. US dollar has yet again set another record against […]

PM arrives in UAE to express condolence over death of President Sheikh Khalifa

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday arrived in the United Arab Emirates to express condolence on the demise of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister has arrived in UAE from London. The Prime Minister will express condolences with newly elected UAE President Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on […]