LHC restored Punjab CM Pervaiz Elahi and cabinet By: webdesk on December 23, 2022The Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and the provincial cabinet after suspending the governor’s denotification order. Headed by Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh, a five-member bench heard the petition filed by Elahi challenging Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman’s act of de-notifying him as the provincial chief minister. The lawyer representing Punjab […]
Imran Khan urges ‘all institutions’ to play role for holding early elections By: webdesk on December 22, 2022Imran Khan Thursday questioned the institution’s loyalty keeping in view the ongoing political chaos in the country that has led to a serious economic crisis in the country. Khan, while addressing his party members and supporters via video link, reiterated his reason to dissolve Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies, adding that the country is plunging […]
FM Bialwal expresses displeasure over Taliban ban on university education for girls By: Web Desk on December 21, 2022Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed disappointment on Tuesday over the Taliban’s ban on women attending university but said the best approach remained engagement with Afghanistan’s rulers. “I’m disappointed by the decision that was taken today,” Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on a visit to Washington. But he said: “I still think the easiest path […]
Bannu attack: Talks with TTP underway in Afghanistan to solve issue By: webdesk on December 19, 2022Following a terrorist attack on the Counter-Terrorism Department’s (CTD) compound in Bannu, talks between Pakistani officials and the leadership of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are underway in Afghanistan, confirmed Mohammad Ali Saif, spokesperson of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, on Monday. As per a foreign news agency, Pakistani authorities opened talks to try to resolve a stand-off […]
PML-N to table no-confidence motion against CM Parvez Elahi: sources By: webdesk on December 17, 2022The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to table a no-confidence motion against Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and Punjab Assembly Speaker Muhammad Sibtain Khan. According to the sources, the members of the PML-N signed the resolution at Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan’s house. About 106 party members were present at Mashood’s residence. The party is likely […]
APS attack renews Pakistan’s resolve against terrorism: PM By: Web Desk on December 16, 2022Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated in a statement commemorating the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, which killed 141 people, including 132 children, that December 16 renews the spirit among all Pakistanis that they are united against terrorism. He stated that today is a message to the entire […]
One killed, 15 injured as Afghan forces open fire at Chaman population By: webdesk on December 15, 2022At least 15 civilians were injured when indiscriminate firing by Afghan forces targeted civilian population in Chaman. According to local administration, the border area is being evacuated after clashes and an emergency has been declared in DHQ Chaman. Medical Suprindent Dr Malik Achakzai said that at least 12 people are under treatment at the health […]
Hina Rabbani Khar says no country has used terrorism better than India By: APP/ Web Desk on December 14, 2022Pakistan on Wednesday called upon the international community and the United Nations to hold India accountable for perpetrating terrorism in Pakistan with “undeniable and indisputable” evidence available. Minister of State (MoS) for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar at a press briefing on the dossier regarding India’s involvement in terrorism in Pakistan said repeated terror incidents […]
Tax collection not easy in Pakistan, admits Ishaq Dar By: Web Desk on December 14, 2022Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated that tax collection has always been a major issue in Pakistan. According to the minister, the government is attempting to improve the economy. “However, we are encountering difficulties with policy continuity,” he added. Ishaq Dar, speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, said politics and economics should be kept […]
PM Shehbaz lays foundation stone of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway By: Web Desk on December 13, 2022Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has laid the foundation stone of the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6). The ceremony to lay the foundation stone was held at Hyderabad airport on Tuesday. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, federal minister Asad Mehmood, and federal minister Ameen-ul-Haq among others attended the ceremony. After the completion of this project, Karachi […]