ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the federal government to file the long-pending amicus brief in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case, warning that the matter could not remain pending any longer. A larger bench of the IHC, headed by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, took up the petition filed by Dr Siddiqui’s sister, […]
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PTI lawyers no-show stalls Khan’s hospital account case
The Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday heard two applications regarding PTI founder Imran Khan and the unfreezing of the Shaukat Khanum Hospital account. The court awaited PTI lawyers, but none appeared, delaying proceedings. Special Prosecutor Zaheer Shah criticized the absence, saying social media propaganda replaces actual legal representation. The applications, filed by Alima Khan […]
Punjab Speaker testifies in Shehbaz vs Imran case
Lahore: In the 10 billion rupee defamation case filed by Shehbaz Sharif against PTI founder Imran Khan, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan appeared in court today as a key witness. He recorded his statement before the Session Judge Yilmaz Ghani. Malik Ahmad Khan said Imran Khan made false allegations against Shehbaz Sharif, accusing him […]
Trump urges Israeli President to pardon Netanyahu
JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is facing a long-running corruption trial, and Trump has repeatedly called for his pardon. Netanyahu denies all charges and has pleaded not guilty. In the letter, Trump described the trial as a […]
IEA warns global oil and gas demand may rise until 2050
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that global oil and gas demand may grow until 2050. The agency said the world risks missing its climate goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. This shift challenges previous predictions of a fast transition to cleaner energy sources. The IEA report reflects current government policies, not pledges or aspirational […]