President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new federal authority will license, regulate, and supervise all entities dealing in digital assets. The Federal Cabinet endorsed the creation of the authority earlier this week. This marks a major shift in how Pakistan plans […]
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IHC gets new chief justice as Sarfraz Dogar takes oath
Justice Sarfraz Dogar took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath, marking a key moment for the judiciary. Many senior lawyers and top officials, including Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Punjab CM Maryam […]
Zardari finalizes major judicial appointments across high courts
ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffle in the country’s top judicial offices, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday formally appointed chief justices for all four high courts. The appointments were made based on recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), which held a series of meetings last week to finalise the nominations. Justice Sarfraz Dogar […]
President, PM urge nation to embrace Imam Hussain’s (RA) teachings on Ashura
On the solemn occasion of Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the nation to follow the path of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They said his life and sacrifice offer timeless lessons of truth, courage, and patience. The leaders emphasized that the events of Karbala serve as a beacon of […]
Zardari approves budget bill for FY 2025-26
President Asif Ali Zardari has officially approved the Finance Bill for the fiscal year 2025-26. The new financial laws will come into effect from midnight today. This marks the final step in Pakistan’s budget approval process for the upcoming fiscal year. Earlier, on June 26, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a cabinet meeting where the […]
Zardari confirms IHC transfers, Justice Dogar now senior most
President Asif Ali Zardari has declared Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the senior-most judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The decision comes following a Supreme Court directive that referred the matter of judicial seniority and transfers to the President for final determination. In an official move, the President also made permanent the transfers of Justice […]
President, PM condemn terrorist attack on security convoy in North Waziristan
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a security forces convoy in North Waziristan. In their official statements, both leaders paid tribute to the martyred personnel and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country. President Zardari expressed deep grief and said that […]
President Zardari calls for dialogue to prevent crisis in middle east
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday stressed that meaningful dialogue is the only way to ensure lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. He urged all involved parties to avoid escalating tensions further. In a statement from Islamabad, President Zardari expressed deep concern over the rising conflict in the region. He warned […]
President Zardari briefed on navy’s readiness, praises ‘operation haq’ success
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters on Wednesday, where he was briefed on Pakistan Navy’s operational preparedness and recent achievements in ‘Operation Haq’. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed the president and presented a guard of honour on his arrival. The president paid tribute at the Martyrs’ Monument, laying […]
Zardari and Shehbaz discuss economy and political climate in key meeting
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to discuss Pakistan’s current political and economic situation. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif briefed the president on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates and shared key developments. They also exchanged views on the upcoming federal budget. President Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening […]