Islamabad: The Supreme Court approved amendments to its Rules 2025 during a full court session led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The meeting reviewed the 1980 Rules in detail. Judges finalized changes to update court procedures and improve efficiency nationwide. The amendments were drafted by a committee of judges including Shahid Waheed, Irfan Saadat, Naeem […]
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Pakistan expected to receive $1.2 billion IMF tranche next month
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is likely to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month, as the Fund’s Executive Board meets on December 8 to approve the next tranche under two ongoing programs. The payment is expected to be credited to Pakistan’s account by December 9. The IMF board meeting will […]
KP Chief Minister urges open dialogue to end terrorism
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has said that terrorism can only end through joint and open decisions. He stressed that leaders must step out of closed rooms and work together for lasting peace. Afridi said his government’s goal is to ensure peace through unity and transparency. He was addressing a peace jirga at […]
Citizen questions Karachi traffic fines, seeks court intervention
A Karachi resident, Johar Abbas, filed a petition in Sindh High Court against rising e-challan fines. He included top officials as respondents, including the Chief Secretary Sindh, IG Sindh, DIG Traffic, DG Excise and Taxation, and DG NADRA. The petition claims the fines are unfair, inconsistent across cities, and cause financial strain on citizens. Abbas […]
Ali Tareen critique was on PSL management, not league
Multan Sultans have clarified that Ali Tareen’s criticism targeted PSL management, not the league itself. The franchise congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Board on securing a new title sponsor. They expressed their full commitment to work closely with the board and league officials. Moreover, the team emphasized that the Pakistan Super League remains a valuable national […]
Multan Sultans owner proposes reforms to strengthen PSL
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has sent a letter to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi with suggestions to strengthen the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He emphasized improving governance and transparency in the tournament. Tareen highlighted the need for reforms that enhance fairness and professional standards across all PSL operations. In the letter, Tareen reaffirmed his […]
Sindh launches digital job portal to ensure merit-based hiring
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah launched the Sindh Job Portal on Monday to provide jobs based on merit. The portal will cover positions from Grade 5 to Grade 15. Shah said the system will operate transparently and reduce corruption in hiring. He called the initiative a milestone in public service delivery and digital governance. […]
Former Referee Chris Broad alleges ICC leniency over India
Former ICC match referee Chris Broad has accused the global cricket body of showing leniency towards India. Broad, father of ex-England cricketer Stuart Broad, worked as a referee from 2003 to 2024. He oversaw numerous India matches and claims political influence often affected match decisions. Broad shared his views in an interview with The Telegraph […]
Pakistan, US Move Ahead with Rare Earth Deal amid PTI’s ‘Secret Pact’ Outcry
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s strategic and economic partnership with the United States is entering a new phase, as both sides advance toward implementing a landmark deal for the export of rare earth minerals — a sector that could reshape the country’s industrial future. The development follows the first consignment of mineral samples dispatched to the US […]
CJP Appoints Judges to Key Judicial Posts
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi made important judicial appointments on Friday to strengthen the administration of top courts. He appointed two senior judges to key positions, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery. The appointments will help boost institutional capacity and public confidence in the judiciary. Justice Afridi, acting as chairman of the […]