Bilawal accuses Nawaz of seeking ‘selection’ for fourth time on December 10, 2023Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari fired a broadside at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif saying that the three-time former prime minister is seeking a fourth term via “selection”. Taking a jibe at the former premier, Bilawal said: “Mian sahib you have come [to the power] three times via ‘selection’. At least […]
Maryam hits back at Bilawal’s demand for level-playing field on December 10, 2023Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz hit back at Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying that she prays no one gets the same level playing field as her father Nawaz Sharif. “If you want a level playing field like Nawaz Sharif, then you should see what level playing field he has been given […]
PM urges political parties to legislate for lasting peace in country on December 10, 2023Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday said the political parties of the country “should come together” and enact legislation for lasting peace in the country. Speaking at the 7th Annual Conference of Former Inspector Generals of Police (AFGIP) in Islamabad, the caretaker premier maintained that Pakistan is beset by many challenges. During the […]
US extends support to Pakistan amid TTP threat on December 10, 2023The United States has thrown its weight behind Pakistan in the wake of renewed threat posed by banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as the key aide of President Biden has said his country stands with Pakistan. The support from the US came at a time when Pakistan is grappling with increased terrorist attacks being perpetrated by […]
SC to hear appeals against military trial verdict on Dec 13 on December 10, 2023A six-member Supreme Court bench will hear a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) challenging its Oct 23 unanimous verdict, wherein it had nullified military trials of 103 civilians, on Dec 15 (Wednesday). In the widely praised ruling, a five-member SC bench – comprising Justices Ijazul Ahsan, Munib Akhtar, Yahya Afridi, Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi […]
Pakistan needs to improve ties with neighbours: Nawaz on December 10, 2023PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday stressed the need to improve relationships with Pakistan’s neighbours, wondering how the country could achieve a global status while there were disagreements with bordering nations. Addressing the party’s parliamentary board meeting in Lahore, he said: “How can you achieve a global status when your neighbours are upset with you, […]
Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after UNSC fails to agree on Gaza ceasefire on December 10, 2023Pakistan on Saturday expressed deep disappointment that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has once again failed to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, even in the face of a human tragedy of epic proportions taking place in the besieged enclave. In a statement, the Foreign Office said: “Despite the invocation of Article-99 of the […]
Sarah Inam murder case: Court to announce verdict on Dec 14 on December 10, 2023A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Saturday reserved the verdict in Sarah Inam’s murder case which will be announced on December 14. Sessions Judge Nasir Javaid Rana will announce the decision. Sarah, a 37-year-old economist, was murdered with dumbbells by her husband Shahnawaz Amir, who is the son of journalist Ayaz Amir, in […]
SC forms body to decide on live telecast of ZAB reference on December 10, 2023A two-judge panel has been constituted by the Supreme Court to decide on the live telecast of the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto reference filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari in 2011. The committee – comprising Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar – will decide whether the proceedings should be telecast live or not […]
IG warns officials over unnecessary delay in registeration of FIRs on December 10, 2023Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has conveyed his displeasure to some district officers for the unnecessary delay in registering FIRs.IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that on deliberate delay in E-tag of the application and FIR registration, concerned supervisory officers will be severely reprimanded. IG Punjab directed the DPOs of Mandi Bahauddin, Nankana […]