reason ByArfa Feroz Zake September 21, 2024 ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur ahead of the much-hyped rally, set to take place in Lahore at 3pm. Non-bailable arrest warrants were also issued for former deputy speaker Punjab Assembly Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi, Istehkam-e-Pakistan leader Aamer Mehmood Kiani and PTI leader Raja Rashid Hafeez, who are nominated in a case related to alleged vandalism at the Judicial Complex, Islamabad, last year. The court also declared ex-PTI leader Umer Tanveer…
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Pakistan to work with China for shared prosperity, global peace: President Zardari
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working together with China for shared prosperity and promoting peace and stability in the world. Speaking at the “China’s National Day Reception” hosted by the Chinese embassy, President Zardari said that high quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would “help unlock greater benefits for our people, besides enhancing connectivity and prosperity of the region”. He emphasised the importance of advancing the high-quality development of CPEC to unlock greater benefits for the people of two countries. The event…
US President Joe Biden terms Pak-US ties vital for peace, security in region
President Joe Biden has highlighted the significance of the relationship between United States and Pakistan, emphasising on its role in “regional stability and security”. The US president’s remarks came after he accepted the ‘Letter of Credence’ from Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, during a ceremony at the Blair House in Washington. “The relationship between our two countries remains important for regional stability and security. We appreciate US-Pakistan cooperation on countering terrorist threats,” said Biden when commenting on the ties between the two nation. Biden emphasised both US and…
Nation observes 12th Rabi ul Awal with religious zeal
Streets across Pakistan were decorated as the nation marked the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal, 1446, on Tuesday. To honour the significant day, Muslims across Pakistan illuminate streets and buildings with vibrant colourful and green lights, as well as carry out processions, milad gatherings and prayer ceremonies. Additionally, the Karachi Traffic Police has also issued a detailed traffic diversion plan for three processions set to be held today on the MA Jinnah Road which will be closed for the day. Furthermore, joining…
Ruling allies on board as govt ‘decides to form constitutional court, amend Article 63-A’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took coalition parties into confidence over the much-touted ‘constitutional package’ as the government plans to establish constitutional court and amend Article 63-A of the Constitution — which is also known as defection clause. The prospects of the said constitutional package come amid speculations revolving around extension in the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa — who is set to retire in October this year — after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sought an early issuance of notification regarding the next top…
PTI lawmakers, detained from ‘parliament premises’, produced in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: Following the issuance of production orders by National Assembly (NA) Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, as many as 10 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Members of National Assembly (MNAs), who were arrested from the premises of Parliament House for allegedly violating newly-enacted public gathering law, were produced in the lower house on Thursday. The speaker, a day earlier, issued production orders of the PTI MNAs after a scathing criticism from the former ruling party as well as some members of the treasury benches. He also suspended five security staff, including the lower house…
CJP Isa says he won’t accept any person-specific proposal on fixing tenure
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has termed media reports quoting his stance on jurists’ extension following an “off-the-record” conversation with journalists “misinterpreted”, stating that he will not accept any “individual specific” proposal on fixing the tenure of the country’s top judge. It was reported a day ago that CJP Isa — who is set to retire in October this year — had categorically rejected accepting an extension in his tenure, however, he suggested the government to go ahead with extending the tenure of other jurists. The top…
PM Shehbaz stresses need for political stability, continuity of policies
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for political stability and continuity of policies in the country. The prime minister expressed these views while addressing a dinner hosted in the honor of parliamentarians from the coalition parties in Islamabad on Monday night. Speaking on the occassion, the PM strongly condemned the “inappropriate language” used at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) power show in Islamabad on Sunday. A day earlier, the Imran Khan-founded PTI staged a much-hyped power show featuring fiery speeches in Islamabad. During the rally, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister reportedly…
Eight Afghan Taliban fighters killed in retaliatory fire along Pak-Afghan border
At least eight Afghan Taliban fighters were killed and 16 others injured in the early hours of Saturday (September 7) when Pakistani forces retaliated against unprovoked cross-border firing from Afghanistan’s Pilwasin area. According to Geo News, sources linked with border security personnel confirmed two “key commanders” of the Afghan Taliban, Khalil and Jan Muhammad, were killed in the exchange of fire. “Afghan Taliban opened fire towards Pakistani check-posts using advanced weaponry in Pilwasin on the morning of September 7.” Besides a spike in terrorist activities within the borders, Pakistan has…
Pakistan’s economic crisis surges female workforce participation
KARACHI: Amina Sohail veers through heavy traffic to pick up her next passenger — the sight of a woman riding a motorcycle drawing stares in the megacity of Karachi. The 28-year-old is the first woman in her family to enter the workforce, a pattern emerging in urban households coming under increasing financial pressure in Pakistan. “I don’t focus on people, I don’t speak to anyone or respond to the hooting, I do my work,” said Sohail, who joined a local ride-hailing service at the beginning of this year. “Before, we…