Senior politician Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind has strongly criticised the Balochistan government over the diversion of Rs340 million from the budget allocated to the Bolan Dam project to the Baiker area in Dera Bugti. Speaking to the media in Quetta, Rind said the funds were part of a larger Rs700 million allocation approved under the…
Acting President Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to provincial high courts, following the advice of the prime minister. The decision was formally announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Law. According to the notification, the transfers were carried out under Article 200(1)…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have intensified their political efforts to remove Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab through a no-confidence motion. The development comes after a high-level meeting between PTI Sindh leadership and JI Karachi officials at Idara Noor-i-Haq, where both parties discussed their joint strategy and numerical strength in the City Council. The PTI…
Residents of Mardan have raised serious allegations against a local individual accused of orchestrating a large-scale fake visa scam linked to Canada. The complainants claim that dozens of people were defrauded of millions of rupees through a fraudulent immigration scheme. Speaking at a press conference at the Mardan Press Club, victims including Shehinshah and Wajid…
The Lahore Bar Association and the Lahore High Court Bar Association have strongly opposed the recent transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC), raising serious concerns over judicial independence and constitutional integrity. During a press conference in Lahore, bar leaders criticised the decision to transfer three IHC judges to provincial high courts, alleging…
The Ministry of Commerce Pakistan has introduced a significant policy shift by banning the import of goods produced through forced labour, marking a major step toward ethical trade practices and stronger supply chain regulation. The new directive, issued through a statutory regulatory order (SRO), amends the existing Import Policy Order 2022 under the Imports and…
The Punjab Assembly has unanimously adopted a series of important resolutions addressing national security, population growth, and environmental challenges during its latest session in Lahore. The session began with a tribute to Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, marking one year since its completion. Lawmakers praised the efforts of Pakistan’s armed forces, security institutions, and national leadership in combating…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its longstanding position on the Middle East crisis, stating that sustainable peace in the region cannot be achieved without resolving the Palestine issue. During a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted that the unresolved Palestinian question remains the core driver of instability across the…
Pakistan’s political landscape in Karachi is witnessing renewed activity as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have intensified their efforts to bring a no-confidence motion against Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. The development comes after a high-level meeting between PTI Sindh leadership and JI Karachi officials at Idara Noor-i-Haq, where both parties discussed their political strategy…
The Sindh High Court has ruled that the Karachi Strategic Development Plan 2020 will continue to remain in effect until a new master plan is lawfully approved and officially notified. The ruling was issued by a two-member bench headed by Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon while disposing of a petition seeking effective implementation of the development plan….
