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By Our Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has sharply criticized Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Hassan Murtaza, saying the PPP must decide whether it will remain silent on his “irresponsible” statement or compel others to respond. Azma Bokhari questioned whether Hassan Murtaza was “conspiring against his own leadership,”…

Islamabad:During the hearing of the 26th Constitutional Amendment case, justices of Pakistan’s Supreme Court made strong observations, emphasizing that the judiciary cannot grant relief “with closed eyes and ears.” Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar questioned the arguments presented by lawyers demanding a full court bench, saying: > “All the lawyers are asking for a full court,…

Lahore:The Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) has expressed serious concern over the non-payment of salaries for the past three months to employees of News One TV’s Lahore office, urging the management to release pending payments immediately. In a joint statement, PUJ President Naeem Hanif, General Secretary Qamar-ul-Zaman Bhatti, Senior Vice President Yousaf Raza Abbasi, Vice…

Karachi:The Sindh High Court has overturned the life imprisonment sentence of Obaid K-2, a long-time member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), in a 27-year-old case involving a deadly attack on Rangers personnel in Karachi’s Liaquatabad area. A two-member bench heard the appeal filed by Obaid K-2 against his conviction by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC)…

London:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has secured a significant legal victory in the High Court of Justice in London, after a Pakistani television channel issued a public apology over false allegations made in connection with the Toshakhana watch controversy. The case was filed by Maryam Nawaz against Galaxy Broadcasting Network UK, which operates a…

Rawalpindi, Pakistan:An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after she failed to appear in court in a case related to protests held on November 26, 2023. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, which involved 11 accused individuals linked…

Houston, Texas:In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Houston-based billionaire couple Nancy and Rich Kinder have announced plans to donate 95% of their wealth — equivalent to about $11.2 billion (PKR 29 trillion) — to charitable causes. The couple, known for their extensive community work in Texas, said their fortune will primarily support education, urban development,…

Islamabad: Pakistan is facing an alarming public health and economic challenge as the practice of breastfeeding continues to decline nationwide, costing the country an estimated $2.8 billion annually, according to Minister of State for Health Dr. Mukhtar Bharth. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad on the health impacts of formula milk, Dr. Bharth described breast…

RAWALPINDI: South Africa produced a stunning lower-order recovery on the third day of the Rawalpindi Test, posting 404 runs in their first innings to take a 71-run lead over Pakistan, who were bowled out for 333 in their opening innings. Resuming at 185 for 4, South Africa initially stumbled when debutant Asif Afridi struck early,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has decided to reallocate bulletproof vehicles—originally provided to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)—to Balochistan, following a series of complaints by KP Chief Minister Sohael Afridi regarding the condition of the vehicles and the federal government’s counterterrorism policies. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the vehicles…