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Geneva — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly criticised Pakistan’s proposed 27th constitutional amendment, warning that granting lifetime immunity to the President and the Field Marshal would severely undermine accountability and the rule of law. In a statement shared through social media, Türk said that such immunity directly threatens…

Islamabad — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has stressed the urgent need for an effective and independent external oversight mechanism for the police force, citing recurring incidents of custodial torture and abuses of power. In a strongly worded judgment, the Court reaffirmed that torture is unjustifiable under any circumstances, noting that in some cases, police brutality has…

Islamabad — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that no form of divorce — including triple talaq — becomes legally effective until a mandatory 90-day period is fully completed. The judgment reinforces the procedural requirements outlined in family laws governing divorce in the country. In its decision, the apex court upheld the Sindh High Court’s earlier…

Islamabad — Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to meet its tax collection target for November, recording a significant shortfall amid ongoing fiscal pressures. According to official data, the FBR collected Rs 878 billion against the monthly target of Rs 1,034 billion, resulting in a shortfall of Rs 156 billion. The gap has…

Lahore — Punjab authorities have launched a major crackdown on traffic violations, issuing more than Rs 70 million in fines over the past 48 hours. According to officials, the intensified campaign targeted key offences, particularly unlicensed driving. During the operation, action was taken against 11,700 individuals for driving without a licence, resulting in heavy penalties…

New Delhi — India’s top defence official has acknowledged that New Delhi is “not very optimistic” about the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the National Security Conference, the Indian Defence Secretary said that progress in defence cooperation with Moscow has noticeably slowed down in recent months. According to official sources, the…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, held a detailed meeting with police personnel and their families at the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore, where he listened to their concerns and issued on-the-spot directives to ensure immediate relief. According to official details, IG Punjab instructed DIG Establishment-II to…

By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE, Pakistan — The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) held its annual Sports Gala on Friday, bringing together faculty members and their families for a day of recreational and competitive activities. The opening ceremony was attended by Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, ASA President Dr Amjad Abbas Magsi, Secretary…

By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE, Pakistan — Police in Dera Ghazi Khan have arrested a man accused of physically assaulting his mother, following a distressing open-court complaint in which the elderly woman recounted years of abuse, threats, and domestic conflict that endangered her life and dignity. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Ali Wasim, who took immediate notice…

By Dr Ansab AliLAHORE, Pakistan — The Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) teams of Regional Tax Office (RTO) Gujranwala have carried out a coordinated crackdown on the sale of illicit cigarettes across Gujranwala, Hafizabad, and Wazirabad districts. A team from the Provincial Excise & Taxation Office, Gujranwala City, also participated in the enforcement action. According…