SC corrects review error in murder case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that a review petition in a capital case could not have been dismissed without giving the accused an opportunity of hearing. Justice Shakeel Ahmed, in an eight-page additional note, stressed that constitutional courts were not merely instruments for enforcing procedure but the ultimate guardians of justice. The three-judge bench,…

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time to live, not just survive

Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers KARACHI: As Pakistan marks its 79th Independence Day, it is worth pausing to recall that the country was born of a civilian movement. Our forefathers secured a homeland through political struggle, not conquest. The real question is whether we…

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PSL owners should be patient

Franchise owners knew the financial model before bidding aggressively, but complaints will achieve little KARACHI: If someone showed a businessman this picture before he invested, the apartment is excellent, all facilities are available, but the rent is extremely high; no matter how long you stay, you remain a tenant and never acquire ownership rights. You…

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Smith targets revival against Pakistan after challenging year

England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith says the upcoming Test series against Pakistan offers him the ideal opportunity to rediscover his best form after enduring the most difficult period of his international career. The 26-year-old enjoyed a remarkable start to life in Test cricket, quickly establishing himself as England’s first-choice wicketkeeper and one of the team’s most…

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Two terrorists killed, three injured in Balochistan’s Kili Zaik operation: security sources

Security forces recover ammunition, magazines, hand grenades, material used to make IEDs Two terrorists were killed and three others injured in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik area, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Monday, citing security sources. The operation was carried out after security forces received information about the presence of terrorists between Killi…

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Pakistan’s crypto gamble

State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships LAHORE: Pakistan’s renewed embrace of cryptocurrency is being presented as technological progress. Official statements describe blockchain, tokenisation and virtual assets as instruments capable of attracting investment, modernising financial services and positioning Pakistan within the emerging digital economy. Few would dispute that…

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