Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-i-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve Pakistan’s armed forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to defending the country, warning that any hostile design would be met with greater strength, precision, and resolve, as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the…
Senator Talha Mehmood expressed serious concern over the state of tourism infrastructure in Chitral ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination has been informed that security concerns continue to pose a challenge in Chitral, with foreign tourists required to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) prior to visiting the district. The panel met under the…
‘Speaker’s ruling states that information regarding proceedings of any session cannot be provided’ ISLAMABAD: The IHC on Tuesday reserved verdict on a petition filed by the National Assembly Secretariat challenging an order of the Pakistan Information Commission regarding the provision of details of parliamentary standing committees. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the case. Advocate Hafiz…
Afridi alleged that federation was deliberately discriminating against K-P in distribution of NFC Award ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Tuesday announced a province-wide pen-down strike on Wednesday (today), directing government employees to suspend routine administrative work in protest against what the provincial government terms the Centre’s “discriminatory treatment” in financial and constitutional matters. In…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said Marka-e-Haq has made it clear that any future aggression will be met with a response far more intense and decisive, Radio Pakistan reported. On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that May 10 will be observed annually as Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq to commemorate the “magnificent success” of ‘Operation Bunyanum Marsoos‘ and…
Court warns jail superintendent can be produced by force if he fails to appear at next hearing Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned Adiala Jail Superintendent Sajid Baig, warning he could be produced by force if he fails to appear at the next hearing. The…
PM says development came in response to requests from Pakistan, other countries, particularly Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump after Trump announced a pause in “Project Freedom”, an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress”…
Assures every possible step will be taken to accelerate country’s journey towards renewable energy Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview at the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said the government stands firm in achieving its…
RMC Duntroon names Pakistani cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas ‘overall best foreign military cadet’ at passing-out parade Pakistan Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas has been declared the “overall best foreign military cadet” by Australia’s Royal Military College (RMC), the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “The Australian RMC, Duntroon has…
ISLAMABAD: In a development that has reignited debate over Pakistan’s evolving constitutional architecture, the Supreme Court (SC) has held in its latest judgment that it is not subordinate to the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), despite the latter’s consistent position that constitutional adjudication now exclusively vests in it following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The ruling, authored…