ISLAMABAD: Judges of the superior courts have been conditionally allowed to attend social, political and diplomatic functions with the permission of the relevant chief justice. The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), in its June 11 meeting, approved amendments to the Judges’ Code of Conduct. Last October, the SJC, by a majority, approved a new Code of…
Experts believe oil leaked from a passing vessel or tanker operating along international shipping routes QUETTA: A large-scale oil contamination incident has affected a vast stretch of Gwadar’s western coastline, raising serious concerns about environmental degradation and its potential impact on marine life and coastal communities. The pollution has spread across approximately 20 kilometres of…
Bar assures legal aid for individuals involved in violence if they surrender before law enforcement The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Saturday warned individuals involved in disturbing peace, violence, damaging government property and causing loss of human lives to immediately surrender and present themselves before the law, while assuring full legal…
Says technical talks due for next week; Khawaja Asif says deal will be presented as ‘Islamabad Pact’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East,…
Punjab on alert as PDMA warns of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail amid widespread rain Residents wade through a flooded road, following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Qadirabad village near the Chenab River in Punjab province, Pakistan August 28, 2025. Photo: Reuters LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a province-wide…
Opposition leader condemns treatment of protesters, accuses govt of turning provinces into colonies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the National Assembly budget debate on June 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday used the floor of the National Assembly to respond to a wide-ranging speech by Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, defending the…
ISLAMABAD: The opposition PTI on Friday rejected the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, terming it a pro-rich and anti-poor financial plan that places the burden on ordinary citizens while extending relief to privileged segments of society. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar said the PML-N-led government’s fiscal plan offered no meaningful relief to the public….
PM says journey of development will continue; economy has achieved stability despite challenges ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government presented the budget of relief and public welfare, reduced the burden on the salaried class and took steps for increasing exports, promoting industries and agricultural growth, investment and economic development. In a…
Officials said the reversal of austerity steps would ensure smoother functioning of judicial work The Supreme Court said that as a constitutional body under Article 175 of the Constitution, it must have autonomy to conceive, design, and approve infrastructure projects in accordance with its institutional requirements. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has withdrawn its…
Submarine is equipped with advanced combat systems, modern sensors, Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology The first Hangor-class submarine receives a traditional naval welcome, with Pakistan Naval Academy cadets presenting a ceremonial salute while Pakistan Navy Z-9EC helicopters perform a fly-past overhead. PHOTO: APP KARACHI: The first Hangor Class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, has arrived in Karachi…