The court dismisses prosecution’s miscellaneous pleas challenging maintainability of applications Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday declared applications filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha seeking suspension of their sentences maintainable in the controversial social media…
Committee sought complete details of payments made to the provinces over the past 16 years A general view shows a unit of South Pars Gas field in Asalouyeh Seaport, north of Persian Gulf, Iran November 19, 2015. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution on Friday directed the federal government to ensure…
Court granted the NCCIA a final opportunity to file a detailed reply before the next hearing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from hindering the official duties of contract officers who have approached the court seeking regularisation of their services. The court also maintained its interim…
Calls on India to honour UN resolutions and uphold Kashmiris’ right to self-determination Counsellor Saima Saleem exercising Pakistan’s right of reply during a UNSC open debate on strengthening mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes on July 23, 2026. Photo: Radio Pakistan Pakistan on Friday rejected India’s claim that Jammu and Kashmir was its “integral…
Maryam promises electric buses and Punjab-style public services as PML-N steps up AJK election campaign PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz wave to supporters during an election rally in Mirpur ahead of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections on Friday. Photo: X Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif on Friday…
Over 200 K-Electric feeders are affected; CM Murad Ali Shah orders emergency rain response across Sindh The season’s first monsoon spell drenched Karachi on Friday, bringing light, moderate and heavy rain to different parts of the city after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted more rain accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next two days….
NCCIA objects to maintainability of pleas, says sentence suspension applications were filed prematurely Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday reserved its decision on the maintainability of applications seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi…
Experts say ISKP’s quick claim may be an operational shield to divert public anger from actual perpetrators According to the DC, District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar was travelling from Quetta to Mastung when unidentified assailants targeted his vehicle on the national highway. PHOTO: APP Following the killing of District and Sessions Judge Abdul…
Ancient-style statues to be examined by archaeology experts to determine their historical status and significance A picture showing two statues found during excavation work near Lea Market, Karachi—MAYOR KARACHI Two statues were discovered during excavation work in Karachi’s Old City Area, specifically at Lea Market on Friday. In a message posted on social media, Karachi…
Excise ASI and customs official killed, another injured in targeted attack, police say The martyred assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Kohat Excise Office Sajjad-ul-Islam, and Sepoy Jawad Ahmed of Peshawar Collectorate of Customs Enforcement. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Kohat Excise Office and a Customs official were martyred late…