ISLAMABAD: For the first time, the federal government has challenged the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) judgement which had upheld the validity of legislation enacted by the Balochistan Assembly, empowering the provincial government to levy excise duty on minerals to fund labour welfare in the mining sector. The federal government through law ministry has filed a…
PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Friday expressed deep concern over the death of a third-year medical student in Mirpurkhas and warned of strict action against any faculty member or institution found responsible. PMDC President Prof Dr Rizwan Taj…
Serves alternative to Karakoram Highway and reduce travel distance by 100 kilometres ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah on Thursday called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to discuss infrastructure development and improvement of road networks in the region. The meeting discussed the proposed Motorway Project from Mansehra, Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Top…
Rescued crew members of five countries, repatriated to their respective countries after medical care The Pakistan Navy on Friday rescued 18 crew members of a merchant vessel after receiving a distress call in the North Arabian Sea. According to a statement issued by the navy, “In a swift humanitarian operation, Pakistan Navy successfully rescued and…
Suspected target killer linked to banned group arrested in Karachi joint operation. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, in a joint operation with a federal intelligence agency, arrested a suspected target killer linked to the banned outfit Zainabiyoun Brigade on Friday near University Road, Karachi. According to a statement issued by the CTD,…
Investigation officer tells the court that he has neither full knowledge of the case nor of its investigation KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Judge on Friday expressed anger over missing evidence and ordered the police to record YouTuber Rajab Butt’s statement in a case related to the alleged insult of Islamic symbols. At the…
President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday congratulated To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam. President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday congratulated To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam, saying the unanimous vote reflects the National Assembly’s “trust…
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions A shopkeeper stands outside his shop while waiting for customers, ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan April 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed…
FM Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a phone call today from Foreign Minister of France, Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday, 04th April, 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday received a phone call from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments and bilateral ties. The French foreign…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The PTI has decided to organise a major power show in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa later this month after postponing its planned April 9 rally in Rawalpindi. The decision follows a meeting between Imran Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, and the PTI founder at Adiala Jail on April 8, the…