NCCIA argues that SC has a consistent and long-standing practice of not intervening in pending matters ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has challenged a Supreme Court order directing the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to decide applications filed by Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, seeking suspension of their sentences within…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered all inspectors general of police (IGPs) to devise and implement effective mechanisms for the protection of girls attending schools, colleges, and universities, particularly regarding complaints of harassment, stalking, and other offences. In an 18-page judgment authored by Justice Salahuddin Panhwar while hearing an appeal against a death sentence awarded…
Prize is considered oldest, one of most prestigious international honours awarded to lawyer ISLAMABAD: Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have been awarded the esteemed Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize in recognition of their work for human rights and marginalised communities, it emerged on Tuesday. Imaan and Chattha are currently…
Lack of resources cited as cause behind urban flooding, substantial damage to infrastructure esidents of Dhoke Chirag Din continue to dump garbage along Nullah Leh’s banks in Rawalpindi, defying Section 144 imposed by the city administration. PHOTO: ONLINE RAWALPINDI: A financial crisis has affected pre-monsoon desilting and widening of the 20-kilometre Nullah Leh and 13…
Kasim, Sulaiman tell CNN they have been unable to visit him while govt says he has access to visitors and medical care Sons of former premier Imran Khan interviewing with CNN. Photo: Screen grab Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, have expressed concern over…
MUZAFFARABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday proposed greater constitutional empowerment for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including representation in key institutions such as the National Finance Commission (NFC), the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and the federal cabinet. Bilawal formally launched the party’s election campaign for the upcoming AJK general elections at a…
20% of global oil, LNG supplies pass through the Strait before US, Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28 NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours. Brent futures rose $6.79,…
Says comprehensive, effective EV policy is need of hour to address requirements related to energy efficiency PM chairing a review meeting in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on sectoral reforms and policy measures in Islamabad aimed at increasing investment and strengthening overall economic development. According to…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and dust storms at isolated locations in parts of Sindh on June 1, offering relief after days of intense heat across the province. The department said weather conditions driven by severe heat and westerly winds affecting northern parts of…
PESHAWAR: The All Pakistan Dostan Football League has kicked off in a grand style at the football ground of Qayyum Sports Complex, Peshawar, under the auspices of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate General of Sports. A total of 17 teams from across the country are participating in the league.The event was formally inaugurated by Provincial Minister for…