SC asserts co-equal status with FCC

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…

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Armed forces vow ‘stronger response’ to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

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…

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China backs Pakistan’s regional diplomacy

. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on March 31, 2026. Courtesy: CGTN ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region, the Ministry…

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PSX ends lower for third straight session

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower for the third consecutive session on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged nearly 2,700 points to settle below 171,740. Arif Habib Limited (AHL) noted that the KSE-100 closed lower for the third straight trading session, shedding 2,690.48 points, or 1.54%, to settle at 171,739.45. Only nine…

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time to live, not just survive

Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers KARACHI: As Pakistan marks its 79th Independence Day, it is worth pausing to recall that the country was born of a civilian movement. Our forefathers secured a homeland through political struggle, not conquest. The real question is whether we…

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37 terrorists killed as border attack foiled

ISLAMABAD: Security forces repulsed a terrorist attack launched from Afghanistan on a Pakistani border post in North Waziristan district, killing 37 terrorists belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday. In a post on X, the minister said that under the ongoing Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, nearly 800 Afghan…

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