LHC disposes of plea against Naqvi’s appointment as PCB chairman after petitioner withdraws case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging Interior Minister Mohsin…
LHC disposes of plea against Naqvi’s appointment as PCB chairman after petitioner withdraws case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the petitioner sought to withdraw the case, directing him to approach the appropriate forum instead. Justice Awais Khalid passed the order while hearing a petition filed by citizen Ashba…
PM, president pay tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi on 10th death anniversary
Zardari describes him as not only a monumental humanitarian but also an enduring symbol of national pride A file photo of late Abdul Sattar Edhi. PHOTO: PUBLICITY/FILE The 10th death anniversary of renowned humanitarian and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on Wednesday, with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paying tribute…
Oil rises as US strikes on Iran raise fears over shaky truce
Oil prices gained more than 2% on Wednesday after the US military launched airstrikes against Iran and reimposed crude sales sanctions, raising fears their fragile truce was unravelling and Middle East supplies could be disrupted again. Brent crude futures gained $1.92, or 2.6%, at $76.08 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.82, or 2.6%, to $72.26 a…
IWT suspension violates int’l law, says Sherry
. ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Chairperson Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday said India’s continued attempt to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance was contrary to international law and established principles governing transboundary water cooperation. In a statement, she said the treaty contained no provision allowing either party to suspend or…
Laws bestowing perks on K-P legislators spark backlash
ISLAMABAD: More than two months after the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly quietly enacted a package of laws expanding lawmakers’ salaries, allowances and legislative privileges, the legislation has come under renewed public scrutiny after excerpts from the Acts resurfaced on social media, triggering criticism over enhanced benefits, official passport entitlements and provisions relating to assembly privileges. The…
Punjab revenue up 36% to Rs368b
The minister urged citizens to always demand a proper receipt while making payments and to discourage businesses that refuse to issue e-bills or accept digital payments. photo:file LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said the provincial government will achieve its revenue targets in the new fiscal year without imposing any additional tax…
Pak, Bulgaria hold political consultations
. ISLAMABAD: The sixth round of Pakistan-Bulgaria bilateral political consultations was held in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Ayesha Ali, Additional Secretary Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Bulgarian delegation was headed by Ambassador Petko Doykov, Director General for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of…
JI calls countrywide protests on July 10
Says demonstrations would continue until the government provided meaningful relief to the public LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on July 10 against the petroleum levy, rising fuel prices, inflation, and what he termed the government’s ineffective economic policies. Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, Rehman said the…
ECP again warns K-P, ICT over LG polls delay
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday again warned the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government and the federal authorities against delaying local government (LG) elections, directing them to submit all pending delimitation notifications before July 28. The tenure of the LGs in the K-P ended on March 15 this year. Under the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Local Government…
Imran solitary confinement claims can’t be ignored: IHC
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed Adiala Jail authorities to submit a detailed report on allegations that PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are being held in solitary confinement, observing that such serious claims of unlawful treatment in prison cannot be ignored or dismissed without first hearing the respondents and…
