Nationwide polio vaccination drive to kickoff from Oct 25
ISLAMABAD: Nationwide polio vaccination drive is set to commence on October 25, aiming to immunise over 4.5 million children across Pakistan. According to sources, campaign will be conducted in three phases, starting from Sindh province. First phase...
26th amendment sets Jan 2028 deadline to abolish Riba
Islamabad: 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2024 passed by Senate, has established deadline of January 1, 2028, for end of practice of Riba (interest-based banking) in country. Clause was included on recommendation of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl. To...
PTI did not vote on constitutional amendment: Barrister Gohar
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that his party did not vote on constitutional amendment. Speaking to media he said: “We have made considerations on draft proposed by government. We understand mat...
Senate passes 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill amid PTI boycott
Islamabad: After several delays, Senate commenced voting on 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as Constitutional Package and eventually passed it. Legislation proposes series of amendments, including an extension of Chief Justice’s...
GHQ attack case: Details of challan against Imran, others
Islamabad: Details of challan in case over attack on General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi during unrest on May 9, have shown that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding Chairman Imran Khan, along with other defendants faces total of 27 serious charges...
Yasir teases Sonya for audacious style
Yasir Hussain, multi-talented Pakistani host, actor, comedian and director rose to fame with his debut feature film ‘Karachi Say Lahore,’ which became major hit. Known for his impressive acting in projects like ‘Lahore Say Aagay,&rs...
PM Shehbaz postpones foreign trip amid political uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip abroad due to constitutional amendment and current political situation. Sources indicated that Prime Minister was scheduled to leave for Samoa on Tuesday, where Commonwealth Head...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hold key huddle
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held key huddle here. According to details, both President and premier hold talks on final draft of constitutional amendment. PM Shehbaz had also held consultations over amendmen...
Bilawal vows to approve constitutional amendment with two-third majority
Hyderabad: Pakistan Peoples’ Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari vowed that he will ensure approval of constitutional amendment with two-thirds majority. Addressing public gathering here, he said, “Maulana Fazlur Rehman can take Pakista...
PM Shehbaz urges Biden to pardon Dr Aafia on humanitarian grounds
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested US President Joe Biden to pardon and release jailed Pakistani Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who was awarded an 86-year sentence for allegedly attacking US personnel in Afghanistan, it emerged. In letter, he...
