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SC suspends IHC ruling in audio leaks case

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) on Monday Islamabad High Court (IHC) May 29 and June 25 verdict in the audio leaks case private news channel. As per details, a two-member bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, including Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan he...

Internet service slowed down due to VPNs: Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja revealed that slow internet service in Pakistan is due to excessive use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Addressing news conference here, she clarified that internet was...

Supreme Court delists Election Tribunal case

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has officially delisted Election Tribunal case, citing unavailability of Justice Jamal Mandokhail as primary reason. Notice regarding delisting was issued. Case was originally scheduled to be heard on August 19 b...

Govt denounces PTI's 'anti-national' agenda

Islamabad: Government intensified its criticism of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, alleging that its anti-national agenda has been exposed through leaked communications between PTI leader Raoof Hasan and Indian journalist Karan Thapar. Information Minister...

PM Shehbaz vows to prioritise curbing power theft

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed government's resolve to stop power theft, reduce line losses and improve power distribution system across county. He informed that recently government had appointed new board chairmen and members in...

CM Maryam approves laptop scheme for students

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Punjab government will pay more than Rs 125 billion annually to meet all educational expenses of 25,000 students. Presiding over meeting of Education Department, she directed relevant authoritie...

CM Gandapur announces interest free loans for youth

PESHAWAR: In major development aimed at ‘empowering’ youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced three projects focused on employment generation. KP government finalised preparations for launch of ‘Ehsaas...

FO urges foreign powers to avoid interfering in internal affairs

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office urged foreign governments to avoid meddling in country’s internal matters, emphasising that Pakistan is capable of addressing its issues. During weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson asserted that people...

Senate body calls for modernisation of Pakistan Railways

ISLAMABAD: Senate Committee on Railways stressed critical importance of modernising and enhancing railway system to ensure nation’s long-term well-being and prosperity. Meeting, chaired by Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, focused on various issues,...

Contempt notice issued to Monal Restaurant owner by SC

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) Thursday issued a contempt of court notice to Malik Luqman Ali Afzal, the owner of the Monal Restaurant, located at Margalla Hills.  Monal Restaurant remains one of the most popular dining spots in Islamabad, known...

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PM Shehbaz directs Punjab, NA speakers to address PPP concerns

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has instructed the speakers of the national assembly and Punjab’s provincial assembly to take active steps to address concerns raised by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). The directive came during...

PTI remains adamant, govt’s last-ditch effort gone in vain

INTERNET BLOCK, TRAINS AT HALT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES CLOSED ISLAMABAD: A large convoys of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and opposition leader Omar Ayub, encountered intense tea...

‘Ziauddin University holds 1st International and 2nd National Pakistan Occupational Therapy Conference’

KARACHI: “There has been a remarkable 278% increase in occupational therapists in the Asia-Pacific region. However, these numbers remain disproportionately low when compared to the global population. We must take collective action to address th...

IU bold fashion show sparks controversy, backlash

Iqra University, one of Pakistan’s well-known institutions, has come under fire for its recent Fashion Odyssey 2024 event. Organized by the university in collaboration with AIFD, the grand fashion show showcased the creative work of emerging yo...
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