Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: With the government pushing to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the National Assembly today (Tuesday), alarm bells are ringing across the legal community as letters poured into the Supreme Court on Monday calling for a […]
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Literary icons and colleagues remember the late researcher, calling her death an ‘irreplaceable loss’ Dr. Arfa Syeda Zehra, one of Pakistan’s most influential educationists and human rights activists, died on Monday in Lahore at the age of 83. Recognized for his extensive knowledge of Urdu and literature, Dr. A noted specialist in the history and
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ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat a barbaric act of terror carried out in APS Peshawar DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Cadet College Wana, killing two terrorists and preventing a major tragedy reminiscent of the 2014 Army Public School attack in Peshawar. According to security sources,
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Military media wing says 12 terrorists neutralized in Dara Adam Khel, eight in Shawal Security forces killed 20 terrorists during two intelligence-based operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations targeted members of Fitna al Khwarij, described as an Indian proxy group, in North
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Shopkeepers were asked to bring valid receipts to collect confiscated goods or pay customs duty Chaos erupted near Karachi’s Maymar Plaza on Monday as shopkeepers retaliated against a raid by customs officials. At least two people were injured. A team of customs personnel, supported by Sindh Police and Rangers, conducted a raid at the textile
Says 27th Amendment poses ‘biggest threat’ to SC in ‘most radical restructuring of court’ in letter to CJP Referee Yahya Afridi. PHOTO: FILE PAKISTAN: Senior lawyers and retired judges wrote to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Monday, warning that the proposed 27th constitutional amendment poses the “biggest threat” to the Supreme Court
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Firing at national cricketer’s home damages gate, windows and a parked vehicle LOWER DIR: Five suspects have been arrested after unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah, police said on Sunday. According to authorities, the incident took place at Shah’s residence in Mayar, Lower Dir, where the
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PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui. PHOTO: FILE The family of PML-N Senator Irfan ul Haq Siddiqui has denied claims circulating on social media that the veteran has been put on a ventilator, confirming instead that he is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for breathing-related complications. Clarifying his condition on Monday, the family said
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There is no deadlock, we have numbers in the Senate, says Federal Law Minister Azam Tarar The approved draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, approved by the Joint Parliamentary Committee yesterday (Sunday), is to be tabled in the Senate today. Currently, 64 votes are required in the Senate to pass any constitutional amendment. The PPP
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Influencers call politics ‘futile’, claim social media posts create ‘fabricated’ images of wealth The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) move to track potential tax evaders through social media has ignited widespread criticism across business and social circles. The tax authority reportedly collected data from thousands of users and issued notices to those flagged for “unexplained
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