The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a written response from Islamabad’s attorney general in a contempt of court petition filed over authorities’ failure to arrange a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and his lawyer, Salman Akram Raja. The direction was issued during the hearing of a writ petition filed by citizen Ghulam […]
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Vice Chairman Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production on Wednesday indicated a joint federal-provincial approach to rebuilding steel production capacity, confirming coordination with the Sindh government for allotment of land for setting up a new steel plant. The House, which met under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Syed
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. LAHORE: The procedure for transfer and posting of judges in the superior judiciary under the 27th constitutional amendment has been challenged. Asad Jamal has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) through Sameer Khosa, nominating the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), the President of Pakistan and others as respondents. According to the
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RAWALPINDI/ LAHORE: Alarmingly lax fire safety standards have been revealed across major commercial buildings in Punjab following a province-wide inspection launched following the deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza that killed over 50 people, officials said on Wednesday. The Punjab Emergency and Rescue Department conducted a fire safety survey and found serious deficiencies in most
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Senator Allama Raja Nasir criticizes the decision to join the body, calling it morally wrong and undermining UN law Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday defended Pakistan’s move to join US President Donald Trump’s “Peace Agency” amid criticism of the move as “unwise” and “irresponsible”. The move was announced earlier today by the Ministry of
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Pending death penalty appeals drop from 384 to 107; 449 resolved and 172 new filed since October 26, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has decided to decide all pending death penalty appeals within the next 45 days, the court announced on Wednesday. The decision was taken during the monthly Reform Action Plan meeting chaired by
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hopes that concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanent ceasefire; Turkiye, Egypt announces accession US President Donald Trump looks on at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking after the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt October 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has
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Data indicates that 150,000 people across Punjab have suffered dog bites in the last six months LAHORE: The growing population of stray dogs in Punjab has become a serious public safety and animal welfare concern as incidents of dog bites rise along with reports of inhumane killings, highlighting gaps in the implementation of existing policies.
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KWSC completes Hub Canal project to improve distribution efficiency and limit losses; The CEO manages the day-to-day operations Water supply. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: Water supply to parts of Karachi’s District West and Keamari was restored on Wednesday following the installation of a new check gate on the Hub Canal Reservoir canal. “The project marks a
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Pakistan Railways promises payments by 2026, but pensioners say the crisis is worsening Pakistan Railways. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE LAHORE: For thousands of retired Pakistan Railways employees, the wait for long overdue payments has stretched over several years, pushing many into dire financial straits and leaving them struggling to meet basic needs. Pensioners say they are unable
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