Currently, 64 votes are required in the Senate to pass any constitutional amendment The capital is abuzz with political frenzy as the much talked about 27th constitutional amendment is set to be tabled in the Senate on Friday. With the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) set to raise the matter tomorrow during its executive committee meeting […]
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Accused questions alleged wrongdoing, warns against boycott and maintains they remain unaware of allegations Human rights lawyer and social activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. Photo file Trials regarding the controversial tweet case against lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have started. Both are accused of posting “anti-government” sentiments
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Qatar expresses pride in Pakistan’s achievements, agrees to expand cooperation in defense, agriculture President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, where both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the historic ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The Emir of Qatar said that his country takes
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Flights canceled, delayed as engineers cite lack of airworthiness; demand wage increases, improved working conditions A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane sits on the tarmac, seen through an aircraft window, at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan October 27, 2024. Photo: Reuters/ File The ongoing dispute between the national airline and its flight engineers has
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Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its second loan review, with the board expected to approve the next installment in early December, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday. Speaking at the ninth Future Summit in Karachi, he emphasized the government’s shift towards an investment-driven economic model, led
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DPM assures Senate bill will follow due process; Consultations with all allies prior to legislation Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Photo: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House Ishaq Dar on Tuesday assured the Senate that the proposed 27th constitutional amendment was a government initiative and would
. The Supreme Court said that as a constitutional body under Article 175 of the Constitution, it must have autonomy to conceive, design and approve infrastructure projects in accordance with its institutional requirements. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the KP stone crushing case to November 11. A Constitutional
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. The minister will upgrade the booking of passenger trains, fully digitize the freight booking to increase efficiency and reduce interference. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi said on Tuesday that Pakistan Railways would reduce costs and improve connectivity to ensure more relief for the business community as a whole. Addressing the LCCI, the
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. Deputy Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Muhammad Moeenuddin Riaz. Photo: SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Lawmakers from the opposition PTI in the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging several provisions of the recently passed Punjab Local Government Act (PLGA) 2025 as violating the Constitution. The petition, filed by
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. Minister of Information and Radio, Attaullah Tarar. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar recorded his statement in a Rs 10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against PTI founder Imran Khan. Tarar appeared in court as a witness and recorded his testimony before Jury Sessions Judge Yulmaz Ghani. He stated
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