Islamabad High Court Raises Questions Over Neutrality of Caretaker Government The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday raised concerns about the neutrality of the caretaker government as Pakistan approaches crucial general elections scheduled for February next year. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb reprimanded the interim government, criticizing it for running a “terrible system” in the country….
The caretaker government has announced the initiation of the ‘Contract-based Smartphones Policy’ scheme starting from January 15 next year, enabling people to purchase smartphones through installment plans, as reported by The News on Saturday. The scheme is anticipated to be expanded subsequently to benefit other users, including those traveling to other countries, allowing them to…
Police Raid Qasim Suri’s Residence in Quetta Following Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants Balochistan Police conducted a raid on Friday at the residence of former deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Qasim Khan Suri, located in the Hanna Urak area of Quetta, as reported by police sources. However, they added that Suri was not present at his…
Naseer Soomro, renowned as one of the world’s tallest individuals and a Pakistani citizen, is currently confronting a respiratory illness, leading to his recent transfer from a private hospital back to his home. Sources reveal that Soomro’s health condition, specifically a respiratory ailment, was disclosed by his nephew, Shahzeb. After receiving medical care at a…
PTI Leader Murad Saeed’s Nomination Papers Rejected for NA-4 in Swat On Friday, the returning officer declined the nomination papers of PTI leader Murad Saeed from NA-4 in Swat. Another PTI leader, Sohail Sultan Advocate, confirmed the rejection of Murad Saeed’s papers. Murad Saeed, who is currently not publicly accessible, had submitted his nomination papers…
Cold Weather Ahead for Islamabad and Adjacent Areas, PMD Predicts The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates mainly cloudy and cold weather for twin cities and adjoining areas as temperatures are expected to decrease. According to the forecast, the weather will remain cold and dry across the country, with severe coldness expected in the upper areas….
Government Plans to Maintain Unchanged Petrol Prices Despite Indications for Reduction According to a report in Business Recorder on Friday, the federal government is contemplating keeping petrol prices unchanged, despite estimates from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) indicating the potential for a reduction. OMC estimates suggest a possible decrease of up to Re1 per litre for…
The year 2023 saw a continued struggle for Pakistan’s auto industry, witnessing a 55% decline in vehicle sales and a substantial 70% reduction in the production of manufacturing parts. This downturn in sales has not only affected the auto industry but has also led to a notable decrease in revenue for the national exchequer. HM…
Rawalpindi Court Rejects Police Plea, Sends PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi to 14-Day Judicial Remand A Rawalpindi court on Thursday dismissed the Punjab police’s request for custody of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and instead ordered a 14-day judicial remand in a new case related to the May 9 riots. This decision follows…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F, issued a stern warning on Thursday, holding the Election Commission of Pakistan accountable if any worker from his party is harmed or loses their life during the upcoming general elections. During a press conference addressing the Chief Election Commissioner’s recent statements regarding the law and order situation…
