PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Set to Challenge Sharif Brothers in Lahore Stronghold, Expected to File Nomination Papers for NA-128 Constituency Today Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is gearing up to contest the upcoming February 8 polls in Lahore, challenging the traditionally dominant Sharif brothers. Sources revealed that Bilawal has chosen to vie for…
Pakistan is poised to conduct overdue general elections in early February amid the nation’s entwined political and economic challenges. Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, provided assurance regarding the timely holding of the upcoming polls. During his visit to the United States, the country’s top general engaged with the Pakistani-American business community and…
3,161 applications have been submitted for the sponsorship scheme under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The Ministry is contemplating extending the deadline for this particular scheme by a week. However, there are no indications of an extension for applications under the regular scheme, given that the quota has already been oversubscribed. The sponsorship scheme, which…
Court Takes Notice of Fatal Tiger Attack at Bahawalpur Zoo, Orders Inquiry Following the tragic incident where a young man lost his life in a tiger attack at Bahawalpur Zoo, a writ petition has been filed against the zoo management. The Lahore High Court Bahawalpur Bench has accepted the petition for hearing, citing allegations of…
“PTI Chairman Warns of Electoral Consequences, Urges Judiciary to Safeguard Constitutional Responsibilities” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar issued a warning, urging the judiciary to protect constitutional responsibilities, emphasizing its role in safeguarding the rights of political parties. Speaking to the media in Islamabad on Thursday, Barrister Gohar highlighted the significance of the day, noting…
“PTI Challenges Alleged Seizure of Nomination Papers in Lahore High Court” On Thursday, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lodged a legal challenge in the Lahore High Court against the purported confiscation of nomination papers by the police. The petition, filed by Umair Niazi, names the Inspector General of Police and other involved parties in the case….
Rupee Posts Marginal Gains Against Dollar in Interbank Trading On Thursday, insiders reported marginal gains in the value of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar in the interbank market. In the early morning trade, the local currency was observed at Rs282.50, marking a 40-paisa increase. The greenback concluded at Rs282.90 after depreciating by 11…
Terrorist Attack Targets Former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar’s Residence in Lahore Pakistan witnessed a disturbing escalation in terrorism as the residence of former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar was attacked on Wednesday. Unidentified assailants reportedly threw hand grenades at the house located in the Garden Town area of Lahore. At the time of the attack, Justice…
“Imran Khan Challenges In-Camera Trial in Cypher Case, Files Petition in Islamabad High Court” On Wednesday, former Prime Minister Imran Khan submitted a petition to the Islamabad High Court, contesting the in-camera trial proceedings of the ongoing cypher case. The application urged the reversal of the special court’s decision to conduct the trial in-camera, and…
“World Bank Approves $350 Million to Support Fiscal and Competitiveness Reforms in Pakistan” The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank granted approval on Wednesday for $350 million in financing to aid Pakistan in implementing fiscal and competitiveness reforms. This financial support is allocated for the Second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) Operation,…
