Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, during the hearing of a case related to the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(F), emphasized that the interpretation of such disqualifications is based on one’s own perception rather than the Constitution. The seven-member bench, led by CJP Isa, is overseeing the case, and Attorney General…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to impose taxes on retailers in five major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta. Sources suggest that this move aims to generate approximately Rs100 billion in revenue from 3.5 million retailers in these cities. The FBR has prepared a scheme for this purpose, targeting retailers…
On Thursday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took its final attempt to reclaim its iconic ‘bat’ electoral symbol before the February 8 polls, as the symbol holds crucial importance for voters in identifying their preferred candidate on election day. The party believes that the absence of a unified symbol may lead to confusion among voters, potentially…
According to recent data, Sindh, which traditionally contributes around 30 percent of Pakistan’s total cotton output, has outpaced Punjab by producing more than 50 percent of the 8.171 million bales arriving in ginning factories until December 31, 2023. The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) reported that Sindh’s cotton production reached 4.092 million bales, reflecting an…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Executive Committee (CEC) convened on Wednesday and recommended the party Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, as its nominee for the position of prime minister following the completion of the election process and the establishment of a new government. During the meeting at Bilawal House in Lahore, the PPP CEC extensively…
The Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, possesses assets valued at over Rs842.58 million, as reported by Geo News on Thursday. According to the information submitted by the PML-N’s chief organizer alongside her nomination documents for the NA-119 constituency, Maryam owns more than 1500 kanals of land in Lahore. The details…
In a poignant moment on the second day at Sydney, David Warner ended his Test cricket journey with a score of 34 runs as Pakistan continued to dominate Australia’s batting. Despite a heartfelt farewell from the local crowd, Warner fell short of his desire for a final Test century at the Sydney Cricket Ground, visibly…
Islamabad: The session on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) contempt of court petition concerning a fair playing field is currently in progress in the Supreme Court today (Wednesday). As per the particulars, a three-member bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, alongside Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarat Hilali, is overseeing the…
On Wednesday, New Zealand revealed its 15-player lineup for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan, commencing on January 12 at Eden Park in Auckland. Leading the team in four out of the five matches will be Kane Williamson. . New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk),…
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has announced the Supreme Court’s intention to expedite proceedings on the matter of lifetime disqualification to avoid confusion for returning officers, especially with the upcoming general elections scheduled in a little over a month. During a session of the seven-member larger bench, which included several justices, Attorney General…
