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World Bank's Global Economic Report forecasts GDP growth in to remain subdued at 1.7% in ongoing fiscal, warning risin...
11/01/2024

World Bank's Global Economic Report forecasts GDP growth in to remain subdued at 1.7% in ongoing fiscal, warning rising food prices will disproportionately affect impoverished, boosting higher poverty and inequality

Global lender forecasts GDP growth to remain subdued at 1.7% in ongoing fiscal, with rising food prices to trigger higher poverty, inequality

Islamabad High Court withdraws stay order on Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s cipher trial after AGP informs judge ...
11/01/2024

Islamabad High Court withdraws stay order on Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s cipher trial after AGP informs judge testimonies already recorded in-camera from Dec. 14-onwards will be taken afresh

AGP informs court testimonies already recorded in-camera will be taken afresh

6.1-magnitude earthquake originating in jolts , with authorities stating no loss of life or property has been reporte...
11/01/2024

6.1-magnitude earthquake originating in jolts , with authorities stating no loss of life or property has been reported thus far

No loss of life or property reported thus far

The defense secretary has reportedly written to the tri-services chiefs, in line with Supreme Court orders, seeking a pr...
11/01/2024

The defense secretary has reportedly written to the tri-services chiefs, in line with Supreme Court orders, seeking a probe into, and action against, any officers involved in the 2017 Faizabad sit-in

Directives issued as inquiry commission constituted on Supreme Court orders required to submit a report by Jan. 22

Apellate Tribunals uphold rejections of Imran Khan's nomination papers from NA-122, NA-89, with PTI vowing to challenge ...
11/01/2024

Apellate Tribunals uphold rejections of Imran Khan's nomination papers from NA-122, NA-89, with PTI vowing to challenge decisions before larger bench of high courts

PTI vows to challenge decision before larger bench of high court

President Alvi accepts resignation of Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, who was facing several misconduct allegations bef...
11/01/2024

President Alvi accepts resignation of Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, who was facing several misconduct allegations before the Supreme Judicial Council

Former judge of the Supreme Court was facing several misconduct allegations before the SJC

Editorial: The ongoing nuclear arms race between and does not bode well for the peace necessary to achieve regional ...
11/01/2024

Editorial: The ongoing nuclear arms race between and does not bode well for the peace necessary to achieve regional economic prosperity

The ongoing nuclear arms race between Pakistan and India does not bode well for the peace necessary to achieve regional economic prosperity

Supreme Court of upholds Pervez Musharraf's death sentence in treason case, dismissing appeals over his legal heirs no...
10/01/2024

Supreme Court of upholds Pervez Musharraf's death sentence in treason case, dismissing appeals over his legal heirs not pursuing the case after his death

Apex court dismisses appeal against death sentence, declares LHC judgment ‘null and void’ over heirs not pursuing case after his death

Peshawar High Court suspends Election Commission of Pakistan decision to withdraw PTI’s election symbol and directs elec...
10/01/2024

Peshawar High Court suspends Election Commission of Pakistan decision to withdraw PTI’s election symbol and directs electoral body to certify results of intra-party polls on its website and restore the 'cricket bat'

PTI Senate Ali Zafar says electoral body’s failure to certify results of its intra-party polls on its website will be deemed contempt of court

Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi resigns as judge of the Supreme Court, a day after apex court declines to halt ongoing pr...
10/01/2024

Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi resigns as judge of the Supreme Court, a day after apex court declines to halt ongoing proceedings into misconduct complaints against him before the Supreme Judicial Council

The now-former judge was facing misconduct allegations before the Supreme Judicial Council

PTI founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, indicted in Toshakhana reference filed by NAB, with proceedings to resume ...
10/01/2024

PTI founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, indicted in Toshakhana reference filed by NAB, with proceedings to resume on Thursday with recording of witness testimonies

Accountability Court separately denies PTI founder post-arrest bail in Toshakhana, Al-Qadir Trust cases

Election Commission of provides ROs with list of 145 election symbols for allotment to political parties' candidates, ...
10/01/2024

Election Commission of provides ROs with list of 145 election symbols for allotment to political parties' candidates, leaving out parties such as ANP, PTI facing legal issues due to intra-party polls

Returning officers directed to not allocate symbols of registered parties to any independent candidates

Three policemen among four martyred in terrorist assault on security checkpost in Kohat
10/01/2024

Three policemen among four martyred in terrorist assault on security checkpost in Kohat

Police, Army cordon off entire area to hunt down terrorists who targeted security checkpost

Missing Persons Commission submits report to Supreme Court revealing only 52 production orders have been implemented, ad...
10/01/2024

Missing Persons Commission submits report to Supreme Court revealing only 52 production orders have been implemented, adding 3,485 cases have been reported from KP; 2,752 Balochistan; 1,787 Sindh; 1,625 Punjab; 361 Islamabad; and 68 AJK

Report submitted to Supreme Court states KP has 3,485 reported cases; Balochistan 2,752; Sindh 1,787; Punjab 1,625; Islamabad 361; and AJK 68

Editorial: Neighbors and have little choice but to resolve their differences for the benefit of their respective cit...
10/01/2024

Editorial: Neighbors and have little choice but to resolve their differences for the benefit of their respective citizens

The neighboring nations have little choice but to resolve their differences for the benefit of each other’s citizenry

rejects 'biased and arbitrary assessment' of U.S. to designate it a 'Country of Particular Concern,' noting has once...
09/01/2024

rejects 'biased and arbitrary assessment' of U.S. to designate it a 'Country of Particular Concern,' noting has once again been excluded from list against clear recommendations of the USCIRF

Foreign Office questions India’s exclusion from list despite being ‘biggest, serial violator of religious freedom’

In solidarity with Gazans, Pakistani publisher ZUKA Books is launching an anthology, 'Koi Hai: Letters to Palestine,' sh...
09/01/2024

In solidarity with Gazans, Pakistani publisher ZUKA Books is launching an anthology, 'Koi Hai: Letters to Palestine,' showcasing Palestinian culture, including poetry translated into regional languages Urdu, Seraiki, and Persian

Pakistani publisher Zuka Books launches anthology showcasing Palestinian and poetry translated into regional languages

In meeting with JUIF chief, acting prime minister says Kabul has no intention of creating problems for and calls for...
09/01/2024

In meeting with JUIF chief, acting prime minister says Kabul has no intention of creating problems for and calls for end to Pakistani authorities’ ‘cruel attitude’ toward Afghan refugees

In meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Mullah Mohammad Akhund also calls for end to Pakistani authorities’ ‘cruel attitude’ toward Afghan refugees

In statement, Senate Secretariat says missing persons bill never went ‘missing’ and was returned to the National Assembl...
09/01/2024

In statement, Senate Secretariat says missing persons bill never went ‘missing’ and was returned to the National Assembly after passage in the Upper House with some amendments

Upper House rejects then-human rights minister Shireen Mazari’s claim of bill’s passage being stymied

Accountability Court freezes properties of six accused—Malik Riaz, Ahmed Riaz, Zulfikar Bukhari, Mirza Shahzad Akbar, Fa...
09/01/2024

Accountability Court freezes properties of six accused—Malik Riaz, Ahmed Riaz, Zulfikar Bukhari, Mirza Shahzad Akbar, Farhat Shahzadi, Ziaul Mustafa Nasim—in £190 million corruption case and also issues perpetual arrest warrants for them

Accused Malik Riaz, Ahmed Riaz, Zulfikar Bukhari, Mirza Shahzad Akbar, Farhat Shahzadi, Ziaul Mustafa Nasim were declared proclaimed offenders last month

Speaking with journalists at Adiala Jail, PTI founder Imran Khan claims he 'dictated' article published in The Economist...
09/01/2024

Speaking with journalists at Adiala Jail, PTI founder Imran Khan claims he 'dictated' article published in The Economist, adding his party will next week release on social media a speech of his using A.I.

PTI founder claims his party will next week release a speech of his on social media with the use of A.I.

Editorial: Former finance and foreign minister Sartaj Aziz was able to display honesty and integrity in whatever assignm...
09/01/2024

Editorial: Former finance and foreign minister Sartaj Aziz was able to display honesty and integrity in whatever assignment he was entrusted

The former finance and foreign minister was able to display honesty and integrity in whatever assignment he was entrusted

Seven-member larger bench of Supreme Court of , with 6-1 majority, ends lifetime disqualification after overturning ear...
08/01/2024

Seven-member larger bench of Supreme Court of , with 6-1 majority, ends lifetime disqualification after overturning earlier five-member bench ruling that had fixed the penalty for lawmakers disqualified under Article 62(1)(f)

Delivered with a majority of 6-1, order states apex court ruling in Samiullah Baloch case cannot be upheld

Sheikh Hasina's Awami League wins majority in elections, amidst opposition boycott and low voter turnout
08/01/2024

Sheikh Hasina's Awami League wins majority in elections, amidst opposition boycott and low voter turnout

Hasina’s Awami League secures 167 of 227 seats, indicating she will be elected prime minister for a fifth time

Five policemen en route to provide security for polio vaccination teams martyred in explosion at Bajaur, with police spo...
08/01/2024

Five policemen en route to provide security for polio vaccination teams martyred in explosion at Bajaur, with police spokesman saying casualties could rise as several injured are in critical condition

Officials were en route to provide security for polio teams during ongoing vaccination campaign

In statement issued in response to reports of ECP Secretary Omar Hamid's resignation, electoral body says he is on 'medi...
08/01/2024

In statement issued in response to reports of ECP Secretary Omar Hamid's resignation, electoral body says he is on 'medical rest,' adding special secretary will perform all relevant tasks in his absence

Electoral body says special secretary will perform all relevant tasks in absence of secretary

detects 4 cases of JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19, with Health Ministry spokesman saying all affected had mild symptoms ...
08/01/2024

detects 4 cases of JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19, with Health Ministry spokesman saying all affected had mild symptoms and recovered without any medical intervention

Health Ministry spokesman says all affected had mild symptoms, as caretaker minister urges public to adopt precautions to avoid spread

Senate resolution seeking polls delay supports JUIF stance on security situation, says Maulana Fazlur Rehman, adding his...
08/01/2024

Senate resolution seeking polls delay supports JUIF stance on security situation, says Maulana Fazlur Rehman, adding his party had no prior knowledge of its tabling in Upper House

Party chief reiterates claims of non-conducive security situation for general elections in country

Interim P.M. Kakar urges PTI leaders in hiding to surrender to authorities, adding he believes only May 9 perpetrators, ...
08/01/2024

Interim P.M. Kakar urges PTI leaders in hiding to surrender to authorities, adding he believes only May 9 perpetrators, and not all of PTI, should face consequences for the unrest

Interim prime minister says only May 9 perpetrators, not all of PTI, should face consequences for the unrest

Editorial: Pursuing a foreign policy shaped by ideology rather than realism has proven costly for
08/01/2024

Editorial: Pursuing a foreign policy shaped by ideology rather than realism has proven costly for

Pursuing a foreign policy shaped by ideology rather than realism has proven costly for Islamabad

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