The unexpected arrest of PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in the early hours of Wednesday in Lahore triggered widespread condemnation from journalist circles, who clamoured for the government to release him. Soon after the news of Chaudhry’s arrest made the rounds on social media, a number of senior journalists, political analysts and civil society members took...
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January 25, 2023January 25, 2023Pakistan
ECP recommends holding Punjab Assembly elections between April 9-13
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday reached out to authorities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, proposing to them dates for the elections — days after caretaker governments were installed in the two provinces. It suggested elections be held between April 9 and 13 in Punjab, and in KP between April 15 and 17....
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January 24, 2023January 24, 2023Pakistan
PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan’s desire to complete 9th review of IMF programme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan had given a “clear message” to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the country’s desire to complete the ninth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Addressing the launch of a loan scheme in Islamabad, the premier reiterated the government’s desire to complete the...
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January 20, 2023January 20, 2023Pakistan
HR launches campaign for women property righs
ISLAMABAD, Friday, January 20, 2023: Even after the amendment of the Prevention of Anti Women Practices Act in 2011, which gives women equal rights in inheriting property, over 80 per cent of women report not receiving their legal share in inheritance. To raise voice against this injustice, the NCHR among other forms of legal redress,...
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January 18, 2023January 18, 2023Pakistan
Karachi: Four people broke the minaret of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat and escaped
Karachi: Four people broke the minaret of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat and escaped According to the spokesperson of Ahmadiyya Jamaat, on the afternoon of January 18, three to four persons entered Ahmadiyya Jamaat’s place of worship in Martin Road, Karachi by placing a ladder and damaging the 2 minarets in front. Spokesman: The Ahmadiyya Jamaat has...
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January 12, 2023January 12, 2023Pakistan
Pervez Elahi gets trust vote
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi finally obtained the trust vote late night on Wednesday. The 187 members of PTI and Q League were present in the assembly. Imran Khan and Pervez Elahi before the vote held a detailed discussion on the issue and decided to take trust vote. Earlier, Punjab Assembly went through a...