The ruling PML-N on Monday emerged victorious in by-elections held on 21 national and provincial seats, according to provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). On Sunday, by-polls were held across the country amid allegations of “record rigging”, temporary suspension of cellular services in specific districts of Punjab and Balochistan and multiple incidents of violence, leading...
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April 15, 2024April 15, 2024MINORITIES, Pakistan
Bishop Azad Marshall Leads the Interfaith Celebration of Easter and Eid-ul-Fitr
In a remarkable display of solidarity and communal harmony, the Diocese of Raiwind Church of Pakistan hosted an Easter and Eid-ul-Fitr get-together on Sunday, under the leadership of Church Head Rt. Rev. Bishop Azad Marshall. The event, attended by a diverse array of dignitaries including religious leaders, political figures, government ministers, media representatives, and other...
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb should play his role in strengthening the country’s economy by imposing tax on tobacco. Experts
Experts and anti-tobacco activists have recommended increasing tobacco taxes to strengthen the economy. The Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child, in a statement, welcomed the appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as finance minister and urged him to consider tobacco tax as a possible tool to strengthen the economy. Such initiatives could potentially offer...
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March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Pakistan
In major blow to PTI, PHC rejects SIC’s plea on reserved seats
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court Thursday dismissed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) petition challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) ruling that denied reserved seats to the party. “Petitions are unanimously rejected,” the court maintained. Earlier today, the PHC resumed the hearing being conducted by a five-member bench led by Chief Justice...
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March 12, 2024March 12, 2024Pakistan
President Zardari not to draw salary owing to economic challenges
President Asif Ali Zardari has decided not to take a salary from the government owing to the economic challenges being faced by the country. His decision was announced via a statement by the President’s Secretariat Press Wing on Tuesday. “He took this decision to encourage prudent financial management in the country. The President considered it...
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March 12, 2024March 12, 2024Pakistan
Ramazan begins today after moon sighted
PESHAWAR: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Monday announced the sighting of moon and first day of the holy month of Ramazan will fall on Tuesday. The committee’s meeting was held at the office of the administrator of Auqaf in the provincial capital with Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, head of the central moon sighting committee, in...
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Pakistan
Punjab MPAs take oath on reserved seats amid ruckus by PTI-backed SIC
At least 21 women and three members of minority communities Friday took their oath as Members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs) on reserved seats, as the provincial assembly’s session was marred by the ruckus created by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council lawmakers. The oath to the newly inducted lawmakers on the reserved seats was...
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Pakistan
President Arif Alvi given farewell guard of honour
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi was presented with a farewell guard of honour on Friday, marking the culmination of his term as the 13th head of state, while Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is poised to become the new president with the support of the allied parties in tomorrow’s election. Alvi was...
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March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Pakistan
Ramadan 2024: Minimum Nisab fixed at Rs135,179 for Zakat
The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Security has said banks will deduct Zakat for 1444-45 Hijri from accounts holding a minimum balance of Rs135, 179 on the first day of Ramadan this year. Announcing the Nisab for Zakat in 2024, the ministry said Zakat will be applicable on the savings accounts/ profit and loss...
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March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Pakistan
Anti-judiciary campaign: IHC reserves verdict on Asad Toor’s plea against FIA’s arrest
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday reserved its verdict on journalist Asad Toor’s petition against arrest and alleged harassment by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). During the hearing today, IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq lamented the discrepancies in the inquiry initiated by the investigation agency and the First Information Report (FIR) registered against Toor....