Pakistan

Punjab CM's statement comes after Jaranwala rampage; Naqvi emphasises interfaith harmony among basic Islamic teachings

Kakar gave approval on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee

Seeks revival of Musharraf-Manmohan peace plan

Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar administered oath to seasoned politician at Governor House

CJP says he will give a decision come what may as his retirement is fast-approaching

Kakar vows to meet past govt’s commitments; assures full support to SIFC initiative; says no favour to May 9 rioters

Solangi says CEC assured of caretaker govt’s full support

Citizens may now request passports to be issued with just a click of a button

Imposes a ban on issuance of NOCs to new housing societies

Pakistani delegation stresses early implementation of 2010 agreement

Says useful evidence is lost or destroyed before trial leading to acquittal of criminals

The counsel mentioned that the former premier's beard had grown due to a lack of a shaving kit being provided

PPP’s Ali Hassan Zehri and Naseer Bizenjo short-listed for slot

PDMA says 69,220 cusecs of water passing at Ganda Singh point

Kakar vows to maintain focus on developmental projects

FO spox says Pakistan 'fully determined' to protect, promote constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms

Apex court may prioritise hearing petitions against CCI decision

Spokesperson stresses foolproof security of Pakistan’s World Cup team India’s responsibility

PTI also announces to move SC against CCI’s approval of census

CM Naqvi says Jaranwala incident is a ‘planned conspiracy to light fire in the country and sabotage its peace’

Jalil Abbas Jilani says he would continue to follow foreign policy evolved through national consensus

K-P DG Sports says govt to provide all necessary resources to harness skills of youth

Muslim neighbours provide shelter and support amid chaos as hundreds flee rampaging mob

Baligh Ur Rehman pledges to provide laptops to court reporters, says he will talk to caretaker CM himself

Former judge's extensive legal background includes service as SC judge and Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court

The incident is another organised mob attack on minorities, say representativess of Aurat and Minority Rights March

Around 70 personnel deputed for protection of minority places of worship and communities in their areas

Police arrest over 100 suspected rioters; govt orders inquiry into incident

Secretaries to PM, interior and defence ministers directed to clarify grounds for citizens' surveillance

Right to a fair trial is a cardinal requirement of the rule of law, states petition

Insists on personal choices; issue referred to parliamentary committee

Record of Imran’s trial at Islamabad’s District and Sessions Court (West) sought

Hilal-e-Imtiaz to be conferred on Raja Naeem Akbar, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, Brigadier Atif Rafique for $5b

Former shadow governor of DI Khan was killed in an airstrike in Lalpura

Sentences Arshad to five years in prison for blackmailing a woman

Between 16,000 and 20,000 applicants for the P2 programme are estimated to be in Pakistan, say community advocates

'Federal electoral body to engage in further consultations to finalise boundaries of constituencies'

PTI chief’s plea claims that the new NAB laws are a 'violation of fundamental rights', 47 hearings held till date

'Violent extremism is a struggle for power, many redlines have been crossed by proliferation of hateful narratives'

Move comes as ECP continuously fails to announce final date

Professional Lawyers Group files a petition in apex court

Also challenges approval of digital census 2023 by CCI

PM reiterates commitment to foreign investment drive via SIFC

Former SBP chief Shamshad appointed as finance minister, ex-ambassador to US Jilani named foreign minister

ECP decision to revamp constituencies by Dec 14 goes beyond 90-day timeframe

Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi offers condolences over MQM leader's death

Mangla Dam reaches full capacity; authorities to release surplus through spillway

Rana Sana says acquittal of PML-N supremo in court cases almost certain

Ex-PM Shehbaz had approved his appointment just days before completing the government’s term

New routes to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi to foster tourism and strengthen diplomatic relations