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'We reject the constitutional amendment and will block the country in protest': Gandapur
Speaking to the media in Peshawar, he said, 'We reject the constitutional amendment and will protest against it'.
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BNP Senator Qasim Ronjo steps down after voting against party line
BNP Chief Mengal warned Ronjo and Naseema Ehsan of expulsion if they didn't resign after voting against the party.
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Interim order upheld to prevent illegal increases in Sui gas bills
Sindh High Court upholds order to stop illegal SSGC gas bill increases, with a new hearing set for three weeks.
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NADRA, Bureau of Statistics sign MoU to enhance data collaboration
Both parties agreed to work collaboratively for effective, efficient use of data within Pakistan and internationally.
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Bird collided with an airplane at Lahore Airport
Bird strike halts AirSial flight from Lahore to Karachi; aircraft inspection underway.
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Bakhtawar Bhutto names newborn son after grandfather Zulfiqar Bhutto
Bakhtawar gave birth to her third child on Monday and took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her baby boy.
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PM Shehbaz urges nation to donate to PM's relief fund for Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli attacks and blockades have made it challenging to deliver aid in the region.
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At least 10 injured as gunmen open fire on passenger bus in Bannu
Coach travelling from Islamabad came under attack near Dara Tang when armed men attempted to stop coach for robbery.
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FBR to add late tax filers to active taxpayers list
A surcharge has been imposed on those who file late returns.
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Pakistan briefs IMF on key reforms during Washington visit
The delegation expressed their gratitude for the IMF's continued support
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ECP seeks PTA report after Imran Khan misses virtual hearing due to 'internet issue'
Jail officials cited 'disrupted internet service' when electoral watchdog's counsel inquired about it during hearing
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Parliamentary committee approves Yahya Afridi's nomination as CJP with two-thirds majority
PTI confirmed their decision to boycott the committee, citing dissatisfaction with the process
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PTI’s Azam Swati granted bail in protest-related terrorism case
Swati, along with Omar Ayub and Barrister Saif, was charged with blocking GT Road and vandalism during the Azadi March
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Smog hits twin cities
Govt approves crackdown against major polluters, including vehicles and factories
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Sheltering dacoits: SHO's arrest, leads to transfer of DIG, SSP
Action by chief secretary, IG creates unrest in top police ranks
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SC judges bring wit to court over 26th Amendment
Justice Shah says questions of jurisdiction will rise every day
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26th constitutional amendment a milestone for country’s stability: PM
Shehbaz Sharif says new legislation would alleviate burdens of common man
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LHC grills cops over inaction in kidnapping case of MNA's son
During the proceedings, Justice Bajwa questioned the progress made in the case.
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Madrassas to offer thanksgiving prayers on 26th Amendment approval
A ceremony was held in honour of Senator Kamran Murtaza, organised by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman
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Next Chief Justice of Pakistan: Who is Yahya Afridi?
Justice Afridi’s nomination has been approved by special parliamentary committee with two-thirds majority
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Daughters seek jail meeting with Bushra Bibi
The petition states that Bushra Bibi's daughters have been unable to meet her for the past three weeks.
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Vawda urges PTI for internal purge
Calls on PTI lawyers to clear out rotten apples in party ranks
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ADB sees population rising to 400m by 2050
Report says growth could exacerbate problems such as substandard living conditions
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Pakistan to export meat, hides of 200,000 donkeys annually to China
New slaughterhouses are being built in Gwadar to facilitate exports, ensuring that local market remains unaffected
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Double-decker buses to hit Karachi roads soon
Sindh government also decides to procure 50 new buses for People's Bus Service
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Sindh raises minimum wage rate for industry workers
Salary of semi-skilled workers set at Rs38,280 per month, skilled at Rs45,910, and highly skilled at Rs47,868
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K-P Assembly passes amendment requiring CM's approval for police transfers, operations
Under the amendment, the chief minister’s directives on law and order must be implemented by the police
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Public healthcare on the brink of collapse
Failure of government to decentralize the health network has led to the rush of patients at a few teaching hospitals
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Karachi Bar rejects 26th amendment, warns of risks to judiciary's independence
KBA President Aamir Nawaz Warraich criticises the litigation, calling it 'non-transparent'
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In the shadows of injustice: rape culture & protests
Govt insists no rape occurred at a Lahore college but the protests in response are fuelled by years of injustice
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Sindh govt approves Rs75.63 billion for Karachi development projects
CM Murad Ali Shah announces Rs14.80 billion allocated in current financial year’s budget for these projects
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Explainer: How many seats each party will get in chief justice appointment committee
Under new amendment, political parties will get one committee seat for every 39 NA members and 21 Senate members
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Gandapur vows action against those who stood with govt on constitutional amendment
If senior-most judge is not appointed CJP, we will once again take to streets in protest, warns K-P CM
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Jamaat-e-Islami mulls challenging 26th Constitutional Amendment
Hafiz Naeem expresses disappointment with members of opposition who voted in favour of amendment
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CJP Isa, PTI's Hamid Khan clash in heated courtroom exchange
Courtroom was irked by PTI lawyer Hamid Khan's remarks when he said he could 'not argue before judge who is 'biased'
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PTI Lawyer Hamid Khan vows to challenge amendments in court
Hamid Khan condemned the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendments as a 'dark chapter in Pakistan's history.'
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National Assembly passes 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill
Opposition parties Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Sunni Ittehad Council staged a walk out as the voting process began
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NA Speaker asks Senate Chairman for CJP appointment committee names
The Ministry of Law will contact the Chief Justice to receive the panel of senior judges.
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PTI will undo 'unconstitutional' amendments once in power: Barrister Saif
President Asif Ali Zardari has officially ratified the 26th Constitutional Amendment
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Mufti Taqi Usmani lauds elimination of Riba through 26th amendment
Mufti Taqi Usmani also praises JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his key role in the 26th Constitutional Amendment
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President can now remove judges based on SJC’s report
Amendments, under Articles 175A and 209, provide the SJC with the power to annually assess judges' performance.
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Pakistan Navy intercepts large shipment of narcotics, including India-made pills
Drugs worth $145 million seized in the Arabian Sea include 2,000 kg of hashish, 370 kg of ice and 50 kg of heroin.
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Today is a big 'surprise day' for the prisoner in Adiala Jail: Azma Bokhari
She stated that supporters of democracy are celebrating the approval of the constitutional amendment
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PML-N, PPP lead seats on new CJ appointment committee
Representation in the CJ appointment committee will be based on proportional party strength in NA, Senate
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Parliamentary committee formation begins for new chief justice appointment
Sources indicate Speaker of NA requested parliamentary leaders to submit names for committee members.
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A leap of faith
When a young sponsor's company stock were finally valued and taken public successfully
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto
In a post on X the premier highlighted the fraternal ties between Pakistan and Indonesia
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CJP's selection process revamped under 26th Constitutional Amendment
A parliamentary committee will now decide the name of the next chief justice of Pakistan.
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SC rejects PTI's intra-party election review plea
"No error in our January 13 ruling has been demonstrated, so the review petition is dismissed," the court stated.
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PMD confirms record rainfall in monsoon
Lahore recorded 951.1mm of rain throughout the season.