Turkish President Erdogan coming to Pakistan tomorrow
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday for a two-day official visit.
President Zardari’s visit to strengthen strategic ties: China
ISLAMABAD: Chinese envoy to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said President Asif Ali Zardari’s state visit to China holds great significance for strengthening relations between Beijing and Islamabad. He stated that this trip will shape the future of their all-weather strategic cooperation. In his article on the visit, the envoy highlighted its
ITMD calls for immediate notification of ‘Madrassa Bill’
WEB DESK: The Ittehad Tanzeemat-e-Madaris Pakistan (ITMD), a federation of key madrassa oversight bodies, has called on the government to issue a gazette notification for the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024. The demand follows the bill’s final approval and its subsequent dispatch to the President’s House. Addressing a press conference
Pakistan reaffirms ‘unwavering’ support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday reiterated its “unwavering” support for the Palestinians’ right to self-determination on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People being observed today. Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch said that Pakistan demands unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and strongly condemned Israeli’s brutalities
President appoints Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice of Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Supreme Court Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The President has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi for a three-year term starting from October 26. The appointment has been made in accordance with Articles 175A(3), 177, and 179 of the Constitution. Additionally, the
QAU requests for Rs5 b govt bailout amid financial crisis
ISLAMABAD: The Academic Staff Association (ASA) at Quaid-i-Azam University has urged the government to allocate Rs5 billion to address a severe shortage of funds, jeopardising the university’s operations, as reported by Pro Pakistani. According to the ASA president, the university is facing a budget deficit of approximately Rs800 million, leading to
Imran Khan appears before SC through video link
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court via video link on Thursday in connection with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments case. A five-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Athar Minallah,
President Zardari granted presidential immunity
An accountability court in Islamabad has granted presidential immunity to head of state Asif Ali Zardari in the Park Lane and Toshakhana references. Judge Nasir Javed Rana issued a written decision on Saturday, halting all proceedings against Zardari. According to the judgment, Zardari sought immunity under Article 248 (2) of
Iran frees 28 Pakistani prisoners after President Raisi’s historic visit
President Raisi underscored historical & religious ties between Iran and Pakistan, expressing mutual desire for peace & prosperity in region
Nawaz Sharif submits application in NAB for acquittal in Toshakhana case
PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif submitted a request for acquittal in the Toshakhana case at an Islamabad accountability court on Tuesday. The plea was filed by Nawaz’s lawyer, Rana Muhammad Arif Khan. The case involves several accused individuals, including President Asif Ali Zardari, who currently holds presidential immunity, and former Prime