Lawyers to boycott courts tomorrow over judges’ transfer
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bar Council has announced that lawyers would not appear in courts in Islamabad on Monday to protest the transfer of three judges from other provinces to the Islamabad High Court. Islamabad Bar, High Court Bar, and District Bar Association jointly held a press conference to announce the
Pakistan ready to host Champions Trophy 2025, says Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday while addressing a press conference in Lahore has assured that all preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 are on schedule, dismissing concerns about delays in stadium renovations.
President Zardari signs Peca into law amid journalists’ dissent
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday signed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act Bill 2025 despite serious concerns by the journalist fraternity and opposition. “In addition to the PECA amendment bill, President Zardari also signed the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025, a significant move towards enhancing Pakistan’s digital
President, PM extend wishes for Chinese New Year
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratluated Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the Chinese Lunar New Year. In a letter to President Xi, President Zardari reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He looked forward to meeting President Xi in Beijing to
President, PM reaffirm support for Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have called for global attention to the unresolved Kashmir issue on the 76th anniversary of the UN resolution on Jammu and Kashmir. In their separate messages, they condemned India’s atrocities in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including demographic changes since August
President, PM call for peace, development, unity in New Year greetings
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan and the international community. In their separate messages, they expressed hopes for the eradication of hunger, poverty, war, terrorism, crime, sectarianism, and class divisions, not just in Pakistan but worldwide
President orders banks to return Rs24.136 million to fraud victims
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed six banks to compensate 31 victims of bank fraud with financial relief amounting to 24.136 million, a press release issued by the President’s Office said. President Zardari gave these directions after reviewing 31 appeals filed against the Banking Mohtasib Pakistan’s rulings. The President
Zardari vows PPP will resolve national crises
WEB DESK: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated the Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) unwavering commitment to the safety and stability of the federation. Addressing a large public gathering on the occasion of the 17th death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, President Zardari highlighted the PPP’s resolve to lead Pakistan out
Christmas Day: President, PM call for religious tolerance, national unity
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and worldwide on the day of Christmas In the separate messages, they reaffirmed to hold Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision of a democratic, inclusive, and prosperous Pakistan. In
China to invest $1 billion to establish medical city in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese business delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and expressed interest in investing $1 billion to establish a medical city in Pakistan. During the meeting, the delegation also expressed interest in investing in multiple sectors, particularly in agriculture, livestock, energy, transport, and manufacturing, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan
