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Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that the Supreme Court of Pakistan's verdict that favoured the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the reserved seats case, does not jeopardise the government's position. "We still have a majority of 209 members, and the verdict has not been completed yet," Tarar stated following the ruling that PTI was eligible for the allocation of reserved seats. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, law minister mentioned uncertainty about whether the government would file a review petition against the verdict, noting, "It is the prerogative of the federal cabinet, not a minister." Tarar described the verdict as "interesting," explaining that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) had claimed the reserved seats, not PTI. "There was no mention of PTI in the PHC verdict, and the law states that no judgment can be passed against someone without hearing them," he said. He highlighted that the majority of the part...

Pakistan's national cricket team fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife Ansha Afridi are anticipating the arrival of their first child. Jason Gillespie, the head coach for Pakistan’s red-ball cricket team, confirmed that Afridi's wife is due to give birth in the coming days. As a result, Afridi might miss the upcoming series against Bangladesh to spend time with his family. Gillespie also announced that Shan Masood will take over as captain for the Test series, and he has recently met with Babar Azam in Lahore. Afridi's potential absence comes as Pakistan prepares to face Bangladesh in a two-Test series scheduled for August The Bangladesh cricket team is set to visit Pakistan in the third week of August for a two-Test series, which forms part of the World Test Championship. The first Test will be held in Rawalpindi from August 21 to 25, with the second Test scheduled in Karachi from August 30 to September 3. Previously, pacer Shaheen Afridi reportedly faced allegation...

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the recent assault on prominent anchorperson Ayesha Jehanzeb by her husband. According to reports, Ayesha Jehanzeb met with SSP Investigation Lahore, Dr Anush Masood Chaudhary, at her office. During the meeting, Dr Anush Masood assured Ayesha of complete justice, stating, "Women are our red line, and violence against them will not be tolerated under any circumstances." She emphasized that protecting both working and domestic women is a top priority. Dr Anush disclosed that Ayesha's husband, Haris Ali, has been arrested. The SSP further assured that a strong case will be prepared to ensure he receives severe punishment. "We are tirelessly working day and night to ensure the safety and security of our citizens," she added. Ayesha Jehanzeb filed a complaint against her husband at Sarwar Road Police Station the previous day, alleging that her husband had assaulted her multiple times, causing injuries, and h...

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, warmly received President Aliyev at Nur Khan Airbase. A 21-gun salute heralded the arrival of the Azerbaijani leader, with two children in traditional dress presenting bouquets to him. During his visit, President Aliyev will engage in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The discussions will cover a broad range of topics aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. "We are honoured to host President Aliyev," said PM Shehbaz Sharif. "This visit signifies the strong bond between our two nations and our commitment to furthering mutual interests." President Asif Ali Zardari echoed these...

Pakistani drama actress Mariyam Nafees and singer Hasan Raheem have spoken out about the recent assault on a young salesman in Lahore, revealing that the two girls involved are known to them, with one being a close friend of Nafees. Nafees stated, "After seeing the CCTV footage, everyone is wondering why these girls assaulted the salesman. I want to clarify that I know both of these girls very well, and one of them is a very good friend of mine." Raheem added that the girls are not daughters of a lawyer, as initially speculated, a fact confirmed by multiple sources. Raheem explained that the conflict arose when the salesman allegedly made inappropriate remarks, referring to the women as “prostitutes on night duty.” When confronted, the salesman retaliated with further abuse, prompting the altercation. "While the women should not have resorted to physical violence and should have contacted the police, they are now receiving death threats from strangers," Raheem said....

Pakistan will extend expired registration cards given to almost 1.5 million Afghans for a year, the prime minister said on Wednesday, after the UN refugee commissioner asked for a pause in the country's plan to repatriate refugees. It was not immediately clear whether the extension of the Proof of Registration (PoR) cards that expired in June would exempt holders from any future deportations, and the Pakistani foreign office said the repatriation plan would continue. "The cabinet accepted (the proposal) of a one-year extension of the PoR cards of 1.45 million Afghan legal residents that expired on June 30, 2024," Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office said in a statement. The cards, which the UN describes as a "critical" identity document, would now be valid until June 30, 2025. Islamabad began expelling undocumented foreigners, mostly Afghans, in November last year amid a row over accusations that Afghanistan harbours Pakistani Islamist militants, a charge ...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has filed an objection against the involvement of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa in his ongoing cases. The objection was submitted in response to intra-court appeals filed against the Supreme Court's decision to annul the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments. Khan's petition argued that individuals who engaged in past corruption used laws and parliament as their shield, eroding public trust in the legal system. He emphasised that laws should serve the people, not protect specific individuals, and urged the Supreme Court to remain vigilant to the facts. In his petition, Khan specifically requested that Justice Isa refrain from hearing his cases, citing concerns over impartiality. He referenced a precedent set by a five-member larger bench headed by former Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed, which supported his stance. Also Read: Imran Khan announces hunger strike over lack of confidence in CJ Qazi Faez Isa Khan expressed that pa...