Pakistan secured a dominating 152-run victory over England in the second Test, leveling the series 1-1 in Multan. Noman Ali’s Stellar Performance Spinner Noman Ali stole the show with 8-46, while Sajid Khan took 2-93, dismissing England for 144 in their second innings. Key Highlights Match Summary Pakistan bundled England for 291 in the first […]Read More
Pakistan has formally requested a presidential pardon for Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States. This development was announced by Additional Attorney General Munawar Dogal during a hearing at the Islamabad High Court. Aafia Siddiqui’s Background Born in Karachi in 1972, Aafia Siddiqui earned her PhD in neuroscience from Brandeis University in […]Read More
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an informal consultation with his senior cabinet members to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment drafts finalized by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Key Discussion Points Opposition Concerns Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned of halting talks with the government due to pressure on JUI-F members and […]Read More
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has advised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to promptly notify Justice Mansoor Ali Shah as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), citing concerns over potential complications arising from delays. Key Developments Constitutional Amendment Talks Rehman warned of halting talks with the government on the proposed constitutional amendment […]Read More
The Islamabad High Court has scheduled former first lady Bushra Bibi’s bail plea in the Toshakhana-II case for hearing on October 22, with Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb presiding over the case. Background of the Case Bushra Bibi, wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested on July 13 in a National Accountability Bureau […]Read More
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to halt talks on the proposed constitutional amendment draft due to mounting pressure on their members. Speaking alongside PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan in Islamabad, Rehman emphasized that JUI-F is engaging with the government in good faith. Key Concerns […]Read More
In a significant development, the Lahore Accountability Court has transferred the Ramzan Sugar Mill reference against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz to anti-corruption courts. Reason Behind Transfer The transfer decision, announced by AC judge Zubair Shehzad Kayani, comes in light of recent amendments. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor […]Read More
In a significant development, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) have dropped their demand for constitutional courts, instead agreeing with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on the formation of a constitutional bench. Consensus on Judicial Reforms After hours-long discussions at Jati Umra in Lahore, PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F reached a consensus on judicial […]Read More
Pakistan’s power sector subsidies have skyrocketed by 400% in just five years, placing an enormous strain on the federal government’s finances. According to the World Bank, the power sector subsidies has ballooned from Rs. 236 billion in 2020 to Rs. 1190 billion in the current financial year, a staggering increase of Rs. 954 billion. Key […]Read More
A special parliamentary committee, chaired by People’s Party’s Khurshid Shah, has convened today to finalize the draft of the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. This development follows yesterday’s agreement between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on judicial reforms. Consensus on Judicial Reforms After hours-long discussions at Jati Umra in […]Read More
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