ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (EW): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the incumbent government and the PTI to ‘sit together’ and decide on a date for elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab by 4pm today. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said that even if the court takes a decision on the matter of poll dates, “the litigation will …
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (EW): A district and sessions court in the federal capital on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrant for PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case. Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal issued the warrant on non-appearance in the case while rejecting the exemption plea of former prime minister. Earlier, Mr Khan filed a petition seeking adjournment of …
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (EW):Four Supreme Court judges on Monday dissociated themselves from hearing the suo moto case pertaining to the delay in the announcement of poll dates for Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). Justice Ahsan, Justice Naqvi, Justice Minallah and Justice Yahya Afridi dissociated themselves from hearing the case. Earlier, the top court issued the February 23 written order, requesting …
LAHORE, Feb 27 (EW): History creators Lahore Qalandars will play against Islamabad United in the 16th match of the tournament today (Monday). Lahore Qalandars, who once faced criticism for being underperformers in the PSL, have moved from the fourth to the third spot on the points table following their victory in the 15th match against Peshawar Zalmi. Lahore created history in …
GENEVA, Feb 27 (AFP): The United Nations said it needed $4.3 billion this year to help millions of people in war-ravaged Yemen, ahead of a donors’ conference on Monday. Aid agencies need the money to help more than 17 million people in the country, which has been devastated by an eight-year civil war. The conflict has claimed hundreds of …
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (EW): A notification regarding the constitution of a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the austerity measures was issued on the directive of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The committee included Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar, Minister for Education Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Information and Technology and Telecommunication Syed Ameen ul Haque, …
ROME, Feb 27 (EW): At least 59 migrants, including 28 Pakistanis, died after their overloaded boat sank early on Sunday in stormy seas off Italy’s southern Calabria region, officials said. “As of a few minutes ago, the number of confirmed victims was 59,” Vincenzo Voce, mayor of the coastal city of Crotone, told TV channel Sky TG-24 on Sunday afternoon. Earlier, …
The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on Monday is observing a countrywide shutter down strike against the skyrocketing inflation and recent increase in prices of petroleum petroleum products. Hotels and shops are closed in different areas of Karachi including Kharadar, Burns Road, Old City, Etihad Town, Baldia Town and surrounding areas. However, the traffic is operating as per usual. Meanwhile, many …
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (EW): Prime Minister Sharif on Monday termed the reports of the drowning of over two dozen Pakistanis in a boat tragedy in Italy “deeply concerning & worrisome”. Taking to Twitter, the premier has directed the Foreign Office to ascertain facts as early as possible and take the nation into confidence. At least 59 people died, including …
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 27 (INP): Pakistan’s “Oil Refinery Policy 2023” has finally been presented to the Cabinet Committee for approval in the form of a draft. This development marks a significant step towards the planned establishment of an oil refinery plant worth US$4.5 billion by a Chinese company in Gwadar, as well as the construction of an oil refinery plant …
