The Islamabad High Court has directed the appointment of a finance member for the Telecom Appellate Tribunal by May 18. Justice Musarrat Hilali Khan issued a written order for the case’s hearing. The written order stated that the Prime Minister should personally appear on May 18 if the finance member is not appointed. The federal government has been requesting time to appoint the finance member since the last four hearings.
The Islamabad High Court stated that the federal government will be given another opportunity to appoint the finance member, and the Secretary of the Cabinet and the Law Secretary will also appear in case of the member’s absence. The order stated that the Prime Minister and the secretaries will explain the obstacles to the appointment of tribunal members. According to the Assistant Attorney General, the government has returned the appointment summary with objections.
It is worth noting that the Telecom Appellate Tribunal was established under the Telecom Appellate Tribunal Act 2024, with a notification issued on September 28, 2024. Alimma Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, has demanded that the founder’s test and treatment be conducted in the presence of his family. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has abolished the license condition for consumers with solar power systems of 25 kW and less. PTI leader Imran Khan met his wife Bushra Bibi.
PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar stated that the exchange of judges is not allowed under the constitution if it is done out of self-interest. PTI Chairman Barrister Saiful Malook said that exchanging judges without listening to their stance is an attack on the judiciary. PTI leaders have said that canceling the April 9 rally was the right decision, as they did not want to be a hindrance in an international diplomatic activity.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has prioritized the promotion of investment for economic growth in the country. The first meeting of the Judicial Commission, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, has concluded. According to sources in Islamabad, the Judicial Commission has approved the transfer of Justice Musarrat Hilali Khan to the Lahore High Court.
The Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department (ISPR) stated that the missile system is equipped with the latest Avionics and navigation technology. The spokesperson for the Water Corporation stated that the city is facing a shortage of 120 million gallons of water out of 650 million gallons. According to sources, Bushra Bibi underwent eye surgery at the Al-Shifa Trust Hospital on April 17.
In February 2021, a firing incident occurred on a car in the Garden area. A European Union delegation, led by the Director General of International Partnerships at the European Commission, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri-Moqaddam praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for facilitating negotiations with the United States. Senior Provincial Minister Maram Aurangzeb stated that the Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is personally interested in promoting tourism and that it will be a strong contributor to the province’s economy in the coming years.
PTI’s Judicial Commission members also attended the meeting. In his statement, US President Joe Biden said that Iran has demanded the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department (ISPR) stated that the missile system is equipped with the latest Avionics and navigation technology.
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC Plus. According to the Emirates News Agency, the decision will take effect on May 1, 2026. US President Donald Trump faces a crucial deadline on May 1 regarding ongoing military action against Iran, as the US law requires Presidential approval from Congress before continuing military action for more than 60 days. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett made a significant claim about Iran’s petroleum.
US former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman stated that Trump wants Iran to completely surrender its arms, which is unlikely to happen.
