Islamabad: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow, February 12, for a two-day official visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting During the visit, on February 12 and 13, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan will jointly chair the 7th meeting of the Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). According…
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Islamabad: The National Assembly has approved the “Members of Parliament Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025” by a majority vote on Tuesday, which proposes a 138% increase in the salaries of parliamentarians. According to the bill, the salaries of Members of Parliament will be raised from Rs 218,000 to Rs 519,000, bringing them in line with the salaries of federal secretaries. The bill has already been approved by the Senate and will come into effect after receiving the signature of the President of Pakistan. The bill was tabled by Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) member Romina Khurshid Alam, and there were…
Islamabad: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s petition pertains to Article 184(3) of the Constitution, and as such, the matter has been referred to a committee, with the constitutional bench to examine it. In a conversation with journalists in Islamabad, the Chief Justice mentioned, “I have instructed the committee to review the letter and make a decision.” He clarified that the letter had been sent to the judges’ constitutional committee, which would determine the course of action. The Chief Justice revealed that the decision to refer Imran Khan’s letter to the committee was…
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi remarked on Tuesday that vandalism took place inside the Lahore Corps Commander’s House on May 9, 2023, noting that acts of arson and destruction had now become a trend. The remarks were made during a hearing by a seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan, regarding an intra-court appeal against military trials of civilians. Representing the convicted accused, Arzam Junaid, Advocate Salman Akram Raja argued that the main verdict stated that courts could not be established beyond the scope of Article 175(3) of the Constitution. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar responded by stating…
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed on Tuesday that at least 16 Pakistanis lost their lives after a boat carrying illegal migrants sank near the Libyan coast, while 10 remain unaccounted for. In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said that a team from the Pakistani Embassy in Tripoli visited Zawiya city, where they met with local officials and the Zawiya hospital administration to gather information. “According to unverified reports, there were 63 Pakistanis on board, out of which 16 bodies have been recovered and identified as Pakistani nationals based on their passports,” the statement read. “There are…
KARACHI: A citizen of Karachi has reported the theft of a pair of expensive dogs from a bungalow in the upscale Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 6 area. Following the complaint, a case was registered at Darakhshan police station on the request of dog trainer Nelson, who suspected that his friend Eric had stolen two huskies, a breed of thick-coated Arctic sled dogs. The First Information Report (FIR), a copy of which was obtained, stated that the theft was likely pre-planned by Eric, as he had familiarized himself with the dogs a few days earlier. Nelson claimed that the expensive…
Researchers have found that a small vaccine, currently in its early trial phase, can enhance immune system response to fight advanced kidney cancer. A team of researchers, led by Dr. David Braun of the Yale Cancer Centre, conveyed that the “personalized cancer vaccines” used by nine patients in the trial were targeted to genes specific to their tumors. After administration of these vaccines, patients’ immune systems would seek and destroy stray cancer cells left behind after tumor-removal surgeries. “The idea behind this trial was to specifically steer the immune system toward a target unique to the tumor,” said Braun. “We…
LONDON: Aid efforts funded by the United States to tackle diseases such as malaria, prevent newborn deaths, and treat severe malnutrition should resume, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters. Upon taking office last month, President Trump moved to freeze international aid after a 90-day review. A week later, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver clarifying that “lifesaving” efforts were exempt during this period, but organizations on the ground remained confused over what was included. The memo aims to clarify what can now restart. “These lifesaving activities must resume or continue in the next 30 days of the…
Pakistan has taken steps to reduce the burden on the salaried class by expanding the tax net. On Sunday, Khurram Schehzad stated that a reasonable tax would be collected from wholesalers, retailers, and traders in the near future. He made these comments while appearing on Aaj News’ program “Dus” via video link. He added, “We had good meetings with retailers. You will hear new things and new taxes.” “Our plan is to collect a reasonable tax from wholesalers, retailers, and traders so that everyone comes under the tax net, helping create an equitable economy.” The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and…
The federal government has made a significant decision concerning government employees who pass away during their service. According to the new directive, families of employees who die in service would no longer be eligible for government jobs. The Establishment Division has issued a memorandum regarding the decision. This benefit was previously available under the Prime Minister’s Assistants Package. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the summary in light of the Supreme Court’s decision and following its approval. However, the facility will remain in place for the families of employees who are martyred in acts of terrorism. Job opportunities will also be…
