The federal cabinet has approved a comprehensive security plan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, deploying the Pakistan Army, civil armed forces, police, and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of participating teams. Deployment of Military Under Article 245 According to sources, security arrangements will be implemented under Article 245 of the Constitution, which allows the deployment of the Pakistan Army for internal security purposes. The decision was made following requests from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Punjab, and Sindh governments, emphasizing the need for foolproof security measures. Presidential-Level Security for International Teams Teams arriving in Pakistan from February…
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Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Rauf Atta separately met Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq to discuss judicial matters and recent developments in the legal system. Discussion on Judicial Performance and Reforms According to a statement issued by the SCBA, the meetings focused on the overall performance of the judiciary and ongoing reforms. Balochistan High Court Bar President Mir Attaullah Langove was also present during the discussions. During the meeting with CJP Afridi, Mian Rauf Atta lauded his initiatives for judicial improvements and acknowledged his role as the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the ‘Yaum-e-Tameer-o-Taraqi’ event, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to economic revival, tackling inflation, and ensuring national stability. The event was attended by federal ministers, parliamentarians, and key political and social figures. From Economic Crisis to Stability The prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s transition from economic turmoil to stability, crediting collective efforts for the country’s recovery. He acknowledged the hardships endured by the people due to soaring inflation and assured them that the worst was over. “There was a storm of inflation, and the common man faced difficulties. Our journey from darkness to light was not easy,…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif asserted on Saturday that despite Donald Trump assuming the presidency of the United States, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan had gained no advantage. In his statement, Asif addressed the claims made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who had stated that 99 per cent of PTI’s demands had been fulfilled. Asif questioned, “If their demands have been accepted, then why the protest?” He highlighted the contradiction between Gandapur’s statements and the ongoing unrest, suggesting that the protests were baseless. Mocking PTI’s earlier predictions, the Defence Minister remarked, “PTI had created an uproar, claiming…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday reiterated the party’s stance that its mandate was “stolen in the darkness of the night” during the February 8, 2024, general elections. Addressing a massive gathering in Swabi, he stated that the people had “made history” on February 8 and were once again demonstrating their strength. “We secured a lead of 180 seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a two-thirds majority in the province in the name of the PTI founder, while also achieving a single majority in Punjab,” he claimed, adding that despite this, the election results were manipulated. Rally…
Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan on Saturday lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team. The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) president marked the first anniversary of the general elections with a special event at the party’s office on Upper Mall Road. The event, attended by the IPP president, the Federal Minister for Food Security and Research, and other party leaders, featured a cake-cutting ceremony. Aleem Khan reaffirmed his support for the coalition government at both federal and provincial levels, emphasizing their commitment to working together for national progress. He stated, “We have not seen a single scandal in…
Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers were arrested in Multan on Saturday, including Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s daughter Meher Bano Qureshi and Javed Hashmi’s son-in-law Makhdoom Zahid Bahar Hashmi. According to police officials, PTI leaders and supporters organized a rally despite restrictions imposed under Section 144, which prohibits public gatherings. The rally, led by Meher Bano Qureshi, Makhdoom Zahid Bahar Hashmi, and PTI ticket-holder Dalir Mahar, was intercepted by law enforcement near Pul Chattha Makhdoom Rashid, where several workers were also detained. “The accused were taken into custody for violating Section 144,” police stated, adding that several participants managed to…
Dan Buettner, who has extensively researched the world’s ‘Blue Zones’, has shared an unexpected drink that might help increase lifespan. He shared on TikTok that coffee is one of the best beverages for longevity. “I think one of the greatest longevity beverages out there is coffee, but I think one of the most important secrets to drinking it and living longer is to drink it before noon,” Dan explained. Dan added, “If you drink your cup of coffee or two before noon, it actually lowers your chance of cardiovascular disease. Whereas, if you are drinking your coffee [in the] afternoon…
On Thursday, Pakistan received a shipment of 37,500 doses of the meningitis vaccine, which arrived just hours before Saudi Arabia suspended its requirement for the vaccine for Umrah pilgrims from around the world. The shipment, imported by a private pharmaceutical company, was aimed at addressing the recent vaccine shortage following Saudi Arabia’s mandate for Umrah pilgrims on January 7. According to sources in the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), 16,000 doses have already been dispatched to Punjab. Other provinces, including Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, will receive the vaccine as per their requirements. The Punjab government prioritized the distribution…
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have expressed reservations about the government’s decision to allow third parties to sell up to 35% of their gas. However, officials from the Petroleum Ministry have clarified that this decision will not cause any financial loss to the Sui companies. According to the Petroleum Ministry, the Sui companies currently have 1,500MMCFD (million cubic feet per day) of gas available, and third-party sales will account for only 2.5% of this volume. Officials further explained that this move will also result in a 2.5% increase in the annual tariff of…
