Supreme Court of Pakistan has refused to immediately restrain judges who have been transferred to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) from performing their duties. However, the court has issued notices to all parties involved in the seniority dispute case filed by five IHC judges. A five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court heard the case concerning the seniority of judges transferred to the IHC. The petitioners had requested the court to issue a stay order ahead of the Judicial Commission meeting scheduled for April 18, fearing the case could be impacted. The court declined the stay request but scheduled the…
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A seminar on the conservation of the endangered houbara bustard was held in Islamabad under the auspices of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), where participants called for improved policies to ensure the protection and breeding of the species. WWF officials expressed concern over the declining population of houbara bustards in Pakistan, especially the Indian houbara, which now has only 35 individuals remaining in the country. They noted that the government lacks comprehensive data on the various species of houbara present in Pakistan. The experts stressed the urgent need for a clear policy on both the hunting and breeding…
The Punjab government has responded to continuous protests and narrative building by the Sindh government and nationalist parties about alleged water theft by the larger province, writing a formal letter to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA), expressing strong reservations over the distribution of water. According to sources, the letter alleges that Sindh has been receiving unauthorized water at the Sukkur Barrage through the Rice Canal — a fact that has reportedly been concealed. Punjab government has adopted a strict stance, claiming that Sindh has been given more than its allocated share, while Punjab has received less, causing growing unrest…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially announced the suspension of Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) services at post offices across the country. The move aims to improve operational efficiency and ensure better resource utilization. According to a statement issued by NADRA, registration counters will now be established in union councils nationwide. The authority clarified that only Pakistan Post’s existing equipment will be used at these new locations to avoid any wastage of resources. The decision comes amid growing concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities at post office facilities. NADRA expressed fears of potential cyber attacks targeting Pakistan Post sites,…
Renowned actress and model Nadia Hussain appeared before the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle on Monday to record her statement in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The celebrity spent over two and a half hours at the FIA office and was accompanied by her legal team. According to FIA sources, Nadia submitted a two-page written statement denying any involvement in money laundering. She clarified that the funds used to set up her beauty salons were borrowed from her husband, Atif Khan, and had been duly declared in her tax returns. Also Read: FIA issues call-up notice…
The National Assembly, in a rare display of unity, passed a unanimous resolution on Monday expressing unwavering solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine amid ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw all parliamentary parties — both from the government and the opposition — come together to condemn what they described as “criminal Israeli crimes” against innocent Palestinians. The resolution, presented by Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, strongly denounced Israel’s continued military operations in Gaza, highlighting that over 1,600 Palestinians have been martyred since the latest wave of aggression began on March 18.…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that if the establishment gets in touch, the PTI is ready to engage in dialogue, adding that even a single day of meaningful talks could pave the way for resolving longstanding political tensions. Speaking on Samaa TV’s program ‘Nadeem Malik Live’, Barrister Gohar emphasized the need for political dialogue, stating that the PTI has consistently shown willingness for talks, but progress has been hampered by a lack of sincere engagement. “The PTI founder gave clear instructions that the door to dialogue must remain open — not for personal gain, but…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Atif Khan has revealed that several senior party members, including himself, were invited to attend a meeting with a visiting US Congressional delegation at the US Embassy in Islamabad. Speaking exclusively to Samaa TV, Atif Khan clarified that the meeting was not exclusive to PTI members and included leaders from various political parties. “The US Congress delegation had invited political leaders across the board for a dialogue at the US Embassy,” said Atif Khan. “I, along with Dr. Amjad, attended the meeting.” He, however, further stated that key PTI figures, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Omer…
Senior PML-N leader and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what he termed “ambiguous politics,” urging that political leadership—not the establishment—must come together to resolve national issues. Speaking on Samaa TV’s prime time show ‘Red Line with Talat Hussain’, Rana Sanaullah said the PTI’s internal disarray is not only harming the party but is also destabilizing the broader political landscape of the country. “The PTI is deeply confused in its affairs, and as long as they remain this way, they will continue to confuse Pakistan’s politics,”…
A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished recent student-athletes, bound for a trip to the Catskills for a birthday celebration and the Passover holiday. The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B went down shortly after noon Saturday in a muddy field in Copake, New York, near the Massachusetts line, killing all six people aboard, according to authorities and a family member who spoke to The Associated Press. Among the victims were Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year; her father, a…
