Geneva / Islamabad: Pakistan Celebrates 70th Anniversary of CERN Pakistan recently participated in special events held in Geneva, Switzerland, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), in collaboration with the international scientific community. CERN organized these special events to commemorate the remarkable discoveries made in the field of particle physics over the past seven decades, with delegations from 39 countries participating. The Pakistani delegation was led by Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar, Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. During the events, Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar emphasized Pakistan’s longstanding partnership with CERN…
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Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Lays Foundation for Housing Project Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice Muhammad Shafiq Siddiqui, has laid the foundation stone for a residential project for high court officers and employees. The ceremony was attended by senior judges including Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, Justice Junaid Ghaffar, and Justice Iqbal Kalhoro, among others. Project engineer Sarim Zebri provided a briefing about the project, explaining that the residential complex will feature flats for officers and employees ranging from grade 5 to grade 20. The housing project consists of three blocks: Block One will contain 24 flats for…
Islamabad: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Constitutional Court Matters and Military Trials Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that they will bring the matter of the constitutional court to completion and emphasized that the PPP does not support military courts. Speaking informally with journalists in Islamabad, he remarked that if a military trial is to be conducted for the founder of PTI, it is essential to assess the evidence against him. He added that the PPP stands against the death penalty and that the power of presidential pardon also lies with the PPP. When asked about the political games…
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Political Parties and Judicial Authority Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, stated that political parties are not subordinate to judges or the Chief Justice. He questioned who a judge is to claim that a member has defected, emphasizing that such authority lies with the party leader. A five-member larger bench, led by Chief Justice Isa, is hearing review petitions regarding the interpretation of Article 63(A) of the Constitution. During the hearing, the lawyer for former PTI chairman Imran Khan objected to the composition of the bench, refusing to proceed. In response, the Supreme…
Pakistan to Host South Asian Cross Country Athletics Championship This Year Pakistan will host the South Asian Cross Country Athletics Championship for the first time this year. The event is scheduled to take place on November 24 in Islamabad, and the Pakistan Sports Board has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Athletics Federation of Pakistan for organizing the event. Athletes from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives will participate in the South Asian Cross Country Championship. The Government of Pakistan has granted clearance for the participation of teams from all countries, including India. The…
Islamabad: IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter Discusses Pakistan’s Economic Future In a recent statement, Nathan Porter, the IMF Mission Chief in Pakistan, mentioned that if Pakistan implements economic recommendations sincerely, this could be its final program with the IMF. Speaking to a U.S. broadcasting outlet, Porter noted that after the economic fluctuations and uncertainties experienced by Pakistan in mid-2023, the country is now seeing signs of economic stability. He emphasized that this program could provide a solid foundation for advancing the economy and reiterated that if Pakistan follows the economic proposals earnestly, it may well be the last program required.…
The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 in Lahore, following its implementation in other cities across the province. The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification confirming the enforcement of Section 144, which will be in effect from October 3 to October 8 for six days. According to the notification, all forms of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, protests, and similar activities will be banned within the city limits during this period. The notification further states that, due to security threats, any public gathering could serve as an easy target for terrorists. Therefore, the decision to impose Section 144 was made…
Crude oil prices in the global market remain on an upward trajectory, reaching their highest levels of the month. According to international news agencies, Brent crude oil has increased by 29 cents, reaching $94.86 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude has risen by 53 cents to $91.00 per barrel. Meanwhile, Arab Light crude oil is priced at $97.50 per barrel. It’s noteworthy that Brent futures, which are used to price three-quarters of the world’s oil, have seen an increase of nearly 26% since Saudi Arabia announced production cuts in June. Both major players in the oil market, Saudi…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a one-on-one meeting with Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. They agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation across various sectors. During the meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, the two leaders engaged in detailed discussions on bilateral, regional, and global issues. They talked about the challenges facing the Muslim Ummah and emphasized the need to make bilateral cooperation more effective across different fields. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Anwar Ibrahim on Malaysia assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The Malaysian Prime Minister appreciated Pakistan’s continuous partnership as a sectoral…
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Peshawar High Court has decided to transfer all judicial matters from Tank and South Waziristan to Dera Ismail Khan. In light of the increasing incidents of terrorism in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a security-related meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, with the participation of all other judges. During the meeting, it was decided to move the court proceedings from Tank and South Waziristan to Dera Ismail Khan, meaning that cases from these areas will now be heard in the…
