The Sindh High Court annuls notification placing Manzoor Qadir Kaka on Passport Control List, marking a significant legal relief for the former Director General of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The constitutional bench headed by Justice KK Agha issued its verdict on the petition seeking removal of Manzoor Qadir Kaka’s name from the Passport Control List (PCL). According to the court ruling, the notification placing his name on the list has been declared null and void. The bench ordered that if Manzoor Qadir Kaka’s name also appears on the Exit Control List (ECL) or any similar database, it must…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
Supreme Court’s Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail remarked on Thursday that whether willingly or not, the judges of the apex court have accepted the 26th Constitutional Amendment. His comments came during the hearing of multiple petitions filed against the amendment passed by Parliament in October last year. The case was heard by an eight-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and live-streamed on the Supreme Court’s official YouTube channel. The bench, which includes Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Ayesha A Malik, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Musarrat Hilali, Naeem Akhter Afghan, and Shahid Bilal Hassan, resumed the proceedings after a nine-month gap.…
Security has been tightened in Islamabad and Rawalpindi amid reports of a possible march by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), with containers placed on major routes and dozens of party workers detained in a large-scale crackdown. According to officials, TLP has announced its plan for an “Aqsa Million March” from Faizabad to the American Embassy. In response, the Rawalpindi administration and police have finalized a security strategy and launched raids to detain TLP’s key organizers. So far, 117 activists have been taken into custody from different parts of the city. Authorities are also considering the closure of key intersections and highways to…
Ali Amin Gandapur’s downfall exposes PTI’s inner power struggle between Bushra Bibi and Aleema Khan, revealing how even a fiery and powerful figure in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) can be politically crushed when caught between the influence of the two women closest to party founder Imran Khan. Gandapur resigned as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister on Wednesday after receiving a clear message from the incarcerated PTI founder that his time in office was over. Once a fierce loyalist and symbol of Khan’s defiance, Gandapur found himself isolated after months of internal conflicts — first with Bushra Bibi and later with Imran Khan’s…
Imran Khan nominates Sohail Afridi as new KP Chief Minister, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur in a major political move within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The PTI founder and former prime minister made the announcement after weeks of speculation regarding changes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s leadership. Sohail Afridi, a young and dynamic PTI leader from Bara tehsil in Khyber district, currently serves as the provincial minister for higher education. Known for his deep ideological commitment, Afridi has been associated with PTI since his student days and is considered one of the party’s most grassroots-oriented politicians. Afridi completed his early education at Muslim…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that ECP to hold local government elections in Punjab under the 2022 law, ending years of delay in the country’s largest province. The electoral authority ruled that the long-overdue local body polls will finally take place in the last week of December 2025, with the delimitation process beginning immediately and expected to be completed within two months. Headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, the ECP bench stated that the elections will be conducted strictly according to the 2022 legislation, ensuring transparency and constitutional compliance. Other members of the bench…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the government’s negotiation committee in Islamabad, commending it for the successful conclusion of talks in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and for setting what he called a “model of dialogue and understanding.” The meeting was attended by Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Rana Sanaullah, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Ahad Khan Cheema, and Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan. The prime minister lauded the committee’s efforts in resolving all issues in AJK through mutual consensus, stressing that the concerns of the Kashmiri people would be addressed in full.…
In a significant defense development, US weapons manufacturer Raytheon has added Pakistan to the list of countries authorized to purchase its Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) following an amendment to an existing Pentagon contract. According to a September 30 press release from the US Department of Defense, a $41.6 million firm-fixed-price modification has been approved under a previously awarded contract to produce C-8 and D-3 variants of the AMRAAM missile. With the inclusion of Pakistan, the total value of the contract now stands at $2.5 billion, up from $2.47 billion. The work will be carried out at Raytheon’s Tucson, Arizona…
The Government of Japan has announced a grant of $113,335 (approximately PKR 32 million) under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) program to support two Pakistani NGOs working on local development initiatives. According to a press release issued by the Japanese Embassy in Islamabad, the grant agreements were signed between Ambassador of Japan, Okamatsu Shuichi, and representatives of the two NGOs during a ceremony held at the embassy. Under the agreement, the NGO ACTED will receive a grant of $61,200 to rehabilitate a solar-powered water supply system in Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project includes the construction…
At least four passengers were injured on Tuesday after four carriages of the Jaffar Express derailed near Sultan Kot in Shikarpur, following an explosion on the railway track. According to security officials, the Jaffar Express was en route from Peshawar to Quetta when the blast struck. Several passengers sustained injuries as the train jolted violently, causing panic among those on board. A spokesperson for Pakistan Railways confirmed that rescue and emergency teams had been dispatched to the site. The explosion temporarily disrupted train operations in the area, while security personnel cordoned off the track to conduct an investigation. Police officials…
