Adiala Jail Responds to PTI Leadership’s False Accusations with Official Statement
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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.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA Syed Khurshid Shah has announced that the special committee of the parliament has unanimously approved the draft of the proposed constitutional amendment during its final meeting. The draft will be presented at the cabinet meeting tomorrow. Khurshid Shah confirmed to the media that the draft was approved with consensus, and notably, the committee reached an agreement to allow overseas Pakistanis to contest elections. However, proposals from some coalition parties were excluded from the draft. The Awami National Party (ANP) boycotted the meeting, and both Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) opposed the draft.…
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has formally appealed to the U.S. President for clemency for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, currently serving a sentence in the United States, seeking her release and return to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally addressed the letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to grant Dr. Siddiqui a pardon. This crucial development was revealed by Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Duggal during a hearing at the Islamabad High Court. The case, filed by Dr. Aafia’s sister, Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, was heard by Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan. Dr. Fouzia had long been advocating for her sister’s…
SLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that job quota policies and related employment packages for the children and widows of government employees are unconstitutional. The 11-page judgment, authored by Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, ruled that such policies violated merit-based recruitment principles. The court overturned the 2021 decision by the Peshawar High Court in a case filed by the General Post Office (GPO), which had challenged the appointment of a petitioner under the Prime Minister’s Employment Package. This package, along with relevant office memorandums, has now been nullified. Additionally, the Supreme Court struck down several…
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has established a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to thoroughly investigate the dissemination of fake news regarding the alleged harassment of a female student at a private college. The six-member JIT will be led by SSP Investigation Muhammad Naveed, with additional members including SP/Investigation Cantt, DSP/Investigation Barki Circle, and representatives from key intelligence agencies, including ISI, IB, and FIA. Read More: Schools in Islamabad to Remain Open on Saturday, October 19 The case under investigation has been registered at Defence A police station, where the JIT will focus on identifying the main culprits involved in inciting violence…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced that all schools under its jurisdiction will remain open tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, despite it being a usual day off. This decision comes in response to the local holidays declared during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. In a notification issued by the FDE, it was emphasized that the Saturday working day aims to make up for the academic time lost due to the suspension of educational activities during the SCO summit. The directive applies to all schools across Islamabad under the FDE’s authority. The notification highlighted that this step is…
In a landmark decision, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has approved life insurance for all citizens of the province, along with seven other ambitious projects. The cabinet meeting saw the green light for initiatives aimed at improving social welfare, trade, tourism, and infrastructure, with a target completion date of 2027. The life insurance scheme, a significant addition to KP’s social security measures, will provide Rs. 0.5 to 1 million to the families of deceased heads of households. This insurance, along with the existing health-card scheme, will be managed by the newly…
In a recent interview with Khyber News, senior journalist Murtaza Solangi commended Pakistan for successfully hosting the SCO Summit 2024 in Islamabad. Solangi highlighted that all SCO member nations, including India, were represented at the summit. Despite initial speculations of possible tensions, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s presence was amicable, even amidst a scheduled PTI protest near D-Chowk in Islamabad’s Red Zone, where high-ranking delegates were present. Solangi noted that Jaishankar was seen sitting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, which many interpret as a positive gesture. He suggested that this interaction indicates a shift in India’s approach…
