In a historic move, Sobia Khan, a transgender individual from Peshawar, has made history in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by submitting nomination papers for the upcoming general elections. This marks the first time a transgender person in the province has entered the political arena, with Sobia vying for the provincial assembly seat from constituency PK-81 as an independent candidate. Sobia, holding a Bachelor’s degree and notable for being the first transgender radio jockey in the province, aspires to advocate for the rights of the transgender community, women, and children if elected. Addressing the media after filing her nomination papers, Sobia emphasized her…
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The caretaker federal government in Islamabad has asserted that all Baloch children and women, detained following a clash with the police during a protest near the National Press Club, have been released. Caretaker Privatisation Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad stated in a press conference that the protesters had peacefully demonstrated for 23 days, demanding the recovery of missing persons in Balochistan. The prime minister formed a committee to negotiate with the protesters and address the issue, with recommendations expected soon. Fawad Hasan alleged that individuals, concealing their faces, aimed to escalate the situation by pelting stones at the police. To maintain…
The government has formally declared December 25, 2023, as a public holiday to commemorate the birthday of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Notably, this date coincides with Christmas Day, observed by the Christian community in Pakistan. The official announcement from the Cabinet Division signifies a dual celebration on December 25th, marked by ceremonies and events nationwide paying homage to Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah’s life, political contributions, and pivotal role in the formation of Pakistan. Activities planned for the day include television and radio broadcasts focusing on Jinnah’s legacy, school processions, marches, and scouting rallies. Simultaneously, the Christian community will engage in…
PML-N leader Ishaq Dar has formally written to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, requesting a two-day extension to submit nomination papers before the imminent general elections. As the electoral machinery gears up with just over a month remaining until the polls, the ECP recently released the election schedule, clarifying the timeline for the electoral process. According to the provided schedule, the window to file nomination papers for both national and provincial assembly seats began on the previous day and is set to continue until December 22 (Friday), with a subsequent period allocated for scrutiny from December 24…
Islamabad: A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), led by Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, has rejected the plea submitted by former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Imran Khan. The plea sought the suspension of the Toshakhana case verdict. While the court has granted a suspension of the sentence specifically related to the Toshakhana case against Imran Khan, it did not entertain his request to suspend the entire verdict. Read More: PHC Urges Quick Decision on PTI Election Case by December 22 Imran Khan’s motive was to avoid potential disqualification, underscoring the legal intricacies surrounding this high-profile case.
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued its reserved verdict on the case regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party election and election symbol allotment. The PHC has instructed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to promptly address the matter, setting a strict deadline for a decision to be reached before December 22. Stressing the urgency of a timely resolution, the court highlighted the appropriateness of the ECP providing a conclusive decision on this pivotal issue. This legal development has attracted attention due to its potential impact on the internal dynamics of the PTI, and the court’s directive underscores the need…
Humayun Akhtar Khan, a former federal minister and current leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), took a significant step in his political career on Wednesday by formally submitting his nomination papers for the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024. Visiting the return officer’s office in person, accompanied by his supporters, Humayun filed his nomination papers for NA 97 (Faisalabad-III). The ongoing process of acquiring and submitting nomination papers for candidates aspiring to contest national and provincial assembly seats in the impending general elections began today and will continue until Friday, December 22. Addressing the media after completing the…
In Wednesday’s interbank trading session, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) exhibited resilience against the US dollar (USD), registering a gain of over 11 paisa. The closing rate concluded at PKR 282.9, an improvement from the previous day’s closure at PKR 283.01 per USD. The local currency observed a bid high of Rs283 and an ask low of Rs282.5 throughout the day. In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at Rs281.5 for buying and Rs284.5 for selling. Against major currencies, the PKR depreciated by 95.3 paisa against the Euro, closing at Rs310.26 compared to the previous value of Rs309.3. Read…
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) in Islamabad officially introduced the Hajj application on a Wednesday. This innovative application, developed to digitize Hajj operations, was inaugurated by Dr Umar Saif, the caretaker minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, alongside Aniq Ahmed, the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Dr Umar Saif emphasized the considerable accomplishment of launching the Pak Hajj app, highlighting its role in simplifying access to essential information for pilgrims through a user-friendly interface. He further noted the accelerated pace of digitization in the country, attributing it to the guidance provided by the State Bank…
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNA) in Islamabad has recently implemented adjustments to the interest rates across various National Savings schemes, resulting in a reduction of up to 16 percent. Notably, special savings certificates experienced a decrease of 160 base points or 16.40%, while the interest rate on defense savings certificates remains unchanged. Specifically, the Regular Income Certificate saw a reduction of 96 basis points, leading to a new profit rate of 15.12%. Additionally, Behbood Income Certificates and Shuhuda’s Family Welfare Account each underwent a decrease of 24 basis points, resulting in profit rates of 16.08% for both. This…
