Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa expressed concern as his son, Supreme Court Advocate Sardar Khurram Latif Khosa, was arrested by Mozang police. The arrest, which occurred near the high court, is alleged to be politically motivated due to their association with the PTI. Police confirmed the arrest, stating that a case had been filed against Khurram, accusing him and a group of lawyers of assaulting and threatening police officials. This incident follows a previous attack on another son of Latif Khosa in Lahore last year. In a surprising move, Latif Khosa joined the PTI on December 17, citing his…
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The Supreme Court is set to address the matter of lifetime disqualification of lawmakers, a crucial issue that may impact Nawaz Sharif’s eligibility for the upcoming general elections on February 8. A seven-member larger bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, will deliberate on contradictions in the Election Act, 2017, and a Supreme Court verdict. The discrepancies were highlighted during a petition filed by former PML-N provincial lawmaker Sardar Meer Badshah Khan Qaisrani, challenging his lifetime disqualification over a fake degree in 2007. CJP Faez Isa emphasized the need to resolve whether the parliament’s legislation or the Supreme Court’s…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disclosed comprehensive statistics on the 2024 general elections, revealing that 6,449 candidates – 6,094 male and 355 female – had their nomination papers approved for National Assembly seats across Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad Capital Territory. Conversely, 1,024 candidates, comprising 934 men and 90 women, faced rejection by returning officers for NA seats, out of a total of 7,473 candidates, which included 445 women. For the four provincial assemblies, the ECP-appointed returning officers greenlit 16,262 nomination papers from 18,478 candidates (17,670 male and 808 female). However, 2,216 candidates, including 2,081 men…
On Monday, north central Japan was struck by a substantial earthquake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.5, as reported by various media outlets. The Japan Meteorological Agency swiftly responded to the seismic event by issuing a tsunami warning for the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. This precautionary measure aimed to alert residents and authorities to potential coastal threats following the earthquake. In the aftermath of the seismic activity, Hokuriku Electric Power, a regional power company, took immediate action by initiating checks for any irregularities at its nuclear power plants. The significance of this response lies in the…
Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been called upon by the Faizabad Dharna Commission on January 03 in connection to the Faizabad Dharna case, according to reports from media sources. Established by the caretaker government in November 2023, the commission’s objective is to execute the court’s decision on the dharna and identify those accountable. Shehbaz Sharif, who served as the Chief Minister of Punjab during Tehreek Labaik’s sit-in at Faizabad, is expected to provide his statement. Notably, the inquiry commission is slated to submit its comprehensive report to the Supreme Court on January 22. In previous instances, former minister Ahsan…
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has initiated a period of load shedding in response to decreased electricity demand within the city. In an official announcement, IESCO explained that a notable gap between supply and demand in its region compelled the implementation of load management measures. This entails regulated power cuts across all circles for six to eight hours, with normalcy returning once the supply is restored. Adding to the complexity, an additional director from IESCO reported that 17 feeders in the G-9 area were manually switched off due to a fire incident. Simultaneously, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO)…
In response to escalating protests against rising wheat prices, the Gilgit administration has imposed Section 144, banning all processions, rallies, and demonstrations on key inter-district connecting roads, including KKH and JSR, for 90 days. The District Magistrate cited serious public uneasiness caused by protests on Karakoram Highway (KKH) and Jaglote-Skardu Road (JSR), expressing concerns about socio-economic implications and potential threats to public order. The order aims to ensure the security of people and property, authorizing police officers to strictly enforce compliance. The ban comes amid discontent over the recent significant increase in wheat prices by the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government, prompting…
Starting January 1, 2024, the National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) is enforcing a strict policy, prohibiting vehicles without an M-Tag on the motorway. Travelers are advised to obtain the mandatory M-Tags for their vehicles before this date, with a warning that vehicles, including cars and passenger buses lacking an M-Tag, will be banned from entering the motorways. Non-compliance will result in fines, as stipulated by the NHMP. This regulation extends across all motorways, encompassing major routes such as Islamabad-Peshawar M-1, Lahore-Abdul Hakeem M-3, Pindi Bhattian-Multan M-4, Multan-Sukkur M-5, Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan M-14, and Hasan Abdal-Mansehra Expressway E-35. Notably, the…
The federal government has made a strategic decision to release Rs400 billion to electricity and gas companies, aiming to alleviate the burden of revolving loans within the energy sector. This substantial reduction in revolving credit aligns with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) benchmark, with a specific allocation of 260 billion rupees earmarked for power plants and 140 billion rupees designated for K-Electric by June 2024. The finance ministry outlined the phased disbursement, initiating the release of 140 billion rupees to power plants and 57 billion rupees to K-Electric. Notably, out of Rs197 billion, 70 billion rupees will be withdrawn from…
Senior politicians, once affiliated with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Raza Haroon and Anees Advocate, along with their associates, have officially joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ahead of the February 8 general elections. The announcement followed a meeting with former president and PPP’s co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi. Both Haroon and Anees, former members of MQM’s Rabita Committee, were welcomed by Zardari into the party. During the meeting, discussions centered around the “charter of Karachi,” addressing development, peace, security, and fostering a friendly environment in the port city. Zardari emphasized the PPP’s commitment to Karachi’s future, stating that the…
