The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to challenge the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) ruling reinstating the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) electoral symbol, the ‘bat,’ in the Supreme Court (SC). Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, along with four commission members and special secretaries, convened a meeting where the official team initiated the preparation of a petition to be filed in the apex court. Simultaneously, the caretaker Information and Broadcasting Minister, Murtaza Solangi, held discussions with election commission officials. Notably, the PHC deemed the ECP’s decision of December 22, 2023, as null and void, accepting PTI’s plea.
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Islamabad: In compliance with a court order, the Missing Persons Commission has furnished comprehensive details to the Attorney General regarding individuals reported missing. The report reveals that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounted for the highest number of missing persons, totaling 3485 cases, attributed to mischief and drone attacks, while Balochistan reported 2752 cases of enforced disappearances. Factors contributing to forced disappearances include individuals going abroad without notifying their families about the war situation, as outlined in the report. Despite 744 production orders issued by the commission to present missing persons, only 52 were implemented. Notably, 692 production orders were left unimplemented, with…
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has declared an increase in driving license fees across the province, effective from January 16. Emphasizing the importance of obtaining licenses before the deadline to avoid additional costs, Naqvi cautioned against driving without a valid license. The fee, initially proposed to rise from Rs60 to Rs1,000 on December 5, 2023, received approval during the 33rd meeting of the provincial cabinet, led by the caretaker chief minister. Notably, the deferred implementation was extended until January 15. Last year, over 10 million driving licenses were issued in the region.
Lahore: In response to the severe winter weather conditions, the Education Authority Lahore has recently released updated schedules for schools in the region. Commencing on Tuesday, classes are now scheduled to commence at 9:30 am and conclude at 2:30 pm on regular weekdays. Notably, on Fridays, classes will conclude at 12:30 pm. Uniformity is maintained across both boys and girls’ schools, operating in a single shift with the same timings. For schools employing a double shift, the first session will commence at 9:30 am, concluding at 1:30 pm. The second shift will start at 1:45 pm, concluding at 5:30 pm.…
Islamabad: In a groundbreaking decision on Monday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and a seven-member bench, overturned the lifetime disqualification under Article 62(1)(f). The verdict, announced after considering arguments from both sides, opens the door for political leaders like PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif and IPP Chief Jahangir Khan Tarin, reversing the previous decision against Sharif. With a majority vote of 6-1, the bench nullified the prior ruling, with Justice Yahya Afridi in dissent but aligning with the court’s initial judgment. This ruling represents a significant departure from the earlier landmark judgment in…
Pakistan condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi area on January 6, 2024, expressing deep condolences for the loss of lives and injuries. In a statement, the foreign office extends heartfelt sympathy to the Afghan Interim Government and the people of Afghanistan. Read More: JUI-F Chief Fazlur Rehman Holds Talks with Taliban PM in Kabul Pakistan strongly denounces terrorism in all forms and stands in solidarity with Afghanistan during this tragic time.
In a significant diplomatic move, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), engaged in discussions with Taliban’s interim Prime Minister, Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund, during a meeting in Kabul. The Afghan presidential palace (Arg) released a statement revealing that Mullah Hassan Akhund urged Pakistan to improve its treatment of Afghan refugees. In response, Fazlur Rehman expressed his concerns, emphasizing that he has spoken out against Pakistan’s treatment of Afghan refugees. The primary objective of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s visit, as stated by him, is to “eliminate misunderstanding and provide cooperation in political, economic, and trade relations. “…
Internal conflicts and challenges in seat adjustments have caused a delay in Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announcing party tickets for the upcoming Punjab elections on February 8, 2024. Party sources reveal that disputes between leaders and difficulties in finalizing decisions have hindered the release of the list, causing concerns for aspiring candidates yet to begin their election campaigns. Internal struggles, such as the rift between Ayaz Sadiq and Sheikh Rohail Ashgar in Lahore and similar conflicts in Narowal, contribute to the postponement. PML-N leaders are reportedly resisting seat adjustments with IPP and PML-Q, insisting on prioritizing winning seats. The party’s…
The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) application seeking the restoration of its bat election symbol for January 10. Barrister Gohar and Hamid Khan, representing PTI, met with the Supreme Court Registrar to request an immediate hearing, emphasizing the importance of the matter. Read More: Punjab Matric Exams 2024: BISE Lahore Announces Date Sheet This follows the Peshawar High Court’s decision to uphold the Election Commission’s ruling on December 22, which led to PTI losing its bat election symbol. PTI has taken the matter to the Supreme Court in opposition to the Peshawar High Court’s…
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has officially announced that the Punjab Matric Exams for 2024 are scheduled to begin on March 1, 2024. This decision follows a meeting of the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen at BISE Rawalpindi, where the tentative date sheet for the 9th and 10th annual examinations 2024 was confirmed. To maintain uniformity, the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen has collaborated to ensure all educational boards in Punjab. Adhere to the same date sheet and schedule for the 10th class annual exams. The tentative datesheet reveals that class 10th exams will initiate with…
