The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed petitions challenging the degree of Islamabad High Court Justice Tariq Mehmood Jehangiri, declaring that its earlier order issued on September 22 remained a valid judicial decision. The court observed that any objection to the order should have been taken to the Supreme Court, but no such move was made. A division bench headed by Justice Mohammad Karim Khan Agha rejected the demand for recusal, stressing that the decision to recuse lies solely with the judge’s conscience. Lawyers representing the petitioners boycotted proceedings and raised slogans in court when the bench declined to step…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, with the meeting scheduled for 04:30 pm EST (01:30 am PST Friday). While no official agenda has been disclosed, the timing of the talks is significant, coming only weeks after Washington and Islamabad announced a trade deal that signaled a thaw in relations. The event will be closed to the press, meaning journalists will not be allowed access and the public will have to rely on official statements. Even the composition of Shehbaz Sharif’s delegation has not been shared, adding to the intrigue surrounding…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed October 7 for the hearing of acquittal petitions filed by PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana II case. Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas will preside over the proceedings, which are being seen as a critical juncture in a case that has lingered in the spotlight for months. The petitions, originally filed in January, not only seek the acquittal of the petitioners but also request the court to halt ongoing trial proceedings linked to the Toshakhana II case. Both Khan and Bushra Bibi face allegations of illegally retaining and…
The sun is set to dominate the skies across most of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving vast stretches of the country under hot and dry conditions. From the plains of Sindh to the rugged deserts of Balochistan, the heat is expected to tighten its grip, while only the northern belt may catch a breath of relief from passing clouds, strong winds, and scattered showers. In the capital, Islamabad, the morning may begin with a veil of partly cloudy skies, giving city residents a hint of cooler air. But the forecast warns that as the day deepens, gusty winds and sudden downpours…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will increase the share of renewable energy, including hydropower, to 62% by 2035. The commitment was made during his address at the Climate Summit 2025 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister also pledged that Pakistan will expand its nuclear energy capacity to 1,200 megawatts by 2030. Alongside this, the government plans to convert 30% of public transport to environment-friendly energy sources. This aligns with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s electric bus project, which is already being piloted in Lahore. Responding to Global Climate Debate Shehbaz’s…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has launched a sharp critique against the federal government, accusing it of an inadequate response to the devastating floods that have hit South Punjab and other regions. He singled out the government’s reluctance to utilize the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) as the primary channel for immediate financial aid to victims. BISP: The “Proven Mechanism” Being Ignored Speaking at a press conference in Karachi alongside Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Bilawal emphasized that BISP is the federal government’s most effective tool for disaster relief. “Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, BISP was the primary tool used to support victims. I…
LAHORE, September 24, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a special education package to support students belonging to flood-affected districts across the province. Tuition and Admission Fees Waived Under the package, one semester tuition fee has been waived for all students from flood-hit districts. In addition, admission fees for BS first-year students will also be exempted, easing the financial pressure on families still recovering from flood damages. The relief applies to students from: Muzaffargarh Multan Lodhran Vehari Sialkot Narowal Gujrat Chiniot Kasur Extended Deadlines for Students To facilitate admissions, the registration deadline for universities in these…
ISLAMABAD, September 24, 2025 – The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) has confirmed that Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Hamid Raza has stepped down from his role as information secretary. His resignation comes after mounting pressure from court cases and persistent trolling by PTI social media activists. PTI Trolling Row Sparks Rift Sources inside TTAP revealed that Hamid Raza was targeted by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) digital teams after he refused to participate in the controversial September 20 protest, dubbed “Mission Nor.” Although PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan denied that the campaign was officially announced by the party, opposition…
ISLAMABAD (September 23, 2025): Thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan face renewed uncertainty as shifting global sentiment towards asylum seekers has left many stranded, vulnerable to arrest, and at risk of deportation back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Inside a modest Islamabad safehouse, 15-year-old Shayma sings Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are a-Changin’, her voice echoing softly so neighbors cannot detect her Afghan mother tongue. Music is her escape, but her family’s future remains uncertain. US Suspension Leaves Refugees Stranded Shayma’s family was scheduled to resettle in the United States earlier this year. However, the suspension of refugee admissions by President Donald…
MULTAN – A district and sessions court on Monday handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Awami Raj Party chief and former MNA Jamshed Ahmed Dasti in a fake degree case. The court convicted Dasti under several provisions of law, awarding him seven years under Section 468, three years under Section 82, two years under Section 420, another two years under Section 471 along with a fine of Rs10,000, and three years under Section 206. The case was initiated by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), which stated that Dasti had contested the 2008 general elections from NA-178 Muzaffargarh on…
