Cases involving taxes will be given priority: Chief Justice Afridi
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has said that swift decisions in tax cases affecting the national economy will be a priority for the apex court. A statement has been issued following a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Justice Afridi regarding a strategy for the early disposal of tax cases. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, the […]
KP CM orders immediate inquiry into removal of children from Zamung Kor
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has ordered an immediate inquiry into the removal of 11 children from Zamung Kor, a welfare institution for orphaned and underprivileged children. According to a statement, the chief minister also directed an investigation into the distribution of hygiene kits among children residing at Zamung Kor. He ordered the installation […]
Section 144 imposed in North Waziristan, all entry and exit routes sealed
Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, resulting in the closure of all entry and exit routes, local officials confirmed on Sunday. According to an official notification, Section 144 will remain in force from 5:00am to 7:00pm across the district. During this period, restrictions will apply to public movement, and all […]
Four police personnel martyred in firing incidents in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
Four police personnel, including three traffic wardens, were martyred in separate firing incidents carried out by unidentified assailants in Lakki Marwat and Bannu on Sunday. According to details, the first incident took place in Lakki Marwat where traffic police officials were performing routine duty when unknown attackers opened fire. The martyred officials were identified as […]
Act of war: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro
– New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned US military action against Venezuela, calling such a move a clear violation of international law and global norms. According to foreign media reports, Mamdani conveyed his opposition directly to US President Donald Trump during a recent telephone conversation. During the call, Mayor Mamdani made it […]
Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president
The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained early Saturday morning in an operation by US forces. The court ruling said that Rodríguez would assume “the office of President of […]
Mamdani takes over as New York’s first Muslim mayor under Trump shadow
Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing […]
UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned on Wednesday a move by Israel to ban electricity or water to facilities owned by the UN Palestinian refugee agency, a UN spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the move would “further impede” the agency’s ability to operate and carry out activities. “The Convention on the Privileges and Immunities […]
Yasmin Rashid to challenge election tribunal ruling on NA-130 in court
PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has decided to approach the court against the election tribunal’s decision regarding NA-130. According to sources, Yasmin Rashid held detailed consultations with her legal team in jail, after which a future legal strategy was finalized and it was agreed to challenge the tribunal’s ruling. Dr Yasmin Rashid has instructed her […]
Rain, snowfall in various parts of country increase intensity of cold
Light to heavy rain and snowfall on mountains on Wednesday across the country increased the intensity of cold as mercury dipped considerably, Dunya News reported. Following snowfall in various parts of the country, large numbers of people have headed toward tourist destinations, while rain has further intensified the cold. The first snowfall of the winter […]