Security tightened around Islamabad high court as PTI calls for protest on May 27, 2025ISLAMABAD – Security has been significantly increased around the Islamabad High Court (IHC) following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for a protest in support of the judiciary. Additional police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel have been deployed to maintain peace and prevent any disruptions. The protest comes after PTI founder Imran Khan urged his party to […]
Ruet-e-Hilal committee meets today to confirm Zilhaj moon sighting on May 27, 2025ISLAMABAD – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today (Tuesday) in Islamabad to sight the Zilhaj crescent, which will officially determine the date for Eidul Azha in Pakistan. Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad will lead the session, while zonal committees across the country will hold separate meetings at their respective headquarters. The sighting of the […]
SC observes Sunni ittehad council not eligible for reserved seats on May 26, 2025ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Monday questioned the legitimacy of awarding reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), noting that the party neither contested the 2024 general elections nor holds any parliamentary presence. The live-streamed hearing was headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan and included 11 judges. Justice Musarrat Hilali raised critical […]
Supreme court questions SIC’s right to reserved seats in live-streamed hearing on May 26, 2025ISLAMABAD – In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of Pakistan live-streamed its proceedings for the first time as an 11-member constitutional bench resumed hearings on the controversial issue of reserved seats. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail strongly stated that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is not entitled to these seats, triggering intense legal debate inside […]
Govt launches scholarship fund for coastal youth to boost maritime future on May 25, 2025ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has announced a new scholarship initiative for children from over 70 coastal and fishing communities in Sindh and Balochistan. The Maritime Educational Endowment Fund (MEEF) will provide financial support to deserving students to help them pursue quality education. While addressing the media on Sunday, […]
Supreme Court stresses fair trial in company disputes despite quick legal process on May 25, 2025ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that even when using fast-track legal methods in company disputes, courts must ensure fairness and give both sides a proper chance to be heard. The ruling came in a case involving two groups of shareholders from Ofspace Private Limited — Shah Group and Khan Group. A conflict […]
PM Shehbaz begins four-nation tour amid rising tensions with India on May 25, 2025ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Turkiye on Sunday, starting his four-nation regional tour amid increasing tensions between Pakistan and India. The tour aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and gain support from regional partners. He is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant […]
IMF leaves without final deal, budget talks with Pakistan to continue on May 25, 2025ISLAMABAD – May 25, 2025: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended its 10-day visit to Pakistan without reaching a final agreement, saying that discussions on the fiscal year 2026 budget will continue in the coming days. In a statement, outgoing IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter said both sides are still working to agree on key […]
Govt launches climate-based subsidy tracking in federal budget reforms on May 22, 2025ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward climate accountability, the Finance Division has introduced Form-III C to track and classify subsidies based on their environmental impact. The new form will be used in the upcoming 2025–26 federal budget as part of Pakistan’s climate-focused fiscal reforms. Previously, the government had started tagging budget allocations by climate relevance […]
Supreme court upholds death sentence for Zahir Jaffar in Noor Mukadam murder case on May 20, 2025ISLAMABAD – On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffar, the convicted murderer of Noor Mukadam, in a landmark decision. The ruling confirmed the sentence handed down by the trial court, with some modifications regarding other charges. Justice Hashim Kakar announced the brief judgment, which upheld Jaffar’s death sentence. […]