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. […]
Senate passes landmark bill banning child marriage in Islamabad on May 19, 2025ISLAMABAD – In a major step for child rights, the Senate on Monday passed a historic bill banning the marriage of anyone under 18 in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The bill sets strict penalties for violators, aiming to end the harmful practice of child marriage in the federal capital. The bill, introduced by PPP Senator […]
SIC files petitions in Supreme court’s reserved seats review case on May 16, 2025The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has filed three miscellaneous petitions in the Supreme Court concerning the review of the reserved seats case. These petitions include objections regarding the bench composition, the live broadcasting of proceedings, and the timing of the review in relation to the 26th Constitutional Amendment case. One of the petitions challenges the […]
Pakistan reaffirms support for China’s sovereignty over Zangnan region on May 16, 2025ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once again voiced its full support for China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, specifically backing Beijing’s stance on the disputed Zangnan region, also known as Arunachal Pradesh. During a weekly press briefing on Friday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan acknowledges and supports China’s position. He stressed that Pakistan stands firmly […]
Pakistan’s armed forces crushed Indian arrogance, says PTI chief Gohar on May 16, 2025ISLAMABAD – PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali on Friday praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their decisive response to Indian aggression, saying they had “crushed India’s arrogance” and made the nation proud. Speaking to the media on Youm-e-Tashakur (Thanksgiving Day), Gohar highlighted the importance of unity and calm during this critical time. “Enough is enough. Pakistan […]
Aafia Siddiqui case has become a movement, says Islamabad high court on May 16, 2025ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States, has now evolved into a movement. The court made this observation during the latest hearing regarding a petition filed by Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, seeking Aafia’s release and return to Pakistan. Justice […]
Financial crunch halts defence ministry’s payment for Nowshehra land compensation on May 13, 2025The Defence Ministry is currently facing a serious financial challenge, as it struggles to compensate landowners for over 13,000 acres of land acquired in Nowshehra. The land, initially intended for military training, was de-notified due to what officials described as an excessively high cost of Rs. 75 billion. However, the de-notification faced legal backlash. In […]
False alarm: No drone crash near Faisal mosque, confirm authorities on May 8, 2025Reports of a drone crashing near Faisal Mosque in Islamabad have been confirmed as false. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon addressed the rumors, assuring the public that no such incident took place. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Memon clarified that both district administration and police swiftly reached the site after […]
Islamabad high court requests records of Imran Khan’s jail meetings on March 20, 2025The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has asked for a detailed record of individuals who have met former Prime Minister Imran Khan while in jail. The request came during a hearing concerning Khan’s jail meetings. A larger bench, led by acting Chief Justice of the IHC, participated in the proceedings alongside Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and […]
IHC halts FBR meeting on grade 21-22 promotions over alleged interference on March 6, 2025The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has paused the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) meeting on promotions from Grade 21 to Grade 22. This decision follows a petition from a senior civil servant who claims she was unfairly sidelined from promotion. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan expressed concern over FBR’s response and rejected their defense of […]