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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the rule of law often seemed under concerted attack from multiple directions, adding that the judiciary was standing at a critical juncture of history. While addressing a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he said that the country couldn’t be prospered without upholding rule […]
In an effort to stabilize the situation in insurgency-hit Balochistan, the government has decided to restore lines of communication with estranged Baloch leaders. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf held a one-on-one meeting in Karachi, discussing host of issues including law and order situation in Balochistan, NRO case and Thar coal […]
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Wednesday said that the army would second any political solution under the Constitution to resolve the problems of insurgency-hit Balochistan, a press released by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. He noted, “Army will extend its support to a political solution to the Balochistan problem, provided […]
Reiterating its previous stance, the Defence Ministry in its response to the Supreme Court said that no political cell was operating in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing of a petition filed by Air Martial (Retd) Asghar Khan pertaining to […]
A trail court reserved the judgment against bail plea of prayer leader Khalid Jadoon Chishti, who was implicated in a blasphemy case against Christian girl Rimsha Masih, seeking an explanation over stay order issued by Islamabad High Court (IHC). Counsel for the prayer leader, Syed Wajid Ali Gillani was of the opinion that the IHC […]
The federation has submitted a reply in response to the Supreme Court’s notice over statement allegedly made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik on the issue of dual nationality. Earlier on September 22, the court had sought explanation from Rehman Malik over his claims that there were several members of the parliament and provincial assemblies who […]
In quite a surprising development, the National Assembly Secretariat declined to carry out the Election Commission’s directives to obtain fresh oaths that they don’t hold dual nationality. The latest development can initiate another round of confrontation between the legislature and the judiciary. According to the reports, the commission had sent letters to the secretaries of […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued orders to the authorities concerned to immediately arrest former chairman of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Tauqir Sadiq and initiate proceedings against him in accordance with the laws of the land. A three-member bench of the apex court with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in the […]
After Russian President Vladimir Putin cancelled his visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov will arrive in Islamabad on Wednesday for bilateral consultations. According to the Foreign Office, the Russian minister is coming for two days on the invitation of Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. The latest development follows cancellation of Putin’s trip to Islamabad […]
Recalling his first speech in the parliament, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the government was committed to bring peace in the region. While talking to Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani, the premier said that he was taking a personal interest to raise the standard of living of the people in the […]
In yet another twist in the saga, Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) reportedly offered Imran Khan its security for a peace march into tribal region at the weekend, Daily Telegraph said in a report. According to the report, a meeting of the senior Taliban commanders held with the group’s leader Hakimullah Mehsud in the chair, […]
Citing security reasons, the administration of South Waziristan Agency has refused to permit the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to lead a peace-march in Kotkai area of the conflict-hit region. Quoting an official Dawn.com said, “Neither the condition in Waziristan is favourable nor the political administration has the capacity to provide security to about 100,000 participants of […]
