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Nomination papers of former president Pervez Musharraf for NA-139 in Kasur were rejected by the Returning Officer on Friday. Javed Kasuri advocate had raised six objections at Musharraf’s papers which also included abrogation of the constitution. One of the objections stated that the ex-general does not meet the criteria established in Article 62 […]
Nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Mian Nawaz Sharif were approved for NA 119 seat. Returning Officer rejected the objections on Nawaz Sharif nomination papers. The objection on Sharif’s papers for NA-119 was filed by Mohammad Ashfaq from Muslim League (Qasim group) claiming the PML-N head had illegally occupied the Pakistan Muslim League house located on […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday deferred the controversial decision of including Blank Box in the ballot paper. The ECP decision had been under fire from almost all political parties, the civil society and the media. The Election Commission said it is withdrawing the decision keeping in view the legal complexities involved. […]
A court in Quetta on Friday handed down a two-year sentence to Balochistan former minister Ali Madad Jatak over fake degree. The Additional Sessions Judge also imposed a fine of Rs10,000 in the case. Jatak was taken into custody by the police and shifted to jail as soon as he came out of […]
A number of activist groups are taking part in demonstrations to draw public attention to the use of unmanned aerial vehicle in Pakistan‚ Afghanistan and other countries. Dozens of protesters from “Grandmothers Against the War” gathered in New York City to denounce the US government’s use of drones. They chanted slogans and carried […]
Militants fired rocket into Pakistan’s Kurram agency and injured two border security personnel early Thursday, officials said. The rockers landed in Alizai sector of Lower Kurram Agency that was followed by a physical attack on Bhattai post, they said. According to a security official‚ the security forces repulsed the attack and four attackers […]
District and Sessions Court Muzaffargarh Thursday awarded 3 years imprisonment and a fine of 5000 rupees to former PPP MNA Jamshed Dasti for presenting fake degree in 2008 elections. The court declared him ineligible for contesting elections. Jamshed Dasti was arrested after court’s order. Dozens of his supporters raised slogans in his favour […]
A group of European officials arrived in Pakistan to observe the May 11 parliamentary elections in Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary said that advance and core teams of EU observer mission are already in Pakistan and more will arrive later. The EU Islamabad office says […]
A court in Peshawar on Thursday awarded one-year jail term to former ANP provincial minister, Syed Aqil Shah, over holding fake degree. Syed Aqil Shah has served as provincial minister for sports from in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the ANP-led coalition. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 3000 on Mr Shah. The […]
Pakistan, China and Russia have agreed to make consented efforts to safeguard peace, stability and security in Afghanistan and the region, and support the “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned” reconciliation process. Top diplomats of the three countries also agreed to support the Shanghai cooperation Organization in playing a greater role on the Afghanistan issue and discuss increased […]
Pakistan will become the largest recipient of UK aid next year, a controversial move given the backdrop of corruption, tax avoidance and political instability, British MPs have warned. Although there is a “powerful case” for continuing aid to the nation, British taxpayers must not be left to foot the growing bill unless Pakistan’s wealthy […]
A bomb attack on security forces in Karachi killed at least four paramilitary soldiers late Wednesday, officials said. Miscreants lobbed a bomb at the truck of the paramilitary Rangers in the Korangi area of Karachi. Two soldiers died at the scene and two died of wounds in the city’s major hospital, doctors said. […]
