December 5, 2024
Pakistan

Dissenting note: Relief cannot be granted to PTI in reserved seats case, say SC judges

After raising questions on the Supreme Court’s majority verdict in the reserved seats case, two judges of the top court stated in their dissenting note on Saturday that relief cannot be granted to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the opposition party “was not before the Court nor tried to become a party before the ECP”.

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Big relief for PTI: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi acquitted in Iddat case

After months of their continuing legal woes, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi’s got much relief as a district and sessions court on Saturday accepted their pleas seeking annulment of their conviction in the iddat case — also known as the un-Islamic nikah case. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka

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PM Shehbaz announces petrol price relief ahead of Eid ul Adha

The petrol price in Pakistan has been slashed by Rs10.2 per litre in latest price cut announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Office on Friday as major relief for the inflation-hit masses ahead of Eid ul Adha. Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar confirmed the development, saying that the new petrol prices will be effective

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After burying the hatchet, KP and Centre agree to work together for public relief

Following months-long tussle and exchange of heated arguments over arrears, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Centre have finally agreed to bury the hatchet and work together for public relief. The development came during a meeting between KP’s firebrand Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad on Monday. Federal Minister for Energy

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KP CM for expediting relief efforts in rain-affected areas

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has sought a report on losses caused by rain and landslides. Expressing his sorrow and regret over the casualties in rain-related incidents in the province, the chief minister issued instructions to the administration to expedite relief efforts in rain-affected areas. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur ordered the

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IMF willing to consider proposals to provide relief to industrial sector

ISLAMABAD: The IMF has agreed to consider SAFAC’s proposals for the industrial sector.The IMF has agreed to consider proposals of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFAC) to reduce the subsidy burden on the industrial sector and bring down the power bills of the industrial sector, thereby reducing the subsidy burden on the industrial sector. will

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The fifth batch of relief goods has been sent from Pakistan to Gaza

Islamabad: The fifth batch of relief goods has been sent by Pakistan to the people of Gaza.A shipment of essential supplies to help the Palestinians was sent by special flight from Nur Khan airbase, including warm tents, tarpaulins and blankets for the winter, according to Gaza’s ground needs.A special flight will carry the aid to

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