In a high-profile case concerning commercial activities in Islamabad’s Margalla National Park, the Supreme Court has voiced strong criticism regarding the management and recent administrative decisions related to the park. Heading the bench, Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa questioned the constitutionality of the decisions, stating that the Constitution had been undermined. The chief
Students seeking verification of their degrees are facing a rather precarious situation as the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) degree verification system is non-operational for as many as 10 days, sources told on Thursday. The sources say that the degree verification of hundreds of students faces uncertainty and has also left those worried who intend to
In a groundbreaking move to tackle soaring electricity bills, the Punjab government has unveiled the Roshan Gharana scheme. This ambitious initiative aims to install solar systems in 4.5 million homes across the province, providing much-needed relief to consumers struggling with hefty energy costs. HOW DOES ROSHAN GHARANA WORK?Under the program, households will receive solar panels
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reiterating zero tolerance for corruption, inefficiency, and incompetence, said Tuesday that his decision to abolish the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) was a step towards removing the rot that was eating the system like a cancer from within. He was referring to his government’s decision to abolish the Pak PWD
Despite considerable reduction in gas outflows by Exploration and Production (E&P) companies, the country’s gas transmission system continues to be on the verge of collapse. Official sources in the Energy Ministry told The News on Tuesday the line pack still stays at 5.078 billion cubic feet (bcf). “If it crosses 5bcf, gas system of the
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed for initiation of strict departmental proceedings against the officials held responsible in an inquiry report for showing negligence in the enforcement of Track and Trace System (T&T) with flawed planning and inflicting losses to the national economy. The prime minister chaired a high level meeting over Track and
Slamming the results of the February 8 general elections, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman alleged “manipulation of votes” and “sell” of all legislature “from the Sindh Assembly to the President’s House” took place in the 2024 nationwide polls. “We are loyal to Pakistan, but there is no value of national loyalty here,” Maulana
Slamming the results of the February 8 general elections, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman alleged “manipulation of votes” and “sale” of all legislature “from Sindh Assembly to the President’s House” took place in the 2024 nationwide polls. “We are loyal to Pakistan, but there is no value of national loyalty here,” Maulana Fazl
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said that under the constitution, only parliament was mandated to legislate and stressed further reforms in the criminal justice system.Expressing his views on a private TV show, he opined that the conviction rate under the contemporary criminal justice system was very low, reflecting deficiencies and efforts to be