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SC declares Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s removal ‘illegal’
ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Supreme Court on Friday declared the removal of former Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui illegal, directing that he may now be considered as a retired judge.
The decision was announced by a…
China to assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation: Vice Premier
BRUSSELS (PEN) : Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday held a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing wherein the latter underlined that China would assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation.
In the…
LHC dismisses pleas against commuting lifetime disqualification
LAHORE (PEN) : The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday dismissed the petitions against decreasing the lifetime disqualification period to five years by Parliament.
Lahore High Court Judge Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan announced the reserved…
Two soldiers martyred in Dera Ismail Khan suicide attack on convoy
ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Two personnel of the security forces have been martyred in a suicide attack on their convoy in Dera Ismail Khan.
As per Inter-Services Public Relations, a vehicle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a security…
In meeting with IAEA chief, FM Dar seeks financing for nuclear energy projects
BRUSSELS (PEN) : Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday stressed that the international financial institutions and banks should support nuclear energy projects in developing countries to enable them to meet their energy needs and achieve…
Rain likely in upper KP, GB, Kashmir: PMD
ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Rain-wind/thunderstorm with light snowfall over hills is likely in Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas during the next 24 hours according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department…
Pakistan Navy seizes liquor worth over Rs145m
ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The officials of the Pakistan Navy, in a joint intelligence-based operation with the law enforcement agencies, seized liquor worth Rs145.6 million in the North Arabian Sea.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the navy…
NA-119 by-election: Nomination papers of 12 candidates approved
LAHORE (PEN) : The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has approved the nomination papers of 12 candidates, including papers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates, for by-election on…
Glacier burst destroys several hotels, houses in Naran
BALAKOT (PEN) : Glacier burst in renowned tourist destination Naran has caused immense destruction as several hotels and houses have been destroyed after being buried under the snow, Dunya News reported on Thursday.
According to the…
An Interactive Ambassador Diplomacy between Iran and Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (PEN) : IR. Pakistan Ambassador to Iran, H.E. Muhammad Mudassir Tipu writes on X;
I joined the festive celebrations of Nowruz by visiting the imposing Azadi Square in Tehran. The spirit of the Irani people was full of hope…