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ISLAMABAD: Senior Counsel Makhdoom Ali Khan on Monday informed the Constitutional Bench (CB) of the Supreme Court that Article 187 of the Con­stitution — the basis for the July 12, 2024 majority judgement which granted relief to the PTI in the res­e­rved seats case — does not em­p­ower the apex co­urt to grant relief to a party that was not before it. “Article 187 is a provision which allows the Sup­r­eme Court to decide a mat­ter in a complete sense, but not to settle a dispute or grant relief to a party which is not before the court,” argued the counsel representing the candidates who were denied res­erved seats after the Ele­ction Commission of Pak­is­tan (ECP) quashed a not­ification that had allocated special seats for women to them. “At times, in a dispute, the court can mould relief for one of the contesting parties, since there can be a situation where a party is entitled to more relief,” the counsel added. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, a member of the 11-judge CB hearing a set of review petitions ag...

ISLAMABAD: Justice Shakeel Ahmed, a member of the five-judge Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court hearing the seniority dispute among judges, on Monday questioned whether the law secretary was competent to clarify in the final summary on transfer that judges would not be required to take a fresh oath upon their posting to the Islamabad High Court. “Were the real facts regarding seniority kept hidden from the chief justices during the process of consultation?” Justice Ahmed asked, expressing concern that such anomalies had led to doubts and raised questions about mala fide intent. The five-judge CB, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, had taken up a joint petition filed by five IHC judges — Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan and Saman Rafat Imtiaz. The petition argues that three transferred judges should not be treated as IHC judges until they take a fresh oath under Article 194, read in conjunction with Schedule III of the Constitution. Senior ...

ISLAMABAD: A National Asse­mbly panel was informed on Monday that internet services in Panjgur will remain suspended for next six months over security concerns. The committee was informed that the security agencies had responded to a letter from the Ministry of Interior stating that, due to the prevailing security and law and order situation, internet services in Panjgur district would remain suspended for the next six months. The NA Standing Committee on Information Technology, held with Aminul Haq in the chair was told that this has been communicated to the interior ministry by security agencies in response to a letter, citing prevailing law and order situation as the reason. Expressing concern over this situation, the committee noted that internet services in Panjgur have remained suspended for the past three years, causing severe difficulties for the local population, particularly the business community and students. Consequently, the committee decided to convene an in-camera meeting wherein the Secretary...

• Govt activates emergency protocols; orders desilting of waterways • PDMA calls for standardised fitting of solar panels to withstand inclement weather • Official says 70pc deaths resulted from falling solar panels LAHORE: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter Punjab, days after similar weather killed around 20 people across the province. The Provincial Disaster Man­agement Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a province-wide alert of severe weather from today (Tuesday). A westerly wave combined with moist currents is likely to bring intense windstorms, thu­nderstorms, and heavy rainfall across the region from May 27 to 31, said the Met department forecast. Upper and central Punjab districts, including Rawal­pi­ndi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat and Sheikhupura will experience heavy rains with hailstorms and lightning from the evening of May 27 through May...

• Shehbaz, Pezeshkian agree to boost bilateral trade, investment • PM expresses gratitude for Iran’s support amid tension with Delhi • Renews offer for talks with India on Kashmir, other issues • Meets Ayatollah Khamenei ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Monday rene­wed their commitment to permanent peace in South Asia, underlining that frie­ndly relations with neighbouring countries formed a core part of both nations’ foreign policy. The reaffirmation came during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian at a reception hosted at the Sa’dabad Palace in Tehran. The meeting took place during the prime minist­er’s official visit to Tur­k­iye, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at expre­ssing gratitude to fri­endly Muslim nations for their support during the recent Pakistan-India conflict. Both leaders resolved to enhance cooperation to boost bilateral trade and investment and work together to maintain peace and security in the region. View this post on Instagram Prim...

• Finance minister hints at simplified tax returns for salaried class • Claims every possible support to be made available for armed forces • Privatisation drive to be ‘accelerated’ in next fiscal year; PIA, three Discos to be privatised by year end • Flags population growth, climate change as existential threats ISLAMABAD: Promising simplified tax returns for the salaried class, Finance Minister Muhammad Aura­ng­zeb on Monday pledged that the up­co­ming federal budget would int­ro­duce “bold measures” to steer the national economy in a strategic direction and make available whatever support is required by the armed forces. Talking to journalists after an event organised by the Pakistan Banks Association and Karandaaz Pakistan, the finance minister said that every possible support would be provided to the armed forces, stressing that it was a national need in light of recent cross-border aggression, not just a military requirement. Responding to a question, he said the IMF mission and its regional dir­e­ctor,...

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday granted a period of six weeks to the Federal Government to appoint the Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.

LIVERPOOL: A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side’s Premier League soccer title on Monday, and police arrested a 53-year-old local man shortly afterwards. Merseyside police said a “number of pedestrians” were hit after the team’s open-top coach carried players and coaching staff through the city centre for […]

ISLAMABAD: Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Aimal Wali Khan announced to  forgive the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), marking an end to their recent public dispute. In his statement, ANP Senator Aimal Wali Khan mentioned, “The Chairman PTA himself came to me, now I consider him as my elder brother, and we have […]

Taylor Swift skipped the 2025 AMAs red carpet amid rumors, while Travis Kelce was spotted training in Florida.

KARACHI: The Karachi police uncovered a secret method of smuggling the expensive drug, weed, in the city as the traffickers have now shifted to online deliveries using motorcycle riders, following the use of courier companies, ARY News reported. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have made ‘significant’ breakthroughs with the arrest of suspect Abdul, […]

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo is reportedly set to reprise his role as Bruce Banner in Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here According to a Nexus Point News exclusive report, the Hollywood actor will feature in an extended role and not just a cameo in the film. However, […]

KUWAIT: After 19 years of restriction, Kuwait has officially resumed the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens. According to a report by a foreign news agency, a long-standing ban on various visa categories has been lifted for Pakistanis. After the ‘Kuwait visas ban lifted’, under new directives, a range of visas will be issued by […]

Britney Spears is said to be “furious” after her ex-husband Sam Asghari was seen with a new love interest, just as the singer faced criticism for lighting a cigarette during a flight. According to Radar Online, Britney Spears, 43, is deeply upset that Sam Asghari, 31, has moved on so quickly. The pair were married […]

U.S. President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had “gone absolutely CRAZY” by unleashing the largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine and said he was weighing new sanctions on Moscow, though he also scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump posted the remark on Truth Social as sleeping Ukrainians woke to a third consecutive night of massive […]

Taylor Swift skipped the 2025 AMAs red carpet, sparking a wave of online fan reactions over her absence.

The England club cricket team Richmond’s fourth XI registered an unwanted record after getting bowled out for just two runs. The event took place in Division One of the Third Tier of the Middlesex League when Richmond’s fourth XI opted to bowl first against North London Cricket Club’s third XI. Batting first, North London posted […]

The Witcher Season 5 is already building excitement as new details begin to emerge. Fans of the popular series have more reason to look forward to the upcoming season, as a familiar face from Game of Thrones is reportedly joining the cast. According to reports from Redanian Intelligence, The Witcher Season 5 will introduce the […]

David Guetta says he sent Benson Boone a track to explore a music collaboration, hinting at a potential new hit.

Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon on Monday formed a committee to probe a violent protest in Naushero Feroz’s Moro city on May 20, where one protester was killed and over a dozen other people, including police personnel, were injured. Clashes broke out in Moro last Tuesday when police attempted to disperse demonstrators protesting the controversial construction of new canals on the River Indus. Protesters, organised by the Sindh Saba and armed with sticks and rods, blocked the Moro bypass road and clashed with police. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar’s house was also attacked, along with two trailers on Moro bypass road. A deputy duperintendent of police (DSP) was among the wounded. According to a notification, the committee, chaired by Sindh West Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Irfan Ali Baloch, will comprise Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amjad Ahmed Shaikh of the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell, Benazirabad SSP Shabbir Sethar, DSP CIA Hyderabad Iftikhar Buriro and sub-inspect...