Pakistan

Index jumps over 3,600 points as IMF hopes, easing border tensions spark rally

In a momentous ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday allowed civilians accused in the May 9, 2023 riots — triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan — to be tried in military courts. “The legal fate of some 103 individuals facing military trials remained in limbo from December 2023 till Tuesday, a period of about a year and a half,” noted Dawn’s editorial today. The 5-2 verdict by the Constitutional Bench overturns an earlier ruling that had declared military trials of civilians null and void, and restores key sections of the Pakistan Army Act (PAA) that allow military jurisdiction over certain civilian offences. The bench not only overturned that decision but also restored three contentious provisions of the PAA that had previously been struck down. It also directed the government to introduce legislation within 45 days to ensure that civilians tried in military courts are granted the right to appeal their sentences in a high court. However, the decision was not unanimous — the two dis...

According to the PAA, all airports in the country will remain closed to every type of flight during this period.

Propaganda crumbles as Pakistan's economic hub pulsates with life, unity, and defiance

Additional beds added to emergency wards, trauma centres

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Games initially slated for May were put off due to extremely hot weather

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday received Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Adel Al-Jubeir, here at the PM House and discussed the prevailing situation in South Asia.

Ensures installation of sirens, availability of additional fuel, blood and food stocks

All private hospitals will provide free treatment to 35% of total bed capacity in emergencies

Officials launch city-wide crackdown on eateries violating environmental safety standards

Exercises aim to prepare for scenarios involving aerial attacks, fires or bomb threats

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SC's directive to complete trials within four months has been conveyed to all 11 judges

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A cyberattack disabled nearly 70% of India’s power grid infrastructure, security sources add.