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Elections delay case: Newly formed 3-judges SC bench resumes hearing
ISLAMABAD: A three-judge reconstituted bench resumed hearing the case against delay in holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Justice Jamal Mandokhail excused himself from the SC bench earlier today (Friday). Also read: Elections delay case: Newly formed 4
Elections delay case: Newly formed 4 judges bench also dissolved
ISLAMABAD: The newly constituted four judges bench of the Supreme Court was also dissolved on Friday as Justice Jamal Mandokhail recused himself after registering a dissenting note. بریکنگسپریم کورٹ کا چار رکنی بنچ بھی ٹوٹ گیاجسٹس جمال خان مندوخیل بینچ
Supreme Court disregards Justice Isa-led 2 judges order
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday disregarded its 2-judges order wherein it is held that hearing of all cases under Article 184 (3) be postponed until amendments in Supreme Court Rules 1980 on CJP discretionary powers. The Registrar5
Politics
Petrified of elections, PMLN threatening Supreme Court & Chief Justice: Imran Khan
LAHORE: The Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has claimed that the ruling party PMLN is petrified of elections and therefore, threatening the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of Pakistan. More to follow…
Constitution to emerge victorious against doctrine of necessity: Sheikh Rashid
RAWALPINDI: The head of Awami Muslim League (AML) and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has expressed his confidence in the Constitution to emerge victorious against the doctrine of necessity. نظریہ ضرورت اور آئین کے درمیان مقابلہ شروع ہو گیا
Rana Sanaullah calls for “greater dialogue”
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said the National Assembly will cease to exist on Aug 12 or 16 after which a caretaker set-up will be in place to hold elections. Speaking to media here on Thursday, Sanaullah said the
Business and Stock
NEPRA releases inquiry report on countrywide power breakdown
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released an inquiry report on a major power breakdown that occurred earlier this year in several parts of the country, including major cities like Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta. The report
Gallup Pakistan surveys 2000 out of 220 million people to compile report on inflation
KARACHI: The Gallup Pakistan and Dun & Bradstreet are reported to have surveyed only 2,000 people out of the population of more than 220 million to compile their report on Consumer Confidence Index report, published by government-affiliated media group on
Gold price witnesses slight increase in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold continued its gaining streak on the third consecutive day as per tola price surged by Rs100 to reach Rs208,000 on Thursday. The All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association’s (APSGJA) data shows the price of 10 grams of 24
Crime
Pak Army soldier martyred in North Waziristan gun battle
RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier lost his life in an armed clash with terrorists in North Waziristan district on Friday. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) department, 0n 31 March 2023, a fire exchange took place between terrorists and
Punjab CTD arrests nine terrorists in combing operations across province
LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) is reported to have arrested nine terrorists belonging to banned outfits during combing operations in various districts of the province. The arrests were made during the ongoing week, as part of the CTD’s
Dr Birbal Genani shot dead in Karachi by unknown assailants
KARACHI: Former Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) senior director of health and eye specialist Dr Birbal Genani was shot dead by unknown assailants in the port city on Thursday. Dr Genani, according to police, along with his assistant lady doctor was
World
Donald Trump reacts on his indictment, calls it ‘Political Persecution’
WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump has reacted sharply over his indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as part of its investigation into hush money payments made before the 2016 presidential election, and called it a ‘political persecution’ by Democrats.
Trump criminally charged in New York, a first for a US ex-president
NEW YORK: Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run
India temple tragedy: Death toll rises to 35
NEW DELHI: At least 35 people have died as a result of the temple stepwell fall tragedy in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to media, Indore Collector Dr. Ilayaraja T confirmed the rising death toll, saying thirty-five individuals were killed in
Health and Food
Did you know walking 8,000 steps once a week delays fatality?
A new study has claimed that walking 8,000 steps once or twice a week may significantly reduce the risk of early death. According to a study, while regular exercise is known to lower mortality risk, the study published in the
Poor sleep can shorten person’s heart health: Study
ISLAMABAD: A new study reports, for the first time, the effect of poor sleep on the longevity of a person’s cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia and the University of Southern Denmark analyzed the sleeping experiences
Risk of diseases reduces in Ramadan as compared to other months, says research
Medical experts say that compared to other months, the risk of stroke is reduced in the Holy month of Ramadan. According to experts, the main reason for the reduction in stroke cases during Ramadan is people’s abstinence from smoking, better
Science and Technology
Bitcoin profits are taxable in certain cases, says Denmark’s supreme court
The Justices of the Supreme Court of Denmark have handed down two judgements on whether the sale of Bitcoin tickers down $28,198 under certain circumstances qualifies as a taxable event. In a March 30 notice, Denmark’s Supreme Court said a
Apple to host annual developers’ conference from June 5
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said it will host its annual developers’ conference from June 5 to June 9, where the iPhone maker is expected to unveil its latest software updates. Analysts will also look for hints from Apple about the much-anticipated
Technologists suggest banning artificial intelligence experiments
LAHORE: Technology experts have suggested that major experiments in artificial intelligence should be stopped. According to international media, 1,000 experts and people associated with technology companies have signed a letter in which they have warned about possible dangers and said