Category: Pakistan

Former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced in the Toshakhana-II case, after a court issued a written verdict on Saturday finding both guilty of criminal breach of trust. Khan was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment under Section 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code and a further seven years under the Anti-Corruption Act, while Bushra Bibi was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment. Both were fined Rs16,425,650 each, with an additional six months’ imprisonment in case of non-payment. The implementation of the Toshakhana-II verdict began on…

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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has officially announced the schedule for winter vacations for judges, court staff and educational institutions. According to the notification, judges of the high court and subordinate courts will observe their winter break from December 29 to January 11, while court staff will be on leave from December 29 to January 6. In a separate notification, federal government educational institutions have also declared winter holidays, with schools set to remain closed from December 26 to January 3. Read: Sindh issues winter vacation schedule for schools, colleges The…

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The Anti Terrorism Court in Islamabad began proclaimed offender proceedings on Thursday against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several other accused persons. On court orders, notices summoning the accused were displayed at multiple locations, including the Judicial Complex, directing them to appear before the court. The notices name Sohail Afridi, Meena Khan, Amjad Khan, Shafi Ullah Jan and Amjad Afridi, instructing them to appear before the court. According to the notices, the accused have either failed to comply with court orders or are absconding, prompting the court to…

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LAHORE: A condemnation resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly over an incident involving a Muslim woman in India’s state of Bihar, calling the act a grave violation of human dignity, religious freedom and women’s rights. The resolution was jointly moved by Punjab Assembly members Rana Muhammad Arshad, Rahila Khadim Hussain and several other lawmakers. According to the text, the House strongly condemned what it described as a shameful incident that allegedly occurred during an official event in Bihar, where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was accused of crossing moral…

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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the commissioners, DCs and ACs to take strict action against officers who fail to ensure citizens’ safety and convenience. Chairing a meeting, she asserted that officers will face stern actions, including transfer, explanation and warning, if they fail to provide safety and facilitation to citizens across Punjab. The chief minister did not allow the Layyah assistant commissioner to sit in the meeting over the death of a two-year-old child who had fallen into a pit in Layyah. She ordered immediate transfer…

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Federal police have registered cases against 70 of the 92 members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, primarily from the PTI, across various police stations in Islamabad. Among them, former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur faces the highest number of cases. Islamabad police have collected detailed records of previously registered cases, which include serious charges such as terrorism and attacks on police and Rangers personnel. Most of the PTI MPAs have yet to obtain bail from any court. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is wanted in 11 separate cases, while…

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ISLAMABAD: Leaders of an opposition parties’ alliance — the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) — on Tuesday met with leaders of three political parties — the JUI-F, the JI and the QWP — to invite them to their upcoming National Consultative Conference scheduled for December 20-21. In an emergency meeting called on December 10 in the wake of a police action on PTI founder Imran Khan’s family members outside Adiala Jail, the TTAP had decided to organize a conference in order to discuss the political climate, constitutional matters, and restrictions imposed…

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LAHORE: Punjab Specialised Healthcare Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the situation regarding seasonal influenza is under control across the province. He was chairing a meeting regarding the prevention of seasonal influenza. The participants emphasised the need to ensure the use of masks and awareness to prevent seasonal influenza. The minister said awareness workshops should also be organised in hospitals. Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Secretary Azmat Mahmood Khan said the tertiary care hospitals had been directed to continuously report influenza cases along with effective surveillance and monitoring regarding seasonal…

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KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging financial, administrative and development package covering public transport, policing, wheat pricing relief, public-private partnerships, internal audit reforms, social protection and IT infrastructure. The meeting at the CM House was attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and other senior officials. The cabinet also ratified the minutes of the Cabinet Committee on Finance. Among key approvals, the cabinet sanctioned Rs964.4 million for the purchase and operation of public transport…

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ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday reduced the price of diesel by Rs14 per litre in line with fluctuation in global oil prices, effective from December 16. However, the government has maintained the existing prices of petrol. After the recent reduction, the diesel will be sold at Rs265.65 per litre against the old price of Rs279.65 per litre, recording a cut of Rs14 per litre. However, the price of petrol has been maintained at Rs263.45 per litre. High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors; as a result,…

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