Four students die as van falls into ravine near Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI (Pakistan Post) – A school van has fallen into a ravine near the Sahansa Bolaar area in Rawalpindi, resulting in the deaths of four students. Official sources reported that the incident claimed the lives of four students, while three others sustained injuries. The injured students were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical […]

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Govt takes action against MNA Adil Bazai for skipping vote on 26th amendment

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – Following his absence from an all-important session of the lower house which oversaw the passing of 26th amendment, the government on Monday took a strict action against MNA Adil Bazai. National Assembly Speaker wrote another letter to the ECP demanding that the MNA be disqualified and his seat made vacant. It […]

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ICJ describes 26th amendment as threat to judicial independence in Pakistan

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has described the passage of 26th Constitutional Amendment as a blow to judicial independence, the rule of law, and human rights protection in Pakistan. In a statement issued on Monday, the ICJ Secretary General Santiago Canton said, “These changes bring an extraordinary level of political influence over the process […]

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Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to BRICS summit in Kazan on medical advice

BRASILIA – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced on Sunday that he will no longer travel to Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS summit, following medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights. In a statement, the presidential palace said Lula will participate in the BRICS meeting via video conference. The group comprises Brazil, Russia, […]

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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM’s office says

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with former US President Donald Trump, the prime minister’s office said on Sunday. “Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated what he has also said publicly: Israel takes into account the issues the US administration raises, but in the end, will make its decisions based on its national interests,” it […]

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Mansoor Ali Shah will be next chief justice, asserts Fawad Chaudhry

LAHORE (PAKISTAN POST) – Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry claimed that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah would be the next chief justice of the Supreme Court. Sharing his message on social media site X, Fawad Chaudhry hailed the draft of Maulana Fazlur Rehman on the appointment and performance of high courts judges, saying it was credible. […]

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Constitutional bill to undermine independence of judiciary: Umar Ayub

ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN POST) – Opposition leader in National Assembly Umar Ayub has said the 26th constitutional amendment is being passed for personal interests and it will slaughter democracy. Speaking at National Assembly session, he questioned haste of calling the session, adding, “What would have happened if the amendment was approved on October 31. “This constitutional […]

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PM Shehbaz Sharif postpones foreign trip amid political uncertainty

ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN POST) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip abroad due to constitutional amendment and the current political situation. Sources indicated that the Prime Minister was scheduled to leave for Samoa on Tuesday, where a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is set to take place on October 24 and 25. It […]

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Judiciary played frontline role in safeguarding dictatorship, alleges Bilawal

ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN POST) – In his fiery speech during NA session convened on Sunday night to pass 26th constitutional bill, PPP Bilawal Bhutto said judiciary played a frontline role in protecting dictatorship and its role in prolonging the rule of dictators was not hiding from anyone. “It is the judiciary who hanged an elected prime […]

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Fazl assures Bilawal of voting in favour of constitutional amendment

ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN POST) – PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and JUI-F Maulana Fazlur Rehman has a telephone conversation, during which Maulana assured Bilawal of his support for the constitutional amendment, stating that their assembly members have arrived and that he will also be reaching the assembly shortly. Speaking informally to journalists upon his arrival at the […]

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