SC reserves verdict on ex-IHC judge Siddiqui’s plea against dismissal

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on former Islamabad High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s plea challenging his dismissal from the post.    A five-member bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Irfan Saadat […]

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Baloch protesters call off over 30 day-long sit-in from outside NPC in Islamabad

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Tuesday called off their over 30 day-long sit-in outside the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad, Geo News reported. Baloch protesters had been protesting in the federal capital since December 20, 2023 against “enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings”. Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch, one of the protest organisers, said they are returning […]

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Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home

KARACHI: Football enthusiasts in Pakistan may miss the opportunity to witness Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Jordan on home turf, as the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has confirmed that Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium falls short of the global governing body’s standards. In a statement released on Monday, the PFF conveyed that it is actively exploring […]

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IPC Ministry writes letter to FIFA expressing concerns over delay in PFF elections

The Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination has urged FIFA to address the delay in elections of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). In a letter, dated January 11, the Federal Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad was disappointed that the elections “have not been completed even after more than four years of existence of PFF Normalisation Committee”. The […]

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Tinley Park shooting leaves four women dead; male arrested

Authorities said Sunday that they have detained a male suspect and recovered a weapon after at least four women were killed during a shooting at home in Tinley Park. According to the officials, they arrived at around 11:20am at the 7400 block of West 173rd Street and found four bullet-stricken bodies. CBS News quoted Village Manager […]

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What does New Hampshire hold for Trump, Haley after Desantis’ exit?

Donald Trump aims to secure the Republican presidential nomination after Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s withdrawal less than 48 hours before the New Hampshire primary. According to CNN, if he wins the Granite State or Nikki Haley finishes second, the timeline for his nomination could be significantly accelerated, preparing him to face President Joe Biden in November. […]

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Nearly 90 dead as deadly winter storms strike parts of US

The United States has been hit by ferocious winter storms in the past week, which has resulted in nearly 90 weather-related fatalities across different parts of the country. Oregon remains under a state of emergency after enduring severe ice storms that have claimed 16 lives while Tennessee has reported at least 25 deaths due to […]

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‘School, colleges to remain closed for 8 days for elections’

All the educational institutes across Pakistan will remain closed for eight days due to the upcoming general elections which are set to take place on February 8, Daily Jang reported on Monday citing sources. According to the sources, the educational institutes including schools and colleges will be already closed on February 4 and 5 due to Sunday […]

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Vloggers barred from recording YouTube videos in SC building

ISLAMABAD: The apex court on Monday issued new guidelines for beat reporters, which barred the media persons from recording YouTube programmes and interviews inside the Supreme Court building. In a letter addressed to the SC press association and Superintendent of Police (SP), SC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Shahid Hussain Kamboyo said the beat reporters will […]

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Govt identifies over ‘500 social media accounts’ involved in anti-judiciary campaign

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Monday said the government has identified more than 500 social media accounts embroiled in anti-judiciary campaign. “Action will be taken against those involved in the recent malicious campaign against Supreme Court judges, in accordance with the law and constitution,” he said talking to media in Islamabad while he […]

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