Pakistan

SENTENCES OF 19 CONVICTS PARDONED AFTER MERCY PETITIONS 19 convicts pardoned: Their sentences have been commuted after mercy petitions were filed. Total petitions filed: 67 mercy petitions, with 48 processed for appeal and 19 accepted on humanitarian grounds. Details on pardoned individuals: Convicts involved in various incidents, including attacks on military installations, had their 2-year sentences reduced. Web Desk — …

Web Desk — After several days of intense negotiations, the two warring tribes in Kurram have signed a peace agreement comprising 14 points, aimed at restoring peace in the area, which has been plagued by violence for weeks. Jirga member Malik Sawab Khan said a major peace gathering was held at Kohat Fort to mediate talks between the tribes in …

Web Desk — On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the ‘Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan,’ outlining the National Economic Transformation Plan for 2024-29 to address Pakistan’s economic challenges. During the launch ceremony in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz shared, “Over the past nine months, we have faced significant economic challenges. Through the tireless efforts of both the federal and …

Web Desk — Six commercial banks in Pakistan have been directed to compensate fraud victims with a total amount exceeding Rs24 million, following a ruling by President Asif Zardari. The decision, announced in a statement from the Presidency, requires these banks to pay restitution to 31 individuals who were defrauded in various banking scams. The banks ordered to make the …

Web Desk — The Field General Court Martial has sentenced 25 individuals involved in the May 9 incidents. According to ISPR, these sentences were issued after thoroughly examining evidence and completing all legal procedures. All convicted individuals were provided with their legal rights during the proceedings. The ISPR statement described May 9, 2023, as a dark chapter in Pakistan’s history, …

Web Desk: Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, has threatened to halt remittances if his two demands are not met. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, revealed that her brother has presented two demands to the government. The first is the formation of a judicial commission comprising three Supreme Court judges, and the second …

Web Desk – Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Ali Amin Gandapur, clarified that no final decision has yet been made regarding the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement, emphasizing that the announcement of the movement comes from PTI’s founder, and the provincial leadership will act according to his direction. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Gandapur stated, “It is …

Web Desk — The Madressah Registration Bill officially became an Act after the 10-day deadline for presidential action elapsed, according to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. At a press conference in Dera Ismail Khan, Fazl stated, “The bill has already become an Act, and if there are no signatures for 10 days, does it not automatically convert into …

Web Desk — At least 79 Pakistani pilgrims were safely evacuated to Beirut amid significant political upheaval in Syria, officials informed the federal cabinet on Tuesday. This comes as the West Asian nation forms a transitional government following the ousting of its long-time ruler. According to state broadcaster PTV, seven out of approximately 20 Pakistani teachers and students stranded in …

Web Desk — Amid escalating instability in Syria following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken swift action to ensure the safe evacuation of Pakistani nationals stranded in the conflict-hit country. The government is prioritizing their safety and has initiated comprehensive measures for their secure return via neighboring countries. Prime Minister’s Directives on Evacuation – …