‘Pakistan’s judiciary is autonomous,’ says the Foreign Office, dismissing US accusations of government meddling in the courts.

The Pakistani judiciary is independent, according to the Foreign Office, and the courts operate in accordance with the country’s Constitution and laws. The US State Department has painted a poor picture of Pakistan’s judiciary, claiming that while the country’s judicial system technically functions independently of the executive branch, the realityContinue Reading

The policy rate at the State Bank of Pakistan remains at 7%.

The State Bank of Pakistan has chosen to keep the policy rate at 7% for the next two months, according to Dr Reza Baqir, the central bank’s governor. “The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) agreed to keep the policy rate at 7% at its meeting on July 27, 2021,” the SBPContinue Reading

Zahir Jaffer’s parents and two other accused have been sent to Adiala Jail for the murder of Noor Mukadam.

On Tuesday, a sessions court in Islamabad sentenced Zahir Jaffer’s parents and two other suspects to 14 days in prison for their suspected role in the murder of Noor Mukadam, the daughter of a former Pakistani ambassador. Today, the accused were brought before Judicial Magistrate Shoaib Akhtar. The police askedContinue Reading

Balochistan will make it illegal to enter offices without being vaccinated from August.

QUETTA: Starting in August, Balochistan will make it illegal to enter important government offices without being vaccinated, according to a government spokeswoman. In a press conference today, provincial government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani warned that access into workplaces without vaccination will be prohibited from August 1st. The increase in COVID-19 casesContinue Reading

Khurshid Shah’s bail application in the assets matter was denied by the SHC.

KARACHI, Pakistan — The bail application of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khurshid Shah in the assets case was denied by the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday. The SHC instructed the trial court to complete the matter as soon as possible during the hearing on the PPP leader’s appeal.Continue Reading

Noor Mukadam requested that I deliver Rs700,000 to Zahir Jaffer’s residence: driver

Noor Mukadam instructed her driver to arrange Rs700,000 and deliver cash to Zahir Jaffer, the primary suspect in her murder, according to Noor’s driver. Khalil, on the other hand, stated he could only come up with Rs300,000. Noor’s driver, Khalil, told Geo News that Noor contacted him and said sheContinue Reading

Afghan troops who sought shelter in Pakistan were respectfully returned to Afghanistan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has turned over a group of Afghan army soldiers to their country’s authorities in a respectful way after they lost control of a military station on the Pak-Afghan border, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) late Monday. “Fifty-six Afghan troops, including five officers, were returnedContinue Reading

The US is willing to work with Pakistan to solve climate change challenges: Kerry, John

ISLAMABAD: US Presidential Envoy for Climate Change Senator John Kerry has praised Pakistan’s efforts in combating environmental degradation on a global scale, saying that Washington is willing to work together with Islamabad to address climate change concerns. These statements were delivered by John Kerry during his discussion with Malik AminContinue Reading

Riyadh seeks to develop ties with Islamabad on a bilateral level: Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stated on Tuesday that Riyadh wants to improve relations with Pakistan. The Saudi minister, speaking at a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, said his visit is a follow-up to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to SaudiContinue Reading

Lebanon’s crisis-plagued government is holding discussions to select a new prime minister.

BEIRUT, LEBANON (AFP) – Lebanon was set to start negotiations on Monday to name a new prime minister, who will lead the country’s third effort to form a government in less than a year, amid growing political and economic instability. Since then-prime minister Hassan Diab resigned in the aftermath ofContinue Reading

Breaking News (Page 325)

‘Pakistan’s judiciary is autonomous,’ says the Foreign Office, dismissing US accusations of government meddling in the courts.

The policy rate at the State Bank of Pakistan remains at 7%.

Zahir Jaffer’s parents and two other accused have been sent to Adiala Jail for the murder of Noor Mukadam.

Balochistan will make it illegal to enter offices without being vaccinated from August.

Khurshid Shah’s bail application in the assets matter was denied by the SHC.

Noor Mukadam requested that I deliver Rs700,000 to Zahir Jaffer’s residence: driver

Afghan troops who sought shelter in Pakistan were respectfully returned to Afghanistan: ISPR

The US is willing to work with Pakistan to solve climate change challenges: Kerry, John

Riyadh seeks to develop ties with Islamabad on a bilateral level: Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia

Lebanon’s crisis-plagued government is holding discussions to select a new prime minister.

SHC dismisses Shazia Marri’s appeal about her fake degree

Pakistan’s heavy vehicle imports reached a record high.

Three people were injured after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kohlu, Balochistan.

Petrol and fuel prices to remain unchanged ‘until further orders’

Four independent GB election victors join the IPP.

Petrol now costs Rs458.40 and diesel costs Rs520.35, marking Pakistan’s highest-ever fuel price increase.

Imran Khan was brought to PIMS Hospital for follow-up eye medical care.

Peshawar High Court maintains Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s sales tax on building services.

TTAP maintains its demand for Imran Kha’s personal physicians and calls off the Parliament House sit-in.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan slip early, four wickets down to India