Iftikhar A. Khan

Sherry briefs Fafen delegation on amendments

ISLAMABAD: Vice President Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman at a meeting briefed a delegation... Published 14 Oct, 2024 07:56am

Foreign dignitaries arrive for SCO summit spadework

Over 10,000 law enforcers deployed for security; offices, markets, educational institutions, metro bus service shut. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 10:58am

‘Holistic reforms’ in governance sought

Fafen suggests changes to appointment process for services chiefs, CEC; CPDI urges further transparency in judicial affairs. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 08:32am

Govt, opposition inch their way to a consensus

Minister says four to five points need to be hammered out; JUI-F shares its draft with parliamentary panel. Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:13am

MQM-P ties support for constitutional courts to local govt empowerment

Sindh governor, party leaders meet PM, present draft proposal. Updated 13 Oct, 2024 07:47am

Most election tribunals set to miss deadlines: Fafen

Tribunals have only disposed of 40 out of 334 petitions so far. Updated 12 Oct, 2024 10:56am

ECP to hear references against two PTI lawmakers on 21st

Cases against Senator Saifullah Abro and Swat MNA Sohail Sultan quickly fixed for hearing. Published 11 Oct, 2024 08:48am

Centre, KP ‘in sync’ over opposition to PTM jirga

• Naqvi says govt open to talks, but ‘parallel judicial system’ won’t be allowed
• PTI takes U-turn on ban, Barrister Saif says Published 10 Oct, 2024 08:39am

CEC, PTI counsel bicker at hearing of tribunal plea

Faisal Ch asks Sikandar Raja to lower his voice after latter tells him ‘not to dictate ECP’ Published 10 Oct, 2024 07:48am

Punjab, NA speakers again nudge ECP to allocate reserved seats

Seek notification of reserved seats in line with amended Elections Act; say delay tantamount to questioning parliament’s authority. Published 09 Oct, 2024 07:44am

Govt warns defiant PTI not to test its patience

• Gandapur-led caravan breaks through barricades, reaches China Chowk on Jinnah Avenue; CM’s non-bailable warrants issued in Published 06 Oct, 2024 08:04am

ECP notifies judges-led poll tribunals for Punjab

Notifies 8 election tribunals comprising 4 sitting and as many retired LHC judges. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 10:04am

Allies, foes alike urge PTI to postpone protests

Mohsin Naqvi, Fazl ask PTI to wait until foreign dignitaries leave; over 300 containers on Islamabad roads; 400 suspects detained in twin cities. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:09am

Security plan approved for upcoming SCO summit

Additional personnel from Pakistan Army, Rangers, FC and Punjab police to be deployed. Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:46am

Intra-party election case against PTI adjourned till 22nd

ECP, PTI blame each other for procedural delays. Updated 03 Oct, 2024 10:41am

PPP consults PML-Q, ANP on constitutional package

Naqvi meets JUI-F chief Fazl, praises his efforts towards "parliamentary supremacy". Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:00am

Controversial package may land in parliament next week

Senator Siddiqui agrees passing amendment would not be possible without Fazl's backing. Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:19am

ECP taking its ‘sweet time’ to move on reserved seats order

Legal team meeting "remains inconclusive" yet again; huddle to resume today; insiders say commission is "buying time for parliament’s next move". Updated 25 Sep, 2024 11:06am

ECP to deliberate on SC’s reserved seats judgement today

Apex court has warned the commission of consequences in case of non-implementation of its Sept 14 order. Updated 24 Sep, 2024 07:58am

PPP’s Samina Ghurki becomes MNA on reserved seat

Ghurki, the president of PPP Punjab chapter’s women wing, hails from a political family of Lahore. Published 22 Sep, 2024 07:23am