Pakistan’s Anti-Rape Act, enacted in 2021, promised faster trials and a more effective system of justice. Yet, an examination of provincial and national data reveals a troubling gap between the registration of rape cases and their resolution.
Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:34am
According to PMO, the committee will submit its report in next cabinet meeting; bill was strongly opposed by PPP members.
Published 07 Feb, 2023 07:31pm
Draft bill to be sent to federal cabinet for approval before it lands in parliament; PML-N's Shahid Khaqan Abbasi lends support.
Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:22pm
Tessori expresses hope of MQM, PPP reaching consensus; asks parties to "serve people".
Published 05 Jan, 2023 01:28pm
Interior minister blames KP government for creating an environment leading to the rise in terrorism and lawlessness.
Published 28 Dec, 2022 09:36pm
Bill drafted to regulate repository of state gifts to be tabled in the cabinet for approval.
Updated 27 Dec, 2022 08:43am
Says PM Shehbaz is in direct contact with Gen Bajwa for the appointment of the next chief of army staff and chairman joint chief of staff.
Published 23 Nov, 2022 11:02pm
Among other changes, proposed amendment to Pakistan Army Act 1952 would allow PM to extend officers’ careers through a notification.
Updated 16 Nov, 2022 07:25am
Cabinet approves summary to include Section 505 of PPC in agency’s schedule
Published 02 Nov, 2022 07:12am
Activist says FIA being "furthered empowered" so the crackdown on dissidents can continue "more swiftly”.
Published 01 Nov, 2022 08:13pm
Rules out the impression that the PTI had behind the scene support from certain quarters in the recent by-elections.
Published 18 Oct, 2022 11:01pm
Interior minister claims Imran concocted cipher controversy to "influence and harm" Pakistan's foreign policy.
Published 05 Oct, 2022 04:03pm
Says PTI was “ready” for electoral reforms.
Published 23 Sep, 2022 03:11pm
Says the government will act on such an option when it deems it to be "feasible" and is politically working on it.
Published 13 Sep, 2022 03:26pm
Says Shahbaz Gill's satellite phone had "numbers from India and the US"; issue of TTP's return to Swat being "blown out of proportion".
Updated 25 Aug, 2022 04:31pm
Claims PTI leader crossed "all lines", says Pakistan's space not used by US.
Updated 11 Aug, 2022 07:21am
President’s authority to appoint judges of accountability courts to be transferred to government as per the new bill.
Published 05 Jul, 2022 12:15am
Says it is prime minister's prerogative to appoint whoever he deems fit to lead the finance ministry.
Updated 28 Jun, 2022 08:19pm
Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind says the chief minister of the province is appointed at the will of "those in Islamabad".
Published 04 Mar, 2022 08:50pm
President reveals he met PM after their separate meetings with army chief on Monday
Published 16 Feb, 2022 07:44am
