Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
Govt seeks recusal of CJP, 2 other judges from SC bench hearing pleas against audio leaks commission
ISLAMABAD, MAY 30: The federal government on Tuesday raised an objection to three members of the five-member bench hearing a set of petition challenging the constitution of a judicial commission formed to investigate the veracity of recent audio leaks. The government had formed the commission on May 20 under Section 3 of the Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act 2017. Led by senior puisne judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the commission also comprised Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq. But earlierRead More
Imran sends Rs10bn defamation notice to Abdul Qadir Patel, seeks unconditional apology
LAHORE, MAY 30: PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday sent a Rs10 billion defamation notice to Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel after the latter held a press conference claiming, among other things, that the ex-premier’s mental stability was questionable. Last week, the government had shared the confidential medical reports of Imran’s tests, supposedly conducted while he was in custody earlier this month, claiming that no fracture was found on his legs while traces of alcohol and an illegal drug were found in his urine sample. The details were shared byRead More
Imran submits surety bonds in 3 cases related to May 9 violence
Imran submits surety bonds in 3 cases related to May 9 violence. Imran submits surety bonds with Lahore ATC; PM Shehbaz insists no dialogue with those who attack state symbols.
Pakistan defeat Japan to secure semi-final berth at Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2023
Pakistan on Monday booked a spot for the semi-final of the ongoing Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2023 after defeating Japan. Pakistan defeated Japan 3-2 to secure a place in the semi-final of the tournament currently going on in Oman. For Pakistan, Abdul Wahab scored two goals and Arbaaz Ahmed scored one goal in the match played in Salalah. However, for Japan in the second minute of the game, Kompi Yoshida gave his team the lead on a penalty corner. Pakistan’s Arbaaz equalised the match by scoring on a penalty cornerRead More
ICCI delegation in Skardu to review the arrangements for Tourism Summit 2023
Islamabad, MAY 30: /DNA/ – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce high level delegation visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, The delegation was headed by President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. During the visit, the delegation met with the high officials of Gilgit government, security agencies and administration officers. The delegation reviewed the arrangements for the first ICC Tourism Summit 2023 scheduled for the promotion of tourism in the northern regions organized by the Islamabad Chamber in July. The delegation was also made to visit various tourist points and briefed aboutRead More