Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Jazeela Aslam appointed SC’s first female registrar
ISLAMABAD, SEP 17 (DNA) — The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Sunday notified Sessions Judge Okara Jazeela Aslam as the first female registrar of the Supreme Court. The notification also read that the Lahore High Court (LHC) had handed over the services of Jazeela to the SC. Hitherto, Additional and Sessions Judge Abdur Razzaq was working as the registrar of the apex court. His services had been returned to the LHC a week ago. — DNA
Elahi re-arrested immediately after court discharges him in Lahore Master Plan case: lawyer
Lahore: PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Sunday was re-arrested for the umpteenth time immediately after a Lahore anti-corruption court discharged him in a graft case pertaining to the Lahore Master Plan 2050, his lawyer, Rana Intezar Hussain, confirmed to Dawn.com. “They (officials) said he has been arrested in a terrorism case and was being taken to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi,” Hussain said. Elahi is among several PTI leaders and workers who have been arrested amid the state’s crackdown on the PTI leadership following the violent riots in the countryRead More
Historic Victory: India seals Asia Cup 2023 Final against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, SEPT 17: /DNA/ – Historic Victory: India seals Asia Cup 2023 Final against Sri Lanka. Asia Cup Final 2023: India Sets Sights on Victory, Begins Chase of 51 Runs. Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj claimed six wickets including four in one over, as India skittled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. Sri Lanka were bowled out in 15.2 overs after they elected to bat first in Colombo, but Siraj wreaked havoc with figures of 6-21. The Islanders, after winning the toss andRead More
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission promotes Climate Action in Karachi Visit
KARACHI, /DNA/ – U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer’s visit to Karachi September 13-16 underscored the strong partnership between the United States and the people of Sindh. He explored opportunities to enrich development, trade, and commercial ties, and showcased the strength of our people-to-people relationships, the cornerstone of our bilateral relationship. As co-host of the second Green Shipping roundtable, Mr. Schofer underscored the crucial role of sustainable shipping practices in mitigating the impact of climate change. The Green Shipping roundtable stakeholders discussed opportunities to reduce carbon emissions in theRead More
Asia Cup Final Drama: Sri Lanka all out on just 50 runs against India
Colombo: Sri Lanka appear set for a painfully massive defeat as they are seven down for just 39 runs after 12 overs in their Asia Cup 2023 final against India in Colombo. The Islanders, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, lost their opener Kusal Perera on just the third ball of the match when Jasprit Bumrah had him caught by the wicketkeeper. However, the man responsible for giving daytime nightmare to the Lankans was Mohammed Siraj, who built upon Bumrah’s early inroads and claimed the next sixRead More
POL rates hike: PIAF asks govt to withdraw anti-business decision
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has asked the government to withdraw the anti-business decision of huge raise in oil products prices, warning the authorities that inflation above six percent could hurt the economic growth and only a prudent approach could keep it in under the control. PIAF Chairman Faheemur Rehman Saigol said that Rs26 per litre increase in petrol prices would put an additional burden on the industries and general public at a time when they are already hard-pressed with up to Rs7.5 perRead More