Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
KP CM to present PTI demands at today’s Apex Committee meeting
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19: Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif has said that Ali Amin Gandapur will table the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) demands before the Central Apex Committee set to be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today. Speaking on Geo News‘ programme “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath” on Monday, Barrister Saif confirmed that CM Gandapur will take up PTI’s demands, which are essentially the core of its “do-or-die” November 24 Islamabad protest, in the high-level meeting. The KP government’s spokesperson’s confirmation comes after Gandapur told The News that theRead More
Constitutional bench dismisses plea challenging extension in army chief’s tenure
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19: A seven-member Supreme Court constitutional bench on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the extension of the tenure of the army chief. Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan-led bench rejected the petition over non-pursuance, whereas, the SC registrar office’s objections regarding the plea being inadmissible were also maintained. The SC bench also includes Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Musarrat Hilali. The development comes as the ruling coalition, earlier this month, amended the laws — viaRead More
US Ambassador celebrates Pakistan’s high-achieving students at education USA event
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome honored outstanding Pakistani students at a special ceremony celebrating academic excellence, organized by Education USA and the U.S. Educational Foundation in Pakistan. The event recognized top students nominated by their schools for exceptional academic achievements. In his remarks, Ambassador Blome acknowledged the crucial role of parental support in the students’ success and commended Education USA Director Kathy Aziz and her team for organizing the ceremony. “These promising young scholars represent Pakistan’s brightest academic talent,” said Ambassador Blome. “As they prepare forRead More