ISLAMABAD, JUL 2 /DNA/ – International law should be harmonized with Islamic teachings and grounded in the local context, shaped by cultural sensitivities, and upheld through democratic legitimacy. Though global engagement is essential, bypassing parliamentary oversight in the adoption of international conventions risks eroding legislative authority and cultural coherence. Only a thoughtful, context-driven adaptation can ensure relevance, inclusivity, and sustainable impact. This was discussed at a seminar hosted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, titled “Pakistan’s Constitutional Framework and International Law,” which brought together prominent legal scholars andRead More

Top electoral body notifies restoration of reserved seats following Supreme Court’s July 27 verdict Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued a notification regarding the reserved seats following the July 27 verdict given by the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench. The top court’s Constitutional Bench accepted review petitions and ruled that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is not entitled to seats reserved for women and minorities in the national and provincial assemblies — providing a lion’s share of the reserved seats to the ruling coalition. Following theRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 2 /DNA/ – The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on 3-4 July 2025. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Summit. The theme of the Summit is “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.” During the Summit, the Prime Minister will share Pakistan’s perspective on key regional and global challenges, reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to the ECO Vision 2025, and advocate for enhanced intra-regional trade, transport connectivity,Read More

DNA ISLAMABAD: At least five people, including an assistant commissioner, were killed and 11 others injured on Wednesday in a bomb explosion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district. Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique told  that five people, including two policemen and a civilian, were killed in the explosion targeting a government vehicle on Nawagai Road in Siddiqabad railway attack area of Khar tehsil. “The blast was so intense that the vehicle targeted was completely destroyed,” he said, adding that 11 people were injured in the blast and immediately transported toRead More

KARACHI, JUL 2: /DNA/ – The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) and the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will jointly organize a Medical Tourism Conference under the theme “Serving Global Patients with Paramount Quality Services.” The conference, part of the “Tea for Tourism Series,” launched by organizers, is scheduled to be held on July 15, 2025, at the ICCD Headquarters in Karachi. It will bring together top-tier experts, healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, pharmaceutical and biomedical firms, supply chain specialists, and government officials from PakistanRead More