Tahir-ul-Qadri’s petition trashed by SC
Supreme Court of Pakistan has trashed the constitutional petition seeking reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan. Petition was filed by head of Tehrik-i-Minhaj ul Quran and Pakistan Awami Tehrik Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri. Apex Court observed that Dr Tahirul Qadri could not make a valid argument regarding his stance and sincerity. Dr. Tahir ul Qadri, a renowned [...]
Tahir-ul-Qadri’s petition admitted for hearing
Supreme Court of Pakistan has admitted petition filed by Dr. Tahirul Qadri regarding reconstitution of Election Commission for hearing. Apex court has issued notices to Federation of Pakistan, Attorney General and Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan. Tahir-ul-Qadri has approached Supreme Court seeking orders for reconstitution of ECP as constitutional process was not followed in nomination [...]
Tehrik-i-Insaf demands significant pre-poll changes
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf has called for significant pre poll changes which include reconstitution of election commission of Pakistan and resignation from President Asif Ali Zardari. Demands were made in meeting of Political Strategy Committee of the party which was chaired by Imran Khan. Political Strategy Committee of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf raised concern over inability of Election Commission [...]
YouTube unblocked in Pakistan
Pakistan has unblocked services of YouTube in Pakistan. Access to top video sharing website “YouTube” was blocked in Pakistan because of blasphemous content last Year. Pakistan briefly unblocked the unblocked the service on 29th of December as well but imposed the ban again after it was observed that blasphemous content is still accessible in Pakistan.
Malala Yousafzai undergoes successful reconstructive surgery
Malala Yousafzai has undergone cranial reconstruction and cochlear implant surgeries in Queen Elizabeth hospital on Saturday. Operation lasted for five hours and doctors have termed the procedure as successful. She is said to have regained consciousness and is in stable condition now. “Both operations were a success and Malala is now recovering in hospital. Her [...]
MQM for solo flight in elections
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has announced to contest upcoming general elections independently. This was announced by Farooq Sattar, Parliamentary leader of MQM and minister for overseas Pakistanis. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Mr. Sattar said that MQM has history of contesting elections independently under its own manifesto and same tradition will be kept for [...]
Twin blasts rocks Karachi
Twin blasts in Karachi rocked city on Thursday. According to details first low intensity blast was heard in Landhi Sherpao Colony of east karachi. Rescue personnel, Police officials and others rushed to the blast site but no damage was reported as a result of first blast. Within 20 minutes, a second powerful blast occurred that [...]
Raja Afzal Joins PPP
Leader of PML-N Jehlum has joined Pakistan Peoples Party along with his sons Raja Asad and Raja Safdar. Raja Afzal is a former legislator while his both of his sons are sitting members of National Assembly on PML-N Ticket. He announced his decision in a press conference held at Bilawal House Karachi. Raja Afzal said [...]
Shahrukh Jatoi to reach Pakistan tonight
Shahrukh Jatoi, main accused in Shahzeb Khan murder case will be brought back to Pakistan tonight. He will reach his hometown at 2:3o AM. Murtaza Lashari, servant of Shahrukh had a quarrel with Shahzeb Khan over cat calling his sister in Clifton apartments. Shahzeb was returning with his sister from reception ceremony of another sister. [...]
SC orders arrest of Pervez Ashraf
In a surprising development Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered to arrest Prime Minister of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf. Apex court passed this order during hearing of corruption in rental power plants. Rental power plants were hired to overcome severe energy crisis of the country but failed to deliver because of corruption culture in Pakistan. [...]