Monitoring Desk – Cases involving 103 suspects linked to the May 9 incidents were taken to military courts, while others are being tried in anti-terrorism courts (ATC). The question arises: how is it decided whether a military court or an anti-terrorism court will handle a case? In a case regarding the trial of civilians in military courts, Supreme Court Justice …

Web Desk — A viral photo of Rahimyar Khan airport has ignited a storm on social media, showing Punjab’s first female Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, shaking hands with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan upon his arrival. While some see this as a simple gesture of goodwill, others are questioning whether it was a breach of protocol. Pakistan …

Web Desk – Microsoft, the renowned American technology company, has unveiled a $3 billion investment in India to expand its Azure Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. According to Reuters, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that the company will invest $3 billion to boost Azure Cloud and AI in India, which will double the company’s investment and lead to a …

Web Desk — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become the first province to pay off its debt. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzammil Aslam, makes a bold claim, stating that the province has transferred 30 billion rupees to the Debt Management Fund. Muzammil Aslam says that other provinces and the federal government only take loans but do not provide any program to pay …

SENTENCES OF 19 CONVICTS PARDONED AFTER MERCY PETITIONS 19 convicts pardoned: Their sentences have been commuted after mercy petitions were filed. Total petitions filed: 67 mercy petitions, with 48 processed for appeal and 19 accepted on humanitarian grounds. Details on pardoned individuals: Convicts involved in various incidents, including attacks on military installations, had their 2-year sentences reduced. Web Desk — …

Web Desk — After several days of intense negotiations, the two warring tribes in Kurram have signed a peace agreement comprising 14 points, aimed at restoring peace in the area, which has been plagued by violence for weeks. Jirga member Malik Sawab Khan said a major peace gathering was held at Kohat Fort to mediate talks between the tribes in …

Web Desk — On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the ‘Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan,’ outlining the National Economic Transformation Plan for 2024-29 to address Pakistan’s economic challenges. During the launch ceremony in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz shared, “Over the past nine months, we have faced significant economic challenges. Through the tireless efforts of both the federal and …

Web Desk — Six commercial banks in Pakistan have been directed to compensate fraud victims with a total amount exceeding Rs24 million, following a ruling by President Asif Zardari. The decision, announced in a statement from the Presidency, requires these banks to pay restitution to 31 individuals who were defrauded in various banking scams. The banks ordered to make the …

Web Desk — The Field General Court Martial has sentenced 25 individuals involved in the May 9 incidents. According to ISPR, these sentences were issued after thoroughly examining evidence and completing all legal procedures. All convicted individuals were provided with their legal rights during the proceedings. The ISPR statement described May 9, 2023, as a dark chapter in Pakistan’s history, …

Web Desk: Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, has threatened to halt remittances if his two demands are not met. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, revealed that her brother has presented two demands to the government. The first is the formation of a judicial commission comprising three Supreme Court judges, and the second …