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RAWALPINDI : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other accused were indicted in the May 9 GHQ attack case on Thursday after it was deferred for four times. An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi framed charges against the 60 accused, including former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, ex-railways minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, former law minister Raja Basharat and Zartaj Gul. The PTI founder and his deputy Qureshi were produced in court where their lawyers were also present. After ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah read the charge-sheet, they denied the allegations. The case was adjourned till Dec 10. Following the indictment,…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has postponed its meeting in Dubai once more as the deadlock between Pakistan and India over hosting the ICC Champions Trophy remains unresolved. India has rejected Pakistan’s formula, which proposed holding matches of both teams at neutral venues over the next three years. The ICC has now given both countries two additional days to discuss and agree on a new framework to resolve the issue. Sources indicate that the ICC is under pressure from broadcasters to finalize the schedule and hopes to reach a resolution by December 7. However, the stalemate has intensified, with ICC…

In a letter dated December 4, 2024, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has formally requested the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairperson of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, to postpone the scheduled meeting of the Judicial Commission on December 6, 2024. The meeting was to consider nominations for the appointment of Additional Judges to the High Courts of Sindh and Peshawar. In his letter, Justice Shah raised several constitutional concerns that necessitated the postponement. He highlighted that the legitimacy of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which restructured the Judicial Commission, is still under challenge in the Supreme…

A Special Court Central, presided over by Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, issued an arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI Founder Imran Khan, for her repeated absence in the Toshakhana 2 case. The proceedings took place at Adiala Jail on Thursday. Despite assurances by her legal team during the previous hearing, Bushra Bibi did not appear in court for the 10th consecutive time. Taking note of her continuous absence, the court directed the issuance of an arrest warrant and served a notice to her guarantor to explain the non-compliance. At the outset of the hearing, the court asked the…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has set a new record, crossing the 106,000-point mark for the first time in its history. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by an impressive 925 points, closing at an all-time high of 106,030 points. The historic performance reflects robust investor confidence, driven by strong market fundamentals and positive economic indicators. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism surrounding government policies, improved corporate earnings, and a stable macroeconomic outlook. The record-breaking surge has reaffirmed PSX’s position as one of the region’s leading stock markets. Market experts believe the bullish trend is likely to continue as institutional and…

The fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy –  scheduled to be held in Pakistan – hangs in the balance as the International Cricket Council (ICC) convenes for a crucial board meeting today. The decision, anticipated to bring clarity to the event’s future, will be attended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi who has left for Dubai this morning for the talks. The meeting is expected to address the ongoing deadlock between Pakistan and India, primarily over the refusal of the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) to accept a proposed “fusion hybrid model” that could…

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police submitted a report to the court, revealing that the total number of cases registered against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in the federal capital has reached 76. According to the report, 14 additional cases were registered following the D-Chowk protest, up from the 62 cases filed against him previously. The Islamabad High Court has disposed of a petition filed by his sister, Noreen Niazi, seeking details of cases registered against the PTI founder. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) presented their case details in court, while the Interior Secretary…

Amnesty International has issued a scathing report accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, a claim that has escalated tensions amid the ongoing conflict. The report, published on Thursday, concludes that Israel’s military actions in Gaza have crossed the legal threshold for genocide, citing evidence from months of research, witness testimonies, and satellite imagery. Titled “You Feel Like You Are Subhuman”: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, the report presents evidence of at least three of the five acts banned under the 1948 Genocide Convention. These include indiscriminate killings of civilians, causing serious bodily or mental harm,…

In alignment with the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)’s mission, NAVTTC signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the TANG International Education Group of China. The collaboration aims to establish the China-Pakistan TVET-Industrial Center of Excellence (CPTICE). The MoU was signed during a formal ceremony held in the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Islamabad, attended by dignitaries from both participants. The MoU was signed by Mr. Aamir Jan, Executive Director of NAVTTC, and Mr. Li Jinsong, President of TANG. Honorable Mr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training of Pakistan also witnessed…

YouTube has unveiled its much-anticipated ‘End-of-Year List 2024,’ celebrating the platform’s most-watched videos and creators in Pakistan. This annual tradition offers a fascinating insight into the country’s entertainment preferences and creative landscape, dominated this year by local dramas, action-packed films, and a diverse array of music. The lists, which include categories such as Top Trending Videos, Top Music Videos, and Top Creators, underline the growing global appeal of Pakistani content. With 65 per cent of the watch time for locally produced videos coming from international viewers, Pakistani creators have cemented their global footprint. Dramas dominate trending videos Pakistan’s enduring love…