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ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan has observed that the court martial of civilians is not barred under international principles. His remarks came during the hearing of an intra-court appeal against military trials of civilians. A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan, heared the intra-court appeal against the military trials of civilians, during which senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja presented arguments on behalf of the convicted defendan, Arzam Junaid. Last year, the apex court’s constitutional bench granted conditional permission to military courts to announce verdicts in cases involving 85 suspects — allegedly involved in the May 9, 2023,…

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF), lauded Pakistan’s economic progress, saying the country was moving in the “right direction”. “This is indeed the right trajectory, the right direction to travel,” said Georgieve while lauding Aurangzeb and his team for their “dedication to stay the course”. She remarked while moderating a panel discussion, titled “A Path for Emerging Market Resilience,” on the second day of AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia. The session was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his counterparts from Türkiye, Brazil, and Egypt. Cash-strapped Pakistan is currently under a $7 billion…

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has confirmed that Babar Azam will open the innings in the upcoming match against New Zealand, dismissing speculations regarding any change in the batting order. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Rizwan said, “We have not received any information that Babar Azam will not open. The board is satisfied with Babar, and he will continue to open in the future.” The captain also provided an update on fast bowler Haris Rauf, stating that he is fully fit and bowling with rhythm. “Inshallah, he will play tomorrow’s match,” Rizwan assured. Expressing confidence in the team’s preparations…

Pakistan’s first lunar rover mission is set to launch in 2028. SPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) has announced a nationwide competition for naming the lunar rover. According to SPARCO’s spokesperson, citizens are encouraged to submit their suggestions for the rover’s name and become part of history. The individual who proposes the best name will receive a reward of one lakh rupees. This announcement marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s space research and paves the way for more ambitious space missions in the future.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar claimed that the 2018’s government had compromised with terrorism, leading to the return of 35,000 to 40,000 militants of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to Pakistan. He was talking to the Pakistani community in New York City (NYC) the other day. Dar remarked that terrorism had resurfaced in the country as a result of these decisions. Addressing the current situation, Dar emphasized that tough decisions had been made to safeguard the country and reshape its dire economic situation. He stated, “It was not easy to climb out of such a deep economic pit.” However, he…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the ‘Asaan Karobaar’ programme, an initiative aimed at providing interest-free loans to entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the province. The programme seeks to promote economic growth by facilitating startups and existing businesses with accessible financing. Addressing the launch ceremony in Lahore, CM Maryam Nawaz stated that the programme was the first of its kind in Punjab’s history, offering interest-free loans ranging from Rs1 million to Rs30 million to promote business activity. She further announced that land would also be provided at highly subsidised rates to support new enterprises. Interest-free loans…

U.S. and Russian officials are set to meet for what are expected to be the most significant talks to date between the two former Cold War foes on ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The two sides are expected to discuss ways to end the conflict in Ukraine and restoring American-Russian relations. Ukraine and the Europeans were frozen out of the talks at this stage. Ukraine says no peace deal can be made on its behalf. European leaders gathered in Paris on Monday for an emergency summit to agree on a unified strategy after they were blindsided by Trump. The European…

As the countdown to ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins, Team India has taken their preparations to the next level, with a series of intense, high-energy training sessions that could give them a major edge over the competition. In their latest practice, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul turned heads with his aggressive approach, focusing on power-hitting to dominate the final overs. Known for his technical finesse, Rahul seemed to embrace the finisher’s role, unleashing a flurry of sixes off nearly every delivery. With Rishabh Pant pushing for a spot in the XI, Rahul’s transformation into a big-hitter could prove to be a game-changer.…

Tremors of an earthquake were felt in Zhob and its surrounding areas in Balochistan. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale. The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 22 kilometers, with its epicenter located 12 kilometers west of Zhob. The tremors caused panic among residents, who rushed out of their homes and buildings in fear. However, authorities confirmed that no casualties or damage have been reported so far. Earlier, tremors were also felt in Qalat and nearby areas, spreading fear among locals. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake in…

BEIJING :Pakistani pine nut exports to China have surpassed $18.78 million in 2024, according to official data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). Pakistani cuisine recipes From January to December 2024, China imported 981.64 tons of pine nuts from Pakistan, with a total value of $18.78 million, up from $8.22 million in 2023. This makes China one of the largest markets for Pakistani pine nuts, accounting for 35% of the total $53.71 million worth of pine nuts imported by China in the year. Yar Muhammad Niaz, the Chief Executive of a food company…