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The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin, continued hearing intra-court appeals challenging the nullification of civilian trials in military courts. Defence Ministry lawyer Khawaja Haris was unable to complete his arguments, and the hearing was adjourned until Monday. During the proceedings, the court revisited the October 12, 1999, plane conspiracy case involving former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf, with Justice Musarat Hilali noting that the incident led to the imposition of martial law, yet the trial was not held in a military court. Khawaja Haris clarified that hijacking is not listed under the Army Act, making such a…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the commencement of Hajj applications for a limited quota of 5,000 pilgrims under the government Hajj scheme. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting today, and the process will cease immediately once the quota is filled. Designated banks across the country are receiving applications daily. Applicants are required to deposit Rs600,000 in two installments along with their applications. The ministry has clarified that additional expenses, including those for sacrifice or opting for a separate room, will be charged separately. These applications are being received for the remaining quota of 5,000…

PESHAWAR : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Yousafzai stated that the third round of negotiations with the government could be the last, as the government’s attitude was not serious. In his video statement, Yousafzai expressed regret over the public dispute between senior leaders Sher Afzal Marwat and Salman Akram Raja, emphasising that it was the responsibility of the senior leadership to maintain discipline within the party. He mentioned that negotiations with the government might not go beyond the third round due to the government’s insincerity. He highlighted that the government was now on the defensive, and praised PTI for exposing…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced its inductees for the prestigious PCB Hall of Fame Class of 2024, featuring four legendary cricketers. Former greats Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad and Saeed Anwar have been named in the PCB Hall of Fame for 2024. This marks a significant year for the Hall of Fame, as four inductees are being honoured compared to the usual two. This exception was made because no cricketers were inducted in 2023. The PCB Hall of Fame, established to honour the contributions of Pakistan’s cricketing legends, already includes icons such as Abdul Qadir, A.H. Kardar,…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to inquire after him and discuss critical national issues. During the meeting, both leaders deliberated on matters of mutual interest, including the overall political and security situation in the country. A major focus of the discussion was on measures to establish peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the conflict-affected Kurram district. Both Naqvi and Fazl expressed satisfaction with the timely arrival of relief goods convoys to Parachinar. The interior minister assured that all stakeholders had been taken into confidence to resolve the issues in Kurram…

ISLAMABAD : The dawn of Friday (Jan 10, 2025) brings a moment of pride for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as its ‘big bird’ is set to sail in the skies for the first direct flight to a European country after a hiatus of four years. The PIA flight will take off for Paris with its near optimum passenger capacity. ISLAMABAD AIRPORT ABUZZ WITH PREPARATIONS  There is quite a buzz at the New Islamabad International Airport from where PIA’s first flight to Europe after resumption of route will take off on Friday. Arrangements have been finalised for PIA’s flight to…

Rescue efforts are ongoing to save miners trapped in a collapsed coal mine in Sanjdi, Balochistan. Chief Inspector of Mines, Abdul Ghani, informed SAMAA that the rescue operation is being hampered by the presence of toxic gases and blocked pathways inside the mine. Local residents and rescue teams have intensified efforts at the site, and an alternative route is being created to access the trapped miners. Abdul Ghani expressed hope that the teams would soon enter the mine and safely evacuate the miners. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s Minister of Mines and Finance, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, has taken strict notice of the incident.…

Iqama of dependents of expatriates and house workers can extend from outside Saudi Arabia The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that dependents of expatriates and domestic workers located outside Saudi Arabia can now renew their residency permits (Iqama) through the online platforms of Absher and Muqeem. Additionally, residents outside the Kingdom can extend the period of single or multiple exit and re-entry visas. The Jawazat noted that beneficiaries can access these services through the Ministry of Interior’s electronic platform Absher and the Muqeem Portal after paying the service fees as stipulated by regulations.

The federal government has decided to keep passport delivery counters operational 24 hours a day across all cities in Pakistan in a significant move to streamline passport services and ensure timely issuance and delivery of passports to citizens. Director General of Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, confirmed that citizens can now collect their passports at any time from 227 passport offices nationwide. He emphasised that this step is part of the government’s commitment to providing efficient and citizen-friendly services. “The backlog of passports has been completely eliminated across the country,” stated the DG passports. Citizens are urged to head to their…

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ continues to dominate the box office, grossing an estimated $1.45 billion in India despite a recent dip in daily earnings. According to Sacnilk.com, the film earned $260,000 on Day 34, maintaining its stronghold in theatres. Extended version postponed  Originally slated for release on January 11, the “reloaded version” of Pushpa 2, featuring 20 minutes of additional footage, has been delayed to January 17 due to technical processing delays. With a total runtime of 3 hours and 40 minutes, this extended cut will make Pushpa 2 the longest Indian film ever. Historic Box Office feat …