ECC approves Rs 4.77 billion compensation for 945 families of missing persons
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has given final approval to a financial package worth billions of rupees for the affected families of missing persons as a major humanitarian measure. This decision was taken in the meeting Economic Coordination Committee. The summary presented by the Ministry of Interior was approved in a
After army self-accountability, Judiciary also set example in Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri fake degree case
ISLAMABAD: After the Pakistan Army, the judiciary has also set a high example of self-accountability by ruling against Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri in the fake degree case. On Thursday, the Islamabad High Court, in an important ruling, declared the appointment of former Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri as a judge null
Court declares Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s appointment null and void
By: Mehwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: In a landmark verdict, a division bench of the Islamabad High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Azam Khan, declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri as a judge null and void. The decision came after the court accepted a petition filed
FO refutes Reuters reports of CDF visit to US
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday said that Pakistan had dispatched an aid convoy for the Afghan people; however, authorities in Afghanistan were not ready to receive it. Briefing the media, the spokesperson said official channels for engagement with Afghanistan remained in place, adding that talks could have been
From classrooms to careers: New Technical, Agriculture groups proposed at Matric level
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering a proposal to introduce two new academic groups including Technical and Agriculture at the matriculation level across the country. The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has called a consultative meeting on December 23 in Islamabad to review the proposal. The meeting will examine subject groupings
Armed forces pay tribute to Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed on his martyrdom anniversary
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces; Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), Chief of the Naval Staff; and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Air Staff, on behalf of the Armed Forces
FPSC simplifies CSS 2026 exams for candidates
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced a major change in the CSS 2026 examinations for the benefit of candidates and to make the exam process less complicated. According to media reports, newly introduced regulations envisage compulsory subjects being tested by one paper per day. In contrast, the
Atta Tarar alleges Faiz Hameed played a political role after retirement
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has claimed that ex-intelligence official Faiz Hameed, after his retirement, was acting as a political adviser to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, although he was not allowed to take part in political activities. During an interview with a private news channel,
Afghan national arrested in Islamabad with fake US Embassy ID
ISLAMABAD: An Afghan national was arrested in Islamabad on Wednesday, who attempted to enter the United States Embassy while using a fake Identity card. An Afghan national named Haris was arrested in Islamabad for using a fake US Embassy ID to impersonate an employee. Sources indicate that he was also
FIR lodged against PTI key leadership in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI : Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters, have been booked in a case related to the protest outside Adiala Jail on Tuesday night. The case has been registered at Saddar Beroni Police Station in Rawalpindi under the provisions of Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism
