Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi’s letter, along with minutes of judges’ committee meetings, has revealed a clear split among Supreme Court judges on hearing petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The documents show differences over whether the case should go before a full court or a constitutional bench, with the dispute spanning from October 31, 2024, to May 29, 2025. The matter gained attention when Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Munib Akhtar, during the CJP’s absence, scheduled a full court hearing for November 4, 2024.
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CJP’s letter exposes rift over 26th amendment
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Polio surveillance shows sharp decline in positive samples
Pakistan has recorded a notable decline in positive polio environmental samples, reflecting progress in curbing the virus, though limited transmission continues in some parts of the country, official surveillance data shows. According to official sources, the environmental surveillance system collected total 127 sewage samples from 87 districts during month of July, 2025. The Regional Reference […]
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‘Youngsters have increased cigarette consumption following the ban on loose cigarettes’
Aftab Hussain hails from Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and is a student of 3rd semester of Electronic Engineering in a local university at Islamabad. These days, he’s receiving treatment for chest infection from Pakistan institute of medical science (PIMS) due to excessive smoking. Hussain used to smoke five cigarettes daily and to buy those, he visited […]
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Grand ceremony regarding 75th Independence day of Pakistan to be held in Lahore Fort
LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman said that grand Ceremony regarding 75th Independence Day
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KP to restart sports activities: Syed Fakre Jahan
After a long drought of sports activities due to lack of funds, the Adviser to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakre Jahan Friday decided to hold three different Games that had been pending since long including Inter-Madaras Games, Games for Persons with Different Abilities and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-Regional Games. […]
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Pakistan strategic market for int’l companies, Memon tells Chinese delegation
A delegation of a Chinese bus manufacturing company called on Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi. The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Managing Director of Sindh Mass Transit Authority Kamal Dayo, and officials from a Chinese bus manufacturing company. The Chinese company, in a meeting, briefed Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel […]
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Why MoltyFoam is the Best Mattress in Pakistan for a Perfect Night’s Sleep
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‘Son of Afghan deputy gov among terrorists killed in KP’
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Governor Kundi rejects KP Employee Service Removal Bill 2025
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8 flights cancelled at Karachi Airport
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400 human traffickers ‘involved’ in Greek boat tragedy arrested: Tarar
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CII chairman announces Sadqa-e-Fitr, Fidya rates for current year
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Mustafa’s body exhumed, to be handed over to family after DNA test
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Over 100 Hindu pilgrims from India arrive in Pakistan to visit Katas Raj
تھنڈرسٹرک II
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Fawad Chaudhry declared guilty in five May 9 cases
The Police on Friday declared former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry guilty in five cases related to May 9. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore Judge Manzoor Ali Gill, heard the interim bail petitions of Chaudhry. During the hearing, the police submitted their investigative report to the court, in which they declared former minister guilty in five […]
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Karachi authorities set official prices for flour, bread
Commissioner of Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi has issued a notification setting official flour prices and bread rates in the city to accommodate masses during Ramadan. According to the notification, the wholesale price of No 2.5 flour in Karachi has been fixed at Rs83 per kg, while the retail price is set at Rs87 per kg. […]
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Pakistan rises as major player in global tech scene
Pakistan is rapidly transforming into a global tech hub, driven by record-breaking IT exports, policy-driven innovation, and a thriving digital workforce over the past year. The government’s commitment to digital advancement aims to create a more connected, secure, and innovative future for the country. The Ministry of IT and Telecom remains dedicated to positioning Pakistan […]
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ICC clarifies PCB chief’s absence from CT final ceremony
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has responded to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) complaints regarding the absence of PCB officials at the Champions Trophy 2025 final’s closing ceremony. PCB officials expressed their frustration over being overlooked during the ceremony, which took place after the final match in Dubai between India and New Zealand on Sunday. […]
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Taliban officials complicit in escalating cross-border TTP attacks, UNSC told
Highlighting the threat posed by the 6,000-strong Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to Afghanistan’s neighbours, a top Pakistani diplomat told the UN Security Council Monday that the Kabul authorities were complicit in the conduct of the terrorist organization’s cross-border attacks against Pakistan. Speaking in a debate on the situation in Afghanistan, Ambassador Munir Akam, permanent representative of […]
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Amid terror concerns, NHA to install security tower on N-5
Following the intelligence reports, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has decided to establish a state-of-the-art security watchtower at the Jhelum River Bridge on GT Road (N-5) to thwart potential terrorist threats, Daily Times has learnt reliably. According to available document, the NHA’s Wazirabad office received an urgent request by the Special Branch, Punjab to take […]
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Robbers flee with Rs2.5m after shooting security guard
Armed robbers in Karachi snatched Rs 2.5 million from a poultry farm businessman and shot his security guard during the robbery. The security guard was severely injured, with a bullet wound to his head, and was transferred in critical condition to Jinnah Hospital. The businessman, who runs a poultry farm, was on his way to […]
