ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has approved amendments to the Judges’ Code of Conduct, introducing new rules regarding the participation of judges in political and diplomatic functions. According to the revised framework, judges will now only be allowed to attend political and diplomatic events with the prior approval of the Chief Justice. Expanded Scope…

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MIRPUR: Police in Mirpur have registered a case against a local resident, identified as Imran Sheikh, over allegations of delivering hate speech and making derogatory remarks against state institutions during a public gathering in the United Kingdom. According to officials, the case was registered at City Police Station Mirpur under multiple sections of the law,…

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LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that positive developments regarding a potential Iran–United States agreement are expected within the next one to two days, adding that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Field Marshal will represent Pakistan in the process. Speaking in an informal interaction with the media in Lahore, the interior minister expressed…

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has “fulfilled his promises” in the federal budget, crediting the government’s economic and tax reforms for improving fiscal performance and strengthening stability. Speaking at a post-budget press conference, Atta Tarar said that significant revenue losses, known as “leakages,” had been identified…

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Nawabshah: Regional Director Ombudsman Shaheed Benazirabad, Khan Muhammad Zardari, held an open public forum (Khuli Kachehri) in Village Imtiaz Ahmed Zardari, Union Council Fatehpur, where a large number of local residents participated and presented their complaints and issues related to various government departments. Speaking on the occasion, Regional Director Ombudsman Khan Muhammad Zardari said that…

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SUKKUR (Danish Rajput): Like other parts of the world, Sukkur also observed World Blood Donor Day with a dignified ceremony organized in collaboration with the Regional Blood Centre (RBC) Sukkur, highlighting the importance of voluntary blood donation and honoring key contributors to the humanitarian cause. The event recognized the dedicated services of RBC team members…

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that banks cannot block or freeze citizens’ accounts without a verified legal justification, issuing a significant judgment aimed at protecting financial rights of account holders. The decision came during the hearing of a case related to the blocking of a citizen’s bank account by a private bank…

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again invited opposition parties to engage in dialogue and work towards a Charter of Democracy and a Charter of Economy, stressing the need for political unity and national consensus on key issues facing Pakistan. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister emphasized the importance of national cohesion, particularly…

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KARACHI: Residents of Karachi’s Shamsi Society have raised serious concerns over what they describe as prolonged administrative failure and municipal negligence, as stagnant sewage water, damaged infrastructure, and deteriorating roads continue to affect daily life in the area. According to local residents, Shamsi Society and its surrounding neighborhoods have been facing significant civic problems for…

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs10 billion for Karachi’s long-awaited K-IV Bulk Water Supply Project in the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the city’s growing water shortage and improving urban infrastructure. According to the budget documents, the allocation is part of a broader development strategy focused on sustainable…

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