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LHC summons DC, SSP security on Aurat March petition challenging NOC refusal for March 8 rally


March 6, 2023

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday summoned Lahore District Commissioner (DC) Rafia Haider and Security Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dost Muhammad on a petition filed by Aurat March organisers against the administration’s decision to deny them permission to stage a rally in the city citing “security concerns”. The Aurat March organising committee had last month requested a no …

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Fazl rejects SC verdict on Punjab, KP elections issue


March 6, 2023

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democra­tic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday severely criticised the judiciary for its decisions regarding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and called for postponement of the elections owing to the prevailing economic crisis and fragile security situation in the country. “Today we are asked that it is a Constitution’s requirement to hold elections [in Punjab and KP] …

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Islamabad court upholds Imran’s arrest warrants in Toshakhana case


March 6, 2023

An Islamabad district and sessions court on Monday upheld the non-bailable arrest warrants for PTI Chairman Imran Khan it issued last week in the Toshakhana case over his persistent absences in the case hearings. Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal announced the verdict reserved earlier in the day after hearing the arguments on an application filed by the PTI chief seeking …

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While PML-N is undecided, PPP continues poll prep


March 5, 2023

LAHORE: The PPP is forging ahead with its polls’ preparation even as its coalition partner in the Centre, the PML-N, is still mulling its future course of action. The PPP has sought applications from ‘potential’ candidates for the award of tickets for general elections in Punjab, while the PML-N seems confused about whether to go into polls or challenge the …

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Haj quota cut for locals, doubled for overseas pilgrims


March 5, 2023

ISLAMABAD: As it grapples with the US dollar shortage, the government decided in principle to increase the special Haj quota for overseas Pakistani nationals from 25 per cent to 50pc, as Finance Minister Ishaq Dar vowed that Haj operations of 2023 will not be affected by low forex reserves in the country. Though Mr Dar claimed that the pilgrimage will …

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Another reference filed against apex court judge


March 5, 2023

ISLAMABAD: The PML-N has filed a reference against Supreme Co­urt Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi after his name surfaced in connection with an alleged audio leak. Lawyers associated with the party filed the reference before the Supreme Judicial Cou­n­cil (SJC) — the body tasked with hearing and dec­iding complaints aga­inst superior court judges. The reference, filed under Article 209 of …

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Bajwa’s pledge of ‘neutrality’ holds no credence, says ex-general


March 5, 2023

LONDON: A retired general on Saturday discarded the former army chief’s pledge that the military would remain out of Pakistani politics, saying he did not attach any importance to what an outgoing chief said. “Why did [Imran Khan] give an extension to Gen Bajwa? Why did Asif Ali Zardari give an extension to [Gen] Kiyani? I believe that the military …

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Punjab govt won’t hinder Aurat March in province, promises minister


March 5, 2023

Punjab Interim Information Minister Amir Mir has promised that the caretaker government will not place any obstacles for Aurat March protesters in the province, adding that all the reservations of the event’s organisers had been addressed. The Aurat March organising committee had last month requested a no objection certificate (NOC) from the district administration to hold a rally on March …

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PM Shehbaz touches down in Doha to attend UN moot on LDCs


March 5, 2023

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday morning reached Qatar’s capital Doha on a two-day visit to attend the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) where he will “share Pakistan’s perspective on the socio-economic challenges facing LDCs in Asia and Africa”. Upon his arrival in Doha, he tweeted: “Just reached Doha, Qatar on the invitation of my brother …

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