Asad Umar apologises to LHC for 'scandalous' speech

Pakistan's Planning Minister Asad Umar in Islamabad on April 18, 2019. (AFP/File)
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Updated 07 December 2022

Asad Umar apologises to LHC for 'scandalous' speech

December 7: GEO News reported the Lahore High Court (LHC) Wednesday discharged a contempt notice issued to PTI Secretary General Asad Umar after he apologised to the court for his 'scandalous' speech against the judiciary. Read more I 


Pakistan’s political heavyweights take their street battles to the courts – as a weary nation looks on

Updated 31 March 2023

Pakistan’s political heavyweights take their street battles to the courts – as a weary nation looks on

March 31: CNN reported Pakistan’s leaders and the man who wants to unseat them are engaged in high stakes political brinkmanship that is taking a toll on the collective psyche of the nation’s people – and many are exhausted. Read more I 


If BCCI refuses to play in Pakistan, govt will not allow us to go to India, says Najam Sethi

Updated 31 March 2023

If BCCI refuses to play in Pakistan, govt will not allow us to go to India, says Najam Sethi

March 31: The News reported Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi said he has floated the idea of a hybrid model to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) where Pakistan and India would be able to play their matches at neutral venues. Read more I  


IHC approached for criminal case against Gen Bajwa

Updated 31 March 2023

IHC approached for criminal case against Gen Bajwa

March 31: DAWN reported a petition has been filed in Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking registration of a criminal case against former army chief retired Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, ex-director general Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed and two journalists for making certain revelations in an interview of the ex-army chief. Read more I 


All PIA pilots want to quit, claims CAA DG

Updated 31 March 2023

All PIA pilots want to quit, claims CAA DG

March 31: The Express Tribune reported The director general of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday told a Senate panel that all pilots of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) wanted to leave the national carrier. Read more I 


US reacts to Pakistan’s decision to skip Democracy Summit

Updated 31 March 2023

US reacts to Pakistan’s decision to skip Democracy Summit

March 31: SAMAA TV reported State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel reacted to Pakistan’s decision to opt out of the Democracy Summit taking place in Washington this week saying Pakistan is a sovereign state and has the right to make its own decisions. Read more I