Marigold show opens

The grounds of the historic Frere Hall on Friday welcomed the spring with a colourful annual marigold show. The metro, otherwise dubbed as a concrete jungle, presented a corner of relief to people who enjoyed the flower show in sparkling sunshine that had returned to the city after an extended cold snap. Mayor Karachi Barrister […]

Lahore Police probe alleged torture of family in manhole death case

The Internal Accountability Branch (IAB) of Lahore Police has initiated an inquiry into allegations of torture against the husband and relatives of Sadia, a woman who died after falling into an uncovered manhole. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to complete the investigation at the earliest. The probe will examine the circumstances under […]

PHC told neither federal nor K-P govt authorised Tirah operation

The Peshawar High Court was informed on Friday that neither the federal nor the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government had authorised any military operation in Tirah Valley, as both governments distanced themselves from responsibility during the hearing of a petition concerning the alleged operation and the resulting displacement of residents. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Waqar Ahmad […]

Govt, Barrister Gohar reject reported ‘firm and final offer’ made to PTI to reconstitute ECP

The federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday both categorically dismissed the report of an alleged offer made to the party to reconstitute the Election Commission of Pakistan for ensuring the smooth functioning of democracy. The categoric denunciations came to the fore after senior journalist Mohammad Mallick claimed on his programme ‘Khabar Muhammad Malick Kay Saath’ a day ago […]