PTI discusses anti-govt ‘smear’ campaign ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday hinted at taking legal action against those involved in running a... Updated 22 Feb, 2022 09:46am
Pakistan President Alvi promulgates ordinance amending Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act New ordinance makes 'fake news' a non-bailable offence with jail term going up to five years, says federal law minister Dr Farogh Naseem Updated 20 Feb, 2022 09:10pm
Print Govt steps up criticism of higher judiciary ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry ... Updated 31 Jan, 2022 09:47am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS Where’s PM’s khiraaj-e-tehseen? “Correct me if I am wrong but I didn’t hear The Khan extend khiraaj-e-tehseen (deep appreciation) to Farogh... Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:05am
Pakistan Parliamentary body on national security meets today ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the parliamentary committee on national security comprising members of the National Assembly... Published 08 Nov, 2021 05:19am
Print POL products: Opposition slams govt for hike in prices ISLAMABAD: Opposition political parties in the National Assembly Friday lambasted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 06 Nov, 2021 09:39am
Print Confusion regarding NAB jurisdiction to be removed: Akbar ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar, on Saturday, said that... Updated 17 Oct, 2021 12:41pm
Pakistan 'Pakistan is test case for FATF's fairness': Farogh ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Farogh Naseem has said that Pakistan implemented almost all points of the... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Editorials Accountability law overhaul EDITORIAL: National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999 has been amended through the promulgation of an ordinance,... Published 08 Oct, 2021 04:30am
Print Law minister explains amendments ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Law and Justice, Dr Farogh Naseem, on Wednesday said that the top anti-graft body would... Updated 07 Oct, 2021 09:28am
Print NAB chief one step away from tenure extension? ISLAMABAD: The Law and Justice Ministry on Thursday, prepared a draft for extension of the National Accountability... Updated 01 Oct, 2021 12:04pm
Editorials The NAB and its chairman EDITORIAL: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal completes his four-year... Published 22 Sep, 2021 03:48am
Print Additional customs duty on auto sector imports cut to 2pc Decision taken after recommendation of tariff board for the promotion of local production of auto sector Updated 15 Sep, 2021 12:51pm
Pakistan Elevation of Justice Ayesha not approved by JCP ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), on Thursday, did not approve the elevation of Justice Ayesha... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 05:09pm
Print Overseas Pakistanis: PM identifies major hurdle to investment Says lingering litigation, particularly in cases of land grabbing, was a big hurdle Updated 08 Sep, 2021 09:10am
Pakistan Anti-rape bill: Senate panel proposes various amendments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice Wednesday recommended various amendments to “The... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Print Inter-Provincial Border Committee established: Security situation discussed ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting on law and order situation especially in tri-border areas of Punjab and Balochistan,... Published 06 Aug, 2021 03:15am
Pakistan Senate passes Women’s Property Rights (Amend) Bill ISLAMABAD: Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Pakistan JCP defers elevation of junior SHC judge to SC ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday recommended the name of Chief Justice Balochistan... Published 14 Jul, 2021 03:59am
Pakistan Kulbhushan-specific proposed legislation: Senate panel expresses reservations ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel, on Tuesday, expressed reservations over Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav-specific proposed... Published 14 Jul, 2021 03:59am
Print PBC condemns law minister’s purported move ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has condemned the purported move of the Federal Law Minister, Farogh... Published 18 Jun, 2021 04:16am
Pakistan Business community welcomes selection of judicial members in CAT, ATIR KARACHI: Business community has welcomed selecting judicial members in the Customs Appellate Tribunal (CAT) and the... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am
Business & Finance Reko Diq case: BVI high court decision ‘big victory’ of Pakistan's stance, says govt Addressing media persons on Wednesday, the minister said that the decision will also provide economic relief to the country. Published 26 May, 2021 02:13pm
Pakistan PM terms Bashir Memon's allegations ‘baseless,’ says he never asked him to file reference against Justice Faez Isa The PM said he had only directed Memon to investigate the iqama (work permit) case of PML-N's Khawaja Asif. Why would I order Memon to file a reference when I knew he could not do so against the sitting judge, the PM said. Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS The Sussexes "I reckon The Khan has something in common with the Sussexes - Harry and Meghan Published 30 Apr, 2021 05:06am
Pakistan Farogh, Shahzad deny Memon’s allegations ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Law and Justice Dr Farogh Naseem and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior and... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Pakistan Shahzad Akbar sends legal notice to ex-FIA DG over 'slanderous accusations' "My lawyers have issued legal notice to Bashir Memon for his lies and slanderous accusations with malafide and without any evidence," Akbar announced. Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:59pm
Pakistan New accountability courts are being established: Farogh Naseem He said new ordinance will be introduced to appoint the judges while the officials have already been appointed in these courts. Published 08 Apr, 2021 06:21pm
Pakistan Naseem satisfied over implementation of Letters of Administration, Succession Certificates, Act 2020 The Law Minister hailed the progress made so far and told the participants, further improvements in the system were expected in a couple of weeks. Published 24 Feb, 2021 08:05pm
Opinion Partly Facetious: A weapon of the past “How many times must the cannon balls fly before they are forever banned?” “Hey our army has the most... Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am