The exchange revolved around the interpretation of Article 191, a contentious point within the Act. Siddiqui argued that his client, the MQM, was not aligned with any party mentioned in the case and had appeared in response to the court’s notice. The core issue under discussion was whether the Supreme Court could alter the legislation outlined in the Practice and Procedure Act, potentially impacting the court’s autonomy.
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Khawaja brothers declared innocent in Paragon Housing Society reference
The case revolved around allegations of corruption in the Paragon Housing Society. However, the NAB report concluded that there were no substantial grounds to support these claims against the Khawaja brothers. The absence of evidence led to the exoneration of the accused, and NAB stated that there was no need for further proceedings regarding this matter.
Significant Surge in Gold Prices Shakes the Market
This sudden rise in gold prices has significant implications for both investors and consumers. As per the Association’s data, the price of 10 grams of gold has climbed to 175,754 rupees, reflecting an increase of 4,715 rupees. This surge poses challenges for consumers who had been hoping for stability in gold prices, impacting various sectors of the economy.
Nawaz Sharif Embarks on His Return Journey to Pakistan
The former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport for his flight to Saudi Arabia. Upon his arrival at Avion Field, Nawaz Sharif was bid farewell by enthusiastic PML-N workers. His trip to Saudi Arabia is aimed at fulfilling religious obligations, and he will be performing Umrah during his stay.
A Historic Meeting: Leaders of JUI-F and PML-N Discuss Pakistan’s Political Landscape
During their conversation, Maulana Fazlur Rahman and Shahbaz Sharif exchanged thoughts on the overall political situation in the country. Maulana Fazlur Rahman expressed his sincere hope for the safe return of Nawaz Sharif, the leader of PML-N, to Pakistan. Both leaders agreed that confronting crises collectively was the way forward.
Supreme court reserves verdict on law curbing chief justice’s Powers.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on the pleas challenging the SC (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023, which limits the powers of the Chief […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange Witnesses Positive Momentum, Index Closes at 47,721 Points
The market’s positive performance translated into significant gains for investors, with trades involving 23 crore 36 lakh shares. Consequently, the market capitalization of PSX rose by 12 billion rupees, reaching an impressive total of 7 trillion 36 billion rupees. This uptick in market capitalization signifies the increasing overall value of the listed companies on the stock exchange.
The dollar has become 280 rupees in Open market
Several factors could be contributing to these fluctuations. One significant influence could be the global economic dynamics, including the policies of the US Federal Reserve and the ongoing trade relations between the United States and other nations, which have a direct impact on the dollar’s value against other currencies.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Decline in Worker Remittances for September 2023
In a detailed breakdown, the SBP revealed that Pakistan received remittances from various countries, with Saudi Arabia being the highest contributor at 538.8 million dollars, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 399.8 million dollars, and the United Kingdom at 311.1 million dollars.