IHC slams ‘dishonest’ patwari system

ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad in person on a petition challenging the practice of engaging private individuals to perform official functions in the federal capital’s patwar circles. During proceedings on Wednesday, the court was informed that only nine patwaris are serving … Read more

EU proposes sanctions on Israel amid Gaza conflict

The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action yet over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking adoption. The bloc’s executive, however, said it would take immediate action by freezing some 20 million euros ($23.7 million) in support for Israel. … Read more

K-P raps ECP over halted misconduct inquiry

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Anti-Corruption, Musaddiq Abbasi, on Wednesday revealed that an inquiry against several presiding officers had been halted by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), despite what he described as concrete evidence of misconduct. Addressing a press conference at the provincial Information Cell, Abbasi clarified that the action initiated by the Anti-Corruption Department … Read more