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پارلیمنٹ ہماری دشمن نہیں ہے اور نہ ہم پارلیمنٹ کے دشمن ہیں، چیف جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ

پارلیمنٹ ہماری دشمن نہیں اور نہ ہم پارلیمنٹ کے دشمن ہیں، پارلیمنٹ نے آئین کو ایسی جاندار کتاب کے طور پر بنایا ہے جو وقت پڑنے پر استعمال ہو سکے، جب ایک ڈکٹیٹر آئین میں ترامیم کرتا ہے تو سب خاموش کیوں رہتے ہیں؟، چیف جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ

Jemima Khan stays neutral, condemning both Palestine and Israel for escalating warfare

Jemima Khan, ex-spouse of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan, expresses a neutral stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, diverging from her ex-husband's pro-Palestine position.

میں آئین کا ملازم ہوں، آئین و قوانین چیف جسٹس کے تابع نہیں، عدلیہ کا مطلب تمام ججز ہیں، چیف جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ

جب بوٹوں تلے سب کچھ روندا جاتا ہے تو سب فلسفہ بھول جاتے ہیں، ایک شخص آتا ہے اور پارلیمنٹ کو یرغمال بنا لیتا ہے، وہ فیصلے کرتا ہے اور پارلیمنٹ ربر سٹیمپ بن کر رہ جاتی ہے، غلط فیصلوں کی وجہ سے ملک آدھا رہ گیا۔ چیف جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ کے ریمارکس

Constitution and laws of Pakistan not subject to any Chief Justice, says Qazi Faez Isa

The apex court in Pakistan adjourned the hearing of petitions against the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023, delving into discussions on legislative and judicial powers, and dismissed a civil review petition concerning tax assessment amendments.

Zelenskyy likens Hamas’ tactics in Israel akin to Russian warfare in Ukraine

In a fervent appeal at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likened Hamas' actions in Israel to Russia's aggression in Ukraine

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Field Marshal Asim Munir concludes Tehran visit as Pakistan reports “encouraging progress”

Field Marshal Asim Munir has concluded his Tehran visit with Pakistan's army reporting "encouraging progress towards a final understanding" on a US-Iran deal. The Financial Times reports mediators are close to a 60-day ceasefire extension. Rubio says there is a "chance" Iran accepts today. The Thursday Times reports.

One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s rupee is losing to Pakistan’s

One year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian rupee has lost nearly 12 per cent against Pakistan's currency, hit a record low of 96.47 against the dollar, and become Asia's worst-performing currency. Pakistan's rupee, once called worthless, has stabilised. The Thursday Times explains what the data means.

CJP Instagram hacked, X accounts gone, death threats received

CJP's Instagram was hacked. Both X accounts are gone. Abhijeet Dipke received death threats warning he would be killed in the United States. His parents in Maharashtra are publicly worried. The petition to sack India's Education Minister has crossed 568,000 signatures. The government has said nothing. Eight days old. Still here. The Thursday Times reports.

Pakistan named Primary US-Iran mediator as Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Tehran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio named Pakistan the primary mediator in US-Iran peace talks, praising Field Marshal Asim Munir's "admirable job." Munir has arrived in Tehran in a final push for a deal. Key sticking points remain. Military options are still on the table. The Thursday Times reports.

CJP launches petition to sack India’s education minister. The movement is no longer just online

The Cockroach Janta Party crossed 20 million Instagram followers and launched a petition to sack Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Volunteers took to the streets in cockroach costumes. Congress protesters adopted the movement's symbolism. Seven days old. Still growing. The Thursday Times reports.

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