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PML-N senator calls for probe into Pakistan’s economic slump

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has called for a parliamentary investigation to ascertain the causes that led to economic downturn over the past 10 years.

Mr Siddiqui raised the concerns in a Senate session on Tuesday as Pakistan’s 220 million people are facing rampant inflation, with fast-depleting foreign reserves and a record fall of the rupee against the dollar. The South Asian country is scrambling to revive the IMF loan programme and seeking help from friendly states to avoid default.

The leader of the ruling party suggested a committee comprising lawmakers should be formed to investigate the economic slump of the country since 2013.

Slamming the political parties for engaging in the politics of blame game, he stressed on introspection to find the reasons behind the problems faced by the country.

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Mr Siddiqui was of the view that economic downturn started after former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was ousted in 2017, highlighting that inflation rate was around three per cent and GDP growth was satisfactory at that time.

In a veil reference to the previous government of PTI in Centre, he said a system was imposed on the country through 2018 general election, ensuing the disaster.

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) released a statement regarding the letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) about interference in the judicial matters.

SCBA President Shahzad Shoukat stressed the association’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. He expressed strong displeasure over the incident mentioned in the judges’ letter.

“Interference in the judiciary is not only condemnable but also warrants decisive action,” said the SCBA president.

The Supreme Court Bar Association reiterated its belief in the independence of the judiciary. It emphasised that any actions perceived as undermining this independence would not be accepted by the association. 

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Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

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Dr Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, visited the Russian embassy in London to convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Russian people and government on the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow.

The death toll from last week’s Moscow concert hall attack jumped to 140 on Wednesday. The responsibility for the gruesome attack was claimed by the ISIS-K.

At the Russian embassy, Mohammad Faisal signed the condolence book, noting, “We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow. We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. In this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation.”

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PTI announces candidates for by-election

PTI announces candidates for by-election

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Pakistan Tehreek Pakistan (PTI) has nominated its candidates for the by-elections.

According to PTI leader Hammad Azhar, Shahzad Farooq will contest from NA-119, Lahore and Sardar Muhammad Hussain Dogar from NA-132.

Azhar highlighted that Hakim Nisar would contest from PP-22, Chakwal, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from PP-32, Gujrat and Owais Qasim from PP-54, Narowal.

jaz Bhati would contest from PP-139, Sheikhupura, Hafiz Zeeshan from PP-149, Moonis Elahi from PP-158 and Yusuf Mayo from PP-164.

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In his message on social media site X, Azhar said the rest of the candidates would be announced soon while the PTI would put all its support behind candidates.

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