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On Democracy Day, President Zardari, PM Shehbaz seek more inclusivity, justice Dtrends

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On Democracy Day, President Zardari, PM Shehbaz seek more inclusivity, justice Dtrends

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and President Asif Ali Zardari. — Reuters/X/File Zardari says democracy stands as cornerstone of just society. Govt’s commitment to constitutionalism, democracy firm: PM. Prime Minister Shehbaz calls for efforts to build equal world. ISLAMABAD: On the International Day of Democracy, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have … Read more

Off-the-record remarks by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa misreported, says SC Dtrends

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Off-the-record remarks by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa misreported, says SC Dtrends

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that off-the-record comments made by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa during a conversation with journalists were “needlessly and inaccurately” reported, causing unnecessary sensationalism. Chief Justice Isa clarified that he had only refused to accept an extension through person-specific legislation. However, he did not state that he would … Read more

Moumita Debnath rape-murder case: Indians demand justice in candlelight march as protests continue Dtrends

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Moumita Debnath rape-murder case: Indians demand justice in candlelight march as protests continue Dtrends

Vast crowds of Indians bearing candles marched through the streets of Kolkata early on Thursday, demanding justice nearly one month on since the rape and murder of a doctor. The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor’s bloodied body at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on August 9 has stoked nationwide anger at the chronic issue of violence against … Read more

‘Disappeared’ victims emerge in Bangladesh, seek justice despite hurdles Dtrends

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‘Disappeared’ victims emerge in Bangladesh, seek justice despite hurdles Dtrends

Indigenous people’s rights activist Michael Chakma, who was released after being held in a clandestine prison for more than five years, poses for a photograph at a park in Dhaka on August 23. — Reuters DHAKA: Bangladesh indigenous people’s rights activist Michael Chakma says he was woken up by his captors earlier this month in … Read more

Supreme Court’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on US tour for academic and judicial engagements Dtrends

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Supreme Court’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on US tour for academic and judicial engagements Dtrends

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has departed for the United States to engage in his annual academic commitments at Yale University, Harvard University, and New York University (NYU). His visit comes during the final week of the summer vacation and includes a series of high-profile meetings and lectures. Before … Read more

Moumita Debnath murder case: ‘All I can do now is get her justice’, says father Dtrends

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Moumita Debnath murder case: ‘All I can do now is get her justice’, says father Dtrends

“At first, she told me to wait, she said we couldn’t manage the EMIs [monthly instalments] and she didn’t want to overburden us. But then she found the bus ride so tiring after a long shift that she agreed to the car,” said the father. Although they remained in the same lower middle-class suburb where … Read more

Federal Ombudsman flooded with overbilling complaints: Thousands seek justice against electricity and gas depts D_Trends

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Federal Ombudsman flooded with overbilling complaints: Thousands seek justice against electricity and gas depts D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman’s office has been inundated with a surge of complaints from consumers regarding overbilling of electricity and gas, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with power distribution companies (DISCOs) and gas departments across the country. According to available documents, the Federal Ombudsman has received a staggering 133,152 applications from aggrieved citizens this year alone, with … Read more

Abbasi urges COAS, chief justice, politicians to find way out Dtrends

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Abbasi urges COAS, chief justice, politicians to find way out Dtrends

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a press conference in Islamabad. — APP/File Khaqan calls for NAB’s abolition for the betterment of country. “Today is a day to celebrate as court exonerated us from charges”. Such cases are started under political engineering, says ex-PM. KARACHI: Former prime minister and top leader of the newly … Read more

PTI demands issuance of notification for next Supreme Court chief justice Dtrends

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PTI demands issuance of notification for next Supreme Court chief justice Dtrends

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan talking to media on August 12, 2024. — YouTube/Geo News/Screengrab PTI chief voices reservations over SC verdict on 3 NA seats.  Says top court’s ruing is against requirements of justice.  PTI to file review plea against today’s verdict, says Gohar. The Imran Khan founding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has … Read more

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of colleague, demand justice for victim Dtrends

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Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of colleague, demand justice for victim Dtrends

Listen to article Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states halted elective services “indefinitely” on Monday to protest the rape and murder of a young medic. The 31-year-old woman’s brutalised body was found bearing multiple injuries on Friday in a state-run hospital in West Bengal’s Kolkata, where she was a resident doctor. A subsequent autopsy confirmed … Read more