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Imran demands dissolution of assemblies; date for fresh election; Islamabad March between May 25-29

Former prime minister Imran Khan Friday demanded dissolution of the assemblies and announcement of date for fresh election, else his party would march on Islamabad anytime between May 25 to 29

PTI MPAs' deseating has no effect on PML-N's govt in Punjab: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said Hamza Shehbaz would continue as Punjab chief minister as deseating of the PTI's 25 dissident members of the provincial assembly had no effect on the coalition government led by him

Imran demands dissolution of assemblies; date for fresh election; Islamabad March between May 25-29

Former prime minister Imran Khan Friday demanded dissolution of the assemblies and announcement of date for fresh election, else his party would march on Islamabad anytime between May 25 to 29

Lahore High Court issues notices on three identical petitions based on Article 63-A interpretation

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Friday issued notices on three identical petitions filed by Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, MPAs of Pakistan Tehreejk-e-Insaf (PTI) and another petitioner

Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz directs measures to stop spread of dengue, cholera

Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz chaired a meeting at his office on Friday in which steps being taken for the prevention and treatment of dengue as well as cholera came under review

ECP declares 25 dissidents members of PTI de-seated

The ECP announced its verdict in a case related to the dissident members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs).

ECP accepts disqualification reference against 25 dissident PTI MPAs

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday ordered to de-seat 25 dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) members of Punjab Assembly, accepting the disqualification reference against them

LHC seeks reply on petition against Hamza's appointment as Punjab CM

The CJ directed to inform the court about the implementation of the Supreme Court s decison regarding the dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members.

ECP de-seats 25 dissident PTI MPAs

IHC registrar office points out objections on plea of ex-governor Punjab

The registrar office of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday raised objections on the petition filed by Umar Sarfraz Cheema challenging his termination as governor Punjab province

Will continue to serve people even without cabinet: Hamza

The Punjab CM has reduced price of 10 kg flour bag from Rs.650 to Rs.490.

Development of under-developed regions PM's foremost priority: MNA

Member National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Muhammad Khan Daha on Wednesday said the development of under-developed regions was foremost priority of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

ECP reserves decision on disqualification reference against PTI dissident MPAs

Election Commission of Pakistan reserves decision on disqualification reference against PTI dissident MPAs

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its decision on the disqualification references against 25 dissident Punjab MPAs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

CM orders special relief package for masses

Fair price shops to provide food items on subsidized rates

On the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz, a meeting was held at Model Town to review provision of ghee, flour and other edibles at discounted prices

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on Presidential reference seeking its opinion on Article 63-A of the Constitution till Monday

Consultations underway to reduce commodities prices

Consultative process is underway to reduce the prices of essential commodities on the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz

Court extends interim bail of PA secretary, MPA

A sessions court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Secretary Punjab Assembly and an MPA till May 25 in the Punjab Assembly ruckus case

Constitutional crisis deepens as Elahi refuses to take charge of Punjab Governor

The latest reports say that heavy contingents of police have been deployed in Governor House while Omar Sarfaraz Cheema is consulting with the constitutional experts regarding the issue.

Imran has no moral ground to seek SC intervention on Cheema's removal: Marriyum

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said PTI Chairman Imran Khan, who himself had sheer disregard for courts, had no moral ground to appeal to the Supreme Court for taking notice of Omar Sarfraz Cheema's removal as Punjab governor

Omar Sarfraz Cheema denotified as Punjab Governor

The notification issued by the cabinet division states that the Speaker of Punjab Assembly shall perform functions of Governor Punjab as Acting Governor till the appointment of a new Governor in accordance with Article 104 of the Constitution.

President rejects PM's advice to remove Governor Punjab

President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday conveyed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Punjab Governor Umar Sarfraz Cheema could not be removed without his approval

CM directs to constitute committee for jail reforms, prisoners welfare