Pakistan SC removes another legal hurdle in way of Nawaz Sharif running in upcoming polls

Pakistan SC removes another legal hurdle in way of Nawaz Sharif running in upcoming polls

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday removed another hurdle for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to run in the upcoming elections by ending lifetime disqualification for lawmakers.With elections fast approaching, the SC has put to rest the raging debate on whether aspirants disqualified under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution could contest polls in … Read more

India invites Pak defence minister Khawaja Asif for SCO meeting: Report

India invites Pak defence minister Khawaja Asif for SCO meeting: Report

ISLAMABAD: India has invited Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be held in New Delhi in April, according to a media report on Wednesday.India currently holds the presidency of the SCO, which comprises China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.As President of the … Read more