Global financial markets were affected by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the US. Stock markets fell in Asia and Europe, and banks fell because of concerns about a contagion effect following the failure of two lenders. Another large bank is now expected to fail, according to a recent investor prediction. […]
Day: March 15, 2023
School closed amid political unrest in Lahore
School closed amid political unrest in Lahore. The district administration declared on Wednesday that all educational institutions would remain closed on account of the prevailing law and order situation in Lahore. A notification to this effect was also issued by Lahore Commissioner Ali Randhawa. “All public and private educational institutions will remain closed in Garhi […]
CJ Justice Aamer Farooq blames PTI for what’s happening in Lahore
Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq has held Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf responsible for whatever is going on in Lahore. Hearing the objections raised on PTI’s plea challenging PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s non-bailable arrest warrants in the Toshakhana case on Wednesday, the CJ remarked “This court gave relief to PTI, still whatever is happening Lahore is […]
Pakistan Army ‘not available’ for election duty
Pakistan Army is not available for election duty. Due to the country’s deteriorating law and order situation, Pakistan’s security forces won’t be present for election duty in the country. In this regard, the Ministry of Defence informed the Pakistani Election Commission that border security was of utmost importance to the military due to 2022 saw […]
Imran Khan signs bond to appear before court on March 18
Imran Khan signs bond to appear before the court on March 18. Chairman PTI is scheduled to appear before the Lahore High Court. He is likely to be detained in connection with the Toshakhana case. Khan promised on Wednesday that he would show up in court on the specified date in a letter to the […]