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The court hinted at a June 27 ruling in the Imran-Bushra iddat nikah case.

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Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi filed petitions in the iddat nikah issue, and a municipal court in Islamabad has intimated that it may rule on their cases by June 27.

Beyond this period, the court made it clear that no more time will be granted for arguments. “Even if no party appears, the court will take a decision based on the record of the case,” it said.

Supporters of PTI stood outside the courtroom during today’s hearing to show their support for Bushra Bibi.

Further Meetings Both Bushra Bibi and Imran Khan begged for their sentences to be suspended during the session, which was chaired by Judge Afzal Majoka.

The PTI founder was defended by attorney Salman Akram Raja, and Bushra Bibi was represented by Usman Riaz Gill. Khawar Maneka’s representative, Zahid Asif Chaudhry, wrote a letter.

Attorney Salman Akram Raja fervently pleaded in favour of the sentence suspension. “This case is, in fact, an abhorrent assault on a Pakistani woman’s chastity. Today, the court was presented with this entire discussion. The Supreme Court has issued multiple rulings. Each and every witness has admitted to lying to this court. “It has been made clear in front of the court,” Raja declared outside the building, wishing for the administration of justice.

The court made the observation that a judgement on the applications for sentence suspension needed to be made by June 27 at the latest.

The court stated that Salman Akram Raja’s arguments were only partially heard today in its written ruling for the day. Zahid Asif also sought for more time to prepare, and Usman Riaz Gill, Bushra Bibi’s attorney, asked for more time to make his case.

The next hearing is set for June 25 by the court. Using the available records, the decision about the applications for sentence suspension will be made before June 27, regardless of the attendance of all parties.

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There are more than 132.6 million registered voters in Pakistan. ECP

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The total registered voter count in Pakistan has exceeded 132.6 million, as reported by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The current official count is 132,668,515 voters, exhibiting a significant gender distribution.

The overall number of male voters is 71,275,222, whereas female voters comprise 61,393,293. The distribution of registered voters by province is as follows:

Islamabad: 1,170,844 registered voters
Balochistan: 5,437,699 registered voters
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 22,589,371 registered voters
Punjab: 75,545,995 registered voters
Sindh: 27,824,070 registered voters

Province-wise registered voters

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Punjab eases vehicle registration regulations.

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The Punjab cabinet has sanctioned a modification to Section 24 of the Motor car Ordinance Act 1965 to streamline car registration procedures, permitting motor vehicle owners to register their vehicles in any district within the province.

Previously, under Section 24, vehicle owners were required to register their automobiles in their domicile district. The change grants Punjab people the liberty to register their vehicles in any district of their preference.

A representative for the Excise and Taxation Department emphasized that registration numbers are being issued under a standardized series throughout Punjab.

The spokesperson stressed that there are no limits on car movement across provinces, hence facilitating mobility for people of Punjab.

Recently, the Punjab government sanctioned a substantial alteration in its car registration policy, intended to mitigate tax evasion and enhance security. Under the new policy, citizens of Punjab were prohibited from registering their vehicles in other provinces or in Islamabad.

The Punjab cabinet confirmed the decision, which was endorsed by the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department. Excise officials have consistently voiced apprehensions regarding the prevalent habit among Punjab residents of registering their vehicles outside the province, frequently in adjacent areas or the federal capital, to evade local taxation.

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The government has introduced a comprehensive strategy to enhance industrial investment.

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Authorities are poised to execute an ambitious investment promotion strategy through a collaborative initiative between the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) and the Pakistan Administrative Staff College, aiming for substantial enhancements in industrial investment and economic development.

The Special Investment Facilitation Center (SIFC) will be instrumental in this transformative drive by establishing “Business Facilitation Centers” aimed at optimizing investment processes and attracting both domestic and foreign capital.

Principal features of the comprehensive plan encompass:

Forming collaborative working groups to augment domestic and international investment prospects
Formulating a comprehensive strategy to eradicate obstacles to industrial development
Formulating a novel model to tackle issues in the execution of industrial projects
Striving to enhance Pakistan’s international business rating by 50 points
Targeting $20 billion in foreign industrial investments within the next five years.

The approach prioritizes digital transformation to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the investment process. SIFC’s strategy emphasizes fostering a favorable atmosphere for investors by streamlining bureaucratic processes and offering strategic assistance.

National administration officers are conducting ongoing study to identify and mitigate potential investment barriers, while a specialized research group is formulating a comprehensive strategy to solve current hurdles in industrial growth.