Early Life and EducationMr. Justice Yahya Afridi was born on January 23, 1965, in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He comes from a notable background in the Federally Administered Tribal Area (F.R. Kohat). He completed his O and A Levels at Aitchison College in Lahore, graduating in 1980 and 1982. He then earned a…
It is said in the Holy Qur’an, “Because of the mercy of Allah, you have a soft heart towards them, and if you had a bad tongue and a hard heart, all this would have escaped you, so forgive them and seek forgiveness for them.” Do it and advise them on what to do, then…
Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, has been awarded the One World Award 2024 for his exceptional philanthropic work and leadership. He is the first Pakistani-American and South Asian to receive this honor. The award was presented by Susan Young, President of the Sister City Associations, during the annual One World Concert…
On Thursday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit an intraday high of over 88,000 points, with strong investor interest in rate-sensitive sectors. The KSE-100 index rose by 901 points to reach 88,095, up from 87,194.53 the previous day. Saad Ali, Director of Research at Intermarket Securities, noted that the market has been bullish since the…
President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan, succeeding Qazi Faez Isa. His three-year term begins on October 26. This appointment follows a new process established by the 26th Constitutional Amendment, allowing the Special Parliamentary Committee to recommend candidates. The committee, which included members from all political…
Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.2% in fiscal year 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amid declining inflation. However, this growth may have only a slight impact on reducing unemployment, which is expected to be around 8%. The IMF also forecasts a low GDP growth trajectory, predicting only 4.2% growth by…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan and plans to protest against the decision made by the Special Parliamentary Committee. PTI leader Hamid Khan criticized the nomination process, claiming it could create divisions within the Supreme Court. He expressed hope that Justice Afridi…
A 12-member Special Parliamentary Committee is set to meet today at 4 PM to decide on Pakistan’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice. Formed under Article 175A of the newly passed 26th Constitutional Amendment, the committee will hold an in-camera session to nominate the Chief Justice for a three-year term. The committee includes senators from major…
Pakistan, established in 1947, is the sixth most populous country in the world, founded with the vision of being a liberal, moderate, and democratic nation. The country adopted a parliamentary system influenced by the British model, particularly the Government of India Act of 1935. However, as a postcolonial state, Pakistan’s path to democracy has been…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Sunday a historic day for Pakistan after the National Assembly passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He emphasized that the decision shows the supremacy of parliament, with 225 members voting in favor of the bill, including support from independent lawmakers, while the PTI party did not participate. The amendment includes significant…
