Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan begins the hearing of review petitions regarding the Faizabad dharna (sit-in) case decision.

A three-member bench led by Justice Qazi Faiz Isa will preside over the hearing, with Justice Athar Minullah and Justice Aminuddin Khan also on the panel.

This case involves various parties, including the government, which filed a review petition.

Eight petitions in total were submitted, with two already withdrawn before the hearing commenced.

The Intelligence Bureau and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) were among those who withdrew their applications.

Other petitioners include the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Ministry of Defence, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the then Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, and politician Ijazul Haque.

Sheikh Vakil, another petitioner, requested a postponement of the proceedings, citing his recent inclusion in the caretaker cabinet of Balochistan, making it impossible for him to participate in the hearing.

Additionally, he informed the court that he has been unable to contact Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed since the latter's arrest earlier this month.

The Faizabad sit-in case originated in 2017 when Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa took spontaneous notice of the protest. The written order was issued in February 2019.

With the new Chief Justice taking office, the matter was promptly scheduled for a hearing.

In the Faizabad sit-in case judgment, the defense ministry and the heads of the army, navy, and air force were instructed to take action against officers under their command who were found to have violated their oath.

Madinah: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-Haq-Kakar embarked on a visit to the Holy Prophet's grave, where he offered prayers and conveyed blessings to the Holy Prophet.

During his visit, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-Haq-Kakar paid his respects at the Holy Prophet (PBUH)'s grave located in Masjid-e-Naqvi. He also performed Nawafl in Riaz Al-Jinnah.

During this sacred occasion, he extended his supplications for the prosperity and development of the nation and the country.

Today, the Caretaker Prime Minister is scheduled to depart for Makkah to perform Umrah.

During his visit to Saudi Arabia, he is expected to hold meetings with high-ranking officials.

It is worth noting that Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-Haq-Kakar arrived in Saudi Arabia on a private visit yesterday.

The Ambassador of Pakistan, Ahmed Farooq, Consul General Khalid Majeed, and other officials from the Pakistani Embassy and Jeddah Consulate General were also present during his visit.

Lahore: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday returned to Pakistan from London.

According to details, Shehbaz Sharif recently went to London twice where he met his brother and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The meeting discussed the political situation in the country and Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan.

Talking to the media in London, Shehbaz Sharif said: “Nawaz Sharif's return home program on October 21 is final. The people of the country will give a historic welcome, all party leaders should not travel abroad before October 21”.