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Punjab backs consecutive sentences in heinous crimes

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has told the Supreme Court that ordering consecutive sentences in cases involving heinous, brutal and inhuman crimes would strengthen public confidence in the criminal justice system and serve the objectives of retribution and deterrence. “The purpose of sentencing is the punishment of offenders, reduction of crime, including through deterrence, reform and…

Punjab backs consecutive sentences in heinous crimes

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CDF Munir to visit Tehran today

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday (today), according to a Pakistani official and Iranian media.

CDF Munir to visit Tehran today

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday (today), according to a Pakistani official and Iranian media.

PM warns against resistance to FBR reforms

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday warned tax officers that resistance to the ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would not be tolerated, directing the authorities to…

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