FAISALABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday demanded former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to return the alleged stolen money to Pakistan or face trial. “Nawaz Sharif should return the money or face court trial, then he may go to anywhere he wants. People are asking question from him regarding his properties,” … Read more
SHUJAABAD: An influential landlord subjected a poor peasant to severe torture for cutting his grass in Shahpur Abha area of Sujaabad, Punjab, Bol news reported on Monday. Police said an ear of the 24-year-old farmer was ripped off while the landlord also tortured the young man’s sons. Read more: Young boy tortured to death in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that industrialisation and increasing of exports were keys to a country’s progress and prosperity. “Selling vegetables will not enhance the national wealth. Wealth creation of a country is impossible without industrial development while exports increase supplement such efforts,” the prime minister said while addressing a launching ceremony … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice-President Sherry Rehman on Monday said prices of commodities were being raised on a weekly basis in the country. In a tweet, Sherry Rehman said after the announcement of the mini-budget, inflation would further intensify. Read more: Gas crisis will continue till summer due to govt’s mismanagement: Sherry Rehman “In … Read more
PATTOKI: At least 100 livestock and one trader were killed in a traffic accident in Pattoki city of Kasur district, Bol news reported on Monday. The accident took place near Halla bypass as a truck full of animals overturned because of speeding. Those on board the truck said that a 22-wheel trailer hit corner of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the government has earmarked Rs400 billion for the Health Card scheme to facilitate 120 million people of Punjab. “The Health Card facility has already been provided to the people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” he said talking to newsmen at Dogar House in Multan, after … Read more
ISLAMABAD: How pathetic it is that the government issued a cheque of Rs25,000 to a needy person after he moved heaven and earth for two years for his three disabled children. Around two years back, Ishtiaq Hussain, a resident of Gujar Khan in Rawalpindi had started processing an application to get grant of financial assistance … Read more
ISLAMABAD: International telecommunication company Ericsson has invested more than Rs5.52 billion in Pakistan, Bol news reported on Sunday. Discussion regarding the investment was made during a meeting between officials of Ericsson and Federal Minister for IT Syed Aminul Haque on December 22. Read more: Ericsson Pakistan, ministry discuss digitalisation, skill development According to the details, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said Sehat Card facility had become fully available in Lahore Division. “All families residing in Punjab will be eligible for availing medical treatment annually up to Rs1 million in next 45 days,” Chaudhry Fawad said in a tweet. Read more: Only time will tell … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship Tabuk visited port of Duqm in Oman during deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrols, Bol news reported on Sunday. According to Pakistan Navy, upon arrival at the port, the ship was welcomed by Omani Naval and Pakistan embassy’s officials. On this occasion, the commanding officer of the ship called on Omani … Read more
DUKI: Two coalminers died after being buried under a large mass of dirt and rock in a landslide incident in Chamaling area of Duki district, Balochistan, Bol news reported Saturday night. Police said the deceased have been identified as Ghulam Qadir and Shadi Khan. After recovering from the coalmine, their dead bodies were shifted to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that the government imposed track and trace taxation system on cigarette sector that was already imposed on the sugar sector. “Rs34 billion would be transferred to the provinces as per 18th amendments from the new tax collection finance bill,” Farrukh Habib said talking to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Several eminent Muslim scholars on Saturday stressed the inculcation of core moral and ethical values in society as enunciated by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which transformed the fate of lowly Arab people into world leaders. Read more: Religious scholars, civil society activists vow to defeat violent extremism In a series of dialogue with … Read more
KARACHI: Two terrorists belonging to the Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and trained in Afghanistan were arrested from Shah Latif Town area of Karachi, Bol News reported on Saturday. Police sources said the arrested terrorists had gathered in Karachi for planning to carry out sabotage activities. They were reportedly involved in an attack on security … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday said that at the beginning of the new year 2022, there was a need to reduce the bitterness between the government and opposition. In a tweet, Chaudhry said that the government and the opposition should hold consultations about elections, economy, political and judicial reforms. … Read more
KARACHI: The local authorities imposed a smart lockdown in the Gulshan-i-Iqbal Block 7 area of the city for two weeks after 12 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus were confirmed, Bol News reported on Saturday. “A smart lockdown has been imposed in the affected areas of Gulshan-e-Iqbal,” read a notification issued in this regard. Read … Read more
Another year became an old tale with political uncertainty, Covid-19 cases and conflicts. From federal ministers to opposition leaders, Pakistani politicians ramped up to combat these, and other issues in 2022. Read more: PHOTOS: New Year 2022 fireworks and celebrations around the world Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, “Wishing a happier, … Read more
KARACHI: At least 16 people got hurt in celebratory aerial firing in different parts of the city on Friday night in connection with New Year celebrations. Read more: Aiwan-e-Sadr to remain open for general public today The firing incidents occurred in Korangi, Azizabad, Liaquatabad, Baldia Town, Ranchorr Line, Preedy Street, Kala Pull, Gulistan-e-Johar, Soldier Bazaar, … Read more
