ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further strengthen and deepen ties with Iran. Talking to Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam in Islamabad, the PM stressed the need to focus on enhancing cooperation in the economic and security domains. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar highlighted that the recent inauguration of Mand-Pishin … Read more
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court of Islamabad granted Advocate Imaan Mazari bail in exchange for Rs10,000 indemnity bonds. A case was lodged against her in the Barakahu police station under charges of terrorism and others, Bol News reported.. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain was hearing the case. On request of Imaan’s lawyers, the court cut … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday halted the law enforcement agencies and secretary interior from arresting Advocated Imaan Mazari, daughter of former Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari, in any case, Bol News reported. The high court said the secretary interior, inspector general of police and Federal Investigation Agency director general … Read more
LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court of Lahore on Saturday dismissed interim bail pleas of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in six cases, Bol News reported. The interim bail pleas in six cases including the Jinnah House and Askari Tower attacks were filed by the PTI vice chairman. Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s request … Read more
KARACHI: Directorate General Public Relations (Air Force) on Saturday released a short documentary highlighting the courage and bravery of valiant Pakistan Air Force (PAFP) heroes. The documentary showcases details of the air battle fought on September 02, 1965. On September 1, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Directorate General Public Relations had released a short documentary … Read more
LAHORE: Islamabad Police on Friday arrested former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi contrary to order of the Lahore High Court (LHC), Bol News reported quoting sources as saying. The sources said Parvez Elahi was arrested under MPO 3, on Kanal Road before he could reach home from the court. He was arrested under the provisions … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of the martyrs who embraced shahadat in motorcycle-borne suicide blast on August 31 in the general area Jani Khel, Bannu, was offered at Bannu. The media wing of military, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the shuhada will be laid to rest with full military honour in their respective hometowns. Senior serving … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC). The committee will have 13 members with the prime minister as its chairman. The NEC comprises the prime minister, chief ministers as well as representatives of the caretaker governments. S M Tanvir, Muhammad Younas Daaga, Ahmed Rasool Bangash, and Amjad Rashid … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir has urged the United Nations to enable Peacekeeping Missions to be more effective in addressing the complex threats while assuring the safety and security of the peacekeepers. He was addressing a preparatory meet as the chief guest, held as a precursor to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Directorate General Public Relations has released a short documentary on the courage and bravery of Pakistan Air Force soldiers in connection with the September 1965 war, in which the air battle that took place on September 1, 1965 has been described. The documentary features Air Commodore (R) Khalid Chishti … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Special Court of Official Secret Act on Friday allowed the incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman to meet his legal team and Dr Faisal Sultan, Bol News reported. The special court said he could not allow everyone to meet the PTI chief viewing his health, honour and security. “I cannot give permission … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed to release former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and ordered that no intelligence agency, state institution or other authority should arrest him, Bol News reported. Hearing the case pertaining to the high court’s order not to arrest Parvez Elahi, Justice Amjad Rafiq freed Parvez Elahi. … Read more
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Friday said Pakistan is expected to attract an investment of 60 to 70 billion dollars in a span of three to five years. Talking to senior journalists and anchorpersons in Islamabad, he also mentioned that apart from this, there are also pledges and promises of additional investments … Read more
Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Khan Bugti on Friday expressed government’s determination to root out the menace of terrorism from the country, Bol News reported. Addressing the 43rd passing-out parade of Pakistan Coast guards in Karachi, he clearly stated that violent and subversive elements would not be allowed to impose their ideology to majority of people … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Nine soldiers of Pakistan Army on Thursday embraced martyrdom after a motorcycle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself while targeting a military convoy in general area Jani Khel of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Among the nine soldiers Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali also embraced shahadat (martyrdom), while five soldiers were injured, an Inter Services Public Relations … Read more
Kamran Ahmad hailing from North Waziristan has won People’s Choice Award, animation category, at the prestigious MSI Creator Awards in the United States. A ceremony to honour his achievement was held at Miranshah Headquarters. Kamran Ahmad offered prayers at the yaadgar-e-shuhada and dedicated his achievement to the martyrs whose sacrifices led to restoration of peace … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday underscored the need to impart quality training to civil servants and equipping them with essential skills such as problem-solving, fast decision-making, and efficient management of resources to ensure good governance and improve service delivery. He said that bureaucracy must be more responsive to people’s needs and focus on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman has filed an application in the special court to get permission for telephonic conversation with his sons, Bol News reported. The PTI Chairman is eager to talk to his sons in jail. On behalf of the PTI chairman, an application has been filed by the lawyers Barrister … Read more
Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbass Jilani says Pakistan has a longstanding commitment to the UN peacekeeping. Speaking at the UN Peacekeeping Preparatory Meeting in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan being a leading troop contributor, has a significant stake in its success. He said our participation in the UN peacekeeping spanning over six decades is a … Read more
KARACHI: Viewing the rising number of incidents of students’ physical torture, the education department has banned physical punishments in the private schools across the megalopolis, Bol News reported on Thursday. Additional Director Rafia Javed said it was crucial to stop the climbing trend of corporal punishments in schools. The registration certificate of private schools will … Read more
Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has said that the delimitation process will be completed by December 14, 2023. He stated this while holding meetings with delegations of Awami National Party, Balochistan Awami Party and Balochistan National Party in Islamabad. He said the election commission intended to further reduce the duration of the delimitation process … Read more
KARACHI: At least 12 fresh cases of dengue have been reported across Sindh on August 30, Bol News reported on Thursday quoting a report of the Sindh Health Department. As per the report, 10 cases were reported in Karachi and one in Hyderabad. So far, 195 cases have been reported in Sindh in August. Out … Read more
Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts are continuing in low-lying areas, which have been inundated by flood water released in the Sutlej River by India. In this connection, the troops are also engaged in distribution of free ration; besides, carrying out rescue operation and running free medical camps for the flood affected people in Khairpur … Read more
KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Sunday said if exorbitant amount of bills were not sufficiently reduced, then they would hold demonstrations across the metropolis and stage sit-in protest outside the Governor House on Monday, Bol News reported. “In the meeting to be held for the relief of the consumers, … Read more
By calling the police helpline 15 in Islamabad, a woman reported that her children were hungry for four days, Bol News reported. According to the police, the woman called 15 and said that the children have been hungry for four days. The police said that after receiving the call, the information was provided to the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The joint investigation team interrogated the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister pertaining to six cases related to the violent incidents of May 9, Bol News reported on Sunday. The sources said the former PM was grilled on Friday in the six terrorism cases. The JIT told him that evidence … Read more
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries is devising a plan to boost the country’s exports by extending all-out support to the industry stakeholders. This was stated by Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz while talking to leading exporters during his visit to All Pakistan Textile Mills Association House in Lahore. He urged … Read more
Rain with wind and thundershower is expected in Potohar region, Islamabad, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir during the next twelve hours. Hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-four degree centigrade, Lahore and Karachi twenty-eight, Peshawar twenty-five, Quetta twenty-two,Gilgit nineteen, … Read more
