NORTH WAZIRISTAN: At least 11 labourers have been killed and two others injured in a landmine blast at Gulmir Kot area of North Waziristan district. According to North Waziristan district administration, the blast occurred when a vehicle hit a land mine. The injured and dead bodies have been shifted to local hospital. Meanwhile, Caretaker Prime … Read more
FAISALABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa, senior judge of the Supreme Court, on Saturday inquired why police did not flung into action immediately to control the situation that arised in Jaranwala following alleged blasphemy incident, Bol News reported. In a statement after his visit to the area of Christian community where multiple churches were damaged during … Read more
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has expressed resolve to strictly deal with the elements involved in the disruption of peace in the country. In a tweet on Saturday, the Minister, terming Islam as a religion of peace said there is no room for incidents like Jaranwala tragedy. He called on … Read more
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab inaugurated Dino Safari Park here on Saturday, Bol News reported. He was accompanied by Karachi Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad. Barristor Murtaza said active dinosaurs were also present in the park. He said it was the most modern dinosaur park of Pakistan. The park was prepared with Rs10 million fund … Read more
LAHORE: During intelligence-based raids, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday arrested 13 terrorists, including three key Da’esh commanders in various cities of Punjab, Bol News reported. The vicious terrorists arrested from Bahawalpur, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Chiniot, Kasur, Multan and Mandi Bahauddin were making dangerous plans. The CTD spokesperson said explosive material, detonator, IED bomb, protective … Read more
KARACHI: Police have arrested the suspect involved in murder of his friend in Bhittai Colony, Korangi Crossing, Karachi, Bol News reported. The investigation officer confirmed the news saying that the suspect, identified as Gulfaraz, gunned down Kashif Khan after calling him to his home on August 8. The IO said the arrested suspect had confessed … Read more
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, a leading tertiary care institute, advocate for patient safety and healthcare excellence, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 Patient Safety Summit. This esteemed event will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and patient advocates from around the city to collaborate, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to enhance … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government Friday notified transfers and postings of secretaries and high ranking officers working in various ministries and departments. The Establishment Division issued notifications for the following postings and transfers of officers: Kamran Ali Afzal, a BS-22 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted as Director General, Civil Services Academy, Lahore, was transferred … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a written verdict, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to delimit constituencies under the new census instead of holding the elections, Bol News reported. The three-page written decision of the ECP is reached with consensus. The ECP said, “After the new census, there has been a massive change in population. Due … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued an advisory to alert the national and provincial departments concerned to ensure proper measures to cope with any emergent situation as Sultej River attained high level flows that would persistent for the next 24-48 hours. The NDMA advisory underlined that as per the water flows … Read more
Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Dr. Qibla Ayaz has termed the Jaranwala incident as extremely tragic and against the teachings of Islam. He said Islam guarantees full freedom to followers of all faiths and the same principle has been embodied in the Constitution of Pakistan. Qibla Ayaz said Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyeen … Read more
LAHORE: The public prosecutor on Friday said Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Hassaan Niazi was handed over to the military court for his alleged involvement in the May 9 incidents, Bol News reported. Presenting arguments during hearing of the petition pertaining to recovery of Hassaan Khan Niazi in the Lahore High Court, Niazi’s lawyer … Read more
United States Ambassador Donald Blome called on Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad and discussed defence cooperation. During the meeting, both sides concurred to further optimize the existing military-to-military relationship between the two countries with specific focus on enriching training and bolstering operational competencies. Speaking on the … Read more
KARACHI: In a joint raid, Sindh Rangers and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) rounded up two most wanted Da’esh members in Gadap area of Karachi on Friday, Bol News reported. The raid was conducted on a tip-off. The suspects have been identified as Farmanullah alias Ahtesham alias Ali alias Rahmatullah and Daud alias Ameer Saab. Hand grenade, … Read more
NASIRABAD: At least five people including four members of a family have been electrocuted in Nasirabad district of Balochistan, Bol News reported on Friday. In Dera Murad Jamali East, five people were electrocuted due to an alleged technical fault in the electricity transformer. The deceased included four members of the same family, husband and wife … Read more
ATTOCK: Umair Khan Niazi Advocate on Thursday called on Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman at Attock jail, Bol News reported. The meeting continued for about 55 minutes. Six other lawyers of the legal team could not get permission to meet him. Strict security arrangements have been made around Attock jail. Umair Niazi has served … Read more
Pakistan has urged India to bring an end to the unjustified and illegal detention of Khurram Pervaiz, Irfan Mairaj and numerous other Kashmiri activists who are languishing in jails for raising their voice against Indian oppression. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the United Nations … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said checks the people who became homeless due to anti-encroachment drive on Gujjar nullah will be prepared in 15 days, Bol News reported. Talking to media outside the Supreme Court Karachi Registry, Murad Ali Shah said he worked seriously to end encroachments. He said he was … Read more
