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Incitement against institutions: Court grants three-day remand of Lt Gen Amjad Shoaib

Amjad Shoaib acquittal

The detailed verdict in this regard was released by Judicial Magistrate The police had sought first remand of the suspect in the case Verdict read that the police wanted to get his photogrammetry test ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court on Monday approved three-day physical remand of Lieutenant General (retd) Amjad Shoaib till March 2, in the … Read more

FBR to launch crackdown on illegal cigarette factories

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The prime minister issued the directive for action FBR has been directed to complete the track and trace system The Ministry of Finance and FBR briefed the prime minister ISLAMABAD: On directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) In-Land Revenue Intelligence teams would launch a crackdown on illegal cigarette factories … Read more

Bahawalpur court directs to get political leaders out of death cell

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The court has formed a division bench for hearing Justice asked if the leaders were suspect in under-trial case. The court also sought record related to arrest of the leaders BAHAWALPUR: A local court of Bahawalpur on Monday expressed indignation over keeping senior political leaders, Azam Swati and Muhammad Khan Madni, in death cell and … Read more

Three days insufficient for house census in Karachi: Mustafa Kamal

Mustafa Kamal

Kamal said Karachi provided 70% of revenue even in worse conditions MQM-P leader encouraged the people to get themselves counted. He said the government officials would start coming from March 3, KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and former Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Mustafa Kamal on Monday said three days’ time was insufficient for … Read more

Fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort being observed today

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DG ISPR said India staged a cowardly attack He said let this day be a reminder that Pakistan Forces are ever ready He said any misadventure will always be met with full might The fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort is being observed on Monday (today) to pay tribute to the country’s armed forces which … Read more

PM to inaugurate 100MW Iran-Gwadar power transmission project next week

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Electricity supply to Gwadar from Iran will be formally started. This was stated by Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Aqeeli Prime Minister will also open the project of first cross-stuffing facility ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the 100 MW Iran-Gwadar power transmission project during his visit to Balochistan next week. This was stated … Read more

Pakistan’s constitution gift of Zulfikar Bhutto: Murad Shah

Imran Khan

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said the constitution of Pakistan was gift of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Bol News reported. Addressing a ceremony to commemorate golden jubilee of the constitution, Murad Ali Shah said giving a constitution of consensus was a political historical achievement of Bhutto. “Bhutto gathered all … Read more

Women cadets participate in musical show to mark Saudi Founding Day celebrations

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Term ‘Sacrifice’ was chosen to represent the tremendous sacrifices The occasion’s rock performances served as an example The event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior and its security divisions, including female cadets, took part in a military musical event that was held to commemorate Saudi … Read more

NA-193 by-election: PTI candidate blames administration of rigging

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Mohsin Laghari said signs were being taken from the polling agents He said they were filing complaint with the election commission He said dozens of PTI workers were arrested RAJANPUR: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) candidate Mohsin Laghari on Sunday said the local administration was involved in rigging the by-election on NA-193 seat (Rajanpur-I), Bol … Read more

President, PM condemn Barkhan blast

Barkhan blast

They also prayed for the high ranks of the departed souls PM sought a report from the chief minister and IGP The president also stressed upon expediting efforts ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned a blast in Barkhan, Balochistan province which resulted in loss of precious lives. … Read more

Dry weather expected in most parts of country: PMD

Karachi hot dry

Rain with wind and thunderstorm is likely at isolated places Partly cloudy in upper parts during the next twelve hours. Light rain in GB and Kashmir is expected KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said mainly dry weather was expected in most parts of the country, while partly cloudy in upper parts during … Read more

Four killed, multiple injured in Barkhan blast

Three policemen injured in Bajaur blast

They said the blast took place in Rakhni bazaar. Police said nature of the blast was still being determined. The bomb was planted in a motorcycle, said the sources. KOHLU: At least four people died and several others got injured in a bomb blast on Sunday in Rakhni town of Barkhan district, Bol News reported. … Read more

21 truck relief convoy from Pakistan reaches Turkiye

Turkiye

The convoy was received by Deputy Mayor Malatya Air bridge was established between Islamabad and Ankara Ship carrying earthquake relief goods is also scheduled to leave ISLAMABAD: A 21-truck convoy carrying 275-ton relief assistance goods from Pakistan arrived at Malatya, one of the worst hit cities by the earthquake Saturday afternoon. The truck convoy carrying … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif felicitates Kuwaiti Amir, people on their national day

Shehbaz Sharif invites Raja Riaz for consultations on caretaker prime minister

The prime minister posted this on his Twitter handle. “We are keen to build on our bilateral relations,” he said. On January 7, Shehbaz had a telephonic conversation with the amir ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday extended profound felicitations, on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, to Amir of State … Read more

Saudi Arabia introduces new bottles of Zamzam water

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People of all around the world carry bottles of Zamzam water Abdul Rahman Al Sudais unveiled the packs in a ceremony. An ad hoc department of the sacred site distributes the Zamzam packs. Saudi Arabia has introduced new bottles of Zamzam water, about a month ahead of the beginning of Ramadan, the peak season for … Read more

PDM leadership maligning Supreme Court judges, says Imran Khan

Imran Khan

Imran Khan said PDM and Maryam were attacking SC judges He said they were doing this to run away from elections Earlier PDM leadership had been challenging PTI to dissolve assemblies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leadership was maligning the Supreme Court judges, … Read more