US wants ruler like Musharraf who could surrender on call: Imran Khan
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Helpline setup to facilitate hajj 2022 pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a dedicated Hajj helpline for prompt registration, guidance and resolution of the complaints of intending pilgrims of Hajj 2022. According to official sources in the ministry, the intending pilgrims would get quick answers about their Hajj related queries by contacting 051-9216980; 051-9216981; 051-9216982; 051-9205696. Pakistan … Read more
Nasreen Jalil to take oath as next Sindh Governor
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday in a summary sent to President Arif Alvi nominated Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Nasreen Jalil as the next Sindh Governor, sources privy to development informed Bol News. The MQM-P proposed Jalil’s name on the basis of power-sharing formula with Pakistan Peoples Party. Earlier, former governor Sindh Imran Ismail … Read more
Maryam Nawaz disappointed, disgruntled over failed Fateh Jang jalsa: sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz expressed her disappointment over lack of crowd in her recent public rally at the Fateh Jang, sources within the party informed Bol News on Sunday. The party in government and Punjab was not able to even fill a small ground designated for the public rally, in fact, nearly … Read more
PMD advises public to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued heatwave warning from today and advised public to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight. The spokesperson said due to high pressure, day temperatures are likely to increase gradually from 06 to 09°C above normal in most parts of the country. The spokesperson said very hot and dry weather may … Read more
Hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country
Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas during the next twelve hours. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad nineteen degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-six, Karachi twenty-eight, Peshawar twenty-two, Quetta seventeen, Gilgit fifteen, Murree thirteen and Muzaffarabad twenty degree centigrade. According to Met … Read more
NEPRA imposes Rs 50 million fine on NTDC
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a fine of Rs. 50 Million on National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) on account of its inability to restore power supply in a timely manner in the wake of total power system collapse that occurred on January 9, 2021 and took 20 hours (approximately) to … Read more
Sheikh Rashid challenges Hanif Abbasi’s appointment as SAPM in IHC
ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday challenged the appointment of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Hanif Abbasi’s appointment as Special Assistant to Prime Minister through a petition in the Islamabad High Court. The petitioner contended that Abbasi, “a person with a criminal conviction, particularly a conviction for dealing in narcotics which is an … Read more
Govt urges Hajj operators not to collect money from intending pilgrims in advance
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has asked private tour operators and individuals to refrain from collecting money from the intending pilgrims in advance. In an exclusive talk with APP, the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt said the government has, so far, not permitted any tour operator to receive money or applications for this … Read more
JUI-F to stage protest against desecration of Masjid-e-Nabwi (SAWW) today
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat-e-Ulma-e-Islam-F has announced to stage a protest demonstration against the desecration of Masjid-e-Nabwi today (Friday). According to a provincial spokesman of JUI-F on the appeal of Pakistan Democratic Movement, the workers of all component political parties of the alliance would stage rallies against the desecration of the Masjid-e-Nabwi after Friday prayers in district headquarters … Read more
PTI chief Imran Khan to address Mianwali rally today
MIANWALI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairperson and former prime minister Imran Khan will speak in a public rally today (Friday) at Mianwali under his Awami Raabita Muhim ahead of Islamabad long march expected in the last week of May. The public rally will be held at the General bus stand ground. PTI General Secretary Azam Swati said … Read more
PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to overseas Pakistanis across the world
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Eid greetings to Muslims and overseas Pakistanis across the world. In a tweet today [Monday], the Prime Minister also extended warm Eid greetings to his fellow Muslim leaders over the close of holy month of Ramazan, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen ties with them. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) … Read more
PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to overseas Pakistanis across the world
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Eid greetings to Muslims and overseas Pakistanis across the world. In a tweet today [Monday], the Prime Minister also extended warm Eid greetings to his fellow Muslim leaders over the close of holy month of Ramazan, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen ties with them. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) … Read more
Muslims in Arab countries, Europe, US celebrating Eid ul Fitr today
Muslims in the Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Yemen as well as in Europe, America and East Asia are celebrating Eid ul Fitr today [Monday]. Meanwhile, in a message on the occasion, the OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has expressed warm felicitations to the entire Islamic ummah on … Read more
Imran planned, ordered abuse in Masjid-e-Nabawi: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said the sloganeering and abuse at Masjid-e-Nabwi (SAW) was all planned by Imran Khan and she witnessed the entire orchestration of this heinous act with her own eyes. In a media briefing at the Press Information Department, Marriyum slammed Imran Khan for lying that … Read more
Pakistan urgently needs labour-friendly policies: Sherry Rehman
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Saturday in her message on Labour Day being observed on Sunday said the country urgently needed labour-friendly policies and measures to rectify the devastation of the former PTI-led government. In her message issued here, she said, “On Labor Day, I pay tribute to the working … Read more
PM Shehbaz moves another summary for Governor Cheema’s removal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday moved another summary to President Arif Alvi directing removal of Punjab Governor Umar Sarfaraz Cheema, sources informed Bol News. The President House has received the summary. If the president now does not remove Punjab Governor Cheema now, by constitution, his tenure will itself end after 10 days. As … Read more
Another Faisalabad citizen requests police to file blasphemy case against Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: A Faisalabad resident on Sunday requested local police authorities to file a blasphemy case against former prime minister Imran Khan for his alleged insensitive remarks lately in a speech at party’s workers convention. The request submitted by Mubashir Sheeraz at the Rail Bazar Thana said that the former prime minister insulted religion on April … Read more
PDM steering committee to meet, discuss course of action on Madina protest
ISLAMABAD: The steering committee of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is expected to meet on Sunday in an online session to discuss political developments in context to the Madina protest, sources informed Bol News. Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation members on their arrival at the Roza-e-Rasool (SAWW), received derogatory remarks by the … Read more
Roza-e-Rasool (SAWW) protest: Sheikh Rashid’s nephew arrested at Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Rashid Shafique, the nephew of All Pakistan Muslim League chief Shiekh Rashid, was arrested on blasphemy charges for his alleged role in protest against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet members at the holy mosque of Madinah on Sunday. The arrest was made by the Faisalabad police at Islamabad International Airport in … Read more
NAB to kick-off inquiry against Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to initiate an inquiry against Farah Khan, a close friend of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s spouse Bushra Bibi, after media reports suggesting massive financial embezzlements. NAB Chairperson Justice (retd) Javaid Iqbal gave the approval for inquiry against Khan, who is also known Farah Gogi, in … Read more
Indian troops martyr two Kashmiri youth in Pulwama
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two youth in Pulwama district. The troops martyred the youth including an engineering student, Aijaz Ahmed, during a cordon and search operation in Mitrigam area of the district. The occupation authorities snapped the mobile internet services in … Read more
Hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country
Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during next twelve hours. However, very hot weather will prevail in plain areas of the country. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-one degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-seven, Karachi twenty-eight, Peshawar twenty-three, Quetta eighteen, Gilgit fifteen, Murree seventeen and Muzaffarabad twenty … Read more
Pakistan welcomes Iran’s continued support on Kashmir issue: Khar
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday said Pakistan appreciates Iran’s continued support on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The State Minister expressed these views in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on various aspects pertaining … Read more
PM Shehbaz to embark on maiden three-day visit to Saudi on Thursday
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to pay three-day visit to Saudi Arabia from April 28-30, on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. This would be the prime minister’s first visit abroad after assuming the office earlier this month. The prime minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, … Read more
LHC orders Punjab Governor to ensure CM-elect Hamza Shehbaz’s oath till April 28
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Wednesday made another attempt to resolve looming constitutional crisis over non-functional Punjab government and advised the governor to ensure the completion oath taking process of chief minister-elect Hamza Shehbaz till April 28 by himself or though his nominee. “It is suggested / advised / proposed … Read more
Bilawal Bhutto joins PM Shehbaz’s cabinet, appointed Foreign Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday took oath as a federal minister, and is appointed as foreign minister in a ceremony on Wednesday. Former president Asif Ali Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari attended the oath taking ceremony. Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also attended the ceremony. Senior PPP leaders – … Read more
Money laundering case: Lahore court extends PM Shehbaz, Hamza’s interim bail till May 14
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency special court extended interim bail of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister-Elect Hamza Shehbaz till May 14 in the money laundering case. Speaking on the occasion today before the court, Sharif’s counsel Amjad Pervaiz said that his clients can be indicted and he would give his arguments on … Read more