RAWLPINDI: An elderly civilian was martyred on Monday as the Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC), the military said. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing in Nikial Sector, targeting innocent civilians, resulting in the martyrdom of an old man. The deceased was … Read more
LHC restored verdict barring arrest of Pervaiz Elahi in any case. The court rejected the appeal of the Punjab government. Accountability court extended Elahi’s remand till Aug 29. Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored the decision of a single-member bench barring the arrest of PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in any case or inquiry. A … Read more
FAISALABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited Jaranwala on Monday to express solidarity with the victims of Christian community whose houses were destroyed in violence. On the occasion, the prime minister distributed checques worth two million rupees each amongst the affected people. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present on the occasion. The prime minister … Read more
KARACHI: Six police officers did not turn up as Inspector-General of Police Sindh Dr Riffat Mukhtar held his introductory meeting on Monday after assuming charge. Newly-appointed IG Sindh Riffat Mukhtar reached the Police head office where a guard of honour was presented. However, six senior officers did not attend the ceremony after expressing disapproval after … Read more
KHAIRPUR: A court on Monday handed over the main suspect to police custody for five days for the killing of a minor domestic worker at his residence in Ranipur. Police presented the accused, Pir Asad Ali Shah, in court over the killing of the 10-year-old Fatima Fariro, who was brutally tortured before she passed away. … Read more
LAHORE: An accountability court extended the remand of PTI President Pervaiz Elahi till August 29 in a case related to awarding illegal contracts. The former chief minister appeared in court as Judge Zubair Shahzad Kayani conducted hearing. National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested the PTI leader’s physical remand be extended by another 14 days. The court … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has dismissed his secretary after a controversy erupted over the signing of two bills. The President’s Secretariat has written a letter to the principal secretary to the prime minister that the services of serving secretary to the president are no more required. “The services of Mr Waqar Ahmed, Secretary to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Taufeeq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiya along with a delegation arrived in Islamabad on Sunday on a four-day visit. He was cordially invited by Caretaker Federal Minister for religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmad and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Al-Malki at the airport. During the visit, the Saudi delegation will discuss … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Shaukat Hammad Baloch was killed in Abidabad area of Baldia Town. According to report, armed men on a motorcycle shot dead Shaukat Hammad. He was the Senior Vice President of PPP UC-31 District Kemari, and also a local anchor and singer. The funeral prayers of the deceased was performed … Read more
KHAIRPUR: The preliminary medical report over the death of a young domestic worker in Ranipur has confirmed that she was physically tortured and sexually abused. Nawabshah Medical Board issued the initial report after the grave of the 10-year-old girl was exhumed and a post-mortem was conducted after collecting samples. The report made the startling revelation … Read more
FAFEN presented recommendations for improving transparency of delimitation process. FAFEN urged ECP to delimit constituencies of equal population. It said the delimitation process must be just, fair, and transparent. ISLAMABAD: Non-government organization Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has presented recommendations for improving transparency of the delimitation process initiated as a result of the official publication … Read more
FAISLABAD: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday visited Jaranwala and expressed solidarity with the Christian community after an attack on churches and their homes earlier this week. The chief minister announced compensation for those houses were damaged in the violation. He said that Rs2 million will be given for each house damaged and … Read more
Pakistan strongly condemned desecration of Holy Quran in The Hague, Netherlands. Foreign Office called on the global community to raise voice against Islamophobia. A Dutch far-right activist desecrated a copy of the Holy Quran outside the Turkish embassy. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned another provocative and deeply offensive act of desecration of the Holy Quran in … Read more
PESHAWAR: Security forces killed two terrorists on Saturday during an operation in Bara, Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According security forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation on reported presence of terrorists in general area of Bara on the night of 18 and 19th August. During the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between … Read more
PTI Parliamentarians held its first political gathering in Nowshera. Pervez Khattak said they will wipe out PTI in the next elections. Mahmood Khan said PTI-P will form next government in KP. NOWSHERA: The PTI-Parliamentarians led by former Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak held its first show of strength by holding a political gathering in … Read more
NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: The mortal remains of a minor domestic worker who died due to alleged violence were exhumed from her grave on Saturday for a post-mortem report. A medical board consists of doctors and forensic experts visit the grave of the Fatima Fariro, aged 10, in Khan Wahan village of Naushehro Feroze district and collected … Read more
PESHAWAR: Former Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Shah Farman has decided to not contest the upcoming general elections. In a video statement Shah Farman said he will not to participate in electoral politics. He said his family including his sons and brothers will not participate in next election. The former governor said that he is handing … Read more
LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif is expected to leave for London tomorrow (Sunday), BOL News reported citing sources. The former prime minister is expected to hold important political meetings during his visit. He will also meet his elder brother PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in self-imposed in the British … Read more
Shah Mehmood Qureshi has been arrested in Islamabad. FIA arrested Qureshi in the missing cypher case. A case was registered against him under the Official Secret Act. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has been arrested, BOL News reported. Qureshi was arrested by a heavy contingent of police from his residence in Islamabad. … Read more
KARACHI: Ten members of caretaker cabinet of Sindh on Saturday took their oath of office. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath to the newly-appointed ministers during a ceremony held Governor House. Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice retired Maqbool Baqar and other officials were also present on the occasion. The ceremony began with the recitation … Read more
KARACHI: The negotiations between petroleum dealers and the government on product margins have been successful, BOL News reported. Petroleum Dealers Association held two rounds of talks with the representatives of the Petroleum Division at PSO House after threatening to go on strike and shut down pumps if their demands were not accepted. Both sides have … Read more
UPPER DIR: An Indian woman, who travelled to Pakistan to meet her love interest befriended on social media website Facebook, has been welcomed in the country. The 35-year-old woman Anju from Kailor in India’s Uttar Pradesh crossed the border to meet her paramour 29-year-old Nasrullah who resides in Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Upper … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Senator Sherry Rehman has said fake news was being spread on the appointment of the caretaker prime minister, adding that no name has been finalized yet. Addressing a press conference alongside Faisal Karim Kundi, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader rejected reports that the names for the caretaker set-up have been decided. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has dismissed speculations that Ishaq Dar is being appointed as the caretaker prime minister. Speaking to a private channel, the PML-N leader said there are only rumours on the name of the caretaker prime minister and no decision has been taken yet. He said that the interim setup will … Read more
BAHAWALPUR: Police and administration of the Islamia University Bahawalpur have been embroiled in a war of words after a drugs scandal was revealed at the varsity. Police have formed a 5-member special investigation team to probe the incidents of drug possession trading on campus premises and sale to female students. RPO Bahawalpur Rai Babar Saeed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Session Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has instructed to suspend and dismiss the interior secretary over his absence in a committee meeting. The speaker expressed his displeasure over the absence of Interior Secretary and other top officials in the meeting of the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Arms Licenses. National Assembly Raja Pervaiz … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday unanimously passed the Contempt of Parliament Bill. The Contempt of Parliament Bill was introduced by Senator Kauda Babar and was approved along with several other bills. The Senate passed eight bills within the single day including the “Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2023”, The others bills include “The Contempt … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A minor domestic maid was allegedly brutally tortured at the residence of a civil judge posted in the Judicial Academy in Islamabad. According to reports, the wife of judicial officer Asim Hafeez brutally tortured 14-year-old Rizwana after accusing her of stealing jewelry. The girl was admitted to a hospital in Sargodha after being handed … Read more
