KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has taken action against water theft from illegal hydrants, involved in stealing water worth millions per month in the city. The mayor took action after Bol News reported the presence of more than 170 illegal hydrants in Karachi. The mayor directed to lodge 15 First Information Reports (FIR) against … Read more
MAKKAH: The Ghilaf-e-Kabaah (Kiswah), a huge piece of black silk covering adorned with golf patterns, will be replaced on the 1st of the Islamic month of Muharram-ul-Haram. The annual ritual of changing the Ghilaf-e-Kaabah will take place on the 29 Zil-Hajj, corresponding to Tuesday, July 18, after Isha prayer to coincide with the beginning of … Read more
Collector Customs Enforcement Aamir Thaeem received interim bail. FIA arrested two Customs officers from Karachi Airport. They were allegedly involved in receiving money to facilitate corruption. KARACHI: Collector Customs Enforcement Aamir Thaeem has obtained interim bail in a mega-corruption case, days after two officers were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). A special anti-corruption … Read more
Trans community challenged FSC’s verdict in Supreme Court. The petition said the decision was against the marginalized community. The FSC declared sections of the Transgender Persons Act 2018 un-Islamic. ISLAMABAD: The transgender community and civil society have challenged the recent decision of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The FSC … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President and former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi could not be released from jail on Saturday despite receiving bail from the court. The Lahore High Court (LHC) prohibited authorities from arresting Elahi in any undisclosed case and ordered his immediate release. The court ordered police and the Anti-Corruption Establishment to … Read more
In a shocking incident, a minor seven-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Sachal Goth area near the Super Highway in Karachi. Local residents caught the perpetrator red-handed performing the immoral act and violently thrashed him. He was subsequently handed him over to the police and taken into custody. Police said the residents caught the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday reduced the price of petrol by nine rupees per litre. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar made the announcement during the fortnightly review. The price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs7 per litre. After the new adjustments, the price of petrol will be will Rs253 rupees instead of Rs262 … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of Jahangir Khan Tareen. He offered condolences over the demise of Tareen’s brother. Alamagir Tareen passed away earlier this month. LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday visited the residence of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) chief Jahangir Khan Tareen and condoled over the death of his brother. The prime minister … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif said structural and economic reforms are vital to steer the country out of crises He said the business community would have to play a role in stabilizing the economy. He said the government has normalized and improved ties with the USA. LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said drastic structural and economic reforms … Read more
Pervez Khattak held political discussions ahead of forming his own political party. Khattak said he could announce joining another political party. PTI has terminated the basic membership of Pervez Khattak. ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has held political discussions ahead of forming his own political party, days after he was sacked from … Read more
Pakistan condemned granting permission for burning Bible and Torah in Sweden It said Islam calls for respecting all religions, sacred personalities, and holy scriptures. Swedish police have granted a permit for a protest outside the Israeli embassy. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan assailed the Swedish authorities for allowing public desecration of the Torah and Bible in Stockholm, days … Read more
COAS General Syed Asim Munir is on an official visit to Iran. COAS Munir called on General Mohammad Bagheri in Tehan. They discussed strengthening mutual defence cooperation. TEHRAN: Chief of Armed Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir is on an official visit to Iran to hold meetings with military leadership and discuss defence ties. According … Read more
Islamabad Capital Police has found no evidence of rape of a woman at one of the hiking trails of the capital’s Margalla Hills, BOL News reported. A spokesperson said the alleged incident in Trail 3 is being investigated on merit. The plaintiff’s medical report shows no evidence of rape or sexual abuse, police said. Police … Read more
PM Laptop Scheme Phase III Merit list 2023 for provisionally selected candidates list of public and private sector universities has been announced. Those candidates who are eligible for the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme Phase 3 can check their eligibility by visiting the following website to check their merit list www.pmyp.gov.pk The PM Laptop Scheme 2023 … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday inaugurated the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project. The foreign minister and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the project by unveiling the plaque and laying the foundation stone in Thatta district. The officials briefed the PPP chairman about the … Read more
Musadik Malik said Israel has no right to lecture on human rights violations. He said it is surprising that Israel’s comments in favour of the PTI. He said importing oil from Russia was a great success. ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik said Israel has no right to lecture any country on human … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and millions of Pakistanis who recently performed Hajj for their prayers for successfully completing the tough examination by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Shaheen Chowk Flyover in Islamabad, the prime minister highlighted the challenges of … Read more
QUETTA: Nine soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Wednesday after a terror attack at the Zhob garrison in northern Balochistan. The Inter-Services Press Relations (ISPR) said the clearance operation at the cantonment has now been completed, hours after terrorists attacked the installation. It confirmed that five terrorists were killed during the operation by … Read more
