LAHORE: The government has launched an immediate investigation into complaints of the adverse reaction to the injection given to patients in Kasur, Punjab. The action was taken on the direction of Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan after taking notice of the complaint of a resident of Kasur. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court would issue the proposed cause list in advance for four weeks falling within the month so the parties may fully prepare their cases and attend proceedings. The development comes after Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and senior puisne judge Justice Sardar Tariq Masood held a meeting with the elected … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin has said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is scheduled to visit Pakistan in the near future to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations. A business delegation of Kazakhstan led by Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr Yerzhan Kistafin, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and showed interest in exploring … Read more
PM Kakar said the murder of Sikh leader in Canada has jolted the West. He said Pakistan has been a victim of such state-sponsored terrorism. He said Pakistan will take steps to protect its own territorial integrity. NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the murder of the Khalistan Movement Sikh leader in Canada … Read more
KARACHI: A suspected street criminal was gunned down after police opened fire in Korangi area of Karachi, BOL News reported. The alleged police encounter occurred near Nauman Mosque in Gulzar Colony where the suspect was shot dead. Senior Superintendent (SSP) Korangi Hassan Sardar said armed robbers opened fire at police in Korangi Industrial Area. The … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted provincial parliamentary boards for the next general election. The PPP has formed separate parliamentary boards for the four provinces which will be responsible for deciding the candidates for the elections. The parliamentary board will recommend candidates to the PPP chairman for the issuance of … Read more
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) ordered to release Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed Khan and other party workers in Jinnah House attack case. The court granted bail to 9 accused in the case and ordered the release of Sanam Javed, Rubina Jamil, Afshan Tariq and others. Judge Arshad Javed pronounced the decision on the … Read more
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Saturday reserved its decision on the bail plea of Lyari gangwar kingpin Uzair Baloch and his accomplice in the Arshad Pappu murder case. The court reserved the verdict after hearing arguments on the bail petitions of Uzair Baloch and his accomplice Zubair Baloch in the murder case of Arshad Pappu … Read more
KHAIRPUR: Station House Officer (SHO) Khanwahan has been suspended after threatening the parents of minor sexual abuse victim Fatima Fariro, who died in the Haveli of the Pirs of Ranipur. Senior Superintendent (SSP) Naushahro Feroze Abid Ali Baloch suspended the SHO Khanwahan Abdul Ghani Dayo after the minor girl’s parents addressed a press conference. He … Read more
Caretaker government will provide level-playing field to all registered political parties. The final result of delimitation of constituencies will be released on November 30. Caretaker government had nothing to do with Nawaz Sharif’s matters. KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Friday reiterated the caretaker government’s commitment to providing a level-playing field … Read more
LONDON: Former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif held a crucial meeting with his elder brother and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif after arriving in London. PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz, who arrived in London earlier today, was also present in the meeting held at Hussain Nawaz’s office. Just a day after returning, Shehbaz Sharif rushed back to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to further encourage remittances through formal channels, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched a new ‘Diamond’ category of the Sohni Dharti Remittance Program (SDRP) that offers enhanced points and additional benefits to emitters. The category will be effective from September 22, 2023, in addition to the existing three – Green, … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to shut down the iconic Shalimar Express train once again due to a financial crisis. According to reports, the railway’s administration is facing a loss of about Rs2 million daily in running the train. The Shalimar Express runs between Lahore to Karachi simultaneously at 6 AM. Earlier in May, the … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has suspended the basic party membership of senior leader and former Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khosa. Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari issued a notification suspending Khosa’s membership for his failure to reply to the show-cause notice issued against him for violating the party policy. The party has also suspended … Read more
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Jane Marriott called on Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar and discussed bilateral relations. Professor of Economic Policy at Oxford University Stefan Dercon also accompanied the British envoy. The finance minister shared policy actions to enhance Pakistan’s economic resilience in the face of global challenges focusing on sustainable development … Read more
LHC sought final reply on forming judicial commission. The court summoned the Chief Secretary Punjab on Sep 25. The Christian community sought the formation of a judicial commission. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has given the last chance to the Punjab government to decide on establishing a judicial commission on the Jaranwala tragedy. Justice … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Dr Amjad Saqib as the Chairperson of Benazir Income Support (BISP) programme. The President approved the appointment under Section 5 (III) of the Benazir Income Support Programme Act, 2010. Dr Amjad Saqib is a renowned philanthropist and founder of the largest microfinance platform Akhuwat which … Read more
NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Bill Gates on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly Session in New York. Bill Gates has reiterated that polio eradication in Pakistan is a top priority, with particular interest in stopping cross-border transmission with Afghanistan and continuing vaccination campaigns in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. He … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Police is once again set to vacate the historic Lal Haveli, the residence of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) sought help from the Rawalpindi Administration and Police to vacate the building. The property D-154 is the site of evacuee property which holds the Lal … Read more
LAHORE: Just a day after returning, former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif is rushing back to London to deliver an important message for his brother Nawaz Sharif who is expected to return next month. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for London at 9.25 tomorrow (Thursday) on a foreign private airline. The PML-N leadership will … Read more
LAHORE: The Sikh community staged a protest in Lahore against the Indian government over the killing of a Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The Sikh community emphasized that Indian intelligence agencies were involved in targeting Sikhs in countries around the world. They called for the international community to take note of India’s acts … Read more
Caretaker government will form a new JIT to probe journalist’s murder Police have failed to arrest the killers of journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar. Jan Muhammad Mahar was shot dead in Sukkur last month. SUKKUR: The caretaker government of Sindh has decided to form a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) against the murder of journalist Jan Muhammad … Read more
Sindh Home Minister Haris Nawaz and IG Sindh visited Ghotki district. He said criminal elements will be eliminated in two months. He said Rangers and Pakistan Army will also participate in the operation KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Brigadier (retired) Haris Nawaz vowed that criminals involved in robberies and kidnappings will not be pardoned under any circumstances. … Read more
FSJ admits plea against decriminalizing suicide attempt. It called for nullifying the repeal of Section 325. The petitioner said committing suicide was against Islamic injunctions. ISLAMABAD: Federal Shariat Court (FSC) admitted a petition for hearing seeking the nullification of an amendment to the Criminal Laws Act decriminalizing suicide attempt. In December last year, President Dr … Read more
Pakistan’s positive outreach and peace overtures have been met with negativity. He said Pakistan was facing the biggest concern from TTP and ISIS-K. He said Pakistan can have close relations with both the US and China. NEW YORK: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday said that Pakistan’s “positive outreach and peace overtures” have … Read more
FO said Indian involvement killing in Canada shows network had now gone global. Pakistan remained a target of targeted killings and espionage by RAW. India has a habit of implicating Pakistan in anything under its watch ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday said the news of Indian involvement in an extrajudicial killing in Canada shows … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad on Tuesday chaired a meeting with different stakeholders regarding the restructuring of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) leading to a privatization process. Advisor to PM on Aviation along with key members of his team, senior management and legal and financial consultants of PIA were also present. The meeting … Read more
ECC approved payment of projected net salary for first six months to PSM. The funds will be given from an allocated amount of Rs10 billion. Planning Ministry briefs ECC on economic indicators. ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the payment of projected net salary for the first six months of the Financial Year … Read more
