Barrister Hina Gilani was arrested at Islamabad airport. She was taken into custody while boarding a flight to Dubai. PTI said a case was registered at CTD police station. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) legal wing member Barrister Hina Gilani was on Saturday arrested from Islamabad Airport while boarding a flight to Dubai. Islamabad Police arrested … Read more
The crescent for Rabi-ul-Awal was not sighted. First Rabi-ul-Awwal will be on Monday, Sept 18. Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be observed on Sept 29. ISLAMABAD: The crescent for the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awal was not sighted on Saturday in any part of the country. The first of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal will be on Monday, September … Read more
Raja Riaz met Nawaz Sharif in London. He announced joining PML-N. He said elections will be held in February. LONDON: Former Member of the National Assembly Raja Riaz Ahmed has announced joining the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N). Raja arrived in London where he met PML-N leaders Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif and expressed full … Read more
PML-N is gearing up for the return of Nawaz Sharif next month. Nawaz Sharif will secure protective bail before arrival. PML-N leaders have been tasked to mobilize workers. LONDON: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership is gearing up for the return of party supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to the country next month. … Read more
PM Kakar said there is no possibility of a delay in general elections due to border situation. He said Pakistan reserved the right to defend against any terrorist activity He said the judicial process would be transparent in PTI chief’s cases, ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said he sees no possibility of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has once again increased the price of petrol and diesel for the next fortnight. The price of petrol has been hiked by Rs 26.02 per litre. The new price of petrol is Rs 331.38 per litre, according to a notification by the Finance Division regarding the fortnightly review. The price of … Read more
PMDC President conducted a post-examination analysis meeting of MDCAT. The PMDC President said MDCAT will not be re-conducted. PMDC will conduct inquiry against those involved in using unfair methods. ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof Dr Rizwan Taj conducted a post-examination analysis meeting of the MDCAT 2023 to assess the holding of … Read more
Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar said the economy was showing signs of recovery. She said the government was expecting $2 bn in assistance on a fast-track basis. She said Rs80 billion has been allocated to improve remittances. ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar said that the country’s economy … Read more
Bilawal read a resolution after two-day meeting of CEC. PPP urged ECP to announce election date immediately. It urged to provide level-playing political field to the party. LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) immediately announce the election date and schedule and provide a level-playing field to the … Read more
PIA dismissed baseless reports on the national airline’s closure. PIA is disbursing payments and has paid salaries. PIA has an adequate number of aircraft for flight operations. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has strongly denied apprehensions and reports regarding the closure of the national airline as baseless and devoid of truth. PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez … Read more
ATC initiates proceedings to declare 8 PTI leaders as fugitives in Shadman arson case ATC initiated process of declaring 51 accused as fugitives in Jinnah House attack case. The IO said the accused have gone into hiding to evade arrest. LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday started the process of declaring eight Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more
Fawad Hasan Fawad took oath as federal minister for privatization. Fawad called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Fawad served as principal secretary to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday administered the oath of Caretaker Federal Minister to Fawad Hasan Fawad. Fawad Hasan Fawad called on Caretaker Prime Minister … Read more
LHC rejected a plea to release land grabber Mansha Bomb. Mansha was arrested on the orders of CM Punjab Naqvi. Mansha Bomb is a notorious land grabber in Lahore. LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday rejected a plea to release notorious land grabber Malik Mansha Ali aka Mansha Bomb. Justice Ali Baqir Najafi dismissed … Read more
ECP has decided not to respond to the President’s letter. The ECP will not seek the opinion of the judiciary on the polls. ECP maintains it has the authority to announce election day. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided not to respond to the President’s letter regarding the general elections, BOL News … Read more
Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on Maryam Nawaz in Raiwind. Maryam said relations between both countries are built on strong foundations. She said the PML-N attaches great importance to Pakistan’s relations with Australia. RAIWIND: PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Australia for supporting Pakistan in tough times and … Read more
Bilawal said a certain party is repeatedly announcing elections in February. He said PDM and PPP are answerable separately for their own performances. He said PDM did not favour a ‘Charter of Democracy 2’. MUZAFFARGARH: In an apparent jibe at former coalition partner, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said only a “certain party” … Read more
ECP reserved judgment in PTI intra-party election case The decision will be made regarding the allocation of election symbols to PTI. ECP sent a notice to the party for not holding the intra-party elections. ISLAMABAD: A four-member bench of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reserved its judgment in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party … Read more
Govt had not nominated anyone to represent Pakistan at beauty contest. Solangi said no person or institution can represent the state or government. Five Pakistani models vying for a place to represent the country at the beauty pageant. ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the government had not nominated anyone to … Read more
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriot met Chief Election Commissioner. The British envoy stressed free, credible, transparent and inclusive elections. She said the UK will continue to work closely with elected representatives ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott held a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja in Islamabad. The … Read more
Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani was chairing a meeting on climate change. He stressed on empowering youth to tackle climate change challenge. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met British Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad. LONDON: Interim Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday stressed the need to empower the youth of the Commonwealth nations … Read more
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition regarding the postmortem of Dr Aamir Liaquat The judge said the body would have decomposed now after the lapse of years. Aamir Liaquat passed away on June 9, 2022 in Karachi. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed a petition regarding the postmortem of prominent TV host Dr … Read more
The Supreme Court directed LHC to decide the case pertaining to sugar price fixation. The court was told that mill owners were selling sugar at Rs200 per kg. Punjab govt has moved LHC against a stay order on a petition by sugar mill owners. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday directed the high court … Read more
Caretaker Prime Minister Kakar arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan on two-day visit. He chaired a meeting to discuss development projects and law and order situation. He also held meetings with Governor and Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. GILGIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directed the authorities concerned to identify the elements spreading chaos in the name of religion … Read more
Pakistan conveyed condolences over flood devastation in Libya. At least 2,000 people after Storm Daniel lashed Libya’s northeast. The worst devastation was caused in the eastern city of Derna. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conveyed condolences to the people and State of Libya over the loss of life and properties caused by the floods hitting the northern parts … Read more
Fawad Hassan Fawad inducted into PM Kakar’s cabinet. President Arif Alvi approved the appointment on PM’s advice. Fawad served as principal secretary to prime minister Nawaz Sharif. ISLAMABAD: Retired bureaucrat Fawad Hasan Fawad has been appointed as caretaker federal minister. President Dr Arif Alvi made the appointment on the advice of the Caretaker Prime Minister … Read more
Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21. PML-N President Shehbaz made the annoucement. The party will hold a grand reception upon arrival in Lahore. LONDON: Former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said … Read more
The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting Plenary Session was held in London. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani chaired the ministerial meeting. He appreciated Commonwealth members for dedicating this year to youth-led development. LONDON: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday stressed upon creation of an enabling environment for the young people to succeed … Read more
Embassy of Ethiopia in Pakistan celebrated Ethiopian New Year Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz graced the occasion as a chief guest The ambassador said Ethiopia had a unique place in human history as the land of origin. ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan has celebrated Ethiopian New Year … Read more
