RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has instructed the army to assist the civil government in relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations for flood-affected people in Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Bajwa issued the instructions in a phone call to Corps Commander Quetta Lt General Asif Ghafoor. The army chief … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Former information minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan was offloaded from a Dubai-bound flight for traveling on an official passport. Dr Awan was traveling to Dubai from Islamabad International Airport to attend the Women’s Peace Cricket Cup. However, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration and Passport Department barred her from boarding for traveling on a blue … Read more
PESHAWAR: Two terrorists were killed as security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire while conducting an operation. Security forces also recovered arms and explosive material from their possession. Among the killed terrorists was … Read more
QUETTA: A young man has been hailed after he sacrificed his life while saving a minor boy who drowned in a well in Quetta. A minor boy was collecting garbage when he fell into a deep well in Sariab area. The youth identified as Mir Balach Baloch Nosherwani saw the child fall and went down … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking protective bail in a case related to rioting in the Punjab Assembly. A judicial magistrate had issued non-bailable arrest warrants for a dozen PML-N leaders, including prime minister’s special assistant Attaullah Tarar. The 12 PML-N leaders have filed a petition in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force has paid tribute to Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas on his 51st martyrdom anniversary. PAF Public Relations Department has released a short to pay homage to the country’s valiant son and the youngest recipient of Nishan-e-Haider. A PAF spokesman said Rashid Minhas sacrifice on 20th August 1971 is unforgettable and always be … Read more
Bilawal presided over a meeting to review rain losses and damages CM Sindh said the rehabilitation of rain damages will cause Rs40 billion Bilawal said government will protect rain victims in 13 districts Bilawal directed to improve road network in Karachi KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said it was the government’s priority to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from conducting by-elections in NA-196 Jacobabad constituency. IHC’s Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb suspended the bypolls on the seat held by PTI MNA and former federal minister Muhammad Mian Soomro. He had approached the court after being de-notified as MNA by … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Police have launched an inquiry regarding the allegations of physical torture on PTI leader Dr Shahbaz Gill in custody, Bol News reported. According to reports, Inspector-General Police (IGP) Islamabad is leading the inquiry and will submit a report to the Islamabad High Court. In this regard, DIG Headquarters Islamabad chaired an important meeting with … Read more
WASHINGTON: A condolence meeting was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington D.C. to pay tribute to officers of the Pakistan Army who embraced martyrdom in Lasbela helicopter crash. The assembly paid tribute to Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali Shaheed, Maj Gen Amjad Hanif Shaheed, Brig Muhammad Khalid Shaheed, Major Saeed Ahmad Shaheed, Major Talha … Read more
LONDON: Global human rights organization Amnesty International has expressed concern over the alleged torture on PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. In a tweet, Amnesty International South Asia said it is concerned about the allegations of torture being made by the lawyers of Shahbaz Gill. It called for an immediate, effective and impartial inquiry investigating these claims. … Read more
KARACHI: A case has been registered and two employees have been arrested for allegedly organizing transgender’s dance on the Tezgam Express train. A video had gone viral showing a dance was organized in the dining hall of the train going from Karachi. Police have arrested the train manager Rana Azhar and dining car manager Arsalan … Read more
KARACHI: The election campaigning for by-polls in NA-245 constituency have reached its peak on the last day, Bol News reported. The election campaign will end after midnight on Friday, August 19. The polling will be held on Sunday, August 21. More than 15 candidates from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Tehreeek-e-Labaik (TLP) … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will soon take important decisions on the development of the agriculture sector. In a tweet, the prime minister said agriculture is the backbone of our economy. He informed that eight sub-committees have been established for reforms in the agricultural sector. He said the government will ensure … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Mr Jameel Ahmad as the new governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). He was previously serving as the central bank’s deputy governor since October 2018. A notification has been issued in this regard on the appointment of Jameel Ahmad for a period of five years. “In exercise … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the deliberate Indian attempts of pre-poll rigging and overt manipulation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In a statement, the Foreign Office said the latest announcement of permitting even temporary residents in the occupied territory, including outside workforce and security personnel, to register as voters is a clear … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate witnessed chaos on Friday morning PTI senators protested over the arrest of and health condition of Shahbaz Gill. A session of the Upper House commenced under Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani. PTI Senator attended the session wearing black armbands to protest the treatment being meted out to Shahbaz Gill. Leader of Opposition Dr … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday reserved verdict on a petition seeking to form an independent medical board to examine PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. The court heard the admissibility of a petition requesting the court to form a medical board consisting of impartial doctors to probe torture and medical examination of Shahbaz Gill who … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A court dismissed a plea seeking further eight-day physical remand of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in a case related to making controversial statements against the armed forces. Judicial Magistrate Farrukh Ali Khan rejected the police plea seeking further eight-day physical remand. The court ordered to keep Shahbaz Gill at PIMS hospital till Monday. The … Read more
KARACHI: Two bodies have been recovered from Malir River after a vehicle with seven people drowned after heavy rainfall, Bol News reported. Six family members and their driver went missing after their car was washed away on the National Highway Link Road. Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two children. They were identified as … Read more
FAISALABAD: Police have arrested six suspects including a woman for torturing a female medical student, who was assaulted for refusing a marriage proposal. A medical report confirmed that torture marks were found on multiple parts of the body along with injuries on face, eyes, elbows and hands while her eyebrows and head were also shaved. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has expressed concern after his Chief of Staff Shahbaz Gill was once again remanded in police custody. “Very concerned about Shahbaz Gill being sent into police remand again,” he said in a series of tweets. He said Gills is in a fragile state of mental and physical health because of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The prime minister received UN Resident Coordinator Julien Harneis. During the meeting, he highlighted that Pakistan had been contributing actively to the work of the UN, especially in areas of peacekeeping, humanitarian … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has summoned former prime minister Imran Khan and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed to appear in a case regarding the attack on Parliament Lodges. A session of the committee was held at Parliament House under the chairmanship of PML-N MNA Rana Muhammad Qasim … Read more
Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking postponement of LG elections in Sindh MQM-P had filed the petition regarding constitutional delimitation Second phase of Sindh LG polls will be held on August 28 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking postponement of the second phase of Local Government (LG) elections in … Read more
RAWALPINDI: PTI General Secretary and senior leader Asad Umar on Wednesday met incarcerated Shahbaz Gill at the Adiala Jail. Speaking to media after the meeting, Asad Umar reaffirmed allegations that Shahbaz Gill was tortured by the Islamabad Police to give a confessional statement against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. During the meeting, Asad Umar said Gil … Read more
KARACHI: An accountability court on Wednesday heard a reference against PML-N stalwart and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for illegal appointments in the Pakistan State Oil (PSO). Ex-PM Abbasi and other accused appeared in court. The lawyer of the co-accused Sheikh Imran-ul-Haq sought time to give arguments. He said the accountability court can hear … Read more
SHC extended stay order against arresting Haleem Adil Shaikh ACE Sindh said there were serious charges against Shaikh Court instructed to make all necessary arrangements before arrests KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) extended a stay order issued against the arrest warrant of PTI leader and Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Shaikh. Anti-Corruption … Read more
