ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had ruled the party did not receive foreign funding and now it should probe other political parties. He said the PTI is the only party that has proper public funding, unlike other political parties. He said during 2008 to 2013, the PTI received … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed the situation after an army aviation helicopter went missing in Balochistan. The Army Chief informed the prime minister about the ongoing search operations since last night. The prime minister expressed concerns over the missing army … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army has pledged its share of two days rations to flood affected population in different part of the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s press wing, the relief items will be distributed in Balochistan, Sindh, Southern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit Baltistan. The relief items including flour, sugar, … Read more
HYDERABAD: At least two people were dead and more than 30 others were injured on Tuesday morning when a passenger coach overturned in Matiari district, Bol News reported. The accident occurred on the National Highway near New Saeedabad where a speeding coach overturned, resulting in the death of two people including the driver. More than … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Ambassador of the Netherlands Wouter Plomp on Monday paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and appreciated Pakistan’s role for regional stability. During the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ), matters of mutual interests, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed, Inter Services Public … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to announce the much-awaited verdict in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ‘prohibited’ funding case today. According to the statement, the verdict in the PTI prohibited funding case will be issued at 10:00 AM. Strict security measures have been deployed outside the ECP head office before the verdict. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has challenged phased approval of resignations of party MNAs in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). PTI Secretary General Asad Umar has filed a petition in court challenging the National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s decision to accept the resignation of only 11 PTI MNAs. Speaking to media after submitting the petition, … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has lauded the role of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in China’s defence, security, and nation-building. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief was addressing a ceremony in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the founding of China’s PLA at GHQ in Rawalpindi. Chinese Ambassador … Read more
QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the disbursement of compensation to flood-affected people of Balochistan within 24 hours. The prime minister issued the directive during his visit to the tent city set up in the Khushnob area of Qila Saifullah district to accommodate flood-affected people. Speaking to media, … Read more
KARACHI: Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the price of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs3 per kilogramme. In this regard, a notification has been issued over the reduction in prices. The price of LPG has been fixed at Rs218 per kg for the month of August 2022. The price of a domestic … Read more
KARACHI: A portion of a restaurant at Do Darya built above the sea has collapsed after heavy rainfall during the season. Residents visiting the popular seaside spot known for its restaurants should show caution as the wood structure of several restaurants built above the sea has weakened after excessive rains. An incident occurred on Sunday … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday heard a case related to violence and firing outside a polling station during the NA-240 by-election in Karachi. The counsel for Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) appeared before the election commission. He accused Tehreek-e-Labaik (TLP) activists of firing on party workers during the bypolls. He said there … Read more
QUETTA: Pakistan Navy is undertaking relief operations in various areas of Balochistan affected by recent heavy rains and floods. A naval spokesperson said Pakistan Navy has established a tent village in Bela for displaced people with the support of PDMA Balochistan and district administration. Doctors and medical staff are providing treatment and medicines. During the … Read more
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned proceedings without hearing over a petition seeking the dismissal of the prime minister and the federal cabinet from their posts. The petition had been filed by PTI leaders Andaleeb Abbas and Hassan Niaz seeking the prime minister’s dismissal for allegedly meeting proclaimed absconders and corruption charges. The court … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (today) left for a day-long visit to flood-affected areas in Balochistan. Federal Ministers Sardar Israr Tareen, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Maulana Abdul Wasay, Shahzain Bugti, Minister of State Muhammad Hashim Notezai, MNA Salahuddin Ayubi and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt General Akhtar Nawaz accompanied the prime minister. On … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday finally reached Lahore and met with newly-appointed Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. The former prime minister’s scheduled visit was delayed due to inclement weather conditions. However, he eventually managed to come to the provincial capital to discuss the future course of action. Upon arrival at … Read more
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred the collection of Rs 6,000 fixed monthly General Sales Tax (GST) in the electricity bills from lawyers. The LHC Rawalpindi bench heard the matter on the petition filed by Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bar Association over the collection of sales tax from lawyer’s chambers. Justice Tariq Saleem … Read more
PESHAWAR: A suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted and then killed minor girls in Peshawar has been sent to jail. The accused, Sohail, was presented before the Judicial Magistrate on Saturday who ordered to send him to Central Jail Peshawar. He was earlier remanded in police custody for further investigation after being presented in court under … Read more
KARACHI: Citizens have been advised against visiting Hawkes Bay beach after at least six youngsters drowned in multiple incidents. Police have blocked all roads going towards Hawkes Bay at Turtle Bay. A large number of people flocked to the beach on the weekend but were prevented by local authorities. This led to heated arguments and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the loss of lives, including Pakistani nationals, in the damages caused by floods in the United Arab Emirates. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister expressed his sympathies and condolences with the bereaved families. He said that at this difficult time, Pakistan stood in solidarity with … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to visit Lahore today has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. This is the second time the former prime minister has delayed his visit. The PTI and allied PML-Q are expected to hold a joint parliamentary to finalize names for the Punjab cabinet. Imran Khan was also … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army is continuing relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas of the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The military’s press wing said the troops are assisting in dewatering the affected areas and transferring the victims to safer places. Medical aid and food have also been provided to the victims, it added. … Read more
SRINAGAR: Indian troops in another act of state terrorism martyred one youth in Baramulla district of In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The troops martyred the youth during a cordon and search operation in Wanigam Bala area on Saturday evening. In a statement in Srinagar, All Parties Hurriyat Conference General Secretary, Molvi Bashir Ahmad … Read more
KARACHI: Various parts of the city received light to moderate rainfall on Sunday morning as a new spell continues. In the latest weather forecast, the current temperature is 29.5 degrees Celsius, and air humidity was recorded at 79% and winds from the south-west are blowing at a rate of 18km per hour. The minimum temperature … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday (today) postpones visiting the flood-affected areas of Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to bad weather conditions. The prime minister was scheduled to review the ongoing relief work in the flood-affected areas. Federal Minister for Communications Maulana Asad Mehmood and National Disaster Management (NDMA) … Read more
KARACHI: At least five persons, including two policemen, suffered bullet injuries after an anti-encroachment operation in Ghazi Goth, Gulzar-e-Hijri area, turned violent. According to police, two cops were shot by land grabbers during the anti-encroachment operation. The law enforcers faced stiff resistance during which was eventually suspended on the order of Deputy Commissioner East. The … Read more
LAHORE: The PML-N has challenged the election of Speaker Punjab Assembly in the Lahore High Court, alleging that the polls were not held through secret ballot. PTI’s Sibtain Khan won the contest for the Punjab Assembly speaker against PML-N candidate Saif-ul-Malook Khokhar who has challenged the results through his lawyer Malik Mansoor Awan. The petition … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again deferred the scheduled visit to flood-affected areas of Balochistan due to inclement weather. The PM Office said the prime minister would undertake the visit after an improvement in the weather conditions. Due to severe weather conditions, the prime minister could not visit other flood-hit areas of the … Read more
