Islamabad police have distributed body cameras among the dedicated personnel of the Dolphin Squad to bolster transparency and accountability within the force. Under the direct orders of Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO), the SSP Safe City initiated the distribution of these body cameras, coupled with comprehensive training on their … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited Tilla Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum and witnessed field fire and battle drills. On arrival, the COAS was briefed on training objectives, set for the exercise with a view to validate operational readiness of the formation in the challenging environment, Inter-Services Public … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) delegation on Tuesday visited the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold consultations on a roadmap for the upcoming general elections. PPP delegation comprising Nayyer Bukhari, Sherry Rehman, Murad Ali Shah, Naveed Qamar, Taj Haider, and Faisal Karim Kundi visited the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for a consultative meeting. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the missing cypher case against Pakistan-e-Tehreek (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has started in Attock Jail. The former prime minister will not be taken to the special court for the extension of judicial remand in the case. Instead, the hearing will be conducted within the jail premises. Special Court Judge Abul Hasnat … Read more
KARACHI: A lion was spotted strolling on Main Shahrah-e-Faisal on Tuesday evening, spreading panic among commuters on the busy road. According to the police, a lion, apparently a female, was being transported when it got out of the vehicle and was seen strolling near Gora Kabristan on the main thoroughfare. There were reports that the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Imports of edible oil including palm and soybean into the country during the first month of the current financial year decreased by 5.40 percent and 6.82 percent respectively as compared to the imports of the corresponding month of the last year. During the month of July 2023, about 12,575 metric tons of soybean costing … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has provided all requisite information related to the 7th Population and Housing Census to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) “The information includes gazette notification of Census Charges, Circles and Blocks, colour prints of Digitized maps of 1,85,514 Blocks, Circles and Charges (excluding Sindh) and Census Block wise data … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday held two important meetings regarding the preparations for the upcoming general elections with officials of Sindh and Balochistan. The first meeting was held with the Chief Secretary and Inspector-General Police Sindh, while the second meeting was held with the Chief Secretary and IG Balochistan. Chief Election … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has decided to continue the ban on export of sugar after prices reached record-high across the country to bring stability to the local market. Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar chaired a meeting of the committee when the ban was approved after reviewing the ongoing … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has summoned a meeting of the federal cabinet on Tuesday (tomorrow) to discuss the issues of inflated bills after protests across the country. The cabinet meeting will discuss proposals related to a reduction in electricity bills. The meeting has been called after two rounds of meetings proved inconclusive. The Ministry … Read more
AGP submitted a report on Imran Khan’s living conditions at the prison. PTI chairman has been kept in the most secure High Observation Block. He has an air cooler, mattress, TV and served fresh fruits, desi chicken, mutton. ISLAMABAD: A report submitted to the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the prison conditions and facilities provided … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host a preparatory meeting of the forthcoming United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Islamabad from August 30-31. The meeting will be held under the theme of “Safety and Security of UN Peacekeepers.” The foreign minister and the defence minister will deliver keynote addresses at the preparatory meeting. Japan is a co-host of … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has barred the arrest of former Excise and Taxation Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla against inquiries initiated by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Court issued a written order after an application was filed against the possible arrest of the former provincial minister. The court ordered that Mukesh Kumar shall not … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is scheduled to visit Kenya in the upcoming month on his first official visit after assuming office. The interim prime minister will pay a three-day visit to the African country in the first week of September on the invitation of the President of Kenya. During the official visit, both … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed gratification over Pakistan’s first ever silver medal clinched by Arshad Nadeem at the World Athletics Championship, 2023. “What a day! What a moment of joy for Pakistan. Arshad Nadeem you’ve made the nation happy and proud for your excellent sportsmanship that won you—and the country—a silver medal at … Read more
PESHAWAR: Independent candidates emerged victorious in the Local Government (LG) by-elections held on Sunday in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Election Commission has compiled preliminary results on 71 out of 72 seats. According to unofficial results, independent candidates have been declared successful in 40 seats. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates have been declared successful in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Former accountability adviser Mirza Shahzad Akbar has announced that his brother returned home after three months. Akbar made the announcement in a post on social media site X, saying he was ‘happy and relieved’ that his brother’s ‘illegal’ captivity had ended. “I am indebted for support and help given during this time from family, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) delegation will visit the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday (tomorrow) amid ongoing consultations regarding general elections. The ECP is holding consultations with major political parties to develop a roadmap towards conducting the next general election. It has held consultations with the PML-N, JUI-F, and the PTI … Read more
LARKANA: Former Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will once again form the government in the province due to record development work. The former chief minister was speaking to media in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto where he arrived to pay his respect at the graves of the Bhutto … Read more
QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday reaffirmed to remove all hurdles in the way of bringing the level of higher education equal to international standards. The prime minister met a delegation of vice-chancellors of public sector universities of Balochistan. The delegation apprised the prime minister of the issues pertaining to higher education in … Read more
TTP continues to pose a serious threat in conflict zones and neighbouring countries. TTP is now equipped with advanced weapons left behind by US-led coalition forces. Da’esh and affiliates continued expansion in parts of Africa. NEW YORK: Da’esh-afiliate and Afghanistan-based Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), now armed with NATO-calibre weapons, continue to pose a serious threat … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi held a media briefing on Saturday to explain the current state of electricity tariffs after protests erupted across the country. Federal Secretary of the Power Division Rashid Mahmood Langrial was also present as the federal government attempted to placate the problems faced by the public after … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to complete the reconstruction of the Pinjra bridge in Balochistan destroyed by flash floods last year. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the prime minister said he has instructed to reopen the bridge as soon as possible so that citizens travelling from … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is making preparations for finding the roadmap to hold the next general elections. After holding consultations with prominent political parties, the election commission has decided to hold meetings with provincial bureaucrats and administrative officers to review preparations. The ECP will hold meetings with the Inspector-Generals Police, Chief Secretaries, … Read more
KARACHI: The body of a young man, who went missing after an explosion in sewerage line in Lasbela area a day earlier, has been recovered. The body of Arieb was recovered from the debris after frantic efforts for several hours after he went missing for several hours. Speaking to media, his uncle said they requested … Read more
PML-N will hold an aggressive campaign during the upcoming elections. The party will criticize important personalities instead of institutions. Maryam Nawaz will release secret audios of important personalities. LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to hold an aggressive campaign during the upcoming general election and highlight the injustices towards the party. The decision was … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office has clarified that Pakistan has not made any formal request to join BRICS group of nations. The group encompassing five major emerging economies – China, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and India –made the decision to invited six countries as new memebers during the three-day annual summit held in Johannesburg, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, … Read more
District and sessions court judge Humayun Dilawar, who convicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case, has been transferred to the Islamabad High after receiving life threats, it has been learnt. Humayun Dilawar wrote a letter to IHC Chief Justice on his return from UK and informed him of facing severe security … Read more
