Another case of congo virus has been reported in Quetta today, raising the number of reported cases this year to 42. This time the virus was detected on 35-year-old woman Sajda, who was transferred to Fatima Jinnah Hospital. The hospital authorities stated that medical assistance has been started to restrict the spread of congo virus, … Read more
The indictment of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi scheduled for today has been deferred till October 23. Special court judge, Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain conducted the cipher case hearing against PTI leaders in the Adiala Jail today. The FIA special prosecutor, Shah Khawar, Khan, Qureshi and their legal teams were all present … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) decides summoning parties against PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s plea challenging his jail trial in the cipher case. IHC judge Justice Amir Farooq stated that the parties involved will be summoned, and an order will be issued on the matter within the next day or two. The chief justice … Read more
On October 16, 2023, a total of 2,871 Afghan individuals repatriated from Pakistan for their home country. Among them, there were 441 men, 238 women, and 1,242 children who departed for Afghanistan via the Tor Kham border. This return involved 214 families departing in 60 vehicles. The voluntary return of Afghan citizens is seen as … Read more
Islamabad’s Central Special Judge declared PTI leader and Senator Azam Khan Swati absconder in controversial tweets case. Special Judge Shahrukh Arjumand declared Azam Swati absconder and ordered to arrest PTI leader for court appearance. The court dismissed bails of Azam Swati due to continuous non-attendance in court hearings. On September 27, FIA’s special court in … Read more
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to jointly develop the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), emphasizing the positive impact of the project on Pakistan’s socio-economic landscape. In an article published in the Global Times China, PM Kakar highlighted how CPEC has improved infrastructure, boosted regional connectivity, ensured energy security, and generated employment opportunities. … Read more
An Accountability Court of Islamabad granted bail to Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana and £190 million scam case till October 31. Accountability Court judge Raja Jawad accepted Bushra Bibi’s bail application till October 31 against bail bond worth 0.5 million. Bushra Bibi along with her lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa appeared in the court of Duty Judge … Read more
PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against his jail trial in cipher case. Qureshi filed the petition through Barrister Taimur Malik and Faiza Asad, urging the court to nullify the court’s October 9 order of jail trial. The former foreign minister also requested the court to restrain … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday disposed of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s plea against his trial in the cipher case inside the jail premises. IHC judge justice Aamer Farooq delivered the verdict, which was reserved on September 12. The court disposed of the Imran Khan’s petition with directions stating that the jail trail is … Read more
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday extended interim bail of PTI’s Asad Umar, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in May 9 attack cases till October 31. Asad Umar and Imran Khan ‘s sisters Aleema and Uzma Khan have been booked in the Jinnah House and Askari Tower attack cases. The court also ordered … Read more
The government of Pakistan on Monday once again increased levy and margins on petroleum products. The document issued by the government stated a Rs5 increase in petroleum levy on high speed diesel, taking the rate up at Rs55 per liter. While, the rate of levy on petrol is kept unchanged at Rs60 per liter. However, … Read more
In a swift operation by the Pakistan Coast Guards, a massive drug smuggling attempt was foiled in a raid at Jiwani on Monday. The coast guards received a tip off regarding the drug smuggling by sea from Jiwani area of Gwadar. A total of 833 Kilograms of high quality drugs (Hashish) and 42 kilograms of … Read more
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered the authorities to provide entire information of court employees within seven days. The Supreme Court delivered the reserved verdict after approving the appeal of the court employee, seeking information on SC employees. The judgment stated that the Access to Information Act does not apply to the Supreme … Read more
Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar on Sunday held a meeting with UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohammad Bin Hadi Al Hussaini. The ministers discussed regarding ways to strengthen economic relations between Pakistan and United Arab Emirates. Besides, opportunities to increase cooperation in financial affairs and revenue matters were also highlighted in the meeting. … Read more
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of the poliovirus in environmental samples collected from three districts in Pakistan. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the virus was detected in samples taken from Hub and Peshawar, and genetic testing of the virus found in the Lahore sample is still in progress. The spokesperson noted that … Read more
An investigation into the killing of six laborers in Turbat district of Balochistan, has been initiated with a case registered at the Makran Counter-Terrorism Department police station on Sunday. The case has been filed based on an application by one of the laborers, Niaz, against unidentified motorcyclists who allegedly fired upon an under-construction house belonging … Read more
The leader of the Baloch Liberation Army’s (Abdul Majeed Brigade), Saddam Hussain Muslim, was killed along with his accomplice during an intelligence-based operation against BLA terrorists conducted by security forces. Saddam Hussain, who was known by various aliases like Muslim, Guru, and Jabbar, had a long history of involvement with militant groups in Balochistan. He … Read more
The bodies of six laborers, who tragically lost their lives in Turbat, have been transported to Multan via a Balochistan government helicopter. Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki, arranged for the transportation of the deceased laborers from Khalid Air Base. At the airbase, prayers were held to seek forgiveness for the … Read more
