Fed Cabinet approve candidates for key vacant NAB posts: sources

NAB

Sources privy to Federal Cabinet approving the appointment of Sohail Abdul Nasser as Deputy Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Besides, sources also reported that the cabinet also approved the appointment of Ehtisham Qadir as NAB Prosecutor General. The appointment was finalized in a meeting between the federal cabinet and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar … Read more

FM Jalil, ECO Sec General discuss regional cooperation

FM Jalil

The Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Secretary General Economic Coordination Organization (ECO) Khusrav Noziri on Wednesday discussed ways to promote and enhance regional cooperation. The two leaders met in Shusha, Azerbaijan on the sidelines of the Ministerial meeting of ECO. FM Jalil Abbas reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the vision of ECO, its goals and … Read more

JI to hold solidarity march for Gaza martyrs on Sunday

JI march Gaza

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced holding a massive march for the Gaza martyrs and showing solidarity with its people. Hafiz Naeem stated that the situation in Palestine has reached a critical point, drawing significant global attention. He mentioned that Hamas has garnered admiration for its unwavering faith, courage, and strength during these … Read more

ECP decides issuing Imran Khan’s production order in contempt case

ECP Imran Khan

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday decided to issue production orders of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in ECP and chief election commissioner (CEC) contempt cases. The hearing on the contempt cases against Imran Khan was conducted by a four-member commission led by Member Sindh, Nisar Durrani. Chairman PTI’s lawyer, Shoaib Shaheen, represented Imran … Read more

Federation orders to not arrest, harass registered Afghan refugees

Afghan refugee

On the matter of deportation of illegally resident Afghan refugees, the federation has instructed to not arrest or harass any registered Afghan citizen. A letter in this regard has been issued by the federation to the Chief Secretaries, the Home Department and the IGs of all the provinces. The letter states that registered Afghan refugees … Read more

Lahore: Smog forces schools, markets to remain shut on each Wednesday

Smog conditions ease in Punjab, Lahore drops from most polluted ranking

To tackle the hazardous smog attack in Lahore, the Punjab government has decided to keep work places and educational institutes closed on every Wednesday until further notice. The Caretaker Punjab government is contemplating a comprehensive response similar to the measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to combat the issue of smog in the region. Under … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif urges nation to welcome Nawaz on Oct 21

Nawaz welcome

Former Prime Minister and President of PMLN, Shehbaz Sharif, has urged the nation to warmly welcome his brother Nawaz Sharif on October 21. Shehbaz Sharif refers Nawaz as the architect of Pakistan’s economic development. The former PM emphasized that supporting Nawaz Sharif means supporting a happy and independent Pakistan. He believed that from October 21 … Read more

IMF predicts 2.5% growth rate in Pakistan this year

IMF Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday predicted a 2.5% growth rate in Pakistan this year. The IMF has unveiled its latest World Economic Outlook report, shedding light on key economic indicators of Pakistan. According to the report, the inflation rate for the current fiscal year is projected to be at a significant 23.6 percent. … Read more

Nawaz Sharif green signals legal team to file for security bail before return

Nawaz Sharif

PMLN leader Nawaz Sharif has green signaled his legal team to file for a security bail in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) before his return to Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif is preparing to return home on October 21, and this move involves legal proceedings. These security bonds pertain to cases related to Avenfield and Al-Azizia references, … Read more

Withdrawal of PTI’s election symbol: ECP reserves verdict on case

PTI ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the case pertaining to the withdrawal of PTI’s election symbol. A 5-member commission headed by the Chief Election Commissioner conducted the hearing, where the lawyer of the leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Aun Chaudhry also appeared. The lawyer demanded ECP to not … Read more

ECP reserves verdict on admissibility of plea seeking removal of Imran as PTI chief

ECP PTI

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the plea seeking removal of Imran khan as PTI Chairman. A preliminary hearing was held in the ECP regarding the request to remove the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan from his post. The hearing involved the application presented by a five-member … Read more

Several looted of money in name of late Qawwal Amjad Sabri

Amjad Sabri

Several incidents of money looting have reported in the name of the famous Qawwal Shaheed Amjad Sabri and his family. These incidents involve fraudulent calls and online transactions, exploiting the Sabri family’s reputation. Amjad Sabri’s son, Mujajid Sabri, reported that the accused used a picture of Amjad Sabri’s son on WhatsApp and made fake orders … Read more

Budget: Sindh govt allocates above Rs7,744 million for development projects

Budget

The Finance Department of Sindh has released funds for ongoing development projects across the province. This includes the release of the second installment of funds for these development works, totaling more than 7,744 million rupees. The released budget allocations cover various sectors, including Works and Services, Local Government, Education, Colleges, Industries, irrigation, health, culture, and … Read more

PM orders to pace up privatization of govt-owned enterprises facing financial loss

privatization

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has urged the acceleration of the privatization process for State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that are experiencing financial deficits. This directive was issued during a meeting with Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad. PM Kakar stressed the importance of privatizing these struggling SOEs as a crucial step to prevent additional financial … Read more

Misleading interviews: Qamar Bajwa, Faiz Hameed issued notice

Bajwa Faiz

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has taken action by issuing notices to former army chief General (retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa and former spy chief Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed on charges of giving misleading interviews to journalists. The petition alleges that both retired military officials violated laws regarding retired servicemen during media interviews by distorting … Read more

Five suspects with alleged ties to RAW sent on physical remand

RAW

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday handed over five suspects with alleged ties to the Indian secret agency RAW into the police custody on four-day physical remand. The five suspects with alleged ties to the RAW were presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad. The accused individuals, namely Mueez Ahmed, Mehran Younis, Faizan Kayani, Arslan … Read more