Traffic Jam in Karachi: EBM, Korangi causeway closed for traffic

Traffic Jam in Karachi

Routes closed due to an increase in water in Malir River. Severe traffic jams on both sides of the roads. Several vehicles went out of fuel. EBM and Korangi causeway have been closed since Tuesday night due to an increase in the water level in Malir River. Severe traffic has been reported on the routes … Read more

SC turns down PTI chief’s plea seeking stay on trial in Toshakhana case

Toshakhana case

Court maintains it will not be proper to interfere with trial court proceedings. SC disposed of PTI chief’s appeal against the high court decision. ECP disqualified PTI chairman in Toshakhana case last year. The Supreme Court has denied PTI Chairman’s plea for a stay order on the ongoing trial in the Toshakhana criminal case. The … Read more

PM reviews ongoing rebuilding, rehabilitation of flood hit areas

Over $25 bn investment made in Pakistan under CPEC: Shehbaz Sharif

PM emphasized the coalition government’s unwavering commitment to implementing the 4RF Framework. He also extended his appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme. Expressed gratitude to all international development donors, partners, and friendly countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the third meeting of the International Partners Support Group, evaluating the progress of rehabilitation and reconstruction … Read more

PM commends coalition govt’s efforts in resolving economic crisis

PM

He emphasized that all coalition government parties had united to ensure economic stability. PM pledged to reduce government expenses to break the cycle of seeking financial aid. He criticized the PTI government for halting projects initiated by former PM Nawaz Sharif. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that despite the most difficult period in history, the … Read more

ATC acquits Rana Sanaullah in govt officials, families threatening case

Rana Sanaullah acquitted

Judge pronounces decision as complainant withdraws from stance. Case was registered against minister in August last year. Rana Sanaullah was accused of threatening high-ranking government officials and their families. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has been acquitted of the charges of threatening government officials and their families by the Anti-Terrorism Court in Gujranwala. The court reached … Read more

IHC reserves verdict on PTI chief’s appeal against FIA summons on cypher inquiry

IHC annuls sessions court’s verdict to declare Toshakhana case admissible

Latif Khosa says it’s a crime to tap any PM’s phone. Rana Sanaullah warned of possible arrest during probe. PTI chief had been summoned by the FIA at noon. The Islamabad High Court has reserved its decision on a petition filed by PTI chief, against the FIA’s (Federal Investigation Agency) summons related to the cypher … Read more

PTI chairman to be indicted in ECP contempt case on Aug 2

ECP contempt case

Chairman PTI has appeared before Election Commission. ECP directs PTI chairman to ensure attendance at the next hearing. ECP issued non-bailable warrants for PTI chief in contempt case. The Election Commission of Pakistan will indict PTI chairman in the ECP contempt case on August 2. The former prime minister and PTI chief appeared before the … Read more

Govt likely to release funds for ECP in phases upon requirement

ECP fund

Refusal to accept ECP proposal to release all funds in the first quarter, sources. Re-provision of Rs 10 billion of last financial year approved, sources. ECP will approach the Ministry of Finance for funds as per the requirement, sources. Sources privy to the federal government’s decision to release funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan … Read more

FM discuss incidents of Quran desecration in Sweden with OIC Secretary

FM Quran desecration OIC

FM Bilawal praised the OIC’s prompt response under the leadership of the Secretary-General. OIC secretary general lauded Pakistan’s efforts in combating and countering Islamophobia. FM Bilawal assured the secretary-general of Pakistan’s willingness to actively participate in all OIC initiatives. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari engaged in a telephone conversation with Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary … Read more

Application for suo motu action against Islamia University scandal filed in SC Lahore Registry

Islamia University scandal

Application also demands setting up a judicial commission. Demanded strict action against the accused. Stated that the young generation is being destroyed with such activities. An application has been filed in Supreme Court Lahore Registry, for taking ssuo motu action and setting up a judicial commission against the Islamia University scandal. The application has been … Read more

Lahore ATC declare 22 PTI leaders ‘absconder’

PTI absconders

Mian Aslam, Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, Zubair Niazi were declared absconders. Murad Saeed, Ali Amin Gandapur, Asad Zaman Cheema, Hasan Niazi were declared absconders. Efforts for their arrest are underway. The anti-terrorism court of Lahore has declared 22 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders as absconders. In the list include Mian Aslam, Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, Zubair Niazi, … Read more

PTI’s Qureshi, Asad Umar join FIA cypher probe

Qureshi Asad cypher probe

Three officers from intelligence agencies were also present during investigation. “Cypher is a reality and was a reality,” said Qureshi. PTI chairman summoned by FIA in cypher probe. PTI stalwarts Shah Mahmood Qureshi and former general secretary Asad Umar attended the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) on Monday in response to summons regarding investigations into cypher … Read more

No power tariff increase for energy consumers up to 200 units: PM

power tariff

PM expressed his satisfaction with the strong ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. PM witnessed the signing of a framework agreement between SOCAR and PLL. Ambassador of Azerbaijan shared coming to Pakistan to share their knowledge and experience. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that there would be no increase in power tariff for 63% of domestic … Read more

PTI chairman challenges ban on airing speeches in LHC

PTI chairman speech ban

PTI lawyers Sulaiman Akram Raja, Sameer Khosa Advocates have filed the application Ban on chairman PTI’s speeches is a violation of fundamental rights, stance. Request court to quash PEMRA’s ban order. PTI chairman on Monday challenged the PEMRA’s move of banning speech coverage on media in the Lahore High Court. PTI chief’s lawyers Sulaiman Akram … Read more

Karachi Weather Update: Cloudy weather hint drizzle for Karachi

Karachi Rain Update

Today’s minimum temperature is record to be 28 degree Celsius. 12 people die across Sindh in rain related incidents. 133 people have lost their lives across the country since June 25. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported 12 rain related deaths across Sindh out of which eight reported from Tharparker and four from Badin. … Read more

Lawyer killing case: Supreme Court restrain PTI chief’s arrest till August 9

Lawyer killing case

SC rejected Balochistan government’s request to order investigation involving PTI chief. Balochistan government lawyer urged to make PTI chief bound in joining investigation. PTI chairman surrendered before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of Pakistan restrained the arrest of PTI chairman in Quetta’s lawyer killing case till August 9. PTI chairmain along with his lawyer … Read more