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LHC rejects Usman Dar’s bail plea in corruption, forgery case

Usman Dar bail

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday rejected the interim bail plea of former PTI leader Usman Dar in the corruption and forgery case. The court also rejected Dar’s plea of protective bail and directed him to approach the anti-corruption court of Gujranwala. On the court order, Usman Dar submitted an affidavit in the court … Read more

Jail superintendent excuses on connecting PTI chairman with sons on WhatsApp

PTI chairman sons

The Adiala Jail superintendent has excused on connecting PTI Chairman Imran Khan with his sons on WhatsApp. The hearing on PTI chairman’s plea seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Adiala Jail superintendent was held in the Official Secret Act Court of Islamabad. Chairman PTI’s lawyer Shiraz Ahmed Ranjha appeared before the court, but the … Read more

FIA commercial baking circle Peshawar arrest three involved in hawala-hundi, illegal currency exchange

Peshawar hawala-hundi

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Commercial Baking Circle of Peshawar arrested three suspects involved in hawala-hundi and illegal exchange of currency from Mardan and Kohat on Wednesday. The arrested individuals were identified as Asadullah, Roohul Amin and Muzamil, who nabbed from Yadgar Chowk in Peshawar. During the raid, huge sums of money were recovered from … Read more

Massive quantity of fertilizer, flour, sugar recovered from hoarders across country

fertilizer flour sugar hoarders

Under the crackdown by the government, security forces and military leadership, massive quantity of fertilizer, flour, and sugar were recovered from hoarders across country. On the orders of the government, the operation against hoarders across the country has started from September According to the data from October 29 to November 5, the operations led to … Read more

Nawaz Sharif to visit Quetta next week

Nawaz Sharif

According to party sources, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif is set to embark on his first visit to Quetta after returning from London. The dates finalized for Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Quetta are November 13-14. Upon his arrival in Balochistan, more than twenty elected officials and significant political figures are expected to meet with him. During … Read more

IHC adjourns hearing on PTI chairman’s plea against jail trial till Nov 14

IHC jail trial

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal challenging jail trial in the cipher case till November 14. The hearing was being presided over by Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb and Justice Thaman Rifat Imtiaz. Present in the courtroom were chairman PTI’s lawyer Salman Akram Raja … Read more

HEC launches third phase of scholarship program for Afghan students

scholarship Afghan

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has officially launched the third phase of the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Program, aiming to provide educational opportunities for Afghan students. This new phase is set to grant 4,500 scholarships to Afghan students, enabling them to pursue higher education in Pakistani universities over a three-year period. At a recent graduation … Read more

Utility stores can buy confiscated essential items at half price: Pakistan Customs

Utility stores Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Customs has given utility stores the first opportunity to purchase confiscated essential items at half price. Pakistan Customs issued Customs General Order in this regard. This decision allows utility stores to acquire confiscated goods at a rate of 50% of the fixed price, ensuring affordability and accessibility of essential items for the general public. … Read more

IHC restrains arrest of Shehryar Afridi, Shandana Gulzar till Nov 21

Shandana Afridi

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday barred authorities from arresting PTI leaders Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar in any another case till November 21. The petition of PTI leaders against the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance were heared by IHC judge Justice Babar Sattar. On October 26, The Islamabad High Court had stopped … Read more

Explosive material recovered from suspicious bag near Adiala Jail

suspicious bag Adiala Jail

The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on Tuesday recovered explosive material from a suspicious bag found near Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. On receiving the information of a suspicious bag, bomb disposal squad had rushed to the spot; located at a distance of 200 meters from Gate No. 5 of Adiala Jail. The BDS has cleared the … Read more

Five killed, several injured as bus crashes into donkey carts in Kot Addu

Kot Addu

At least five people were killed and several left injured on Tuesday, after a speeding passenger bus crashed into donkey carts in Kot Addu. The victims on the donkey carts were on their way from Kot Addu, heading out to find daily labor opportunities when the tragedy struck. The accident involved a high-speed passenger bus … Read more

Rauf Siddiqui invites Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to join MQM

Rauf Siddiqui Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

The leader of MQM Pakistan, Rauf Siddiqui on Tuesday invited former prime minister from PMLN Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to join his party. Rauf Siddiqui stated that he is inviting Abbasi to join MQM, on behalf of his party. In a conversation between the two leaders, it was reported Khaqan Abassi saying that the vice president … Read more

FIA Peshawar nabs six involved in hawala-hundi, sale of substandard medicines

Peshawar hawala-hundi

FIA Peshawar Zone on Tuesday arrested six suspects involved in hawala-hundi, the sale of counterfeit medicines, and fake currencies. The crackdown was carried out by Anti-Corruption Peshawar, Composite Circle Abbottabad, and Mardan, all under the jurisdiction of the FIA. Significant amounts of currency worth millions of rupees have been recovered from the accused individuals. The … Read more

Cipher case: PTI chairman to challenge indictment in Supreme Court

PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Monday decided to challenge his indictment in the cipher case in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The legal team of PTI has decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court and the Special Court to hear cases under Official Secrets Act. The application demanding … Read more

Khawaja Asif assures Nawaz Sharif to contest upcoming election

Nawaz Sharif election

Khawaja Asif responded to questions by confirming that PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif will indeed participate in the upcoming election. Asif, in a discussion with journalists, emphasized that all political parties have been granted an equal opportunity in the electoral field, actually known as the level playing field. Khawaja intended to address concerns raised by the … Read more

Acquittal pleas of three including PPP leader rejected in ephedrine case

ephedrine case

The Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected the acquittal plea of three accused including former PPP minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin in the ephedrine case. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani and Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan issued a detailed judgment on this matter. Additionally, the Islamabad High Court imposed a fine of Rupees 0.1 million on each of … Read more

ECP to appoint a total of 1,007,361 officers across country for elections

ECP elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has compiled a comprehensive list of officials who will play vital roles during the electoral process. The list includes presiding officers, assistant presiding officers, and polling staff. The Election Commission has revealed that a total of 1,007,361 officers will be appointed nationwide to ensure the smooth conduct of the … Read more

Smog likely at various parts of Punjab: PMD

smog PMD

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted the likelihood of fog and smog in various parts of Punjab within the next 24 hours. These conditions may be prevalent in locations such as Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Lahore, Okara, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin, Joharabad, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khanewal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, and their … Read more

ATC defers hearing on PTI chaiman, Qureshi’s bail pleas till Nov 14

ATC PTI Qureshi

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday deferred the hearing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail applications in three terror cases without any proceedings. The hearing on bail plea regarding cases of May 9 protest and vandalism has been postponed till November 14. The bail pleas were heard by the … Read more

Achakzai stresses on promoting Pak-Afghan trade

Pak-Afghan trade

Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, emphasized the need to establish additional trade points in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) to bolster Pak-Afghan trade. Mahmood Khan Achakzai held a press conference in Quetta, where he discussed several significant issues. He argued that expanding trade would not only boost the economy but also … Read more

PTDC planning to establish TIC at Gwadar airport for tourists

TIC Gwadar airport

The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has intentions to establish a modern Tourist Information Center (TIC) at the New Gwadar International Airport. This center aims to provide valuable assistance to both foreign and local tourists regarding their travel destinations. According to a PTDC representative, the TIC’s creation will serve as a comprehensive resource for tourists … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry’s two-day physical remand approved

Fawad Chaudhry remand

A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Sunday approved two-day physical remand of former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry. Fawad was brought to the Islamabad court, where he appeared before Duty Magistrate Abbas Shah. The arrest of Fawad Chaudhry had stemmed from an FIR filed by an individual named Zaheer, who alleged that Fawad had … Read more

FIA arrests two passengers over fake travel documents at Karachi airport

fake travel documents

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration arrested two passengers from Karachi airport, trying to travel abroad with fake documents. The suspects, identified as Zainul Abedin and Muhammad Akhtar, had recently visited Saudi Arabia for Umrah. However, these individuals raised suspicion when they attempted to depart from Saudi Arabia to Bosnia using counterfeit travel documents. After … Read more

Islamabad IG, DC could not be removed despite ECP order

Islamabad IG DC

Despite clear orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan, the Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad could not be removed from their posts. The Election Commission’s authority appears to have weakened in its efforts to facilitate the transfer of officers, essential for maintaining transparency in the upcoming elections. ECP had taken action … Read more

Quetta: Doctor infected with congo virus dies on his way to Karachi

doctor congo virus

A doctor from Quetta, infected with congo virus passed away while he was being shifted to Karachi for treatment on Sunday. The health department of Quetta had decided to shift eight of their congo virus patients to Karachi. It was reported by a junior doctor Dr. Arif that the convoy of ambulances carrying congo virus … Read more

Repatriation of illegal Afghan refugees continues via Chaman, Torkham border

illegal Afghan refugees

Thousands of illegal Afghan nationals continue to return to their homeland daily through the Chaman and Torkham borders, following the end of October 31 deadline. Temporary transit camps have been established in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan to facilitate this process. On November 4, 2023, a substantial number of illegal Afghans departed … Read more