QUETTA: Four of the six young footballers who were abducted in Sui area of Dera Bugti district of Balochistan earlier this month have been successfully recovered, BOL News reported. The safe rescue of these athletes was made possible through the concerted efforts of law enforcement agencies, local administration, and provincial government. However, efforts to locate … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar on Friday ordered an inquiry into the killing of four villagers in Sakrand and summoned a report on the incident. The interim chief minister expressed sorrow and regret over the incident while addressing the media after attending an event in connection with 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal at New … Read more
KOHAT: Five persons were martyred and twelve others injured in a blast on Friday in Doaba Masjid in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, BOL News reported. According to Rescue 1122, the injured persons were shifted to Combined Military Hospital Kohat. The incident took place during the Friday sermon when worshippers were gathered for weekly prayers. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) calling for the removal of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar and three cabinet members from office. The petition submitted by lawyer Syed Azizuddin Kakakhel urged the ECP to remove cabinet members Ahad Cheema, Fawad Hasan Fawad, and Principal Secretary to PM Syed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The International Seerat Conference in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was held on Friday with a pledge to bring economic stability to the country in light of Seerat un Nabi (SAWW). Addressing the conference, President Dr Arif Alvi urged Muslims to follow the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) which is … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded the final round of negotiations on the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement. Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz and Secretary General GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi signed the joint statement on the successful conclusion and finalization of the FTA negotiations. The final round of the Pakistan-GCC … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday strongly condemned the blast that took place in Mastung near a procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Expressing their deep grief over the loss of precious lives, they sympathized with the victims’ families. The president and prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The security of the federal capital Islamabad has been put on high alert amid possible security threats due to the volatile situation in the country. A police spokesperson said that Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr Akbar Nasir has directed all senior police officers to remain vigilant within their jurisdictions. Furthermore, comprehensive steps … Read more
QUETTA: Four soldiers embraced martyrdom while thwarting an infiltration attempt of the terrorists near Zhob district of Balochistan along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and also killed three terrorists during the fire exchange. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the security forces thwarted an attempt by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan near Sambaza … Read more
QUETTA: At least 52 people have been martyred and 45 others injured in a suicide blast near a procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) in Mastung district of Balochistan. DSP City Nawaz Ghiskori is amongst those martyred in the incident. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. According to police, some injured persons … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a clarification and said it was misreported in the media that the top court had expressed its disapproval of love marriages. In a statement, the court said it was hearing a matter pertaining to a family dispute on custody of two minor daughters. During the proceedings, it became … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary Umar Hameed held a meeting with representatives of Facebook-owner Meta Platforms. The secretary briefed on the election commission’s actions regarding elections and media. Meta showed videos to the ECP regarding violence during elections and misinformation, F Meta emphasized the participation of women, youth, people with disabilities, transgender people, … Read more
PEMRA filed application to withdraw review petition in Faizabad sit-in case. Intelligence Bureau has filed plea to withdraw Faizabad sit-in review case. CJP Isa will hear the review petition on Sept 28. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) filed a miscellaneous application to Supreme Court and requested permission to withdraw review petition in … Read more
Court deferred the indictment Fawad Chaudhry in sedition case. Court ordered Fawad Chaudhry to appear on October 3. Fawad has submitted unconditional apology to the ECP. ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Wednesday deferred the indictment of former information minister Fawad Chaudhry in the sedition case. Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra resumed hearing … Read more
COAS Gen Asim Munir addressed Women’s Symposium in Peshawar. COAS Munir highlighted role of women in Pakistan’s progress. COAS Munir also attended the meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar and had an interactive session with the women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While addressing the … Read more
LHC heard case seeking formation of a judicial commission to investigate Jaranwala tragedy. The court summoned the Chief Secretary of Punjab on Oct 2. The petition was filed to probe the attack on minority community in Jaranwala. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday heard the case seeking the formation of a judicial commission … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been informed that the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) led by Mustafa Kamal has been dissolved. A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner heard the case on the dissolution of the party. The representative of the PSP appeared before the election commission. The representative informed that the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the appeal regarding contempt of court charges against Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon and other officials. The officials are accused of exceeding authority and arresting PTI leader Shehryar Afridi under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance in violation of court orders. Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri and … Read more
