PESHAWAR, Sep 16(ABC): Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday killed three terrorists during an operation on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber district. According to CTD, the terrorists were planning a major operation by entering the Khyber district, the accused opened indiscriminate firing on seeing the CTD team. During the search and clearance operation, the bodies of three terrorists were found, …

LAHORE, Sep 16(ABC): The Punjab government has banned pillion riding in the province as it imposes Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in the wake of Chehlum of martyrs of Karbala. The ban will stay in place from September 16 to 18, a notification issued by the Punjab home department said. However, women, children, senior citizens, and …

AWARAN, Sep 16(ABC): Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Friday expressed hope that the problems of the people of the province will be reduced, saying that the province has suffered a lot due to flood disasters. Addressing the public gathering, CM Abdul Quddus Bizenjo emphasized that only a nation that respects its institutions can develop. Talking about his visit …

LAHORE, Sep 16(ABC): Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has decided to camp in Lahore, sources reported. The move by Zardari – known as the ‘guru of reconciliation’ – has come amid rumors of another change of government in Punjab. Sources said that Zardari will reach Lahore next week, and he is likely to camp …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16(ABC): President Arif Alvi will address the joint sitting of parliament on October 3 which will formally mark the beginning of the final parliamentary year of the present National Assembly. National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that the lawmakers were busy in relief work in the flood-hit areas due to which the session was not called urgently. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16(ABC): The national food secretary on Friday said that Pakistan is not expecting a food shortage as there is a ‘sufficient quantity’ of food stock in the country. The secretary made these remarks in a meeting of the National Flood Response Coordination Center (NFRCC) under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman of the center Ahsan Iqbal. All chief secretaries and federating …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 16(ABC): Former interior minister and Pakistan Awami League Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has seen a kind of friction between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistan Peoples Party on the issue of important “appointment” while lauding the beautiful “swing” delivered by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, hoping that behind-the-scene “reconciliatory efforts” can be fruitful by October …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (ABC):Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Mossadegh Malik said on Friday that the effective long-term policies of the government would lead to economic stability in the country and the government was making efforts to control spiraling prices. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the government was determined to serve the people, especially the backward …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (ABC):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed termed Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) Summit-2022 a productive forum aimed at strengthening the friendly relations and trust among member countries. The summit held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan would help address regional security and economic challenges faced by the member countries, he said while talking to PTV News. He said the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (ABC):The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has so far distributed 1,605-ton emergency relief goods in the flood-hit areas of Pakistan benefiting 124,000 people facing critical situation due to torrential rains and flash floods. According to the statistics, the KSrelief dispatched the first consignment of 285-ton relief goods to six districts of Balochistan including Lesbela, …

QUETTA, Sep 16 (ABC):Federal Minister of Railways Khwaja Saad Rafique has said that due to floods in Balochistan, the railways have suffered a lot, however efforts are afoot to restore the suspended railway routes as soon as possible. He was addressing a press conference here at Quetta after paying a visit to the areas where rail track was hit by …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 16 (ABC):All is set to observe ‘Chehlum’ here on Saturday with religious fervour and reverence to remember the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the cause of Islam while over 3600 cops would guard the mourners. The district administration and law enforcers have finalized all necessary arrangements to facilitate the mourners. Rawalpindi …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 16 (ABC): All educational institutes including Universities, Colleges and Schools, government as well as private situated within municipal limits of tehsil Rawalpindi excluding cantonment areas would remain closed on September 17 (Saturday) on account of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). Rawalpindi District Administration here on Friday issued a notification and announced a holiday particularly for educational institutes. …

LAHORE, Sep 15 (ABC): Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi presided over a special meeting pertaining to jail reforms at CMO on Thursday in which various proposals and recommendations were submitted for the welfare of prisoners.The CM sought a comprehensive plan within seven days with regard to the jail reforms and said that the prisoners who gave better performance during …

KARACHI, Sep 15(ABC): A surge in dengue cases following the heavy rains this monsoon seasons has overwhelmed hospitals in the metropolitan city as the buzz of mosquitos has become a sound of terror for citizens. Alarmingly, 75 per cent of patients visiting hospitals for medical consultation for fever, body aches, pain and rashes are diagnosed with dengue hemorrhagic fever. According …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15(ABC): Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar has rejected media reports regarding any stoppage of work or abandonment of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower project. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad this afternoon, he said India is once again churning out false and baseless reports regarding the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project. He said a fault was detected …

LAHORE, Sep 15 (ABC):Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that the country is faced with multiple challenges but rehabilitation of flood victims is the greatest of all.Talking to PML-N MPAs during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Thursday, he said the whole country has suffered from huge economic losses besides loss of human lives, adding, “It is …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): Minister of State for Petroleum Dr.Musadik Malik on Thursday said that coalition government was trying to manage the availability of additional gas before winter season. “We are making all out efforts to avoid gas shortage in winter season,” he said while talking to a news channel. Criticizing the previous regime of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), he said, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): Islamabad Health Care Regulatory Authority (IHCRA) has fixed Rs1800 for dengue test fee at private laboratories to facilitate the masses. People can get their test done at IHRA certified laboratories at a discounted rate, deputy commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon told the media on Thursday. He said Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICTA) was making all-out efforts …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Thursday said that propagating false news and unverified narratives have become a real challenge for all democratic societies. He lamented that spreading negative news, especially about prime institutions has become a negative social trend. The journalist community‘s role to reject such false propaganda against parliament is essential to keep the sanctity …

LAHORE, Sep 15(ABC): The three-day 979th Urs celebrations of great saint Syed Ali Abul Hasan bin Usman Hajveri, popularly known as Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), began in Lahore on Thursday. Special food stalls have been set up at designated places of the shrine for the general public attending the Urs celebrations. Food would be doled out round-the-clock among the …

LAHORE, Sep 15(ABC): Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Thursday said that the people of Punjab still remember my previous welfare works as I believed in actions, not claims. According to the details, Punjab Assembly members from Attock Malik Muhammad Anwar and Malik Jamshed Altaf met with Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi. The issues of mutual interest, political …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): Pakistan Railways has issued schedule for the two new rail cars to be run between Lahore-Rawalpindi-Lahore to facilitate the passengers on the route of two cities. “The schedule was issued on the special instructions of Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told. He said the first rail car (109UP) …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): The Ministry of Housing and Works was planning to vacate government quarters in the federal capital from retired and relatives of late employees. The plan was being devised in line with directives of Minister for Housing and Works Maulana Abdul Wasay, who was making serious efforts to address accommodation issues of the government servants, sources in …

LAHORE, Sep 14 (ABC): Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has expressed deep concern over the increase in the number of dengue patients in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Gujranwala and asked the authorities concerned about the measures taken to prevent dengue cases. He said the situation should be realized in time and an emergency strategy should be formulated. He was presiding …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has given the party organizations the task of shortlisting candidates for the general elections. The PTI central Punjab meeting was held under the chairmanship of Asad Umar while Yasmin Rashid, Hamad Azhar, Ejaz Chaudhary and organisational officials participated in the meeting. During the session, the shortlisting of …

LAHORE, Sep 15(ABC): The railways officials declared the tracks between Lahore, Quetta and Karachi as ‘unfit’ for use on Wednesday after assessing the damage caused to the track and signal systems following the floods. The decision to operate trains between the three cities has been delayed once again. Subsequent to that, the process of booking and reserving train tickets online …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (ABC): Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Wednesday warned of harsh public reaction and bloodshed in the country in case of failure to rein in Imran Khan. Addressing a news conference, he said that Imran Khan should be held accountable for his unjust criticism of the institutions. He said there should be no double standards for political …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14(ABC): Mirza Shahzad, former Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability, has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for the removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). In his petition submitted on Wednesday, Akbar said that he is currently in London and working there. The former advisor, who has been summoned by the National …

LAHORE, Sep 14 (ABC):The  Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued notices for Sept 27 to federal government and National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on an  application, filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz for return of  her passport, The three-member bench, headed by LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti, heard the fresh civil miscellaneous application filed by …

LAHORE, Sep 13(ABC): Pakistan has reported one death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,571,197. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,600 on Tuesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 99 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across …

LAHORE, Sep 13(ABC): Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Tuesday lifted the ban on ad hoc appointments in the health department. According to the notification issued by CM’s House, the lifting of ban on ad hoc appointments will be applicable to the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education and the Department of Primary and Secondary Healthcare. In …

GAWADAR, Sep 13(ABC): As per directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Highway Authority has restored the M-8 section of Motorway from Gwadar to Rato Dero. A spokesperson of National Highway Authority said the M8 section of Motorway has been opened for one-way traffic to facilitate the people of Khuzdar, Gwadar, Awaran and Rato Dero. Minister for Communications Molana …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 13(ABC): Awami Muslim League (AMLP) leader on Tuesday said that the country has almost defaulted, only the announcement is yet to be made. Taking to his Twitter, Sheikh Rashid said, “The government has increased the price of electricity by Rs4.50 per unit. Fazlur Rehman has demanded to extend the tenure of extension-giving parliament. The entire politics is revolving …

QUETTA, Sep 13(ABC): After rains and flash flooding, Balochistan is witnessing a flour crisis as tandoor owners have not only reduced the weight of tandoori roti but also hiked its price in the provincial capital. The district administration and the price committee seem to be working in collusion. They have closed their eyes and left the people at the mercy …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (ABC): Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira on Monday said that Imran Khan is creating political instability in Pakistan. Imran Khan is behind the political and economic instability of this country, he said while talking to a private television channel. Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), leadership is playing drama with public by raising …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13(ABC): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday indicated another increase in the electricity tariff of the XWDISCOs by Rs4.34 per unit on account of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for July 2022. The power regulator held a public hearing on August 31 to consider the monthly FCA — a system by which the price of electricity …

LAHORE, Sep 13(ABC): A Lahore High Court (LHC) three-member bench will hear an application filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif for return of her passport, on September 14.LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti will head the bench, whereas Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh will be its members. Earlier, a division bench …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13(ABC):The New Judicial Year began on Monday with a full court meeting here at the Supreme Court building. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial and was attended by the Judges, law officers and members of the legal fraternity. The ceremony was held on the eve of the start of …

LAHORE, Sep 13 (ABC):Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday said that it was not time for politics but helping the flood victims. While talking to the media here, he said that one third of the country drowned in flood and millions of Pakistanis were affected due to it . He said that the federal government, provincial governments, …