ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for the need to further cement bilateral ties between Pakistan and Maldives in all fields of mutual interest, especially in the education, health and tourism sectors. The president, talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to the Maldives, Vice Admiral (r) Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani here, advised the envoy-designate to especially focus on …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. During the meeting, Shujaat Hussain reiterated his commitment to stand by the government in all difficult circumstances, while federal ministers Rana Sanaullah, Tariq Bashir Cheema, Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Chaudry Salik Hussain, and special assistants to PM Malik Ahmed and …

Oct 11(ABC): Dubai witnessed a futuristic moment when it carried out its first public flight test of a flying car. The car, eVTOL flying car X2, is a two-seater vehicle. It vertically took off on Tuesday and completed its 90-minute test flight at Skydive Dubai. The historic occasion was attended by top government officials from China and the United Arab Emirates. The two-seater …

RAWALPINDI, Oct 11(ABC): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Tuesday resolved to continue to play their part for peace and stability and betterment of the Muslim Ummah, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The development, according to the military’s media wing, came during a meeting between Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League …

LAHORE, Oct 11(ABC): PTI leader Colonel (retired) Hashim Dogar Tuesday stepped down as Punjab’s home minister — days after he said the province’s machinery would not be used for PTI’s long march. In his resignation submitted to Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, Dogar cited inevitable circumstances and personal reasons for quitting the office. The member of the Punjab Assembly …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Tuesday booked PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the prohibited funding case as the agency ramps up the investigation into the matter. The first information report (FIR) registered against the former prime minister has been lodged at the FIA’s banking circle police station. In the FIR, the federal agency alleged that the Abraaj …

RAWALPINDI, Oct 11(ABC): The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced Tuesday that 12 major generals of the Pakistan Army had been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. In a statement, the military’s media wing mentioned that Director-General ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar was also among the military officials who were promoted. Apart from Maj Gen Iftikhar, Maj Gen Inam Haider …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Tuesday rejected the reports that plans are afoot to increase the duration of gas loadshedding to 18 hours from October 15. Terming the schedule being forwarded on social media as “fake news”, SSGC said that a gas management plan had been devised; however, it has been postponed. State Minister for Petroleum Musadik …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday quashed the federal government’s request to postpone the by-elections for 90 days ahead of the expected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march and said that by-elections will be held on Oct 16. It is pertinent to mention that on Sunday, In its letter to the ECP, the ministry mentioned that …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved funding of Rs410 million to the Interior Ministry to halt the possible long march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Federal Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the arrest warrant against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. Anti-corruption department got the arrest warrant over the wrong record, cabinet members added. The cabinet …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): Pakistan on Tuesday said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about resolving the Kashmir issue are false and misleading amd they also reflect how oblivious the Indian leadership has become of the ground realities in Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). The Foreign Office, in a statement issued on Tuesday, categorically rejected the Indian premier’s remarks …

KARACHI, Oct 11(ABC):The Pakistani rupee maintained its winning streak against the greenback, gaining Rs1.17 in the interbank market on the hopes of dollar inflows in the country in the next two months. The local currency appreciated for the 13th consecutive session and was changing hands at Rs216.80 per dollar at around 12:45pm. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has given more confidence to …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday warned President Arif Alvi against playing politics, in response to the latter’s remarks on the appointment of the next chief of army staff. President Alvi, in conversation with a news channel, said that he would approve the appointment of the next COAS in line with the procedure laid out …

GENEVA, Oct 11(ABC): Cascading global crises have left 54 countries — home to more than half of the world’s poorest people — in dire need of debt relief, the UN said Tuesday. In a new report, the United Nations Development Programme warned that dozens of developing nations were facing a rapidly deepening debt crisis and that “the risks of inaction …

LAHORE, Oct 11(ABC): A local court on Monday sent PTI’s senior leader Hamid Zaman to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in a case relating to prohibited funding after it rejected the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) request for an extension in the physical remand. Zaman, who was among the founding members of the PTI, was presented before the court of …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday dismissed the PTI’s plea seeking the revocation of CrPC Section 144 in the capital as the party seeks to pave way for its upcoming march. The federal government has imposed Section 144 for banning gatherings ahead of the march, but undeterred by it, PTI Chairman Imran Khan has warned the rulers …

Oct 11(ABC): PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Monday said that his party intends to approach courts over the matter of audio leaks and will seek the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe which intelligence agency is involved in the “bugging” of the PM House and Office. Two audio leaks allegedly involving the PTI chief went viral on Friday. …

Oct 11(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been entrusted to Co-Chair the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP-27) along with the Egyptian President and Norwegian Prime Minister. The premier has received this honour out of 195 countries, the statement released by the Prime Minister House said, adding that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has also invited PM Shehbaz …

Oct 9(ABC): PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that he overcame the fear of death after he became a politician. Khan, while addressing the Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) conference in Islamabad, said that when he initially joined the field of politics, everyone discouraged him from doing so, saying that he would feel humiliated later on. …

LONDON, Oct 9(ABC): PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif Sunday castigated PTI Chairman Imran Khan and claimed that he has “never seen such acts” that were committed during the latter’s tenure. In a press conference, described as “heart-to-heart”, the former prime minister said that the acts of the “tyrants” — Khan and company — are gradually being exposed, and in the coming …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): A fire broke out in the food court of a popular shopping mall in Islamabad Sunday, but was quickly brought “under control” out as authorities scrambled to rescue. The capital’s chief commissioner said that the fire has been brought under control and the cooling process has been initiated after videos on social media platforms showed smoke emitting …

LAHORE, Oct 9(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday that during the term of the previous regime, false allegations were levelled against political opponents, they were put behind bars, and the unity of the nation was shattered. “Derogatory words used for political opponents were unthinkable which blew away minds,” the prime minister said while addressing a Seerat-un-Nabi conference in Lahore. …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): Pakistan on Sunday rejected the “unwarranted remarks” issued by the official spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the recent joint press stakeout of the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Germany, during the official visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to Berlin. Highlighting the centrality of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, both the foreign ministers …

Oct 9(ABC): Two terrorists were killed during an intense exchange of fire in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday. As a result of the exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces, two terrorists were gunned down, the military’s media wing said in a statement. The ISPR added that weapons …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): In a major development, President Arif Alvi approved the summary of Mohammad Kamran Tessori’s appointment as Sindh governor. The Sindh governor post’s had been vacant since PTI’s Imran Ismail’s resignation five months ago. Ismail stepped down as Sindh governor in April, 2022 following the ouster of Imran Khan as prime minister. As per details, the approval has been granted …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (ABC):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) are a beacon of light  for humanity. In a tweet, she congratulated the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad un Nabi (SAW) and  said for the eternal welfare of humanity, Allah Almighty sent Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) …

KARACHI, Oct 09 (ABC):Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the teachings of the last Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) can lead us to the path of peace and prosperity. He urged the Pakistani nation and Muslim Ummah to contemplate on why we were forgetting lessons taught by our Prophet (PBUH). …

Oct 9(ABC): TikTok has launched new editing tools on the platform to give users more creative freedom with the content they post. With the latest tools, users can adjust clips, images, sounds, and texts. The features will be made available in the US and most other regions. TikTok content creators will be able to stack, trim and split video clips while …

Oct 9(ABC): South Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched its first credit card in India after partnering with a local bank. The card, in partnership with India’s Axis Bank, is called ‘Samsung Axis Bank Credit Card’ and is powered by Visa. There are two cards available for now, named Signature and Infinite. As per the details on the website, Signature has a monthly cashback …

Oct 9(ABC): Google aims to launch the new Chrome extension, Manifest V3, for the browser in January for Chrome 112 and in June for Chrome 115. Previous V2 extensions will be unlisted from the Chrome Web Store, and by 2024, all V2 extensions will be removed. The transition has caused quite a controversy because while Manifest V3 contains good storage, …

Oct 9(ABC): New simulations run on a supercomputer suggest that the planetary body formed in mere hours after being impacted by an object called Theia. The supercomputer revealed new behaviours and details that were not evident with lower-resolution models. Scientists had previously believed that debris from the collision of Theia came together to form the Moon over months or years. …

Oct 9(ABC): Nokia’s new phones are focused on being more durable and affordable. With their C-range series, they promise an all-day battery life. The popular of the series, C21 Plus boasts a 6.5 -inch display and a battery up to 5,050 mAh in size, which Nokia claims can last up to three days. The phone is rated IP52 for water and …

Oct 9(ABC): Formula Electric Racing NUST (FERN) continues to make waves in the technological and automotive worlds by consistently achieving significant milestones. The group of bright young people has brought Tesla on board as an innovative partner, which is a promising development. This is one of the team’s most significant international accomplishments. The collaboration will provide FERN with technical assistance, …

YONG PENG, Oct 9(ABC): Malaysian research student Haziq Ramli wore an outfit resembling a light jetpack, with poles strapped to his biceps, to wield a long pole that clipped the sharp fronds and heavy bunches of fruit from oil palm trees nearly twice his height. Working on a three-acre (1.2-hectare) family estate, he was part of a team trying to …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (ABC):President Dr Arif Alvi and PM Shahbaz Sharif felicitated the Pakistani nation and Islamic Ummah on the occasion of the blessed arrival of the ‘mercy for all the worlds’ and the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the humanity was waiting for centuries for arrival of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so that he could …

Oct 9(ABC): The nation is celebrating Eid Miladun Nabi (SAW) with traditional zeal and fervour, with a renewed pledge to transform their lives in line with the Islamic principles and disseminate teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The day dawned with a 31 and 21 gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals, respectively, following a night of Mahafil-e-Naat and …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8(ABC): Two more members of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) have penned a letter to Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, urging him to appoint judges to Supreme Court’s vacant posts, warning that delay may give rise to “unwanted rumours of petty politics”. Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah penned a joint letter — a …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday expressed relief that “Imran Khan-ruined economy” is coming back on track as the Pakistani rupee — which was on the cusp of hitting a new all-time-low low a few days ago — became the world’s best-performing currency in the week ended on Friday. The rupee made the largest gain of 3.9% over five …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8(ABC): Former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan’s helicopter made an emergency landing in Rawalpindi while en route to Bani Gala from Dera Ismail Khan. The pilot made an emergency landing near a village in Adiala Town due to a technical problem, after which Khan left for his residence by road, the party confirmed in a statement …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8(ABC): World Bank Saturday announced the allocation of $2 billion in funds from existing projects for emergency operations in flood-affected areas to support Pakistan as the cash-strapped nation seeks funding following the climate-induced catastrophe. Bank’s Country Director Najy Benhassine, during a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, informed him that around $1.5 billion in funds would be mobilised …