BEIJING, Sept 30 (ABC): People’s Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China has announced flood relief assistance that contains tents and blankets of worth RMB 1.75 million which were needed urgently in Pakistan. Pakistani Ambassador to China, Moinul Haque has appreciated this humanitarian gesture from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to support the relief and rehabilitation efforts of the Government …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said the Avenfield Reference showed how the system of accountability was misused to discredit and defame Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz. The prime minister in a tweet said such a “vendetta-driven” process disrupted the democratic evolution in the country and led to political instability.The …

LAHORE, Sep 30(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday briefly appeared before Special Court (Central) in a Rs16 billion money laundering case filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against him and his son, Hamza Shahbaz. The prime minister and his son, a leader of the PML-N, had secured bail in the case in July after submitting bail bonds worth Rs1 …

KARACHI, Sep 30(ABC): The price of petrol in Pakistan may decrease by Rs7.24 per litre and diesel by Rs16.61 per litre in the next fortnightly review if the government passes on the impact of the retreating global market by not raising taxation, latest news about the rates suggest. Oil industry data shows that all petroleum prices are showing a declining trend; however, …

LONDON, Sep 30(ABC): PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday expressed his gratitude for the acquittal of his daughter Maryam Nawaz in the Avenfield reference and said that he had left his case with Allah several years ago. Speaking to journalists in London, the former prime minister said that if a person is truthful, God does not leave their side and …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (ABC): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday said the government aimed to address structural issues so that Pakistan was able to end its fiscal deficit and move towards sustainable growth. He held a virtual meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mission Chief, Nathan Porter, said a press release issued here by …

MUZAFFARABAD, Sep 29(ABC): Former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sultan Sikandar resign, warning that he would take all possible legal steps against him. Addressing a rally at the Muzafarabad Cricket Ground in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday, he said that the recent audio leaks had proved that the Sikandar had ‘fixed …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (ABC):The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan against the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Law on October 4. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will hear the petition. Notices have been issued to the Attorney …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to chalk out an urgent action plan in view of uninterrupted gas supply to consumers during the upcoming winter season. The prime minister issued the instructions while chairing an emergency meeting to address the challenge regarding provision of gas to domestic and commercial consumers. PM Sharif …

LAHORE, Sep 29(ABC): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday while terming describing the issue of audio leaks sensitive said that no matter who the Prime Minister is, the question of national security has arisen and we need answer. Speaking exclusively to American media outlet on Thursday, he said that the prime minister has ordered an inquiry into the audio …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (ABC): The National Flood Response and Coordination Centre (NFRCC) on Thursday informed that the government had disbursed some Rs 48.60 billion in lieu of emergency flood relief cash assistance of Rs 25,000 per household among 1,943,907 flood affectees so far. According to the NFRCC central dashboard highlighting the Flood Response Management 2022, the government had earmarked a …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): The federal government on Thursday decided to negotiate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a reduction in petroleum prices to provide relief to the masses. The Finance Ministry sources privy to the matter said that, the newly appointed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will hold talks with the IMF and the petroleum prices will be reduced after …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): In a strong response to PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz’s acquittal in a corruption case, PTI said that it was the “real reason” behind PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s ouster. The PTI has been building a narrative since its ouster in April that the party’s removal from the government was the incumbent rulers’ strategy to get themselves acquitted of corruption. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the acquittal of Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Captain (retd) Safdar in Avenfield Reference was a slap in face of so-called accountability system that was employed to target Sharif family. “The edifice of lies, slander, character assassination has come crumbling down today,” the prime minister wrote on Twitter. He …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted on Thursday PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and her husband Captain (retd) Safdar in the Avenfield reference, nullifying the conviction handed to them in 2018 by an accountability court. Shortly before, the IHC had reserved its verdict on an appeal filed by Maryam against the sentence awarded to her in the Avenfield reference. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): National Flood Response Coordination Centre (NFRCC) Chairperson Ahsan Iqbal urged media personnel on Thursday to continue highlighting the devastation and suffering caused by the unprecedented floods that lashed the country this monsoon season. Addressing a presser at the NFRCC with senior journalists and military persons present, the minister expressed appreciation for the media for shedding light on …

Sep 29(ABC): India is planning to roll out nationwide 5G coverage and the announcement is expected on October 1 at the India Mobile Congress. The plan is expected to be revealed during a joint presentation with Mukesh Ambani, India’s Reliance Industries’ chairman, Bharti Airtel’s CEO, Sunil Mittal, and Vodafone Idea India’s CEO, Ravinder Takkar. The 5G services will initially be …

Sep 29(ABC):Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday announced a contactless gadget that can monitor people’s sleep, along with updates to its lineup of voice-controlled devices and e-readers. The online retailer said its $139.99 sleep gadget, known as Halo Rise, tracks room temperature, humidity and light, plus the breathing patterns of the person closest to it. The goal is to provide insight to …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday approved a hike in the power tariff by 19.5 paisa per unit on account of the monthly fuel adjustment (MFA) for August 2022. According to the details, the power tariff was hiked on account of August fuel charges, which will be applicable only in October bills. However, the …

RISALPUR, Sep 29(ABC): Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza says Pakistan has rendered unprecedented sacrifices in war against terrorism for restoration of peace in the region. He was addressing the 146th graduation passing out parade in Asghar Khan PAF Academy Risalpur on Thursday. He said Pakistan is a peaceful country and seeks harmony and peaceful co-existence …

Sep 29(ABC): Apple is dropping plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialize, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company told suppliers to curtail efforts to increase the assembly of its flagship iPhone 14 product family by as many as 6 million units in the second …

Sep 29(ABC): A robot developed by the Oregon State University (OSU) in the United States broke the record for the fastest 100-metre dash by a bipedal robot by finishing the race in just 24.73 seconds, the university said in a press release. Mechanised sprinter dubbed Cassie set the new record at OSU’s Whyte Track and Field Centre without any falls. The robot …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): The Pakistani rupee continued its upward trend in the interbank market as the dollar further weakened against the local unit for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, after newly appointed finance minister Ishaq Dar’s warning against manipulation of Pakistani currency. The dollar lost 3.12 against the rupee and was trading at Rs229 during intraday trade, up in value …

WASHINGTON, Sep 29(ABC): The visit to the US was fruitful, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said, adding that the purpose of the visit was to help the flood victims in Pakistan. He also vowed that a lot of work has to be done for them. “At this critical time, the demand for pre-elections is like playing with the lives of the flood victims,” …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa frequently advised PTI Chairman Imran Khan that PM House is unsafe for important conversations, revealed PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry. Talking to a private news channel, Chaudhry claimed the army chief had repeatedly suggested to the then premier, Imran Khan, to debug PM House by using latest technology, as according to General Bajwa, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Flood Response and Coordination Center (NRFCC), the provincial disaster management authorities, provincial government and other relevant authorities for chalking out an immediate comprehensive strategy and taking practical steps to drain out flood water from different districts of Sindh. The prime minister …

KARACHI, Sep 28(ABC): A Chinese national was shot dead and two others were injured on Wednesday after unknown assailants opened fire inside a dental clinic in Karachi’s Saddar area, a police official said. Speaking at the scene of the crime, SSP South Asad Raza told reporters that one person was killed and two people were injured who were shifted to …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that the government will conduct a forensic audit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s leaked audios. Earlier today, a sound bite of the former prime minister allegedly telling his then-principal secretary Azam Khan to “play” with the US cypher has come to the fore. In the audio …

WASHINGTON, Sep 28(ABC): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari wants the world to engage the Taliban, warning of dangerous consequences if Afghanistan’s rulers are again isolated. In an interviewon a visit to Washington, Bilawal cautioned against creating “parallel governance” after the United States, distrustful of the Taliban, put Afghanistan’s frozen assets in a professional fund in Switzerland. “We’ve learned from the …

LAHORE, Sep 28(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan a ‘traitor’, saying that if he [Imran] is not taught a lesson, then everybody will be held responsible for the destruction of the country. In her series of tweets on the social networking website Twitter, Maryam took a jibe at …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Wednesday confirmed the authenticity of the audio leak – featuring him and his principal secretary at the time, Azam Khan – and said that it is “a good thing” thing that the conversation was leaked, adding that the diplomatic cypher they were discussing should also be released to the public. The ousted premier …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): A damning alleged audio of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his key aide Azam Khan was leaked online. According to details, in the alleged audio conversation, Imran Khan and his principal secretary could be heard discussing the US cypher, which the PTI chief claimed led to the ouster of the previous government. In the alleged conversation, …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 28(ABC): Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed satisfaction over the operational preparedness of formations and directed them to maintain a strict vigil to guard against any threat. Chairing 251st Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi today (Wednesday), he directed that all formations must leave no stone unturned to take action against terrorists in coordination with other law …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday and discussed the issue of audio leaks and extensive damage caused by floods to the country’s economic situation. Immediately after Senator Ishaq Dar was sworn in as Federal Minister, the PM met with the President of the State, which lasted for 20 minutes. In the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): PML-N Senator Ishaq Dar was sworn in as a federal minister on Wednesday after he took the oath as a senator following his return to Pakistan from London — where he lived for five years in self-imposed exile. President Arif Alvi administered the oath to Dar at Aiwan-e-Sadar. Dar, who had been successfully elected to the Senate from …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated his cabinet members and senior government officers over the success of his visits to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Samarkand as well as the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The prime minister, in his opening remarks while chairing the cabinet meeting, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday greeted the whole world including the Muslim Ummah on the onset of the holy month of Rabiul Awwal marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). The prime minister, in a tweet, said that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was a source of success for the whole humanity …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reconvened the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting tomorrow [Wednesday] to discuss matters related to national security, including audio leaks allegedly featuring conversations of the premier with high-profile government officials. Sources privy to the development said that the meeting will be attended by the leadership of all three armed forces, federal ministers, and …

Sep 28(ABC): Meta has introduced new features for users on Facebook and Instagram, making it easier for users to access, create and switch between multiple accounts and profiles. For this, the users will have to add both accounts to the same Accounts Centre. The new feature will allow users to see both profiles in a single place. They can also see notifications …

Sep 28(ABC): Humans have polluted the planet Mars with over 7,118.6 kilos of waste, claimed Cagri Kilic, a postdoctoral research fellow in robotics at West Virginia University. Kilic told that the total mass of spacecraft sent to Mars would be around 9,979 kilos. Humanity began to explore the red planet nearly five decades ago. By 2030s, NASA hopes to send an astronaut to Mars for the first …