ISLAMABAD, August 4(ABC): Pakistan Democratic Movement (PMD) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Wednesday demanded resignations from PTI Chairperson Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi following the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP’s) verdict on the PTI’s foreign funding case. The election commission on August 2 announced the verdict, stating that the party has been involved in accepting prohibited funding. It found …

ISLAMABAD, August 4(ABC): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Wednesday warned PTI of strict actions against those who try to enter the Red Zone as the party announced to stage a protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) tomorrow. The interior minister issued the warning while addressing a press conference flanked by Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb in the federal capital. Two …

KARACHI, August 4(ABC): Two policemen were martyred in a grenade explosion inside the police headquarters in the port city’s Garden area, reported Wednesday. The explosion took place inside the ammunition depot of the police headquarters, resulting in the martyrdom of two personnel and injury to two others. The martyred cops were identified as constables Sabir and Shahzad, while the injured person …

QUETTA, August 4(ABC):  An earth measuring a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Balochistan’s Bela District and its surrounding areas on Wednesday. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicentre of the quake was located 103 kilometres northwest of Bela. Meanwhile, it measured a depth of 33 kilometres. This was the second time that an earthquake struck …

ISLAMABAD, WEB DESK, August 4(ABC):Pakistan expressed “deep concern” over the confrontation of arch-rivals China and the US after House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the Taiwan Strait, which, according to the Foreign Office, has serious implications for regional peace and stability. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the “One-China” policy …

WEB DESK, August 4(ABC): The WhatsApp account of Chairman of the Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani was hacked on Wednesday which may take a week to restore. The Senate chairman contacted WhatsApp management via email to lodge a complaint. The management team of the Meta-owned instant-messaging app assured Sanjrani that the account has been monitored and the data is completely safe. …

KARACHI, August 4(ABC): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared during Wednesday’s intraday trade as its benchmark KSE-100 index surged over 850 points after Islamabad completed the last pre-condition to revive the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan programme. Encouraging financial results, rupee appreciation against the US dollar and an expected decline in oil import bills added fuel to the bullish trend …

ISLAMABAD, August 3(ABC): Pakistan has reported 806 fresh COVID-19 cases and nine coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) data showed Wednesday morning. During the last 24 hours, a total of 20,949 COVID-19 diagnostic tests were conducted, of which 806 samples came back positive, the institution’s data showed. Following the detection of new cases, …

KARACHI, August 3(ABC): Two policemen were martyred in a grenade explosion inside the police headquarters in the port city’s Garden area, reported Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, August 3(ABC): The coalition government has decided to request Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to constitute a full court to hear the reference it is going to file in the wake of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) ruling on PTI’s prohibited funding case as it also considered placing the name of the party’s rulers on the Exit Control …

LONDON, August 3(ABC): Former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that PTI Chairperson Imran Khan wanted to remove Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja from his post because he was “aware of the money laundering case against him”. Earlier today, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) unanimously announced the verdict on PTI’s foreign funding case, stating …

ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail here on Tuesday said that reviews were being carried out for resolving issues related to imposition of tax on electricity bills, property and sales tax. He was talking to a delegation of Mardan Chambers of Small Traders and Small Industry (CSTSI), headed by its President, Muhammad Fayyaz Khan and …

ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC): Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar and Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that the government will decide to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and its chairman Imran Khan. While holding a press conference with Rana Sanaullah, Azam Nazir Tarar said that former prime minister Imran Khan has done his politics with funds worth millions of rupees. …

KARACHI, August 2(ABC): The Pakistani rupee continued to register gains against the US dollar for the third consecutive session in the interbank market on Tuesday — as the market remained stable after the government’s surety of tackling the uphill economic task. The dollar started losing ground on Friday after the rupee plunged for 10 straight sessions during the last days …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over shahadat of Corps Commander Quetta Lt. Gen. Sarfraz Ali and other army officers and soldiers in an unfortunate helicopter accident in Lasbela. The prime minister said the entire nation saluted Shaheed Lt. Gen Sarfraz Ali, DG Pakistan Coast Guard Major General Amjad Hanif, …

  RAWALPINDI, August 2(ABC): The Pakistan Army helicopter that had gone missing last evening in Balochistan crashed, leaving six military personnel martyred, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. The military chopper had gone missing as it was en route from Quetta to Karachi at around 5:30pm. The personnel in the chopper were overseeing the flood relief efforts in …

ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC): PPP Senator Farooq H Naek on Monday moved a constitutional amendment bill in the Senate, seeking to curb the powers of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in the appointment of judges of the superior courts and give the parliamentary committee a meaningful say in the process. Having not been opposed by the government on the private …

ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC): The ruling coalition launched a scathing attack on Tuesday on PTI Chairman Imran Khan after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in the prohibited funding case, said the party received funds from illegal sources. The ECP, in a unanimous verdict, found that donations were taken from the United States of America, Australia, Canada and the United Arab …

ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC): The PTI on Tuesday rejected the ruling of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the party received prohibited funding. The ECP, in a unanimous verdict, said the commission found that 34 foreign donations were taken in fundraising. The donations were taken from America, Australia, Canada, and the UAE. In addition, PTI took funds from an American …

WEB DESK, August 2(ABC): Pakistan has completed the last precondition for the combined seventh and eighth reviews, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday, adding that a board meeting is tentatively scheduled for late August once adequate financing assurances are confirmed. Esther Perez Ruiz, the IMF’s Resident Representative for Pakistan, confirmed the last prior action in a statement sent …

ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC):  The Election Commission of Pakistan, in a unanimous verdict on Tuesday, said it has found that the PTI received prohibited funding. The commission found that 34 foreign donations were taken in fundraising. The donations were taken from America, Australia, and the UAE. In addition, PTI took funds from an American businessman, the ECP said. Unknown accounts have …

RAWALPINDI, August 1(ABC): Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan Wouter Plomp paid a farewell call on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Monday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. The Army Chief said Pakistan values its relations with the Netherlands and earnestly looks forward …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): On the recent by-elections in Punjab, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said on Monday that the Supreme Court did not intervene in any institution’s work but instead stood behind them which led to free and fair elections. The CJP passed these remarks as an example while leading a two-member bench hearing a case related …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): PML-Q senior leader Chaudhry Shujaat Monday blamed politicians after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa intervened in the economic matters of the country by contacting a US official and requested the early dispersal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. “Why was there a need for the army chief to interfere?” Shujaat questioned …

QUETTA, August 1(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed authorities to provide relief amounts to flood and rain affectees after heavy downpours wreaked havoc and hampered relief efforts in Balochistan. In the latest statistics, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Balochistan, said that among the 136 deceased, 56 were men, 47 children, and 33 women, while 70 people have been …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): PTI Secretary General Asad Umar accused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of becoming a part of the PDM alliance on Monday after he filed a petition, on his party’s behalf, in the Islamabad High Court against the electoral body’s decision to accept the resignations of 11 members of the National Assembly. “A petition has been submitted …

KARACHI, August 1(ABC): The rupee made a modest recovery against the US dollar in the interbank market after the Finance Ministry and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) gave a roadmap for the ongoing fiscal year to overcome the economic crisis facing the country. The rupee registered a minor gain of Rs0.53 or 0.22% and reached 238.84, up from 239.37 in …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): PTI Chairperson and former prime minister Imran Khan Monday announced to hold a peaceful protest outside of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja’s resignation. Addressing the members at the PTI’s national council meeting in the federal capital, the former prime minister demanded that the election commission refrains …

WEB DESK, August 1(ABC): A press release from Samsung’s Korean press site announced that the tech giant is launching a privacy feature called Repair Mode. The new feature was introduced after users expressed concerns when handing over the device for repair. The phone is usually full of private data like photos, messages, and other information. “Repair Mode is a function …

QUETTA, August 1(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Balochistan on a day-long visit to oversee relief operations in the flood-affected areas of the province. Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz briefed the prime minister regarding the relief and rescue activities while onboard the flight to Quetta. Federal Ministers Sardar Israr Tareen, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Maulana Abdul Wasay, …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): Finance Ministry and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in a joint statement assured that the country’s problems were temporary and were being forcefully addressed. The joint statement said Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen since February, as the foreign exchange inflows have been outpaced by outflows. On the other hand, the inflows mainly comprise multilateral loans from …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): The Government of Pakistan on Sunday announced decreasing the price of petrol by Rs3.05 per litre for the first half of August 2022, a statement issued by the Finance Division said. Following the changes in the prices, petrol will now be available for Rs227.19 per litre. Previously, petrol was being sold in the country for Rs230.34 per …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC):  The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) released the provisional revenue collection figures of Rs458 billion for July 2022, reported. The FBR, according to the data, has collected net revenue of Rs458 billion during the period, which has exceeded the target of Rs443 billion by Rs15 billion. These collections are the highest ever in the month of July, …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): Pakistan posted 656 fresh COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus-related death was reported in the last 24 hours, the National Institute of Health (NIH) data showed Monday morning. During the last 24 hours, a total of 19,611 tests COVID-19 diagnostic tests were conducted, of which 656 samples came back positive, the institution’s data showed. Following the detection of …

WEB DESK, August 1(ABC): President of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed on Sunday that former prime minister Imran Khan was paid by a Gulf state to derail CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) and sink the Gwadar Port project. The JUI-F chief claimed to the media, after attending a jirga of tribal elders from North Waziristan district, that …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board meeting to approve the release of the tranche for Pakistan is expected to take place before August 20, reported. The board’s approval is a prerequisite for the release of the seventh and eighth tranches of a $6 billion loan programme for Pakistan — that the country had signed with the …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): The lithium-ion battery inside your Android phone has a limited life span. Every charge-discharge cycle degrades its capacity a little (because the lithium charges zipping around the battery are lost to chemical reactions). Overheating and overcharging can accelerate the process. But eventually, all available charging cycles are used up. And the battery can no longer pull …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): It has happened again: Gmail has just received a huge update, and undoubtedly, many people are soon going to have an opinion on it. You may have noticed the changes yourself if you’ve already checked your email today, and if not, it’s possible that the tidal wave of updates hasn’t quite hit your shores just yet …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): Chromebooks are generally viewed as the hallmark of power-efficient computing. Because of their lower-power needs than Windows counterparts, Chromebooks often come by cheap. This makes them immensely popular in the education sector or in scenarios where you do most of your work online. While “Chromebook” is a business term used by PC manufacturers to market devices …

 ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): The government may slash the price of petrol by Rs11 per litre. Sources privy to the matter said that the price of petrol is expected to decrease by Rs11 per litre while the price of high-speed diesel is likely to increase by Rs8 per litre. The levy on petrol is likely to increase by Rs5 per litre …