ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday ordered to issue summons for former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar seeking details of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam Fund that was set up during his tenure and an explanation whether he could collect funds through the apex court. The PAC’s direction came after the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Office …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would examine old cases against PPP Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari under the amended law. Ursus Tractors, ARY Gold, SGS-Cotecna and Polo Ground cases would also be reviewed under the changed National Accountability Ordinance (NAO). The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday gave the anti-graft body up till October 20 to review the cases …

Sep 20(ABC): With millions of people displaced from their homes across the province following flash floods, Karachi’s administration has decided to set up a tent city in Malir district to accommodate more than 15,000 flood survivors, officials said on Tuesday. “We will accommodate them in more than 2,000 tents,” said Malir Deputy Commissioner Irfan Salam Mirwani. At the moment, Mirwani …

LARKANA, Sep 20(ABC): Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday said that he is unhappy with the coalition government for not taking action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan. Talking to media in Larkana, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief said that that collective efforts were needed to deal with …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo and former Prime Minister Imran Khan for not appearing in violating the code of conduct. It is pertinent to mention that, on September 18, the ECP had served another notice to former prime minister Imran Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): The government on Tuesday started preparations to deal with the expected long march and sit-in of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). According to the sources, special arrangements have been made to throw tear gas shells on the protestors through drones during the expected long march, while 3,000 FC officials have reached Islamabad from other provinces. The federal police has …

Sep 20(ABC): International humanitarian and Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is visiting Dadu District in Sindh, which is one of the worst-affected areas due to the heavy flooding, to interact with the victims. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said that Jolie was visiting Pakistan to support communities affected by the devastating floods. Heavy rains and floods across the country have killed over 1,500 …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 19(ABC): Awami Pakistan Muslim League (AMLP) leader Sheikh Rashid on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif and said that these three relatives who are on bail from courts will decide the future of the Pakistanis in London. Taking to twitter, former Interior Minister while quoting PML-N leader Khurram …

LAHORE, Sep 19(ABC): In an extraordinary move, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to table a vote of no confidence motion against Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. According to sources, this was discussed during the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London, PML-N supremo has, reportedly, agreed and given a ‘go head’ …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19(ABC): The total death toll due to devastating monsoon floods across the country on Monday was reported as 1,545 amid property losses whereas no one perished in the past 24 hours. Moreover, 12,860 individuals were reported injured since the onset of the rainy season. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a 24-hour situation report released on routine …

LAHORE, Sep 19(ABC): Renowned religious scholar Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi was removed as Muttahida Ulema Board Chairman on Monday. Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, who played the role of Special Assistant during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government, was dismissed from the post of Chairman Muttahida Ulema Board. Sahibzada Hamid Raza, the head of the Sunni Ittehad Council, has been appointed as the …

PESHAWAR, Sep 19 (ABC):Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has issued the position of the river inflows and outflows at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma along with the reservoirs levels and the barrages , says a press release issued here on Monday. According to WAPDA the inflow of River Indus at Tarbela was 103900 cusecs and outflow was 103100 cusecs, Kabul …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (ABC):Ministry of Energy (MoE) on Monday clarified that the government’s 10,000 MW faster new solar energy initiatives has nothing to do with the net metering system of distribution companies for houses. If household solar units are less than or equal to the off-peak units, they will be deducted from the bill, said a clarification issued by the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (ABC): The Pakistan Railways was pursuing the restoration of railway track between Quetta-Taftan and expected to be restored within two weeks. The railway track between Quetta-Taftan was suspended after a vital bridge collapsed due to unexpected monsoon rain and floods. “The rehabilitation and reconstruction work is in full swing in coordination with the district administration of Balochistan …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18(ABC): The National Institute of Health (NIH) announced on Sunday that children between five to 12 years of age across the country are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. According to the NIH, the vaccine is available free of cost at all centres to protect children from the coronavirus. The guidelines issued by the institute on its …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 18(ABC): Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Sunday that he will move the high court against the ‘unconstitutional’ federal cabinet of the ruling coalition consisting 70 members. Rashid made the comments in a series of tweets and said that “the number of 70 ministers [in the federal cabinet] is against the constitution …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (ABC): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has constituted four regular benches at the principal seat Islamabad to hear a number of important cases during the week starting from Monday. The bench one would comprise of Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ayesha A Malik while the second bench would comprise of Justice Qazi …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18(ABC): The World Health Organization raised the alarm Saturday about a “second disaster” in the wake of the deadly floods in Pakistan this summer, as doctors and medical workers on the ground race to battle outbreaks of waterborne and other diseases. The floodwaters started receding this week in the worst-hit provinces but many of the displaced — now …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (ABC):President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) to revise the unjust bill of Rs 44,526 charged to a consumer after his gas meter was damaged because of a firing between two groups. The president gave these directions while rejecting a representation filed by SNGPL (the Agency) against a decision of the …

LAHORE, Sep 17 (ABC):As many as 188 new cases of dengue virus were reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. According to health department sources, the total number of dengue patients was recorded as 3101 and death toll four in the province during the year. However, 787 patients were under treatment in different hospitals of the province. Eighty cases …

BEIJING, Sept 17 (ABC):Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), with its rich experience in multilateral cooperation and its growing number of member states, observers and dialogue partners, was opening up new space and opportunities for building a developmental space for open, mutually-beneficial and equitable cooperation in the Eurasian region. “SCO’s developments enhance …

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 …