ISLAMABAD, July 18 (ABC): Senior leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) went into a huddle on Monday to ponder over the reasons for the party’s dismal performance in the by-elections held on 20 Punjab Assembly (PA) seats Sunday. Sources said that senior leaders of the party, including Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18(ABC): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Monday urged the Afghan government to address the international community’s expectations regarding inclusivity, respect for the rights, including girls’ education; and effective counter-terrorism measures. The foreign secretary, in a meeting with China’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, also stressed the importance of de-freezing of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves. He also called …

KARACHI, July 18(ABC): Former convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Farooq Sattar on Monday decided to contest as an independent candidate in the by-elections from Karachi’s NA-245 constituency. Addressing a media in Karachi, Sattar claimed that he was defeated in the 2018 general elections by planning. “MQM-P brothers did not remember me for four years and puppets cannot do politics,” …

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (ABC): Monsoon-rain Rresponse Teams have been set on high alert in Gwadar, says a report  on Monday. To review the situation resulting from the recent monsoon rain-related incidents and safety measures regarding the expected widespread windstorms with heavy falls, Chairman Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Qambarani along with Commissioner Gwadar Captain Jami Ahmad (retired) on Saturday visited …

KARACHI, July 18(ABC): Sindh Home Department has allowed the police to recover Dua Zehra and arrest her ‘husband’ Zaheer Ahmed in the alleged kidnapping case. Teenage girl Dua Zehra went missing from her house in Karachi on April 16 and later surfaced and announced to marry Zaheer in Lahore. The home department in its letter, has issued orders to the …

RAWALPINDI, Jul 18 (ABC) :The District Health Authority(DHA) had issued 2,299 notices and imposed a fine of Rs 419,500 to various violators for not following anti-dengue SOPs from January 1 to date. District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control (DCEPC) Dr Sajjad Mehmood, while giving details of the punitive actions, informed that the DHA had registered 114 FIRs, sealed 130 premises, …

ISLAMABAD, July 18(ABC): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced overall voter turnout in by-elections in 20 constituencies of Punjab Assembly, reported. According to Election Commission of Pakistan, voter turnout remained 49.69 percent in Punjab by-elections. The ECP said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secured 46.08 percent votes in the by-elections to grab first position while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) remained …

KARACHI, July 18(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday said that his party will also emerge victorious in the Local Government (LG) polls after victory in by-elections in Lahore, reported. Taking to media personnel in Karachi, Ali zaidi said that PTI will win the Local Government election in Karachi to be held on …

KARACHI, July 18(ABC): Chairman Pakistan People s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has summoned an emergency meeting of the Central Executive Committee(CEC) of his party to meet today (Monday), reported. According to sources, the CEC meeting of the PPP will be held at the Bilawal House in Karachi at 4:00pm under the chairmanship of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The CEC members …

MUZAFFARGARH, July 18(ABC): PTI leader Shahbaz Gill was released Monday morning after being arrested by police a day prior for violating Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) code of conduct during the by-polls in Punjab, Geo News reported. A day earlier, the Punjab police had arrested PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in Muzaffargarh for allegedly visiting different polling stations during the by-elections in the …

CHAGAI, July 17 (ABC): The freight train service between Pakistan and Iran, which remain suspended for the last 10 days, has been partially restored, railway officials said on Sunday. Two freight trains have been sent to Quetta, while a goods train has left for Iran, railway officials said. A goods train, destined for Iran from Quetta, was derailed near Padag …

NEELUM VALLEY, July 17 (ABC): In an unfortunate incident a bridegroom’s car met a horrific accident when it fell into a river and was swept away by gushing waters of Neelum River in Azad Kashmir on Sunday. The accident led to death of four people including the bride while other people including the groom were injured in the accident. The …

ISLAMABAD 17 July(ABC): Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah has said that timely completion of under-construction water resources is the top most priority of the government. In a statement on Sunday, he said Diamer Bhasha Dam, Dasu Dam, Tha Kot Dam, and Patan Dam are vital to overcome the energy crisis in the country. The Minister said that …

LAHORE, Jul 17 (ABC): Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has congratulated all the departments concerned for holding an impartial and transparent by-elections in the province. In a statement issued here, he lauded the departments for working day and night so as to ensure holding of peaceful elections. The voter used right to vote in a peaceful environment, he added. Unpleasant …

LAHORE, July 17 (ABC): The first Hajj flight PA-471, from Jeddah to Lahore, carrying 230 pilgrims arrived here at Allama Iqbal International Airport in wee hours Sunday. The Air Blue flight arrived in the city around 2:00 am. The Hajis were welcomed by the Director Hajj Malik Rehan Abbas Khokhar, Deputy Director Zakaullah and Mujeeb Akbar Shah and Air Blue …

KARACHI, Jul 16(ABC): Sindh Government on Saturday decided to increase the financial assistance to legal heirs of each deceased miner from Rs1 million to Rs1.5 million. The decision to this effect was made at a meeting chaired by Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh and attended among others by the representatives of mine owners and miners’associations, said in a official …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16(ABC): Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) on Saturday decided to start the admission of public medical colleges from October 17, 2022, concluding the entire process alongwith special seats by December 31, 2022. The decision was made at the meeting of the National Admissions Scheduling Committee of the PMC with consensus which was held here to decide the admission schedule …

ISLAMABAD, July 16 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday had a telephonic conversation with disgruntled Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. According to details, the Prime Minister called Chaudhry Nisar and paid his condolences on his nephew’s demise in an accident some days back. The PM prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased nephew Captain …

LAHORE, July 16 (ABC): Over 52,000 police personnel in 14 districts of Punjab will be deployed for by-elections in 20 provincial constituencies of Punjab on Sunday. A provincial government spokesperson has said that security arrangements have been finalized at over 3100 polling stations for the elections scheduled on July 17 (tomorrow). “The government has imposed ban over carrying and exhibition …

ATTOCK, July 16 (ABC): In order to maintain law and order situation during the by-polls to be held on 20 Punjab Assembly seats tomorrow (Sunday, July 17, 2022), the Punjab government on Saturday sealed the links connecting the province to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by placing a container on it. Sources said that the provincial government had received a threat alert …

ISLAMABAD, July 16 (ABC): The power shortfall in the country crossed 4,500 MW on Saturday increasing load-shedding durations across rural and urban areas of the country. According to details, the power shortfall in the country increased by 1,500 megawatts and crossed 4,500 megawatts. The load shedding duration reached 4-6 hours across the country. The current demand for power in the …

ISLAMABAD, July 16(ABC): PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has announced that she has been tested coronavirus positive again. In a tweet posted on Saturday, the PML-N vice-president confirmed that she was “Covid positive”. It may be mentioned here that Maryam Nawaz had spearheaded the PML-N’s campaign for the 20 by-elections in Punjab, on which the fate of the government of his …

ZHOB, July 16 (ABC): The health authorities have reported 13 deaths by cholera in Zhob including nine patients died in the district hospital. District Health Officer (DHO) Zhob Dr Muzaffar Shah has pointed out that cholera deaths have also been reported in the area outside the District Headquarters Hospital. “In DHQ 2334 patients of cholera have been reported from July …

ISLAMABAD, July 16 (ABC): The Ministry of Petroleum has invited petroleum dealers for talks after they announced to go on strike from July 18. Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded the government to enhance the dealers’ margin to six percent. The petrol dealers had threatened to observe a nationwide strike on July 18 if the government fails to fulfill …

KARACHI, July 16 (ABC): Pakistan People’s Party Co-Chairman and former President Asif Ali Zardari said that the relationship between political parties and the establishment has improved a lot over time and will continue to improve over time. He said the aforementioned statement during a meeting with the Sindh Governor in Karachi. “I wish Imran Khan would have thought about the …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (ABC): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that a central control room, monitoring cell and social media wing had been set up at the Central Secretariat of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Model Town, Lahore in view of the Punjab by-polls, scheduled for Sunday (tomorrow). The central control room would collect correct information from all …

TANK, Jul 16 (ABC): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Saturday announced Rs 200 million for the relief and rehabilitation of flood affected union councils of the district. He announced this package during his visit to the flood affected areas of district Tank where he was accompanied by Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Ali Amin Gandapur, KP Minister for Relief Iqbal Wazir, …

ISLAMABAD, July 16 (ABC): Adopting China’s sponge city model in major cities of Pakistan may reduce urban flooding by 90%, reported on Saturday. The model may also help combat flooding, absorb carbon dioxide, increase animal and plant life, and expand green spaces. A senior official of Climate Change Joudat Ayaz said, “if the same model is adopted in Pakistan with …

KARACHI, July 16 (ABC): Investigation Officer in Dua Zehra case, has said that presence of Zaheer Ahmed, the ‘husband’ of Dua Zehra, has been confirmed in Karachi on April 16, the day of the incident. The investigation officer, who had reached city court today, said that the CDR has been found, “We are impartially investigating into the case,” he added. …

ISLAMABAD, July 16(ABC): Steel cutting ceremony of latest warship to be developed for Pakistan Navy was held in Romania’s Demon Shipyard. According to Pakistan Navy, Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania Dr. Zafar Iqbal, being the chief guest on the occasion, highlighted the efforts of Pakistan Navy regarding maritime peace and stability. He appreciated the professionalism of Damon Shipyard and its …

LAHORE, July 16(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Yasmin Rashid on Saturday challenged the order of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regarding the appointment of polling agents in the Punjab by-poll elections. The PTI leader has prayed to hear the case on Saturday, July 16 as the Punjab by-polls are set to be held on Sunday, July 17. Advocate Aamir …

KARACHI, July 16(ABC): Awami National Party (ANP) on Friday announced to support Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) in the National Assembly constituency NA-245 by-election in Karachi, Dunya News reported. According to details, an MQM-P delegation headed by former Mayor Karachi, Wasim Akhtar, held a meeting with ANP Sindh President Shahi Syed at his residence in Karachi. Speaking on the occasion, ANP …

LAHORE, July 16(ABC): The SHOs of the 22 police stations in the four constituencies of the provincial capital have been given the authority to seize weapons from those who may cause disruptions during by-elections scheduled on July 17 (Sunday). The Election Commission and the police have made a major decision to keep the by-elections peaceful, and the Lahore Police have …

LAHORE, July 15 (ABC): The energy crisis in the country improves as the power shortfall reduces to 3000 megawatts on Friday. According to details, the power demand in the country is 27,000 while supply has been increased to 24,000 MW a relief has been provided in load-shedding across rural and urban feeders. A Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) spokesperson said …

LAHORE, July 15(ABC): Punjab Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal on Friday said that the government will not tolerate any violation during the upcoming Punjab by-elections on July 17. In connection with the by-elections in Punjab, a meeting was presided over by Punjab Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal reviewed the security and other arrangements. However, Kamran Ali Afzal issued a warning …

LAHORE, July 15(ABC): After the reduction in the petroleum products prices, the public transporter also agreed to reduce the fares by 20pc. A meeting of public transporters was held under the chairmanship of Secretary PTA. The meeting directed the public transporters to reduce fares by 20pc. Secretary PTA said that all transporters should ensure reduction in fares after reduction in …

LAHORE, July 15(ABC): Punjab Assembly Speaker and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PMLQ) leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to prove its neutrality via its actions and behavior. He further asked the ECP to not make announcements of its innocence. Speaker Punjab Assembly called on the former advocate general Ahmed Awais, during which he accused …

ISLAMABAD, July 15(ABC): Foolproof security has been provided to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja after he expressed that there was a threat to his life. Sources privy to the matter said that in a meeting with IG Islamabad, Sikandar Raja expressed his concerns, on this foolproof security has been provided by the Islamabad Police. In this regard, the …

KARACHI, July 15(ABC): Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Friday said that 28 people were taken into custody for forcing people to shut restaurants across the province. Unknown men set a car on fire at the city’s Al-Asif Square today during protests over the killing of a youth during a quarrel at a restaurant in Hyderabad. Addressing a press conference …

RAWALPINDI, July 15(ABC): A soldier embraced martyrdom while five terrorists were killed during an ongoing recovery operation in the Ziarat area of Balochistan in connection with the abduction of Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza and his cousin Omer Javed, the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR) said Friday. Lt Col Mirza, a high-ranking official of the Pakistan Army, embraced martyrdom, the ISPR …