BEIJING, June 20 (ABC): The first batch of Pakistani students has left for China to resume their studies after an interval of over two years. Over 5,800 Pakistani students had returned from China when the Covid-19 pandemic was first reported in 2020 but could not rejoin their universities after Beijing imposed travel restrictions. Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional …

QUETTA, June 20 (ABC):  Pre-monsoon heavy rainfall has caused flooding in various districts of Balochistan,  reported on Monday. Heavy rainfall with gusty winds in Jaffarabad, Naseerabad, Sohbatpur and Jhal Magsi districts of the province, uprooted several electricity poles disrupting the power supply to the area. Floodwater swept away several electric poles in Kohlu, while power supply has been suspended in …

LAHORE, June 20 (ABC): PML-N estranged MPA Jalil Sharaqpuri called on Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Monday. During the meeting, he expressed confidence in the leadership. “The PML-N is my party and I am with the party. I will vote as per party policy in the assembly. However, it is my right to have an opponent opinion,” he maintained. …

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (ABC): Rising inflation has led to the exodus of one million students from Punjab schools, says a report on Monday. Some 30,000 students have left schools in Lahore, the provincial capital of the most populous province of the country. Expensive education and education-related materials including books and stationary have contributed to this unfortunate development. According to the …

LAHORE, June 20 (ABC): State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday called on Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz, it emerged. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and overall political situation of country were discussed. The two discussed further course of action to completely take Pakistan out of the Financial Action Task Plan’s (FATF) grey list. The …

LAHORE, June 20 (ABC): PTI dissident leader Aleem Khan has accumulated more assets than the incumbent Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz and former CM Usman Buzdar, according to the asset details of the provincial assembly members, it has been reported on Monday. The Election Commission of Pakistan has released asset details of the Punjab Assembly members. According to the list, …

KARACHI, June 20 (ABC): A judicial magistrate of Karachi has directed the authorities to fix a date for the exhumation of Aamir Liaquat’s body for carrying out postmortem. After Liaquat’s death earlier this month, the police also wanted to conduct postmortem to ascertain death cause, but the deceased’s family had refused it following which he was laid to rest in …

RAWALPINDI, June 20(ABC): Awami Muslim League Pakistan (AMLP) leader Sheikh Rashid has bashed the current rulers of Pakistan and said that people are running out of ration while rulers are busy in ending their cases. Taking to Twitter, the former Interior Minister said that International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not replying the government despite them touching American Ambassador’s feet. He …

ISLAMABAD, June 20(ABC): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the political leadership and other stakeholders will have to agree on a charter of economy in order to take the country towards sustainable development. Addressing a seminar in Islamabad on Monday, he said this appears to be a difficult task but is not impossible. He said we will …

LAHORE, June 20(ABC): Former Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain Monday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) office today where he was interrogated about corruption worth Rs753 million in the Tarbela Fourth Hydropower project,  reported. “All allegations levelled against me are false,” Hussain said while speaking to journalists outside the NAB office, where …

ISLAMABAD, June 20(ABC): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued an advisory for all departments concerned to remain alert and vigilant as a series of heavy rains is starting in the country from today (Monday). According to an advisory released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a series of torrential rains with winds and thundershowers will start in …

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (ABC): A seminar on “Pak-China Agriculture Cooperation under CPEC” was jointly organized by the CPEC-Agriculture Cooperation Center, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi and the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development (AIERD), to explore ways to boost agricultural development, and understand opportunities offered by agricultural cooperation under CPEC. Addressing the seminar, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azam Khan, Director, CPEC …

LAHORE, June 19(ABC): Punjab Home Minister Atta Tarar said Sunday that the Punjab government had decided to declare an emergency amid a rapid increase of reported cases of sexual abuse against women and children. Speaking at a press conference at the PML-N’s headquarters, he stated that an increase in such incidents was a serious issue for society and government officials. …

DUBAI, June 20(ABC): Former military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf’s family Sunday said that they are reviewing the medical, legal and security challenges before deciding on the ex-army chief’s return to Pakistan. The former president’s family said that Pakistan lacks the required medicines and medical facilities, adding that a continuous supply of a drug called daratumumab and treatment of amyloidosis is …

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (ABC): The installed capacity of Diamer Bhasha Dam will be 4,500 Mega Watt (MW) and live storage capacity of 6.4 MAF, official source said. Diamer Basha Dam is being constructed on River Indus – 40 kilometer downstream of Chilas town. Diamer Basha Dam having storage capacity of 8.1 Million Acre Feet (MAF) will generate 18,100 Gigawatt hours …

ISLAMABAD: Following the orders of the inspector-general (IG) Islamabad, all the vehicles that cause environmental pollution will be barred from entering the federal capital from June 21. The instructions were given by IG Islamabad Nasir Khan to the senior superintendent of traffic police (SSP). According to Khan, the campaign will run in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency. The Islamabad Police …

RAWALPINDI, Jun 19 (ABC): Sacrificial animals have started arriving in Rawalpindi division from far-flung areas of the country for sale ahead of Eidul Azha. These animals can be seen in Raja Bazaar, Bara Market, Fawara Chowk, Dengi Khoi, Waris Khan, Naz Cinema, College Road, Benazir Bhutto road, Bakra Mandi, Lal Kurti, Dheri Hassanabad and Saddar Bazaar. A visit to different …

ISLAMABAD, June 18(ABC): Dua Zahra’s father, Mehdi Kazmi, Saturday moved the Supreme Court against Sindh High Court (SHC’s) decision allowing the teenager — who had mysteriously gone missing from Karachi in April but later declared that she had run away from her home to marry 21-year-old Zaheer Ahmed — to decide where she wants to go, with her parents or …

LAHORE, June 18(ABC): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Saturday granted interim bail till June 28 to more than a dozen PTI leaders for vandalism that took place during the party’s “Azadi March” to Islamabad on May 25. Police had booked 14 PTI leaders in the case pertaining to violence at the Bhatti Gate police station and later added Section 7 of …

LAHORE, June 18 (ABC): On the occasion of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s death anniversary, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 495 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the annual anniversary. During the visit, the pilgrims would, inter alia, go to Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib. They would enter Pakistan on June 21 and return back …

SERAI ALAMGIR, June 18 (ABC): 6 members of a family  including two children and 4 women drowned and died after the overspeeding car has fallen in canal upper Jhelum Serai Alamgir. 6 members of Muhammad Saeed family, residents of village Khohar were on their way from Jhelum to their village. The car became out of control due to  stormy winds …

ISLAMABAD,  June 18 (ABC): Huawei IT company constantly engaged fostering talent development to strengthen Pakistan’s ICT infrastructure, reported on Saturday. According to the report, the company that has contributed vastly to  technological shift is Huawei Technologies Pakistan; for the past 24 years, other than providing B2B ICT solutions and services in Pakistan, the company has always been actively involved in …

LAHORE, June 18(ABC): Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shehbaz directed Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASAs), Rescue-1122, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and other departments concerned to stay alert in the wake of recent rains in various parts of the province. He directed the officers concerned to go into field and monitor the rescue and relief activities. The chief minister ordered for …

  KARACHI, June 18(ABC): The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday issued the schedule for by-election on the National Assembly constituency NA-245, Dunya News reported. The seat fell vacant after demise of PTI MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain. According to the election schedule, a public notice will be issued by the returning officer on June 20. Nomination papers can be received …

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (ABC): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb vowed on Friday that the present government would “extinguish the fire of inflation” ignited by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a tweet, the minister said that Imran Khan himself was hiding in Bani Gala but calling masses to take to streets. Imran, instead of giving call of protest …

ISLAMABAD, June 17 (ABC): Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu has said that Pakistan’s armed forces are ready to deal with any kind of threat. While addressing the participants Of 51st Naval Staff Course at Navy War College Lahore on Friday, he said that role of Pakistan Navy in protecting the country’s maritime borders …

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (ABC): Target has been set to provide gas to approximately 736,060 new consumers during the next fiscal year 2022-23 across the country but subject to approval/revision by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to official data, the gas utility companies have planned to invest Rs 113,899 million in transmission, distribution and other development projects during the …

ISLAMABAD, June 17 (ABC): Pakistani teams has geared up for China’s 6th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, says a report on Friday. “Since 2019 – 2020, our students have excelled in Huawei ICT Middle-East (ME) and Global Finals. Last year, they secured first and second on the Middle East stage. It is a privilege and honor to represent Pakistan in …

ISLAMABAD, June 17 (ABC): Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel visited the United Arab Emirates and held meetings with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum (Member of the Dubai Royal Family) and his Group. The delegation from Pakistan led by  Abdul Qadir Patel comprised Special Secretary Health Mr. Iftikhar Shallwani and Dr. Shabana Saleem Director General Health.  The …

LAHORE, June 17(ABC): At least five people lost their lives in a wall collapse incident as strong winds and heavy rain wreaked havoc in Lahore,  reported. The incident occurred late Thursday night on Lahore’s Ferozpur Road, where the wall of a house collapsed due to strong winds blowing at a speed of at least 124 km/h. One person was also …

 KARACHI, June 16 (ABC): Families from both sides in the Nimra Kazmi’s alleged abduction case have agreed to a settlement, the lawyer in the case said on Thursday, days after the girl claimed that she married out of her own free will. The counsel said that both families have agreed to sign a settlement deed and Shahrukh will remain in …

RAWALPINDI, June 16 (ABC): Awami Muslim League Pakistan (AMLP) leader Sheikh Rashid on Thursday bashed the Shehbaz Sharif-led government over the fuel hike for the third time in last 20 days. Former Interior Minister termed this hike in fuel prices as an “injection to the people”. He said that this government of looters have increased petrol price by Rs 24 …

LAHORE, June 16 (ABC): A reference for disqualification of Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari has been sent to Speaker Parvez Elahi under Article 63(2). The reference argues that Dost Mazari violated his oath by chairing Punjab Assembly session at Aiwan-e-Iqbal and before this he also presided an assembly session from a gallery. It further argues Mazari violated several articles …

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (ABC): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday ruled out return of the ‘PTI’s ‘incompetent and corrupt’ leaders to power in future. She was responding to the statement of PTI leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on his Twitter handle. “Pockets of Imran Khan, cartels and mafias were only filled in the last four years of Pakistan …

BEIJING, Jun 16 (ABC): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate its weekly commercial passenger flights between Islamabad and Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province from July 6. In this regard, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has accorded a formal approval to PIA to operate its flights on Islamabad-Chengdu route in addition to Islamabad-Xi’an section, well informed sources …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to chalk out a security plan for Chinese nationals residing in the federal capital, a statement said. According to a Gwadar Pro’s report, Islamabad Police has recently established a dedicated Foreigners Security Cell to ensure the safety of all Chinese nationals …

In view of the ongoing inflation in the country and especially the continuous rise in the prices of petroleum products, Vice Chancellor PMAS-Arid Agricultural University Rawalpindi Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman called an urgent meeting in which the high officials of the university participated. The meeting decided to reduce the petrol quota of all officers by 40% while adopting austerity measures due …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel visited UAE (Dubai) along with a delegation composed of Special  Secretary Mr. Iftikhar Shallwani & DG health, on the special invitation of Ahmed bin Dalmook Almakhtoom, a member of the Royal family. Accordingly, a meeting was held and main objective of the meeting was to explore avenues of potential …

ISLAMABAD, June 17(ABC): The Islamabad High Court on Thursday sought a report from the National Assembly secretary on the May 21 arrest of senior PTI leader and former federal minister on human rights Shireen Mazari. The directive came during the hearing of the petition filed by Shireen’s daughter Iman Mazari, against the arrest, as IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah termed …

KARACHI, June 16(ABC): In a significant development, the police on Thursday submitted a new challan to a judicial magistrate in Karachi East in a case involving the alleged abduction of Dua Zahra, who had mysteriously gone missing from Karachi in April but later declared that she had run away from her home to marry 21-year-old Zaheer Ahmed. According to the …