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 …

KARACHI, June 16(ABC): All arrangements have been finalized for by-election in National Assembly constituency NA-240 is underway on Thursday. The polling has started at 8am and will continue till 5pm without any break. There are 529,853 registered voters in the constituency who will exercise their right of vote today. The number of female voters in the constituency is 235,470 while …

ISLAMABAD, June 16(ABC): Federal Minister for Planning Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that the government was taking strict measures to save the country from bankruptcy and initiated solid steps to make the economy stable. Ahsan Iqbal said that country would have faced catastrophe, if Imran Khan would have stayed for more time. He said that previous government …

ISLAMABAD, June 16(ABC): Chief of the Joint Staff of Argentina Armed Forces Teniente General Juan Martin Paleo Wednesday called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Headquarters. The visiting dignitary appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region, said a Pakistan Navy media release here …

MASHAAD, June 15(ABC): During a visit to the holy city of Mashaad in Iran, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari highlighted the importance of promoting the “true spirit of Islamic teachings centred on peaceful coexistence, respect for all religions and mercy to humankind”. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), the foreign minister visited the Shrine of Hazrat Imam Raza …

ISLAMABAD, June 15(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while nominating Faisal Baloch for Tamgha-e-Shujaat, commended the oil tanker driver for risking his own life to save that of countless others. “It was a pleasure to meet and nominate Faisal Baloch for the conferment of Tamgha-e-Shujaat for his act of bravery. A real-life hero, he risked his own life to save that …

LAHORE, June 15(ABC): A sessions court in Lahore dismissed a plea filed by PTI leader former Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid for registering a case against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanullah, Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shehbaz, and 12 others for the attack on her car during her party’s “Azadi March” last month. The court disposed of …

ISLAMABAD, June 15(ABC): Two people have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a forest in Marghuzar valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district, authorities said on Wednesday. According to Deputy Commissioner Junaid Khan, the suspects had intentionally set fire to the forest in Marghuzar three days ago, an inferno that went on to threaten nearby settlements. Although unprecedented heat and …

RAWALPINDI, June 15(ABC): Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said that Pakistan Army and its leadership took the right decision of supporting former president Pervez Musharraf’s return to Pakistan. Sheikh Rashid said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has no choice but to support Army’s decision. Criticizing PML-N supremo, he said that Nawaz Sharif always had problems with …

LAHORE, June 15(ABC): A court in Lahore on Wednesday exempted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz from attending Wednesday’s hearing of a money laundering case against them. The Lawyer for both Shehbaz and Hamza told Judge Naseem Ahmed Virk that the prime minister was busy in Islamabad due to the National Assembly’s (NA) session, Hamza, on …

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – At the outset, Minister for Water Resources Khursheed Shah voiced his concerns over the absence of other cabinet members and MNAs from the house. He said we have rendered sacrifices for the sake of democracy, stressing that the elected representatives should accord respect to the house by ensuring their presence. He requested the chair to adjourn …

LAHORE, June 15(ABC): Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Dost Mazari on Wednesday will attend the budget session set to be held in Aiwan-e-Iqbal. The Deputy Speaker Mazari will be attending the session after coming by-air from Islamabad while he will be chairing the budget session. Sardar Awais Laghari will be presenting the budget of the fiscal year 2023. Earlier, Speaker Punjab …

ISLAMABAD, June 14(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear the petitions of the convicts in the Noor Mukadam murder case on June 28, 2022. A local court in Islamabad had sentenced the prime accused, Zahir Jaffer, to death for killing Noor after a long-drawn trial of over four months. Meanwhile, co-accused Jan Muhammad and Muhammad Iftikhar — the gardener …

ISLAMABAD, June 14(ABC): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reaches Iran on a two-day official visit. During his stay, the Foreign Minister will hold talks with the Iranian leadership on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. He will hold delegation level talks with his Iranian counterpart and discuss ways and means to further bolster bilateral relations. Both Pakistan and Iran are …

ISLAMABAD, June 14(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran khan has left Pakistan on a very weak position and PML-N government is putting their politics at stake to save the country. Talking to media in Islamabad, the Federal Minister said, “Imran khan deliberately gave subsidy on petrol to give tough …

ISLAMABAD, June 14(ABC): PML-N senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says the country would have been facing a situation like Sri Lanka and subsequently defaulted, if Imran Khan remained in power today but that they [the coalition government] had taken a tough decision to come into power in a bid to steer the country out of an …

LAHORE, June 14(ABC): Mainly very hot and dry weather is expected in most plain areas of the country during next twelve hours. However, gusty with dust raising winds are likely in south Punjab and upper Sindh with rain-wind and thunderstorm in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, south Punjab, Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas during evening and night. Temperature of …

LAHORE, June 14(ABC): Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,531,325. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,381 on Tuesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 54 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country …