ISLAMABAD, June 10(ABC): Parliament’s joint session Thursday passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2022, returned by President Arif Alvi. The election amendment bill has abolished the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in polls, while the NAB bill has formulated a post-retirement procedure for its chairman, among other changes. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarrar presented …

ISLAMABAD, June 10(ABC): After Finance Minister Miftah Ismail presented the Pakistan Economic Survey, a day before announcing the budget for the fiscal year 2022-23, on Thursday, PTI Chairman Imran Khan maintained that the people of Pakistan will “now find out what inflation actually is.” The PTI chairman was speaking during a press conference in Islamabad to present his views on …

ISLAMABAD, June 09(ABC): Former bureaucrat Ahad Khan Cheema has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Establishment. An official notification for Cheema’s appointment stated that his designation will be equal to that of a federal minister’s. “In exercise of powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 93 of the Constitution of Pakistan  President, on the advice of Prime Minister, …

LAHORE, June 09 (ABC): Sharif family’s renowned servant Malik Maqsood famously known as ‘Maqsood Chaprasi’ passed away on Thursday. Maqsood was nominated in the money laundering case against Shehbaz Sharif and his family. According to sources, the Sharif family’s peon Malik Maqsood has passed away due to a cardiac arrest. Maqsood was accused in the money laundering case against PM …

LAHORE, June 09(ABC): Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,530,965. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,379 on Thursday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 89 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country …

ISLAMABAD, June 09(ABC): A good news for government employees as federal government has restored Saturday holiday in govt s offices with immediate effect,  reported on Wednesday. Establishment Division has issued the notification of Saturday holiday in government s offices. According to notification, the office hours would be from 8:00am to 4:00pm. According to the notification, from Monday to Thursday, there will …

ISLAMABAD, June 09(ABC): The joint session of the parliament will be held at the Parliament House at 4:00pm today (Thursday) in which National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022 will be tabled for approval, reported. Both the bills have been passed by the National Assembly and the Senate but as the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Ali …

ISLAMABAD, June 09(ABC): National Assembly Speaker Raja Parvez Ashraf Wednesday said that it was his responsibility to confirm that the PTI parliamentarians tendered their resignations without being under any sort of pressure. Talking about the mass resignations tendered by the Imran Khan-led party’s members from the Parliament ahead of the election for the new prime minister of Pakistan, Ashraf said …

WEB DESK, June 09(ABC): Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain’s son Hussain Ellahi announced on Wednesday that he is parting ways with PML-Q over the support offered by the party to the Shehbaz Sharif-led “imported government”. “I’ve always said my country is first for me and keeping that in mind I have decided that my political journey with PML-Q must come to an …

ISLAMABAD, June 09(ABC): Defense Minister Khwaja Asif stated on Wednesday that former prime minister Imran Khan was attempting to reach out to the establishment in order to escape a difficult situation. “Imran Khan is confused and bereft of senses as a result of frustration and failure. His rhetoric against the Pakistani army is still resonating in the air, but he …

ISLAMABAD, June 08(ABC): PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday vehemently criticised the government and said the incumbent rulers would “not do anything without the approval of the United States”. Khan was addressing party workers and leaders at the PTI’s National Council Meeting after he was re-elected as the chairman unopposed as other candidates had withdrawn in his favour. PTI leaders …

LAHORE, June 08(ABC): According to sources Pakistan will buy more 100MW electricity from Iran. According to sources, the decision has been taken considering the need of energy in Balochistan. Iran has shown positive response on the request of Pakistan. Pakistani delegation will visit Tehran to discuss technical matters. Sources say that imported electricity will fulfill the requirement of Makran Division …

KARACHI, June 08(ABC): Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday reserved verdict on petition seeking recovery of allegedly missing girl Dua Zehra. During the hearing, police presented Dua and her husband Zaheer before the court after the ossification test as per the court’s orders passed in the last hearing. However, Dua’s father Mehdi Kazmi rejected the test report. I have been …

ISLAMABAD, June 08(ABC): Former Prime Minister and Senator Yousaf Raza Gillani on Wednesday challenged the results of the election of chairman Senate in Supreme Court of Pakistan. Gillani filed the petition in Supreme Court against the ruling of Islamabad High Court (IHC). He pleaded the SC to reject the verdict of IHC. In his petition, the former prime minister claimed …

ISLAMABAD, June 08(ABC): Foreign Minister and Pakistan People s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has quarantined himself after German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock tested positive for coronavirus. According to sources, the foreign minister will perform official and political affairs from his residence during quarantine. Sources further said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would also undergo a coronavirus test. On the …

LAHORE, June 08(ABC): Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,530,876. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,379 on Wednesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 64 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country …

LAHORE, June 08(ABC): The ossification test carried out on Dua Zahra on Tuesday has revealed that the girl is between 16 to 17 years of age while it has also been confirmed by radiologist Dr Saba Jamil. Dua — the 14-year-old girl who had mysteriously gone missing from Karachi in April but later declared that she had run away from …

ISLAMABAD, June 08(ABC): The government has banned wedding ceremonies after 10pm in the federal capital,  reported Wednesday morning. The ban will be implemented from today (June 8). According to sources, the restriction is being implemented on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Moreover, permission to serve only one dish to wedding guests will be given, the sources said, adding …

ISLAMABAD, June 08(ABC): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Tuesday urged the envoys of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for holding India accountable for stifling the rights of its religious minorities, especially Muslims. “India must be held accountable for stifling the rights of its religious minorities, especially the Muslim population, which is the victim of hate speech, persecution and violence …

RAWALPINDI, June 08(ABC): Four terrorists were gunned down in two separate operations that the security forces conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Tuesday. According to the military’s media wing, both operations were conducted on Monday (June 6) after information related to the presence of terrorists in the area was received. In Balochistan, the security …

ISLAMABAD, June 07(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday rejected a petition seeking the chief justice of Pakistan’s role in the appointment of the chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB). On June 4, a citizen, Muhammad Fahad, moved the IHC against the appointment of the NAB chairman without the consultation of the CJP. In his petition, he said that after …

ISLAMABAD, June 07(ABC): A massive fire broke out on Tuesday in the forest in Sector H-12 of Islamabad and it has reached the surroundings of NUST University. According to rescue team, fire is spreading speedily while more fire brigades have been called to douse the blaze. Taking notice of the forest fire in the capital, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed …

KARACHI, June 07 (ABC): British Airways on Tuesday temporarily suspended direct flights between Islamabad Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport due to operational reasons. According to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesperson, British Airways has suspended Islamabad-London flights from June 15 to June 30 due to some operational reasons. The spokesperson has termed all such reports claiming that the British airline has …

LAHORE, June 07(ABC): PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the matters of government cannot run properly until there is National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Talking to media on Tuesday, he said that former NAB chairman went home after working on daily wages. “NAB arrested numerous politicians in 22 years. NAB should tell that how many politicians have been proven …

KARACHI, June 07(ABC): Belying the government’s claim of three-hour power shutdown, up to 14-hour power shutdown has paralyzed life across the country. In Karachi, the people said that up to 8-12 hours unannounced shutdown is observed in the areas exempted from the loadshedding. They added that most affected areas are: Quaidabad, Mahmoodabad, Liaquatabad, Korangi, Landhi, Malir, Baldia Town, Kemari and …

Ambassador vows to connect Pakistani business community with American counterparts and facilitating private sector taking a lead role All obstacles in way of Pakistani businessmen and investors to be removed WASHINGTON: A delegation of American Pakistan Business Development Forum today met Ambassador Masood Khan at Embassy of Pakistan Washington DC.  The delegation was led by Chairman Zeeshan Altaf Lohya and …

LAHORE, June 07 (ABC): Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,530,812. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,379 on Tuesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 50 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the …

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Four bogies of 15 Up Karachi Express train were derailed near Karachi Cantt Station soon after the train departed for Lahore , reported. According to spokesman for Pakistan Railways, the Lahore bound train s four bogies including two Economy Class coaches, one AC Standard and one AC Sleeper coach derailed near Karachi Cantt Station when the train …

ISLAMABAD, June 07(ABC): Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday said all the legislators from treasury and opposition benches would stage a protest demonstration before the Indian embassy in Islamabad on Friday. He said this seconding the proposal of Maulana Atta-ur-Rehman during the debate in the Senate on the blasphemous comments, uttered by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) leaders. Sanjrani also …

ISLAMABAD, June 07(ABC: The Government of Pakistan Monday launched the official Twitter handle of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Taking to his Twitter handle, Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Digital Media Abubakar Umer confirmed the news, adding that the initiative has been taken to strengthen the bond and engagement with the brotherly people of Arab countries. “Twitter handle to follow: @ShehbazAr,” …

LAHORE, June 07(ABC): PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday criticised PTI Chairman Imran Khan and said that his residence of Bani Gala had been the “headquarters for corrupt practices” during the PTI’s government’s tenure. Addressing the PML-N’s social media team in Lahore, Maryam talked about the alleged audio recording between real-estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his daughter that had emerged …

ISLAMABAD, June 07(ABC) : Responding to threats of suicide attacks by PTI MNAs if something happened to Imran Khan, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Monday sarcastically said that he would “take responsibility” if any of the MNAs tried to take their own lives. “Imran Khan has committed a crime, we have evidence against him,” he said, accusing the PTI chairman of …

PESHAWAR, June 06(ABC): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday commenced the investigation after alleged corruption of Rs 2 billion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa covid fund. Sources privy to the matter said that, NAB KP launched an investigation and has also seized the records from the health department. It has been decided by the NAB to summon National Assembly …

ISLAMABAD, June 06(ABC): Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb says national dialogue and charter of economy are need of the hour to put the country on right track. Talking to media persons in Islamabad on Monday, she said through charter of economy and national dialogue, all the political parties and institutions should draw red line, not to be violated …

LAHORE, June 06(ABC): Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a response from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after pleas were filed challenging the body’s ruling on deferring the issuance of notification of new MPAs on the Punjab Assembly’s five reserved seats till the election on 20 vacant seats. LHC Judge Shujaat Ali Khan sought a reply from the ECP …

ISLAMABAD, June 06(ABC): Pakistan is seeking financial assistance from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to stabilise the economy and is hopeful for a positive result, revealed Finance Minister Miftah Ismail. “Saudi Arabia, hopefully, will reload [deposit money in Pakistan’s central bank] before December,” the minister told Jirga’s host, “Also, the Kingdom may extend Pakistan’s limit to buy oil on credit.” The government …

ISLAMABAD, June 06(ABC): A terror financing case has been registered against Hebtan Bashir, the husband of the female suicide bomber Shari Baloch, who had blown herself up outside the Confucius Institute in Karachi University on April 26. Four people, including three Chinese nationals, were killed and four others sustained injuries in the suicide attack carried out by Shari. In a major development …

ISLAMABAD, June 05(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief and former PM Imran Khan on Sunday chaired a meeting of PTI core committee at Bani Gala in which current political situation ,long march strategy were reviewed while the committee also decided  not to appear before the NA Speaker to confirm the resignations while to participate fully in the Punjab by-elections. Sources privy …

ISLAMABAD, June 05(ABC): Awami Muslim League Pakistan (AML) leader and former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday said that they have decided on a plan even in case of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s possible arrest. PTI will not accept the incumbent government and elections are the only solution. Talking to media, the former interior minister announced that they will not …

LAHORE, June 05(ABC): Newly appointed Punjab governor Baligh Ur Rehman on Sunday called on Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz and discussed the current political situation. During the meeting held in Jati Umra, Maryam congratulated Baligh on assuming the office. On the occasion, Maryam while lashing out at former government said the PTI government remained failed …