ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sought from the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department details of purchase and sale of vehicles “in the name of” 22 members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s cabinet as part of its investigation in the Al Qadir Trust case. The Al Qadir Trust case alleges that the ex-premier and his wife, Bushra Bibi, …

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) deploys the Iris recognition system at Nadra centres for identity verification and effectively addressing the duplicate identity issue. The new biometric method, which was successfully piloted at the Nadra headquarters, has now been rolled out in Nadra mega centres at Blue Area, Islamabad, PECO Road, Lahore and DHA, Karachi. The phased deployment …

KARACHI: The unsustainable use and production of plastics poses a serious threat to the environment, wildlife, ecosystems and human health, speakers warned. Pakistan faces worrying trends of an increased of plastic production and its disposal, they told a media training workshop organized by Green Media Initiatives (GMI) with Engro Foundation and WWF-Pakistan at a local hotel. The event, which was …

KARACHI: Hundreds of trained and qualified gastroenterologists are required at tertiary care health facilities in the country as around 60-70 percent patients who come to the hospitals’ emergencies for medical treatments have complaints regarding gastrointestinal tract and liver diseases, officials and health experts said on Saturday. “Around 60-70 percent burden on the healthcare facilities’ emergencies is comprised of patients with …

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani will visit Russia along with a delegation of senators from June 5 to June 9. The Russian counterpart had invited Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani to visit with the delegation. Apart from meetings with the most important government functionaries, the chairman will also address the plenary session of the Council of the Federal Assembly …

The Punjab police have announced their decision to challenge the acquittal of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid, which was granted by the Lahore anti-terrorism court (ATC) just a day ago in the Jinnah House attack case. In a statement posted on Twitter, the Punjab police declared, “We are committed to ensuring that all conspirators, planners, and perpetrators of the …

LAHORE: Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister Sardar Tanvir Ilyas has announced his political association with senior politician Jahangir Tareen. The two leaders met at Tareen’s office in Lahore on Saturday. Both leaders discussed the current political situation of the country. The discussion also focused on the formation of a new political party. The former AJK PM discussed the future …

LAHORE: The anti-terrorism court of Lahore has sent PTI’s arrested women activists on judicial remand in the case of vandalism and arson at Corps Commander House. The detainees include Alia Hamza, Khadijah Shah, Sanam Javed among others. The detained women told the judge that they were extremely scared and that they should not be handed over to the police. The investigation …

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday raising concerns over recent Karachi’s census results and said the whole process of census in country was controversial. Addressing a press conference in the city, he raised questions about the transparency and credibility of the entire census process conducted in the country. During the presser, the JI Emir highlighted that the …

LAHORE: A significant gathering of former leaders and ticket holders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is scheduled to take place today, as Hashim Dogar and Murad Ras spearhead an assembly aimed at deliberating on the formation of a new political faction. More than 35 former PTI leaders and ticket holders are expected to attend the meeting. Dogar clarified the group’s intention to …

TOBA TEK SINGH: Jhang’s Kotwali policemen raided the house of Sheikh Waqas Akram on after police registered a case against the PTI leader and former federal minister for allegedly inciting people against the state. Carrying arrest warrants, the police searched his house situated opposite the DPO house but could not find him there. Complainant Muhammad Tanveer Abbas Noul, a resident …

LAHORE: In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Pervaiz Elahi found himself back in the spotlight as news broke of his arrest in another graft case shortly after being discharged from court. In another case lodged against the former Punjab administrator, the anti-corruption establishment (ACE) arrested and shifted him to Gujranwala directorate. Meanwhile, an ACE spokesperson said …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Friday fixed Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) petition seeking action against Pakistanis involved in the Panamagate issue. A two-member bench, headed by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood comprising Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan will take up the petition on June 9. The plea was submitted in the apex court by JI Emir Sirajul Haq seeking action against 436 …

Former Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Friday that Pakistan as a resilient country has great potential to develop its economy. Zhao Lijian made these remarks in a meeting with Foreign Affairs Expert Muhammad Mehdi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Zhao said being a time-tested and iron-clad friend, China is always holding the hand of …

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah told the opposition on Friday that “serious negotiations” can only be held with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a tweet, the interior minister wrote “if serious negotiations are desired, they can only be with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif”. His tweet comes days after Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb …

KARACHI: Prominent human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir was abducted late on Thursday night in the southern city of Karachi, his wife said. No law enforcement agency confirmed that Nasir is in their custody, but his abduction comes as the country is mired in a fresh bout of political turmoil. In a video posted on social media, Mansha Pasha, Nasir’s …

LAHORE: Former Punjab CM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Buzdar became the latest politician to announce their decision to quit politics. In a press conference, he said “I stand with the armed forces,” adding that his politics was peaceful. He requested all stakeholders to work for the betterment of Pakistan regardless of their political affiliations. He condemned the violence that …

LAHORE: At least five people were killed and three injured on Thursday in an explosion in Punjab’s Daira Deen Panah area of Kot Addu. The deceased included two women, two men and a girl and belonged to the same family, it was reported. The family used to deal in selling junk. The injured people have been shifted to District Headquarters …

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered on Thursday the authorities to release all Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers from 11 districts in Punjab who were arrested following Imran Khan’s detainment. Justice Safdar Saleem Shahid ordered the release of party workers and leaders and declared their arrest illegal. ‘‘The government has opened a front, showing no application of mind, driven by …

QUETTA: Two soldiered were martyred on Thursday when terrorist opened fire at a security checkpost in Kech, Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran border. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that “a group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran Border”. “Since troops on the post were already alert and …

LAHORE: Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, former chief minister of Punjab and president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was arrested in Lahore on Thursday. His arrest comes days after a district and sessions court in Lahore had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant. According to the court decision last week, the warrant was issued at the request of an investigating officer (IO) since Elahi had …

ISLAMABAD: In an unexpected development, the federal government decided to review the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, which curtailed the top judge’s powers to initiate suo motu proceedings and constitute benches on his own. During a hearing of pleas against the SC Law, Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan told Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial that certain …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on June 3, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. The prime minister will be paying the visit on the invitation of President Erdogan, who was re-elected to his office on May 28. In Sweden, the state minister will attend the …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and son of former chief minister of Punjab, Moonis Elahi, on Thursday said that they are not going to part ways with Imran Khan despite the arrest of his father. PTI president Chaudhry Parvez Elahi was arrested from nearby his residence – Zahoor Palace – in Lahore on Thursday evening. The anti-corruption unit assisted by …

KARACHI: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) Amir Iqbal has said that Thar coal alone can ensure the energy security of Pakistan besides reducing power tariffs significantly. Talking to APP here, he said that unlocking indigenous Thar coal reserves could generate approximately 100,000 megawatts (MW) electricity for the next 250 years. Coal was considered a cheap …

ISLAMABAD: The case later reached the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan on December 3, 2019, where it was presented in a sealed envelope by the then Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM), Mirza Shahzad Akbar. The purpose of the presentation was to discuss the return of the funds, which would be sent to an account under the supervision of the …

ISLAMABAD: Amid the objections raised by the government and Inquiry Commission, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday adjourned hearing on pleas till next week filed against the formation of a judicial inquiry commission led by Justice Qazi Faez probing into the audio leaks allegedly involving current and former members of the superior judiciary and their family members. A five-member …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has submitted a reply to the Supreme Court in the case challenging the practice and procedure law. The PTI had requested to declare the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Law 2023 null and void. The law should be declared unconstitutional, the petition pleads, adding its clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of the Act …

FAISALABAD: Suspects in case of attack on sensitive organizations, installations handed over to military commanding officer. Nine more suspects accused of attacking military and sensitive installations have been handed over to the military for trial under the Army Act. The Faisalabad Anti-Terrorism Court allowed the trial under the Army Act against four suspects who attacked the office of a sensitive …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has issued a notice of Rs10 billion penalty to Dr Rizwan Taj. The notice comes as a response to Dr Rizwan Taj’s involvement in a press conference discussing Imran Khan’s medical report. Barrister Mohammad Ahmed Pansuta Advocate sent a letter on behalf of Imran Khan demanding an unconditional apology from Dr Rizwan Taj to …

ISLAMABAD: Court suspends summons issued to Najam Saqib by NA speaker-formed 10-member body. The Islamabad High Court has barred a special parliamentary committee from taking action against the son of former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar over his alleged audio leaks. The court had taken up Najam Saqib’s application against the special committee formed by the National Assembly speaker to …

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court of Lahore declared the search warrant of Imran Khan’s residence ‘ineffective’. Judge Abhar Gul of the Anti-Terrorism Court remarked that one-time warrants are only valid for a specific period. The court announced the verdict on the decision on the application filed for the cancellation of the search warrant for Imran Khan’s residence at Zaman Park. Imran …

ISLAMABAD: Legal team to seek some time; PTI chairman submits surety bonds for interim bail in four cases PTI Chairman Imran Khan has decided against appearing before the joint investigation team formed to probe into the May 9 violent incidents, including the attacks on the Corps Commander House in Lahore. Instead, Imran Khan’s legal team visited the office of the Lahore …

ISLAMABAD: The committee set up to investigate the alleged audio leaks has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court. Former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar’s son, Najam Saqib, has filed a petition before the Islamabad High Court against the formation of the committee and its summons notice to him. IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar will hear the petition tomorrow along …

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has formally requested the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide more than five acres of land across airports nationwide to accommodate their staff members. In a letter addressed to the aviation authority, the FIA highlighted several challenges faced by their immigration staff, particularly those working the night shift. One of the major hurdles identified …

ISLAMABAD: Fawad, Zubaida record statements; Sheikh Rashid submits response that he has no proof, docs Members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s cabinet were summoned by the National Accountability Bureau in a case of allegedly illegal settlement of 190 million pounds recovered from the UK. Former ministers Fawad Chaudhry, Pervaiz Khattak, Zubaida Jalal and Sheikh Rashid recorded their statements as …

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shehryar Khan Afridi was re-arrested from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail Monday, shortly after his release under 3-MPO. The deputy commissioner has issued a detention order for Afridi. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Additional Secretary General Senator Ejaz Chaudhry was re-arrested from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail Thursday, shortly after his release. He was released on the order of the …

LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that phone numbers which had been traced back to Afghanistan were involved in the case of anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan, whose whereabouts remain unknown since his arrest on May 11. He made the remarks as the court resumed hearing a plea seeking to find the …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday raised an objection to three members of the five-member bench hearing a set of petition challenging the constitution of a judicial commission formed to investigate the veracity of recent audio leaks. The government had formed the commission on May 20 under Section 3 of the Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act 2017. Led by senior …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that “anarchists and arsonists who wear the garb of politicians and attack the symbols of the state do not qualify for a dialogue”. In a tweet, he wrote dialogue is deeply embedded in the political process, which helps democracy mature and evolve. “Many political and constitutional breakthroughs occurred when political leaders sat …