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The US State Department Spokesman Ned Price once again rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s regime change allegations, saying the United States would not let “propaganda, disinformation” get in the way of its bilateral ties with Pakistan. Price made these remarks during a press briefing while answering a question about former prime minister Imran Khan blaming the US for his ouster from office. “We won’t let propaganda, we won’t let misinformation or disinformation get in the way of an important bilateral relation, including our valued bilateral partnership with Pakistan,” he reiterated. The United States said that it would continue to counter disinformation with information. Responding to a question regarding the elections in Pakistan, the spokesman said the US supports the peaceful upholding of constitutional and democratic principles not just in Pakistan, but around the world. US DESIRES STRONG TIES WITH PAKISTAN: SENATOR CHRIS HOLLEN Earlier, US Senator Chris Hollen ha

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave on a two-day official visit to China at Premier Li Keqiang’s invitation on Tuesday, ARY News reported quoting Foreign Office (FO). It will be the prime minister’s first official visit to China since assuming office in April this year. A high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, will accompany him on the two-day tour. During his stay, the prime minister will meet President Xi Jinping and hold delegation-level talks with Premier Li Keqiang. The two sides will review the All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership and exchange views on regional and global developments. Read more:  PM SHEHBAZ SHARIF EXPECTS TO FURTHER DEEPEN TIES WITH CHINA DURING HIS VISIT “The visit is also expected to advance the wide-ranging bilateral cooperation agenda with the conclusion of a number of MoUs/agreements in diverse areas, and consolidate the momentum of CPEC cooperation in the wake of the 11th meeting of the CPEC

ISLAMABAD: A draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) was approved by the federal cabinet ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to China, citing sources, ARY News reported on Monday. The federal cabinet gave approval for the draft MoU to be signed with China for the implementation of the global development steps. The summary for the draft MoU was approved by the federal cabinet members through circulation which would be signed during PM Shehbaz Sharif’s China visit. Under the MoU, steps will be taken under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project for poverty alleviation, cooperation in health and education sectors, infrastructure development, culture, sports, human resource development and exchange of think tanks, sources added. READ: PM’S CHINA VISIT TO GIVE NEW DIMENSION TO BILATERAL TIES: IQBAL PM Sharif will embark upon a two-day visit to China on Tuesday. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, he is undertaking the visit at the invitation of Chi

LAHORE: The Punjab government has offered jobs to the daughter and husband of female reporter, Sadaf Naeem, who was crushed to death in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march, ARY News reported on Monday. According to details, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi made the job offer during meeting with the bereaved family at CM House in Lahore. A Rs50 million cheque has also been given to the female reporter’s family by Punjab government. During the meeting, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi announced to provide jobs to Sadaf Naeem’s daughter and husband in different government departments. صدف نعیم مرحومہ کی بیٹی نمرہ نعیم اور ان کے شوہرکو سرکاری محکمے میں ملازمت دی جائے گی۔ ہم مرحومہ کو واپس تو نہیں لا سکتے لیکن ان کی فیملی کی ہر طرح سے دیکھ بھال جاری رکھیں گے۔ مرحومہ کی ناگہانی وفات پر شدید رنج وغم ہوا۔ غم کی گھڑی میں اہل خانہ کے دکھ میں برابر کے شریک ہیں — Ch Parvez Elahi (@ChParvezElahi) October 31, 2022 Earlier in the day, the Punjab government decided to constitute a

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday approved the summary for the purchase of 300,000 MT of wheat from Russia on a government-to-government (G2G) basis. The ECC meeting was presided over by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar. The summary for the wheat import was presented by the Ministry of Commerce. The government would import 300,000 MT of specified milling wheat at $372/MT for the shipment period from 1st November 2022 to 15th January 2023. Another summary, regarding the revision of dealers’ margins on petroleum products, was presented before the ECC by the Ministry of Energy. The summary was approved after due diligence, revising the margin at Rs. 6 per litre, however, its implementation will be subject to fiscal space in petroleum prices. A third summary was proposed by the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), on Pakistan Energy Revolving Fund (PERF). The ECC endorsed the opening of an assignment account under the title of Pakistan Energy Revol

LAHORE: Female journalist Sadaf Naeem has been laid to rest after offering funeral prayers in Lahore’s Icchra area in the wee hours of Monday. As per details, a large number of journalists, family members of the deceased journalist and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including Fawad Chaudhry, Mian Aslam Iqbal and Omar Sarfraz Cheema attended the funeral prayers. Later, the deceased journalist was laid to rest at the Miani Sahib Graveyard. On Sunday, a female reporter from a private news channel namely Sadaf Naeem died in a horrific accident  during PTI’s long march. Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem was crushed to death by a container after falling from another container. Read more: PM SHEHBAZ SHARIF ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF RS5M FOR SADAF NAEEM’S FAMILY It was learned that Sadaf fell down from a container while trying to jump to a nearby container and was crushed by another container-carrying truck. Subsequently, PTI leader Asad Umar stated that the march had bee

KAMOKE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan will resume the party’s long march from Kamoke today.  The participants of the march will move toward Aimanabad today. Punjab CM spokesperson Musarat Cheema said former prime minister Imran Khan will stay in Gujranwala tonight. She said that the number of participants in the Azadi March is increasing with every passing day. It may be noted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has halted the third day’s activities in solidarity after a female reporter passed away during long. Day 3 of long march Addressing the march’s participants, PTI Chief Imran Khan said that the march was supposed to move towards Kamoke, Gujranwala,. “However, due to the tragic incident, we will stop the march immediately.” چیئرمین عمران خان کی خاتون صحافی کیساتھ حادثے پر اظہار تعزیت اور آج کے دن کے لیے لانگ مارچ کو فوری طور پر روک دیا گیا۔ #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/6F5ovNM6XZ — PTI (@PTIofficial) October 30, 2022 “We pray

KALAT: An earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Kalat district of Balochistan and its adjoining areas on Sunday, ARY News reported. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Kalat and its surrounding areas on Sunday night. Felling the tremors, people came out of their houses while reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba. The depth of the earthquake was 19 kilometres and its epicentre was 45 away from Kalat southern part. No casualty was reported so far. Earlier on October 12, an earthquake of 3.9-magnitude on the Richter scale hit Khuzdar and adjoining areas. The depth of the earthquake was 20 kilometres and its epicentre was some 80km away from Khuzdar in the west. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/xJF3MNk

KARACHI: Muttahida Qoumi Movement (MQM-P) Raabta Committee members including Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Khwaja Izhar pay a late-night visit to the Governor House Karachi to meet Governor Kamran Tisori, ARY News reported.  The MQM-P leadership discussed matters of public interest in their meeting with Kamran Tisori. According to details, the MQM-P delegation included Convenor Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Waseem Akhtar, Khawja Izhar-ul-Hassan, Amin-ul-Haq and others. In the meeting, the MQM-P leadership showed complete trust and confidence in Kamran Tisori. Two-thirds of the MQM-P Raabta Committee is in full support of Governor Sindh. MQM-P Convenor Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that they have faith in Kamran Tisori for the resolution of their issues. The whole party stands with him, he added. Kamran Tisori said that he will play his role in the solution of people’s problems. He would cooperate in promoting coordination between the federation and the province, he added. Also Read : S

KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy on Sunday demonstrated firepower in the Arabian Sea amid bilateral naval exercise NASL AL BAHR-IV conducted with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy at Karachi. The exercise comprised advanced-level naval operations, including a practical demonstration of Live Weapons Firings (LWF), said a Pakistan Navy news release. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi and Head of UAE Naval Training Brigadier Staff Abdulla Sultan witnessed the LWF at the North Arabian Sea. The exercise NASL AL BAHR is the fourth edition among the two navies aimed to enhance interoperability, display operational readiness and consolidate existing strong bilateral relations in Naval Operations. The hallmark of the exercise was Live Weapon Firings by both navies Surface and Aviation platforms. All units successfully engaged the respective targets. On the occasion, the Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his complete satisfaction over the immaculate war preparedness of the

LAHORE: The father of Sadaf Naeem, who died during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march, has responded to the female reporter’s death, ARY News reported on Sunday. Talking to ARY News exclusively, the father said Sadaf was a determined personality and she joined journalism on her will. While giving the interview, the father burst into tears over her daughter’s tragic death. “Sadaf was thrilled after interviewing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan,” he added. Read More:  PTI LONG MARCH DAY 3: ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY HALTED AFTER FEMALE REPORTER DIES Earlier in the day, A  female reporter from a private news channel namely Sadaf Naeem died in a horrific accident  during PTI’s long march. Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem was crushed to death by a container after falling from another container. It was learned that Sadaf fell down from a container while trying to jump to a nearby container and was crushed by another container-carrying truck. Subsequently, PTI le

ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Moeed Pirzada has left Pakistan and reached the United Kingdom (UK) on Sunday. The senior journalist in his Vlog confirmed that he has left Pakistan and is currently in the UK. He ruled out any threats behind leaving Pakistan and said he is there for other reasons. Moeed Pirzada also said he has returned to his Vlogs after four days of a break as he was continuously traveling. Moeed Pirzada is a Pakistani political commentator, geostrategic analyst and television news journalist. He has interviewed many politicians from many different countries and has written columns for national newspapers. Pirzada obtained his MBBS at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, and subsequently secured 17th position in the CSS examination. It may be noted that senior journalists Arshad Sharif and Sabir Shakir after the registration of several FIRs and alleged threats left Pakistan. Arshad Sharif was martyred in Kenya, while the probe into the incident was underway. fr

PESHAWAR: Polling is underway in the NA-45 Kurram by-poll amid strict security, ARY News reported on Sunday. The Kurram by-election was originally postponed from Oct 16 due to the law and order situation in the constituency. There are 16 candidates, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan, Jamil Khan of Jamiat Ulema e Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) and Sher Muhammad Khan of Jamaat Islami (JI), contesting the elections. There are 198,618 registered voters — 111,349 men and 87,269 women — in the constituency, according to the spokesman of the Election Commission Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read more: NA-45 BY-POLL: IMRAN KHAN GIVES VIDEO MESSAGE TO KURRAM PEOPLE The voters will cast their votes at 143 polling stations — 119 of them have been declared very sensitive and 24 others sensitive, according to the spokesman. Imran Khan’s video message Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan Saturday released a video message for the people of Kurram ahead of

LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan reached out for talks with the government a month ago through a mutual friend, ARY News reported. Speaking to V-loggers in Lahore on Saturday, PM Shehbaz Sharif claimed that Imran Khan had offered to conduct talks on appointment of new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and fair and immediate elections. The prime minister further said that the PTI chief had proposed that both sides will agree on the name of the army chief. “Khan offered to conduct negotiations,” he said, adding that the PTI chief wanted to settle two issues through dialogue. The premier said while he refused to negotiate on the matters, he offered Imran to hold talks on his offer to sign “charter of democracy and charter of economy”. Speaking about the high-level presser of top military leaders, PM Shehbaz said Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) General Nadeem Anjum held a press conference wi

KARACHI: The police claimed to have arrested a suspect involved in sexually assaulting two minor girls in Awami Colony of Karachi’s Korangi area, ARY News reported. In a statement, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi Abraiz Ali Abbasi said that the accused sexually assaulted two minor girls within two days. Two cases were registered against the accused – identified as Sabir. “The accused, even today, abducted another girl and tried to rape her,” the SSP Korangi added. Upon receiving information, Awami Colony police arrested the accused in an immediate operation. The victims were shifted to hospital for medical tests, SSP Korangi added. Earlier in October, a flood-affected girl was allegedly gang-raped by two persons in the Clifton area of Karachi. According to details, a minor girl – residing at the flood relief camp – was abducted from outside a shopping mall at Karachi’s Clifton Block 4. Read More: Minor girl gang-rape case: Karachi police arrest ‘prime suspect’ Lat

KARACHI: The Sindh police on Saturday arrested at least 37 people involved in the mob lynching of two young men in the Machar Colony area of the metropolitan, ARY News reported.  Five out of the 37 arrested are named in the case, police told.  Police officials told that the detainees are being interrogated to confirm their involvement in the incident. DIG South Irfan Baloch reached Baloch Docks police station where he was briefed about the case progress by SSP Kiamari Fida Hussain. The DIG ordered to present all arrested in a court of law within 24 hours.  Karachi police swung into action against the mob lynching of two persons in Machhar Colony on Friday who was later identified as the workers of a telecom company. Keamari police officials arrested two suspects in the mob lynching of the telecom employees on Friday. Police said that eight suspects were identified with the help of available videos of the lynching incident. Police added that names, addresses and other information

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has rubbished rumours of a ‘meeting’ in Lahore amid party’s long march towards Islamabad, ARY News reported on Saturday. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the former premier wrote: “For all those spreading rumours about my [meeting] in Lahore, the reason we returned was that Lahore was closer [and] we had already decided not to move at night”. “The only demand I have had for 6 [months] is the date for early fair and free elections. That will be the only demand if talks are to be held,” Imran Khan wrote. For all those spreading rumours about my mtg in Lahore, the reason we returned was bec Lahore was closer & we had already decided not move at night. The only demand I have had for 6 mths is date for early fair & free elections. That will be the ONLY demand if talks are to be held — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 29, 2022 Earlier in the day, it was reported that the federal

LAHORE: PTI chief and former prime minister Imran Khan announced that he would file a defamation case against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, ARY News reported. The former premier made these remarks while speaking to a private news channel. “I will file a defamation lawsuit against CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja in Toshakhana reference and foreign funding case,” Imran Khan said in an interview and reiterated his demand for free and fair elections in the country under the new ECP chief. The PTI chairman regretted that the law was different for the powerful and helpless in the country. He underscored the need for the supremacy of law in the country. Last week, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) moved a reference before the Supreme Judicial Council against Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Moved through Babar Awan, the reference pleaded with the SJC to order removal of the CEC on account of the “commission of continuous and deliberate misconduct”. In

LAHORE: Imran Khan-led PTI long march, which kicked off from Liberty Chowk after Friday prayers, will resume its journey towards the federal capital at 11am from Lahore’s Shahdara today, ARY News reported on Saturday. PTI Chairman Imran Khan halted the long march at the end of the first day of the anti-government protest. The long march ended at Shahdara after passing through the Ferozepur Road, Icchra and Mozang. Addressing the participants of the march at the Data Darbar, Lahore, Imran Khan said that he knew that Lahore would never disappoint him. “We are concluding our Islamabad-bound journey for today. The long march would resume its journey towards the federal capital at 11am from Shahdara on Saturday,” he announced. اج صبح #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ کا سفر شاہدرہ لاہور سے دوبارہ شروع ہو گا ضلع شیخوپورہ کے شہری بھی شاہدرہ میں مارچ کو جوائن کریں گے انشأللہ کامونکی تک کا سفر طے کیا جائے گا pic.twitter.com/84zB1qIAxj — PTI (@PTIofficial) October 29, 2022 “The PTI chief reit

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has written a letter to the Sindh government to seek its reply for the organisation of local government (LG) polls in the seven districts of Karachi, ARY News reported on Friday. The ECP stated in the letter that the commission wants to immediately hold LG polls in Sindh to fulfil its constitutional duty. The commission directed the Sindh government to submit the reply by October 31. The ECP questioned the Sindh government about the security and other arrangements for the LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad. On October 18, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had postponed the local government (LG) elections in Karachi scheduled for October 23. It was third time the ECP postponed the second phase of LG polls in Sindh. READ: 12 CANDIDATES ALREADY PASSED AWAY BEFORE KARACHI LG POLLS, SHC TOLD The decision was taken following a third request by the Sindh government seeking postponement for three months of the LG polls in seven d

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immigration officials have arrested three passengers from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport who were named on the exit control list (ECL), ARY News reported on Friday. The FIA immigration officials arrested three passengers who were trying to depart for foreign countries from Karachi airport during different actions. Sources said that all three accused were named on the ECL and they were arrested while fleeing abroad. A passenger namely Waheed Ali Laghari was allegedly involved in a murder case who was trying to depart for Dubai, said FIA sources. It was learnt that Waheed Ali Laghari was wanted in a murder case in Dadu and he was trying to flee Dubai via a foreign airline flight. The FIA officials informed the police after taking the passenger in custody from the Karachi airport. In another raid, the immigration officials arrested two Iranian citizens for travelling on Pakistani passports. Both passengers were departing for Sharjah vi

The federal government has approved a funding of Rs333 million for the formation of special anti-riots teams to curb the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march, ARY News reported.  According to details, the special an-riots teams would be used to control any law and order situation in the federal capital. The federal government has announced funding of Rs333 million for the formation of the teams. The special teams would be under the Interior Ministry. PTI’s long march kicked off under the leadership of chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan reached Liberty Chowk from his residence Zaman Park to lead the party’s Azadi Long March. The PTI chief is marching toward Islamabad to force the incumbent government to announce a date for early elections. Also Read : PTI kicks off long march towards Islamabad Imran Khan along with senior party leaders, Shah Mahmood Qures

President and CEO ARY Digital Network Mr Salman Iqbal has called for an independent investigation overseen by the UN Human Rights Office into the slain senior journalist Arshad Sharif. Mr Salman Iqbal issued his statement on Twitter after Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah levelled baseless allegations against him during his press conference today. He said, “No words can express how shocked and heartbroken I am by the brutal killing of my brother Arshad Sharif. Arshad’s death is an immense loss to all of Pakistan and to journalism globally. My thoughts are with his family and all those who are mourning him. Since the beginning of my career, I have always done my utmost to protect my people, and they can vouch for this.” READ: CHAIRMAN ARY NETWORK ANNOUNCES LIFELONG SUPPORT FOR ARSHAD SHARIF SHAHEED’S FAMILY “It is not easy to be a journalist in Pakistan. All of us face various threats and it is my job to mitigate them. Over the years, we have lost many colleagues in our country’s

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Babar Awan on Friday said that they are ready for talks with the government on fresh elections in the country, ARY News reported. Talking to the media in Islamabad, Babar Awan said PTI is all set to start Azadi Long March today. The protest will be within the limits of law of the land against the incumbent government, he added. The PTI leader said Imran Khan is the popular leader of Pakistan and they are ready to hold talks with the government on the one-point agenda of fresh elections. Commenting on the funeral of senior journalist and former anchorperson ARY News, Arshad Sharif, Babar Awan said the participation of masses in huge numbers in the last rites of the journalist has shown that they have broken the shackles of fear. Read more: PTI finalises complete schedule of Imran Khan-led long march Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan will kick start his long march against the governm