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LAHORE: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has tendered his resignation from the party’s office, citing sources ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to PML-N sources, Shahid Khaqan who is among the top leaders of the party and was entrusted for the office of prime minister after Nawaz Sharif was disqualified by the court in the Panama Papers scandal, has sent his resignation as the senior vice president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to the party’s president. Sources said that Abbasi was unhappy over the party leadership’s decision to appoint Maryam Nawaz as the senior vice president and chief organizer of the ruling PML-N. “Shahid Khaqan had also serious differences with the party’s policies since long time,” sources said. It is to be mentioned here that Abbasi had opted not to accept a ministry or other office in the Shehbaz Sharif cabinet after Imran Khan’s government was de-seated with a vote of no confidence by the PDM. According to sources, he was a

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday decided to end the autonomy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the federal government will propose amendments to the HEC ordinance 2002 and will the HEC will then be working under the ministry of education. The representation of provinces in the 18-member autonomous forum has also ended, sources said. After the amendments, the federal government will appoint the executive director instead of HEC members and the four-year tenure of the HEC chairman has been reduced to two years. Furthermore, the federal education minister will have the authority now to suspend the HEC chairman on the basis of performance, sources said. Read more: GOVT DECIDES TO LIMIT HEC POWERS Earlier, the federal government decided to limit the authority of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The cabinet committee for legislation given nod for the amendments in the HEC laws. According to the propos

GUJRAT: The police on Wednesday morning raided the residence of former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s in Gujrat, ARY News reported. A heavy contingent of police raided Kunjah House, the residence of Pervaiz Elahi in Gujrat. According to Kunjah house servants, Elahi and his son Moonis Elahi were not present at the residence at the time of police raid. The police is yet to confirm or deny the raid. Taking to Twitter, Pervaiz Elahi confirmed the raid and said that his employees were “searched” and “harassed” by the police. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/Hp8GEt3

MIANWALI: The Punjab police on Tuesday night foiled a major ‘terrorist attack’ at a police station in the Isakkhel district of Mianwali, ARY News reported. In a statement, District Police Officer (DPO) Mianwali said that a group of 20 to 25 heavily armed insurgents attacked the Makerwal police station in Isakkhel district. However, the DPO said, the terrorists were forced to flee after an exchange of heavy gunfire. “A few terrorists also were also injured in the retaliatory firing by the police,” the official said. Meanwhile, Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar constituted a four-member committee to probe the terror attack. The four-member team includes Additional IG Training, DIG IT and officials from Special Branch and Operations. The committee will plan search and combing operations against terrorists in collaboration with Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sargodha. He also directed to launch search and combing operations in adjacent areas of Makerwal police statio

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Inspector-General (IG) of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari has ruled out ‘prior terror alert’ about the suicide attack at a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Line, which claimed lives of almost 100 people, ARY News reported. Speaking on ARY News programme ‘Off the Record’, the KP IG said that the provincial police received more than 2,600 threat alerts, out of which 600 alerts were of a ‘serious nature’. Moazzam Jah Ansari pointed out that at least 106 police personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sacrificed their lives last year. “In the same year, KP Police eliminated more than 200 terrorists,” he said, adding that ‘war against terrorism’ will not end in a single day. He stressed the need to increase the capacity of police, adding that the government should reconsider some points of the National Action Plan (NAP). Read More:  PTI govt pardoned convicted terrorists: Rana Sanaullah It is pertinent to mention here that a powerful  blast triggered by a suicide attack

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday decided to move the Peshawar High Court (PHC) for an election date in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ARY News reported. As per details, the petition will be filed by PTI leaders Asad Umar and former chief minister of KP Pervaiz Khattak in Peshawar High Court (PHC). Former Information minister KP Shaukat Yousafzai said that the governor needs to give the election date when signing the assembly dissolution summary. For two weeks the governor has not announced the election date which is a violation of the constitution. The petition will be filed to urge the court to order ECP for election in the country. Read more: ELECTION DATE: LHC SEEKS REPLY FROM GOVT, GOVERNOR Earlier, the Lahore High Court (LHC) sought a response from the federal government, Punjab governor and others on a PTI petition seeking immediate announcement of the election date for the provincial assembly. It is pertinent to mention here that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Asse

Pakistan is gripped by a major economic crisis, with the rupee plummeting, inflation soaring and energy in short supply as IMF officials visit to discuss a vital cash injection. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for months held out against the tax rises and subsidy slashing demanded by the International Monetary Fund, fearful of backlash ahead of elections due in October. But in recent days, with the prospect of national bankruptcy looming and no friendly countries willing to offer less painful bailouts, Islamabad has started to bow to pressure. The government loosened controls on the rupee to rein in a rampant black market in US dollars, a step that caused the currency to plunge to a record low. Artificially cheap petrol prices have also been hiked. “We’re at the end of the road. The government has to make the political case to the public for meeting these (IMF) demands,” former World Bank economist Abid Hasan told AFP. “If they don’t, the country will certainly default and we’ll en

PESHAWAR: The rescue workers have recovered 10 more bodies of seminary students, who drowned in the Tanda Dam due to a boat capsized on Sunday, bringing the overall number to 30, ARY News reported.  According to Kohat District Police, 46 children, mostly aged between 8 to 10 years, were riding on the boat during a field trip when it overturned in the middle of the dam apparently due to overload. The rescue operation was suspended on Sunday evening due to cold and darkness, and resumed on Tuesday. Some 10 more bodies were recovered by the rescue teams. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Khushdil Khan, who supervised the rescue operation said the operation would continue till the recovery of all dead bodies. Meanwhile, the police lodged a first information report against high officials of the Irrigation Department, including its Chief Engineer, XEN, SDO and sub-engineer, and the boat owner. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/51Hjant

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned Monday’s suicide bombing at a mosque in Peshawar in which over 80 people were martyred and many more wounded, saying it was “particularly abhorrent” that the attack occurred at a place of worship. The death toll in the suicide bombing in the Police Lines mosque in Peshawar has climbed to 83 after 13 more dead bodies were retrieved from the wreckage by the rescue teams. “Freedom of religion or belief, including the ability to worship in peace and security, is a universal human right,” his Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement he read out at the regular noon briefing at UN Headquarters in New York. “The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a prompt recovery to those injured,” the statement said. Read more: Peshawar blast: Death toll rises to 70; over 150 injured It added, “The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Gover

LAHORE: A terrorist, who was involved in the martyrdom of two intelligence officers in Khanewal, succumbed to injuries after getting arrested in injured condition by security forces, ARY News reported on Monday. According to details, the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Kurram district to arrest the terrorist – identified as Umar Khan Niazi. After an intense exchange of fire, the security forces arrested the terrorist – who was involved in the martyrdom of two intelligence officers in Khanewal. The arrested accused died after undergoing treatment for some time, stated a statement issued in this regard. It is pertinent to mention here that two officials of an intelligence agency were shot dead by terrorist Umar Khan Niazi in the parking of a roadside hotel in Khanewal district on January 3. Read More: Intel officers killings in Khanewal: Photos of suspect Umar Khan released The officers – Naveed Sadiq and Nasir Abbas – w

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to protest in Lahore today against the ‘illegal’ custody of party leader Fawad Chaudhry, ARY News reported. Punjab government’s former spokesperson, Nusrat Jamsheed Cheema in her statement said PTI will stage a protest at the GPO Chowk today against the ‘illegal’ custody of Chaudhry. She said lawyers, workers of civil society and PTI will record their protest. Mrs. Cheema said PTI stands firmly united with Fawad Chaudhry and his family in this time. Read more: Imran Khan appeals to CJP to protect Fawad Chaudhry’s constitutional rights It is pertinent to mention here that a judicial magistrate on Saturday granted police two-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader  Fawad Chaudhry , who was arrested for ‘threatening’ members of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The case The former federal minister was arrested for ‘ threatening ’ Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. Read more:  PLEA AGAINST F

ISLAMABAD: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is arriving in Islamabad today on a day-long visit, the PM Office said Monday. The UAE president will be escorted by JF-17 aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Nur Khan Air Base, where he will be given a 21-gun salute. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and important members of the federal cabinet will welcome the distinguished guest at the air base. Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be presented a guard of honor by the armed forces of Pakistan at the Prime Minister’s House. He will hold a one-on-one meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif. Read more: PM Shehbaz Sharif receives UAE president in Rahim Yar Khan A public holiday has been announced in the federal capital today amid the arrival of the international delegates, while the citizens have been asked to avoid ‘unnecessary’ travel. UAE President Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on January 25. PM Shehbaz Sharif welc

LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging the recent hike in prices of petroleum products by the federal government, ARY News reported on Monday. The plea has been moved by the Judicial Activism Panel in the Lahore High Court. The plea stated that the federal government has jacked up the prices of petroleum products which would lead to a further rise in inflation. The petitioner pleaded with the court to declare the recent increase in fuel prices void, as the fuel prices in the international market are going down. Masses should be given relief by decreasing oil prices in accordance with the international market. Read more: Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs35 per litre Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday announced that the federal government has decided to raise the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs35 per litre, which will be applicable from 11am today. In a televised address, Ishaq Dar said that 11 per cent increase was witnessed in th

RAWALPINDI: The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) on Monday sealed seven units of Lal Haveli, the residence of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid, ARY News reported. According to initial reports, the ETPB staff along with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and police personnel reached the residence of Sheikh Rashid to seal it in line with the court’s orders. ETPB Deputy Administrator Asif Khan led the operation. Khan said Sheikh Rashid and his brother Sheikh Siddique have ‘illegally’ occupied seven acres land of Lal Haveli. According to the deputy administrator, Sheikh Rashid and his brother failed to provide any documents to establish ownership. The court has also quashed stay order of Sheikh Rasheed on action for evacuation Lal Haveli, he added. Meanwhile, Sheikh Rasheed has condemned the action of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and vowed to move the court against sealing of his residence. Earlier on January 26, it was reporte

RAWALPINDI: The authorities are likely to vacate Lal Haveli, the residence of former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed, today (Monday) as preparations were underway, ARY News reported, citing sources. According to sources, the concerned authorities have been instructed to make preparations to vacate Lal Haveli. Meanwhile, former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman expressed deep concern over the government’s move against the residence of his ally Sheikh Rasheed and termed it as an ‘act of revenge’. شیخ رشید پر دباؤ ڈالنے کے لئے حکومتی مشینری سے ان کے گھر پر حملہ کر کے توڑ پھوڑ کرنے کا منصوبہ بنایا جا رہا ہے. تحریک انصاف اس غیر قانونی دہشت گردی کی بھرپور مذمت کرتی ہے اور شیخ رشید کے ساتھ کھڑی ہے — Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) January 29, 2023 During the PTI’s core committee meeting, Imran Khan took notice of ‘government’s illegal action’ against Rasheed’s residence and instructed party’s General Secretary Asad Umar to raise voice in this regard. Taking to Twit

KARACHI: Unidentified assailants on Sunday night gunned down an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Karachi’s Brigade Police Station in Lines Area, ARY News reported. According to details, the Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), named Iqbal, and Station House Officer (SHO) of Brigade Police Station were travelling on a motorcycle when unidentified assailants opened fire on them. In a statement, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Iqbal received four bullets and died on the spot. However, the Station House Officer (SHO) remained unhurt in the firing. Earlier in 2021, Unidentified men opened fire at a petrol pump in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar, killing two police officers . According to police, the incident occurred at a petrol pump at Soldier Bazar block 2 when four assailants on two motorcycles opened fire on two people. “They died on the spot and have been identified as Javed and Musadiq,” they said. A large contingent of police and Rangers rushed to the spot and cordoned off the crime scene. “T

PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Energy and Power Khurram Dastgir on Sunday said, on the directives and special interest of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the electricity supply to Upper Chitral would be started from February 1st, ARY News reported. Addressing a press conference here at the Governor House, the energy minister said that on the directives of Prime Minister, he especially came to Peshawar to meet a delegation of Upper Chitral and to hear their problems. He said that like Lower Chitral, the electricity to Upper Chitral would be ensured on a priority basis, adding that an agreement to the elders of Upper Chitral has been signed at the Governor House in which the Governor has been included as guarantor. He said the elders of Upper Chitral informed the Prime Minister about their issues and problems related to the inadequate supply of electricity. The minister said that a report for payment of outstanding dues would be prepared within a month and an increase in electricity

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will embark on a two-day official visit to Moscow from January 29-30 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, ARY News reported citing the Foreign Office. The foreign minister will hold talks with his Russian counterpart where the two sides would deliberate upon the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, said the Foreign Office. Bilawal Bhutto’s visit to Moscow comes a week after Pakistan and Russia signed an agreement on the supply of Russian oil products. Addressing the press conference at the conclusion of the three-day IGC meeting last Friday, Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq had said that the 8th IGC would lay foundation of a ‘new relationship’ between Russia and Pakistan in different sectors including energy, economy, trade, technology, education and business to business transactions. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said both sid

Following the rumours of increase in the prices of petroleum products, several petrol pumps have been closed in many cities of Punjab, ARY News reported on Sunday.  After the rumours of increase in the PoL prices, several cities of Punjab including Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Okara, Sahiwal, Daska, Jaranwala, Jhelum and others are facing scarcity of petrol and the majority of fuel stations are closed. Pump owners also closed their fuel stations in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Apart from PSO, petrol and diesel disappeared from pumps. However, the administration claims that all petrol pumps in Islamabad are open as usual. Read more: OGRA rejects speculations about fuel price hike On the other hand, the deputy commissioners of the Lahore division have submitted a report to the Commissioner in this regard and said that there is no shortage of petrol in the Lahore division, after which the commissioner has issued further orders to the DCs. Commissioner Lahore Muh

HUB: At least ten people were killed while scores sustained injuries after a passenger coach lost control and plunged into a gorge near Lasbeela, Quetta, ARY News reported. According to rescue sources, the passenger coach lost control due to overspeeding, overturned near Lasbela, and immediately caught fire. As a result, at least three people died on the spot and scores sustained injuries. The bodies and injured were moved to Lasbela Civil Hospital. The AC Lasbela said ten bodies have been retrieved from the gorge. Earlier in the month, a total of seven persons were killed and more than 15 sustained injuries after a  collision between a truck and a passenger bus  in Balochistan’s Killa Saifullah district on Sunday. The horrific road accident occurred near the Toruski locality of Balochistan’s Killa Saifullah district. According to the assistant commissioner (AC), seven persons lost their lives and more than 15 got injured in the horrific road accident. The wounded persons were sh

RAWALPINDI: The police have arrested a doctor and an employee for stealing three dialysis machines from Murree Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital, ARY News reported. According to details, the arrested accused sold the dialysis machines in Lahore after stealing them from the Murree Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital. However, the police recovered all three stolen machines and arrested the doctor and the hospital’s employee. A case has been registered against the arrested accused while further investigation was underway.   from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/I7BGJ5l

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has summoned a meeting of party’s core committee today (January 29) over the country’s political and economic situation, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to details, the former premier summoned PTI lawmakers to his residence at Lahore’s Zaman Park to “consult over the country’s economic and political situation”. The core committee meeting will also discuss the holding of by-elections of the National Assembly. Imran Khan will consult on participating in the upcoming by-election. The meeting will also decide the plan of action if the election date for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies are not announced. A strategy will also be chalked out on the police treatment in police custody. Earlier in the day, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan penned down a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial , urging the latter to protect ‘constitutional rights’ of his part

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light rain/drizzle with gusty winds in parts of Sindh, including Karachi, in the next 24 hours, ARY News reported. According to the Met Office, drizzling is expected in Karachi, Larkana, Dadu, Sukkur, Hyderabad and other areas of Sindh tomorrow. Meanwhile, Rain-wind/thunderstorm was also expected in Islamabad, Potohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, northeast and central Punjab and north Balochistan during the next 24 hours. Moderate to isolated heavy snowfall may occur in hilly areas. Isolated heavy falls/hailstorm is also expected in upper parts during the period. As per the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting the western and upper parts and was likely to intensify in the upper parts on Sunday and Monday. During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold in upper parts and north Balochistan. Read More: Karachi records co

ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Saturday asked police to produce Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry before the court by 12:30pm as it took up a plea filed by Islamabad police challenging Judicial Magistrate Waqas Ahmed Raja’s decision on extension in physical remand, ARY News reported. The directives were issued by Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Mehmood Khan. The Islamabad police approached the district and sessions court against a verdict of a judicial magistrate to reject a plea seeking an extension in physical remand of PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in a case related to ‘threatening’ members of the electoral body and their families. The prosecution pleaded with the court to declare Judicial Magistrate Waqas Ahmed Raja’s ruling null and void. Separately, another case seeking post-arrest bail of Fawad is also underway at a local court in Islamabad. The Islamabad sessions court Friday rejected police request for physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-In

SUKKUR: In a horrific incident, a seven-year-old boy suffered burns in an acid attack by his classmate in a government school in Sukkur , ARY News reported on Friday. According to details, a seven-year-old boy – identified as Matiullah – suffered burn injuries when his classmate, Hasnain – a student of second grade – threw acid on him in the school. The seven-year-old victim suffered burns on the face, legs, and other body parts. Meanwhile, the victim’s father demanded authorities to take legal action against the school administration for ‘expressing indifference’ to the incident. READ: ACID ATTACK LEAVES TWO INJURED IN NAWABSHAH He demanded that action should be taken against the school administration and teachers for negligence and not providing timely medical aid. “I am a private employee, I don’t have enough resources to get better treatment for the child,” said the victim’s father. In a statement, the victim’s said that his classmate Hasnain threw acid at him but the teacher

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reacted to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s challenge to former premier and party Chairman Imran Khan for a live debate on country’s economy, ARY News reported on Friday. In a statement, PTI leader Shaukat Tarin suggested Ishaq Dar to oversee his government’s economic survey, challenging the finance minister to live debate with him. Lambasting the government over ‘failed policies’, Shaukat Tarin said that the incumbent rulers increased the prices of diesel and petrol by Rs50 per litre. “Tensions were clearly visible on Ishaq Dar’s face,” the PTI leader said, adding that the finance minister was suffering from disappointment. It is pertinent to mention here that finance Minister Ishaq Dar held Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan responsible for ‘country’s economic crisis’, challenging the former premier to a live debate on the country’s economy. Addressing a press conference via video link, the finance minister strongly critic

KARACHI: A police officer in Karachi shot himself and got injured as he attempted suicide over ‘unknown reason’, ARY News reported on Friday, quoting the police. According to details, the police officer named Khalid Hussain attempted suicide after shooting himself in the chest. He was later shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The officer posted at Kalri police station was on duty outside the petrol pump near Maripur where he shot himself in the chest with a government weapon. In a statement, the police said this was the second time the officer attempted suicide adding that before this incident he also tried to kill himself in Larkana. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/mUO34kb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has increased the passing marks limit for the matric and intermediate exams, ARY News reported. According to the notification issued by FBISE today, the passing marks requirement in matriculation and intermediate level examinations has been increased from 33% to 40%. The notification stated that the students will now be considered successful only after securing 40 marks out of 100 in any subject. It is pertinent to mention here that in November last year, the stakeholders decided to enhance the grading system of matric and intermediate level across the country and increased the passing marks from 33% to 40%. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/XDCj7ZL

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that his statement about ECP was on behalf of the party, ARY News reported. The former federal minister was arrested for ‘threatening’ Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. Speaking to journalist outside the court the PTI leader said that Party chairman Imran Khan is fighting for Pakistan. He said that the federal government has made a Karbala-like situation in the country but we not stop saying the truth. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader is a party spokesperson and he speaks on behalf of the party, he added. He maintained that his arrest is illegal by the Islamabad police is illegal. Read more: COURT RESERVES VERDICT ON FAWAD CHAUDHRY’S PHYSICAL REMAND Earlier, The court of district and sessions judge on Friday reserved its verdict on extending the Physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry in a case related to using ‘threatening language’ against the E

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday moved Supreme Court (SC) against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to appoint the opposition nominee Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab, ARY News reported. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Jan 22 appointed Mohsin Naqvi as the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister after the parliamentary committee failed to reach a consensus. تحریک انصاف نے سپریم کورٹ میں محسن نقوی کی تعیناتی چیلنج کردی #ARYNews pic.twitter.com/wFYhxXrQLK — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) January 27, 2023 The petition was filed by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar in the apex court. The petitioner pleaded with the court to declare Naqvi’s appointment “null and void” and stop him from working as caretaker Punjab chief minister. The petitioner also challenged the appointment of ECP members Babar Bharwana and Ikramullah in top court. The matter of the appointment of the caretaker Punjab CM reached the elec

ISLAMABAD: The court of district and sessions judge on Friday reserved its verdict on extending the Physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry in a case related to using ‘threatening language’ against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. Fawad Chaudhry was produced before the court of judicial magistrate Waqas Raja under strict security. At the outset of the hearing, the prosecutor pleaded for an extension in physical remand as interrogation in the case is yet to be completed. Fawad’s lawyers Babar Awan and Faisal Chaudhry are also present in the court. The prosecutor said a voice-matching test had been undertaken while e photogrammetry test is yet to be conducted. He said the suspect attempted to incite hatred against ECP officials through his speech. Chaudhry’s lawyer, Dr Babar Awan while objecting to the extension in demand of his client and said the prosecution wants to include everyone in the probe, while all the evidence is in Laho

LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz has departed for Pakistan from London, ARY News reported on Friday. Dr Adnan, the personal doctor of Nawaz Sharif, is also travelling with Maryam Nawaz. Nawaz Sharif, PML-N Supremo and former prime minister, wished Maryam Nawaz goodbye from Avenfield House London. The PML-N leader will stay for a day in Dubai. Maryam, who is also the chief organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will land in Dubai from where she will depart for Lahore and reach at 3 pm on Saturday. Party officials and supporters will greet her warmly. Read more: Maryam Nawaz likely to return Pakistan soon It is pertinent to mention here that PML-N leader had been recently elevated from vice-president to senior vice-president of PML-N by the party president Shehbaz Sharif, besides she was given full powers to re-organise the political party at all functional tiers as chief organiser. She left for London in October last year

LAHORE: A case has been registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Farrukh Habib and others for ‘interfering in official affairs’ and ‘tearing uniforms of policemen’, ARY News reported. According to details, a first information report (FIR) was registered late night at Ferozewala police station on the complaint of federal police office Adeel Shaukat. The first information report (FIR) was lodged against Farrukh Habib for ‘interfering in official affairs’ and ‘tearing uniforms of policemen’. The PTI leader has been booked under sections 148, 149, 186, 225, 341, 353, and 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The FIR, a copy of which is available with ARY News, stated that the PTI leader and his associates ‘tried to interfere in official affairs and cause damage.’ “Habib and his associates tried to snatch government weapons, vehicle and wireless”, the FIR stated, adding that they also tried to free ‘arrested Fawad Chaudhry’. It further stated, “Farrukh Habib and his associa

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday said that the foreign exchange reserves have plunged by US $923 million to a mere $3.7 billion, ARY News reported. “During the week ended on 20-Jan-2023, SBP’s reserves decreased by US$ 923 million to US$ 3,678.4 million due to external debt repayments,” the central bank said in a statement issued on Thursday. Total liquid foreign #reserves held by the country stood at US$ 9.45 billion as of January 20, 2023. For details https://t.co/WpSgomnKT3 pic.twitter.com/Geu5e95jcX — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) January 26, 2023 The SBP, in the statement, stated that the total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $9.45 billion, whereas net foreign reserves with commercial banks stood at $5.7 billion. Earlier on January 19, it was reported that foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $258 million to $4.601 billion. “During the week ended on January 13, 2023, SBP’s reserves increased by $

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that efforts are underway to disqualify Imran Khan and the government may also arrest the PTI chief, ARY News reported. While talking to the ARY News programme “11th Hour”, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest was not a surprise move for PTI. “Why he was brought to the court with handcuffs and cloth wrapped around his face? Was he trying to flee somewhere?” While answering a question regarding the prevailing political situation, Qureshi said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government is committing constitutional violations to suppress PTI.  He further said that the PTI leaders are being arrested over baseless cases, adding that PTI chairman Imran Khan may be arrested soon. READ: KHAWAJA ASIF CLARIFIES ‘GOVT NOT PLANNING TO ARREST IMRAN KHAN’ The PTI vice chairman said that the coalition government is making false cases against PTI leaders for political revenge. He

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) central leader Khawaja Asif has categorically rejected the rumours regarding the government’s plan to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, ARY News reported on Wednesday. While talking to a private news channel, Khawaja Asif clarified the rumoured plan of the federal government to arrest the PTI chief and former premier Imran Khan. He criticised Khan is trying to pressurise the judiciary and the national institutions through his moves. Asif alleged Khan came out of anonymity and reached the prime ministership and now he is maligning the person who helped him to rule the country. READ: IMRAN KHAN ACCUSES INTERIM CM PUNJAB OF “WITCH-HUNT” AGAINST PTI The defence minister said that the law is the same for the PTI and the government but Imran Khan started crying foul after facing legal actions against him. Asif said that PML-N is not involved in arresting any political leader. Asif said that Azam