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Former premier and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) central leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi criticised the PTI chief and said that the country’s situation would be worse if Imran Khan stays in power today, ARY News reported on Friday. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said in a statement that the citizens of Pakistan are aware of the prevailing situation in the country. He added with each passing day, those politicians are exposed who brought instability to the country. The former premier alleged that the PTI chairman Imran Khan was bought to power by rigging the general elections. He added that those who brought Khan also admit their mistake, adding that if Imran Khan was in power today, the situation would be worse. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the PML-N handed over Pakistan to the caretaker government in a developed status back in 2018. He added, “After staying in power for 3.5 years, Imran Khan should tell the nation about at least one achievement of his government.” He said that the PML

LAHORE: Former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that the formation of the Supreme Court’s (SC) full bench will not change the constitutional matters, ARY News reported on Friday. Imran Khan made the statement while meeting PTI President Pervaiz Elahi at his Zaman Park residence today. Both leaders exchanged views on the election delay case being heard by the Supreme Court (SC). It was learnt that Pervaiz Elahi will also attend the PTI core committee’s meeting. READ: NAWAZ SHARIF CRITICISES EX-CJP SAQIB NISAR, SC JUDGES “It will change nothing if a full bench was constituted by the Supreme Court. The Constitution clearly stated to organise elections within 90 days.” During the meeting, Pervaiz Elahi said that the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) is trying to divide the judiciary. He added that the nation will thwart the conspiracy against the top court. The former Punjab CM alleged that ‘a beggar prime minister’ forces the nation to

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the rumors about the delay in Chinese loan rollover, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that Beijing has rolled over its $2 billion loan to Pakistan for one year, ARY News reported. Speaking in the Senate today on a point raised by PPP leader Raza Rabbani, he rejected speculative a report that appeared in foreign media that Pakistan is still awaiting the rollover of the Chinese loan. Ishaq Dar said the rollover was made on March 23. He said the documentation vis-à-vis the roll-over also stands completed and it is no longer in the pipeline. He further said currently Pakistan is having two types of safe deposits with China. One is between the Central Bank of China nad State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Islamabad is also doing business with the commercial banks of China including, Bank of China, ICBC and China Development Bank. Islamabad is trying hard to get assurance of external financing from friendly countries to unlock the stalled loan programme of the I

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released an inquiry report on a major power breakdown in the country that took place earlier this year, ARY News reported. On January 23, several parts of the country including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Quetta had plunged into darkness as a high-tension electricity supply line between Quetta and Guddu caused a major power breakdown. As per the report, NTDC, Jinco Two Port Qasim Electric Power Company have been held responsible for the countrywide blackout. The Inquiry committee while highlighting the flaws in the power system said electricity generation was increased from wind power plants in the South, while in the North, hydel power generation was decreased. Read more: NEPRA forms probe committee on countrywide power breakdown The power system got affected due to the over supply of electricity in transmission lines, as a result, three plants of K-2 were tripped and 1,940mw electricity disappeared from

SAN FRANCISCO: The microblogging website, Twitter on Friday has blocked the Pakistani government’s official account in India. According to details, the social networking site Twitter blocked the Pakistani government’s official Twitter account @GovtofPakistan for the third time in India. Twitter said in a notice that the official account of the Pakistani government has been blocked in India ، The company’s guidelines force it to withhold accounts in response to authoritative legal demand۔ The notice said that the account of the Government of Pakistan is active in other countries including the United States and Canada۔ Read more: India blocks Twitter accounts of several Pakistani embassies Pakistan’s IT ministry has not made any comments on the issue yet, nor contacted the Twitter۔ Earlier, in July and October last year, the Pakistan government’s Twitter account was blocked۔ from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/TNYQKq1

LAHORE: Sessions court on Friday extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in the Zille Shah death case, ARY News reported. Ali Bilal aka Zille Shah, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker died earlier this month when police and the PTI supporters had clashed ahead of the party’s Lahore rally . Additional Session judge Muhammad Bilal Baig heard the bail plea of PTI leaders. Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed and other PTI leaders appeared before the court, while Fawad Chaudhry and Farrukh Habib sought a day exemption from appearance, which was accepted. Read more: LHC petition seeks judicial probe of Zille Shah’s death The Lahore court extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders till April 13. According to the investigation report, Zille Shah was hit by a speeding car, when he was walking on the middle of the road. He was rushed to Services Hospital, but could not survive. After hearing the news of Shah’s death, the accused fl

WASHINGTON: Principal Deputy Spokesperson at US State Department Vedant Patel said Pakistan is a sovereign country, which can take decisions freely. He was responding to a question regarding Pakistan’s non-participation in the Summit For Democaries in US, while addressing a press conference. Vedant Patel said: “We’re certainly sorry that Pakistan chose not to participate. But it is a sovereign state and it can make decisions for itself.” This certainly does not change our willingness to continue to work with Pakistan. Washington and Islamabad work together on a broad range of issues, the US official added. Responding to a question regarding rise of Taliban attacks in Pakistan, Vedant Patel said that there is a deep security partnership with Pakistan, including counterterrorism efforts. Read more: US distances itself from Zalmay Khalilzad’s statements about Pakistan Replying to a question regarding US relations with Islamabad and New Delhi, Vedant Patel said that US values its im

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Major Retired Ghulam Sarwar has filed an application for the registration of the First Information Report (FIR) against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, ARY News reported on Thursday. The PTI leader lodged a complaint against Rana Sanaullah at the Kaswal police station. Sarwar stated in his application that the interior minister gave death threats to PTI chief Imran Khan in an interview and an FIR should be lodged against him. On Tuesday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that he didn’t issue life threat but talked of the political existence. He was talking to media in Gujranwala after attending hearing of a case against him in an anti-terrorism court (ATC). READ: RANA SANAULLAH’S ARREST WARRANTS SUSPENDED IN TERRORISM CASE Interior Minister said that Imran Khan and democracy could not walk side by side. “His political being should be removed from Pakistan’s politics with the power of vote,” Sanaullah said. Federal minister said that I

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been moved for the recovery of Azhar Mashwani, the focal person on Digital Media to PTI chief Imran Khan, ARY News reported. Mashwani went missing on March 23, whereas, his wife wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial to take notice. Azhar Siddiq advocate has moved the plea for the recovery of Azhar Mashwani in the high court. The plea stated that basic human rights are being violated, six days have passed but there is no clue about Mashwani. “As per law, the suspect has to be presented before the court within 24 hours of arrest.” Read more: LHC SERVES NOTICE TO FIA IN AZHAR MASHWANI MISSING CASE The LHC has been pleaded with to pass orders about the details of cases registered against Mashwani and his immediate recovery. The former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan also condemned the ‘abduction’ of the party’s social media head Mashwani, castigating Islamabad and Punjab po

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declared Section 124A of the Treason Act null and void, ARY News reported. On March 14, the Lahore High Court (LHC) concluded a hearing over petitions against the sedition law and reserved its decision. LHC Justice Shahid Karim in his short order declared Section 124A in conflict with the constitution of Pakistan. The Sedition Law was challenged by Abuzar Salman Niazi advocate and others. “Sedition laws are a legacy of the colonial history”, petitioners’ counsel argued. “Pakistan’s constitution gives freedom of expression and opinion to every citizen,” the lawyer said. “Even today, people are being booked under Section 124-A (sedition) over speeches against the government,” counsel said. Read more: Petition challenges sedition law in LHC, seeks its abolition “The sedition law under Section 124-A being exercised to serve political interests and exploit citizens,” petitioners said in their plea. “The citizens could not be subjected

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy on Thursday exhibited an excellent display of firing surface-to-air missiles in the night. Pakistan Navy spokesperson said Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi witnessed the firing of missiles by air defence units. The spokesperson said the missiles fired by Pak Navy successfully hit their targets. He said firing of these missiles was proof of Pak Navy’s combat readiness and operational capabilities. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi said Pakistan Navy was fully capable of thwarting any aggression against the country. He expressed his complete confidence in the combat readiness of Pak Navy. Read more: Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires surface to air missiles Earlier in the month of April, Pak Navy had successfully test fired missile in the North Arabian Sea. According to Pak Navy spokesperson, the indigenously developed Cruise Missile has Anti-Ship and Land Attack capability. Vice Admiral Kaleem Sh

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was granted exemption from appearance in the Toskhana case being heard by a district and sessions court in the federal capital, ARY News reported on Thursday. Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal announced the ruling after hearing arguments from former prime minister’s legal team and prosecutor Amjad Parvez. During the hearing, the PTI chief’s lawyer filed an exemption plea for three days and argued that the Islamabad bar was holding protests for three days. Amjad Parvez said that it was must for the suspect to ensure his attendance in court during the trial. He said the PTI chief should have appeared before the court even if his lawyers wanted to join the protest. In reply, Imran Khan’s lawyer Khawaja Harris said his client was facing threats and the government had also withdrawn his security. Mr Harris pleaded with the court to accept the exemption plea. Read more: Toshakhana case: Imran Kh

LAKKI MARWAT: At least four policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were martyred and six others were wounded when terrorists attacked Lakki Marwat’s Saddar police station, ARY News reported.  As per details, terrorists along with heavy weapons attacked Saddar police station injuring five cops. In retaliatory fire, the attackers fled the scene by taking advantage of darkness. Getting information about the attack, DSP Iqbal Momand left for the crime scene but his armored vehicle was also targeted with explosives. As a result, DSP Iqbal Momand along with three cops namely Waqar, Ali Marjan and Karamullah were martyred. Police and rescue teams have shifted the bodies of martyred and injured police officials to the hospital. Read more: Police foil terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat Earlier in the month of February, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police foiled a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat district. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police official stated that the pol

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has deferred the hearing of suo motu cases and other constitutional petitions under Article 184(3) till the formulation of rules, ARY News reported on Wednesday. Justice Qazi Faez Isa-led three-member bench of the Supreme Court gave its ruling in a suo motu case related to awarding 20 additional marks to the Hafiz-e-Quran students for medical admission. As per the 9-page ruling written by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the hearing of all cases under Article 184(3) was deferred until the formulation of rules by the parliament. He stated in the ruling that the Constitution and rules barred the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) from constituting a special bench. READ: NA PASSES JUDICIAL REFORMS BILL TO CLIP CJP’S SUO MOTU POWERS It added that the rules are present for hearing the petitions under Article 184(3), whereas, regulations were not present for fixing the suo motu cases and constitution of benches. The judges in the SC bench decided to postpone the h

KARACHI: A local court in Karachi on Wednesday acquitted Hassaan Niazi – the nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in a case for inciting people to revolt against national institutions, ARY News reported. The District East Police produced Niazi before judicial magistrate in Karachi (East) in a case lodged against him on the complaint of a citizen named Muhammad Iqbal in the Jamshaid Quarters police station. After hearing arguments, the court discharged Hassaan Niazi from the charge of sedition and issued release orders. The Karachi police on Tuesday took custody of Hassaan Khan Niazi after an anti-terrorism court granted his two-day transit remand to Sindh police. The FIR Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hassaan Niazi and his accomplices had been booked in a separate case in Karachi for inciting people to revolt against national institutions. According to the text of the FIR, Hassaan Niazi was involved in inciting people to revolt against national instit

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former SAPM Shahbaz Gill to travel to the United States (US) for four weeks, ARY News reported. A three-member bench headed by the LHC chief justice heard Gill’s petition filed against the inclusion of his name in the Exit Control Lists (ECL). After hearing arguments, the court allowed Shahbaz Gill to travel abroad for one time and ordered the removal of his name from ECL. The court also sought a response from the federal government regarding the inclusion of Mr Gill’s name in the ECL. The former special assistant to the prime minister’s name was added to the exit list on the Islamabad administration’s request last year in November. It is pertinent to mention here that a case was registered against Gill at the Kohsar police station, Islamabad. He was accused of creating a divide in the state institution. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News ht

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday resumed hearing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition against delay in general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. A five-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail is hearing the plea. Ahead of the hearing, the SC Registrar’s Office accepted the separate pleas of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) to become parties in the case. Today’s hearing As the proceedings commenced, PPP lawyer Farooq H. Naek requested the court to become respondent in the case. “You want to present your stance … is your application on behalf of the PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement)?” the CJP asked. Naek replied that PPP was not a part of the PDM. “The court will first hear arguments from ECP’s lawyer,” Justice Bandial then said. During the

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday granted interim bail to PTI leader Asad Umar in Canal Road vandalism case, ARY News reported. The court restrained police from arresting Umar under charges of rioting and torture on police in incidents at Lahore’s Canal Road. The ATC approved interim bail of Umar till April 07 and ordered him to deposit Rs one lac surety bond. Asad Umar attended the court hearing today. The PTI leader was yesterday failed to appear before the court, which had rejected his plea for interim bail. PTI leaders Umar, Yasmeen Rashid, Farrukh Habib and others were booked by Shadman police in Lahore over vandalism charges. Yasmeen Rashid, Mian Aslam and other party leaders yesterday appeared before the court, while Asad Umar and Farrukh Habib did not show up. ATC while extending interim bail of Yasmeen Rashid, Mian Aslam and others, rejected bail petition of Asad Umar and Farrukh Habib. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan -

ISLAMABAD: The European Commission has removed Pakistan from the list of its “High-Risk Third Countries”, Federal Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar announced late Tuesday. In his Twitter post, Naveed Qamar said “EU has removed Pakistan from the List of High-Risk Third Countries. Pakistani businesses and individuals would no longer be subjected to ‘Enhanced Customer Due Diligence’ by European legal and economic operators.” Qamar noted that all credit goes to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his tireless efforts. Sir EU has removed Pakistan from the List of High Risk Third Countries. Pakistani businesses and individuals would no longer be subjected to ‘Enhanced Customer Due Diligence’ by European legal and economic operators. — Syed Naveed Qamar (@naveedqamarmna) March 28, 2023 According to the minister Pakistan was included in the EU list of high-risk countries in 2018, which caused damage to Pakistan’s economy, exporters, and traders. The EU High-Risk Third Cou

ISLAMABAD: The security staffer barred Federal Minister Shazia Marri from attending the federal cabinet meeting, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Shazia Marri refused to hand over her handbag and other belongings to the security staff. وفاقی کابینہ کے اجلاس میں شازیہ مری کو سیکورٹی نےروک کر ہینڈبیگ اور دیگر سامان جمع کرانے کاکہا جس پرشازیہ مری “بیگ میں چیک نہیں کرواؤں گی میری غیر حاضری لگادیں”کہہ کر واپس چلی گئی۔۔ @CMShehbaz @ShaziaAttaMarri #PDMGovt #NationalAssembly pic.twitter.com/xaeznYtv91 — The Pakistan اُردو (@ThePakistanUrdu) March 28, 2023 A video has also surfaced which showed Marri and the security staff having a conversation. However, the security officials did not open door for her after she refused to hand over her bag. While leaving the premises, Shazia Murri told the security staff to inform the Prime Minister about her arrival. She asked the staff to inform the premier that she was not allowed to a

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants friendly countries to honor their commitments to fund cash-strapped Pakistan before the multilateral lender signs off on a $6.5 billion bailout program, ARY News reported, citing sources. As per details, Pakistan has become active to get written assurances from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) about external financing to strike a staff-level agreement with the IMF. Sources having knowledge of the development said PM Office, the foreign ministry and the finance ministry have become active to meet the condition of the IMF for the confirmation of $3 billion in external funding from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The IMF is seeking written assurance from the executive directors of Saudi Arabia and UAE about external financing to Pakistan, the sources said. Pakistan has fulfilled all other demands of the IMF for the revival of the stalled loan programme. Read more: Pakistan approaches Saudi Arabia, UAE to meet IMF conditi

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bar Association on Tuesday banned entry of police in the katchehry following the arrest of a lawyer during former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s appearance in IHC, ARY News reported.  A lawyer named Syed Ali Asghar was arrested by the police during the court appearance of former premier Imran Khan in the Islamabad High Court yesterday. The Islamabad Bar is observing a strike today to record a protest against the arrest of the lawyer by police. Lawyers have recused themselves from appearing in courts today. Islamabad Bar has banned the entry of police in the protest۔ The bar has announced that protests will continue until the suspension of SHO police station Tarnol and an apology from the police۔ Read more: Islamabad police nab 38 for violation of Section 144 In this regard, the Secretary of the Islamabad Bar, Rai Asad Naveed Bhatti, has issued a statement saying that the meeting chaired by President Bar Chaudhry Qaisar I

ISLAMABAD: Mansoor Usman Awan on Tuesday assumed charge as the new Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), ARY News reported. In his informal talk with newsmen after assuming charge of his office, Mansoor Usman Khan said he will appear before Supreme Court in a constitutional petition filed by PTI over delay in Punjab and KP polls. Will you raise an objection over the five-member SC bench? asked the journo. “We will see after appearing before the court,” the newly appointed AGP said. Mansoor Awan is a Lahore-based lawyer. He was the counsel of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in several matters including implementation of Article 95, presidential reference on the interpretation of Article 63(A) of the Constitution. Read more: President Arif Alvi accepts resignation of AGP Shehzad Ata Elahi A day earlier, President Alvi accepted the resignation of Shehzad Ata Elahi from the post of Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) and approved the name of Mansoor Usman Awan for the coveted

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday rejected interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Farrukh Habib in a vandalism case, ARY News reported. PTI leaders Yasmeen Rashid, Mian Aslam, Asad Umar, Farrukh Habib and others were booked by Shahdaman police in Lahore over vandalism charges. Yasmeen Rashid, Mian Aslam and other PTI leaders appeared before the court, while Farrukh Habib did not show up. ATC while extending the interim bail of Yasmeen Rashid, Mian Aslam and others rejected Farrukh Habib’s plea over his continuous absence in court hearings. Meanwhile, the court reserved its verdict on the plea of Asad Umar seeking exemption from the court appearance. Read more: Police raid Farrukh Habib’s in-laws’ residence in Lahore Last week, the Punjab police raided Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Farrukh Habib’s residence of in-laws in a bid to arrest the former state minister. According to details, police operations were underway to arrest the PTI leaders ahead

WASHINGTON: Principal Deputy Spokesperson at US Department of State Vedant Patel said Tuesday that the United States has nothing to do with Zalmay Khalilzad’s statements about the political situation in Pakistan. At a press conference in Washington, Vedant Patel said Zalmay Khalilzad’s statement has nothing to do with our American foreign policy and his statements are in his personal capacity. “Zalmay Khalilzad’s statement did not represent the Biden administration, his statement had nothing to do with American foreign policy.” He said that violence, harassment, or threats do not interfere in politics, we encourage political parties to respect the law. Read more: Imran Khan’s arrest to deepen prevailing crisis: Zalmay Khalilzad A spokesman for the US State Department said that people should be allowed to choose their country’s leader through democratic and constitutional means. It may be noted that former US ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad supported Imran Khan’s stance in two conse

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) issued a notice to the Zaman Park administrator – the residence of PTI chief Imran Khan in Lahore – after receiving the complaint of alleged electricity theft, ARY News reported on Monday. After receiving complaints of electricity theft, the LESCO served a notice to the administrator of the Imran Khan’s residence. The notice read that they received reports of power theft in camps established at Zaman Park. It further stated that the power company’s team was not allowed to conduct inspection. The Zaman Park administrator was asked to give access to the LESCO team for inspection, otherwise, legal action will be taken by the company. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/i0GpFVb

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Monday reached Islamabad High Court (IHC) to seek bail before arrest in seven cases registered against him, ARY News reported. Former prime minister Imran Khan reached Islamabad via road from Zaman Park. Amid security threats, Imran Khan’s vehicle was allowed to enter the premises of the IHC. Bail pleas, reservations  Imran Khan has filed different petitions for bail before arrest in Islamabad High Court. The petition argued that cases have been registered on political retaliation, the court should prevent the parties from arresting the petitioner۔ On the other hand, the Islamabad High Court has raised objections to Imran Khan’s 7 bail before arrest petitions. The registrar’s office of the Islamabad High Court has raised 2 each objections. Read more: Islamabad police finalise strategy to arrest PTI workers The Registrar’s Office objected that Imran Khan had not done biometrics and how an applicati

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday released the party position after re-poll results in 15 districts of Sindh during LG polls, ARY News reported.  The polling in the first and second rounds of local bodies’ elections was stopped in various districts of Sindh. After re-poll in the remaining constituencies, the ECP on Monday issued a party position. According to the ECP, the Pakistan People’s Party has the upper hand in 7 out of 11 seats of the district member while the PPP has won 10 out of 16 seats of the chairman and vice chairman. Similarly, PPP candidates have grabbed 22 of the 32 seats of the General Members۔ In the re-poll, the GDA won one seat for the district member while the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf won one seat of the chairman and vice chairman. Read more: Sindh LG by-elections: Polling in 15 districts concludes The repolling took place in Jacobabad, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qamber Shahdadkot, Sukkur, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar,

Islamabad police have finalised a plan to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers during former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrival in the federal capital, ARY News reported, citing sources.  As per details, the persons wanted during March 18 protests will likely be arrested by Islamabad police for which teams have been given tasks. The Islamabad police spokesman said that a meeting was held under the chairmanship of IG Islamabad in connection with Imran Khan’s appearance in the court, in which injured DIG operations, SSP operations and other senior officials were present. The capital police said that the central control room has been set up at Safe City headquarters, and the field monitoring of security arrangements will be done by SSP Yasir Afridi۔ Read more: PEMRA bans live, recorded coverage of rallies in Islamabad Islamabad police have warned of arrests as section 144 is enforced and people with the court’s permission will only be allowed to enter the pr

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday banned live and recorded coverage of rallies, and public gatherings in Islamabad ahead of former prime minister Imran Khan’s court appearance in the federal capital۔ According to details, PEMRA has issued a notification, stating that the ban has been extended to cover public meetings and rallies in the Islamabad area for March 27۔ The notification said that the license of satellite TV channels would be revoked for violating the instructions۔ Read more: IMRAN KHAN LIKELY TO VISIT ISLAMABAD TODAY The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority further said the live broadcast of violent mobs and attacks on law enforcement agencies, spread chaos and panic. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan departed for Islamabad to appear before an Islamabad court today to seek interim bail in five cases related to vandalism in the judicial complex. The decision was made duri

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hassaan Niazi and his accomplices have been booked in a separate case in Karachi for inciting people to revolt against national institutions, ARY News reported on Monday. The case has been registered on the complaint of a citizen named Muhammad Iqbal in the Jamshaid Quarters police station. According to the text of the FIR, Hassaan Niazi was involved in inciting people to revolt against national institutions and attempted to provoke disharmony in a video on social media. The statement has created anger and distress among the masses, the FIR further said. It has been learnt that a team of Karachi East police will leave for Lahore and Islamabad to arrest Hasaan Niazi in the case. Read more: HASSAAN NIAZI HANDED OVER TO PUNJAB POLICE ON TRANSIT REMAND On Sunday, a district and sessions court in Quetta handed over Barrister Hassaan Niazi, the nephew of former prime minister Imran Khan, to Punjab police on one-day transit remand. Judic

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aliya Hamza Malik advised Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz to quit politics and focus on ‘running a household’, ARY News reported on Sunday. In a statement, Aliya Hamza said that the PML-N leader was ‘still shocked’ from PTI’s yesterday power show at Minar-e-Pakistan. Referring to Maryam Nawaz’s allegations, she said that PTI chairman Imran Khan’s ‘facilitators’ were people of Pakistan and he was ‘ladla (blue-eyed)’ of the nation. She also challenged the PML-N leader of giving a speech on her performance. The PTI leader also criticised Maryam for ‘stealing watches’ from Toshakhana and selling, seeking accountability of Nawaz Sharif for taking BMW car for Rs0.6 million. She noted that Imran Khan had given an ‘economic plan’ to steer the country of current crisis, advising Maryam to quit politics and focus on ‘running a household’. Earlier in the day, PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz said t

LAHORE: A female doctor was found dead in the hostel of Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore, ARY News reported on Sunday, quoting police. As per police, the dead body of Doctor Naseem was found in her room in the hostel. The reason behind her death could not be revealed as per the initial report. The deceased doctor actually belonged to Gilgit Baltistan and was working at the Lady Wellingdon Hospital for the last 4 years. Read more: Body of Larkana medical student found hanged in girls hostel room In 2021, the body of a fourth-year’s student at Chandka Medical College was found in a girls’ hostel room. The body of the student, identified as Nosheen Kazmi, found to be hanged with a rope in the hostel room. The police reached the scene on the report of the incident. The VC, Registrar and doctors rushed to the room of the girls hostel number 2 of the medical college after the incident was reported to them. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News ht

ISLAMABAD: In last 24 hours 106 cases of COVID-19 reported in country and a patient of the disease died, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Sunday. According to the NCOC, positivity ratio of the disease remained 2.52 in the country. In last 24 hours 4,213 Covid-19 tests conducted and 106 of them found positive, the NCOC shared in a statement. “A patient of the coronavirus died in last 24 hours,” according to the NCOC. “Twenty-two Covid patients have been in a precarious condition in the country.” The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) recently recommended wearing masks at crowded and tightly enclosed spaces and healthcare facilities. According to NCOC, guidelines were issued for the period up to April 30, 2023, keeping in view the current Covid-19 trend across the country. The NIH had confirmed presence of the Covid-19’s new sub-variant in the country. A sub-variant of Omicron variant of the coronavirus, XBB, has been present in the country for l

NAWABSHAH: The Nawabshah airport has been closed for flight operations for two months, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said Sunday. According to the notification issued here, the airport will remain closed until May 23. The closure is due to a geotechnical study that needs to be carried out at the airport, it added. As a result, only helicopters will be able to land and take off at the Nawabshah airport until May 23. Earlier in September last year, Nawabshah Airport was closed for 15 days by the CAA due to flood water. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/ymLHkxO

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has thanked Lahorites for making Minar-e-Pakistan rally a success, reported ARY News. In his tweet, Imran Khan wrote: “Despite cabal of crooks locking down Lahore (see map) & arresting 2000 of our workers, people of Lahore came in huge numbers to make our 6th Minar-i-Pakistan jalsa a great success. I want to especially thank my Lahorites for not letting me down yet again. Proud of you.” Despite cabal of crooks locking down Lahore (see map) & arresting 2000 of our workers, people of Lahore came in huge numbers to make our 6th Minar-i-Pakistan jalsa a great success. I want to especially thank my Lahorites for not letting me down yet again. Proud of you. pic.twitter.com/rrRiRx5uSl — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 26, 2023 Read more: Imran Khan details economic recovery plan in historic Lahore rally A large number of party supporters attended the PTI rally despite the Punjab government’

KARACHI: The polling for Sindh LG by-elections in 15 districts is underway amid strict security measures, ARY News reported on Sunday. The polling is being held for multiple seats including seats for Chairman, Vice Chairman, Member District Council, and General Members. A total of 81 polling stations have been set up across the districts, including 21 separate stations for men and 22 for women as well as 38 combined stations. The repolling is taking place in Jacobabad, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qamber Shahdadkot, Sukkur, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Umarkot, Tharparkar, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Badin. Read more: Prohibited funding case: ECP rejects plea for PTI witnesses The polling that began at 8 am will continue till 5pm without any break. The electoral watchdog has taken necessary steps to ensure fair and transparent elections by conducting the revote in response to allegations of misconduct during the previous local government elections held in 15