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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) gathering in Bajaur in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to the details, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the authorities to hold accountable those responsible for this violence in which at least 54 people were killed and approximately 83 more wounded. “The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a prompt recovery to those injured,” UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement read out at the regular noon briefing at UN Headquarters in New York. “He (the UN chief) calls on the Pakistani authorities to bring those responsible to justice,” the statement said. “The Secretary-General denounces all instances of terrorism and deliberate targeted attacks against civilians and stands in solidarity with the government and the people of Pa

KARACHI: After a refreshing summer vacation, educational institutions across Sindh have reopened following the summer vacations, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to details, schools and colleges throughout Sindh have resumed educational activities following the two-month summer holidays, while the teaching process has officially begun today. The new academic year in schools has also commenced from today, bringing back the lively atmosphere to educational institutions after the two-month break. The children’s faces lit up with joy as they reunited with their friends. Students eagerly returned to school, excited about new books and new classes. However, the availability of the curriculum books remains an issue, as the ninth, tenth, and intermediate (first and second-year) level books are not yet available in the market due to incomplete printing by the Sindh Textbook Board. Private schools in Karachi also faced a sudden change in the curriculum a week ago, and their prescribe

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed six agreements and MOUs for promotion of bilateral cooperation, ARY News reported. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the visiting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Islamabad on Monday. Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and the Vice Chairman of National Development and Reforms Commission of People’s Republic of China signed the document on the joint cooperation committee of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The second document signed by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and the Vice Chairman of National Development and Reforms Commission of People’s Republic of China was related to the establishment of an experts exchange mechanism within the framework of CPEC. The third document was signed by the Secretary Ministry of National Food Security Zafar Hassan and the Chinese Charge D’Affaires Pang Chunxue for the export of dried Chillies from Pakistan to China. Member

NAWABSHAH: 24 injured including women and children as the speeding vehicle overturned near Qazi Ahmed on Amri road in Nawabshah, ARY News reported. As per details, the vehicle was carrying laborers who were returning home after their work. Police officials stated that the driver lost control of the speeding vehicle when the car from the opposite side came right in front of him. Yesterday, at least five people were dead and 20 others sustained injuries when a passenger bus overturned in Punjab’s Rajanpur district. Read more: Rajanpur accident claims five lives, 20 injured As per details, the ill-fated passenger bus was going to Jacobabad from Sakhi Sarwar with pilgrims, when it met an accident in Fazilpur, Rajanpur. The rescue sources confirmed that at least five persons were dead on the spot, while 20 others sustained injuries. Rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and shifted the dead and injured to a nearby medical facility. On May 31, at least six people had bee

A Karachi man opened fire on his sister and brother-in-law for marrying of their own free will in the city’s Pehalwan goth, ARY News reported, quoting police.  According to details, a man named Safdar was killed in a shooting in the Pehalwan Goth, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi while his wife Azra was critically injured۔ The police said Safdar, who is a waiter at a hotel and his wife Azra, were invited by the family of Azra. Upon arrival at her house Azra and her husband were shot at by her brother, Abbas. As a result, Safdar lost his life on the spot, while Azra sustained severe head injuries. She is rushed to Jinnah Hospital. Police officials say the incident appears to be the result of ‘honour’. Read more: Man slays his two daughters in Kasur honour killing After killing his brother-in-law and injuring his sister, Abbas, who is a rickshaw driver, fled the scene, the police said, while the hunt for the attacker is underway. Earlier, a 12-year-old boy killed his mother over honour

The United States (US), Saudi Arabia and Iran have strongly condemned the suicide bombing in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Monday۔ In a condolence statement issued by the US embassy, a US spokesman extended condolences to the families of the victims of the Bajaur blast.  The lives of innocent people were lost in the blast, there is no place for such terrorism in a peaceful and democratic society, the statement said.  The statement further said that the US stands with the people of Pakistan in these testing times against will continue supporting Islamabad in its efforts to combat terrorism  Saudi Arabia and Iran have also condemned the attack on the JUI-F rally in Bajaur.  Both countries in their statements said terrorism in every form is punishable and vowed to continue supporting the people and the government of Pakistan. Read more: 42 killed, 111 injured in blast at JUI-F workers convention in Bajaur Saudi Arabia and  Iran have also prayed fo

ISLAMABAD: The Senate was told today that the foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have swollen from eight billion dollars to around 14 billion dollars due to prudent economic policies of the government, ARY News reported. As per details, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, responded to various points of orders raised by the lawmakers in the Upper House. The Finance Minister recalled that he had consistently been saying that Pakistan would not default and fulfilled all its sovereign commitments. He said the government managed to achieve this objective with the generous support from friendly countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and China. He said China rolled over our loans, when it realized that Pakistan had met all the technicalities in this regard. Ishaq Dar expressed the resolve to further increase the foreign exchange reserves of the country to 15 billion dollars in next six to seven weeks. Replying to another point of public importance, the Finance Minister said flights of the Pakista

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said National Assembly will be dissolved before August 12 with consultation of the allied parties, ARY News reported. In an interview with a private news channel, he said the tenure of the National Assembly will end on August 12 and before that, the assembly will be dissolved, while the Election Commission will announce a date for the next elections. He said the decision about the caretaker prime minister will be taken in consultation with the leader of the opposition In the National Assembly and before that he would consult all the allied parties and Pakistan Muslim League(N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif. Talking about performance of his government, he said in the last 15 months, Pakistan was saved from default with the prayers of the people and the status and dignity of the country was restored among friendly and brotherly countries. He further said cheap oil was bought from Russia while the government signed an agreement with Azerbaija

LAHORE: Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique held talks with the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) officers and employees’ unions who are protesting against the outsourcing of airports, ARY News reported on Sunday. Sources told ARY News that partial progress was made on the issue of airports’ outsourcing during the talks between the aviation minister and the unions. It was decided that a meeting will be held between CAA representatives and the standing committee for outsourcing led by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Sources added that the unions expressed their reservations over the outsourcing of airports in the meeting held at Mayo Garden Lahore which was attended by the aviation minister, secretary aviation division and DG CAA Khaqan Murtaza. The CAA unions were represented by Samiullah and others. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar summoned a key session of the cabinet committee on Tuesday. READ: CAA protests: Aviation minister invites unions’ heads for talks Khawaja Saad Rafique asked

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Bajaur bomb blast at the JUI-F workers convention and vowed that the culprits will be brought to justice and penalised, ARY News reported on Sunday. PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the Bajaur bomb blast during his telephonic conversations with JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Federal Minister for Communications Maulana Asad Mehmood. The premier vowed that the culprits behind the attack will face strict penalties. The premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and early recovery of the wounded persons. He also telephoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief secretary and Inspector General (IG) KP police and directed them to provide the best medical facilities to the injured persons. PM Sharif directed authorities to shift the critically wounded persons to other hospitals through helicopters and immediately arrest the culprits. باجوڑ، خار میں جمیعتِ علم

PESHAWAR: Police on Sunday night foiled a terror attack check post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ARY News reported. As per details, the terrorists attacked the check post in Bara Spin Qubur in the limits of Khyber police station. The terrorists opened fire and hurled hand grenades. The timely response of police and the FC personnel forced the terrorists to flee the scene. Following the incident, security has been beefed up after the attack in the area. Earlier, the police foiled a terror attack on law enforcers at Gomal Bazar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Tank city. According to details, some police officials in KP’s Tank came under a gun attack by a group of heavily armed terrorists. However, police claimed that the attack had been foiled by responding befittingly. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/xD4WI3Q

SUKKUR: Indus River has surged to medium flood at Guddu and Sukkur barrages, while in low flood at Kotri Barrage, irrigation authorities shared on Sunday. A water flow of 4,67,000 cusecs in Indus River passing through Guddu Barrage, In-charge Control Room said today. “A flood flow of 3,91,000 presently passing through Sukkur Barrage,” irrigation official said. The water inflow has been recorded 4,67,457 cusecs and outflow in the downstream has been 4,50,217 cusecs at Guddu Barrage. The water inflow has been 3,91,455 cusecs and outflow has been 3,60,055 cusecs at Sukkur Barrage. The water inflow in Indus River at Kotri Barrage has surged to 1,43,550 cusecs and outflow in the downstream has been 1,89,084 cusecs. An upsurge in water level in Indus River has submerged katcha area of Pir Jo Goth and Gambat in Khairpur district. Land link of over 70 settlements in Pir Goth and Gambat has been disrupted. People have stranded in Sadiq Kalhor, Mullan Ja Pattan, Keti Ghumra and other areas.

RAJANPUR: At least five people were dead and 20 others sustained injuries when a passenger bus overturned in Punjab’s Rajanpur district, ARY News reported on Sunday.  As per details, the ill-fated passenger bus was going to Jacobabad from Sakhi Sarwar with pilgrims, when it met an accident in Fazilpur, Rajanpur. The rescue sources confirmed that at least five persons were dead on the spot, while 20 others sustained injuries. Rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and shifted the dead and injured to a nearby medical facility. Read more:  Six dead, 30 injured in bus accident in Khanewal Earlier on May 31, at least six people had been killed while 30 others were injured when the passenger bus they were travelling in had turned turtle after skidding off a bridge in Khanewal. According to rescue officials, the incident had taken place near Pull Rango. They had said the ill-fated bus was on its way from Lahore to Multan when it had met an accident. The driver of the vehic

ISLAMABAD: He Lifeng, Vice Premier of China and Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, will visit Pakistan from July 30 July to August 1, 2023, the Foreign Office said in a statement. During the visit, Vice Premier He — who is also a Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping — will attend the 10th-anniversary celebrations of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) The Chinese vice premier will also meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Arif Alvi during the visit, according to the FO. The Chinese official will also be the chief guest at an event celebrating a decade of CPEC. Lifeng has played a prominent role in China’s international economic relations and implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, of which CPEC is a flagship project, the FO said. : PR NO. 1⃣5⃣8⃣/2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ Visit of Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping, H.E. He Lifeng, Vice Premier of China and Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of Communist Part

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates tomorrow (Sunday), ARY News reported quoting Foreign Office. During the visit, the foreign minister will hold a meeting with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both leaders will discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, the foreign office stated. FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will offer condolences to the UAE leadership on the sad demise of the brother of President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. In Dubai, the foreign minister will participate in the unveiling ceremony of wax figure of the first Pakistani personality, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, at Madame Tussauds. The foreign minister’s upcoming visit reflects Pakistan’s robust engagement with the UAE and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two brotherly countries. Both countries are committed to steadily strengthening fraternal ties and deepeni

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed three terrorists in separate successful operations in Khyber and South Waziristan District, the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. According to the army’s media wing, on 27 July, a sniper from a militant group was gunned down in an exchange of fire between army troops and terrorists in the general area of Bagh in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. Resultantly, 1 terrorist sniper got killed,” the military’s media wing stated. The ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist. Separately, two more terrorists were eliminated in another fierce encounter between the troops and terrorists in the general area Gomal Zam, South Waziristan District, on July 28. “The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent citizens,” the ISPR said. It further state

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the countrymen for setting aside differences and promoting compassion, tolerance and consultation to become a united nation and work for the development of Pakistan. In his message on Yaum-e-Ashura, the president called for renewing the commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of Islam and adopting the teachings of Imam Hussain (RA) and trying to imitate his courage and steadfastness in their lives. He said on Yaum-e-Ashur, Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) rendered a great sacrifice at Karbala during the battle between truth and falsehood as well as for the protection of Islamic values. This battle was a struggle for the exaltation of Islam, which was characterized by a principled stance and unwavering bravery. The president said that Imam Hussain’s stance against tyrant ruler Yazid was not for power or revenge, rather it was a principled stand for justice, protection of Islamic values and protection of

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed across the country with due solemnity on Saturday to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and other martyrs of Karbala amid strict security. The day marks the undeterred resilience of the Prophet’s (PBUH) grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his family and devoted companions who all fought to uphold Islam amid opposition and cruelty. In this connection, mourning processions are being taken out in all cities and towns of the country. Ulema and  zakireen will highlight various aspects of the Karbala tragedy in their sermons. Elaborate security arrangements have been made across the nation to avoid any untoward incident and offer safety to mourners during the processions. Meanwhile, mobile signals remain shut in several cities following interior ministry’s directions to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking suspension of mobile services not only on Muharram 9 and 10, but 11 as well. Pillion riding has been banned

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have agreed on ‘five names’ for the caretaker prime minister’s (PM) slot, citing sources, ARY News reported on Friday. PML-N central leaders including Khawaja Asif and Ayaz Sadiq held consultations with the PPP delegation for the caretaker PM’s slot.  The PPP delegation was represented by Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar and Khursheed Shah. The ruling coalition partners mulled over appointing a political personality for the key position. Read more:  Khawaja Asif Rules out the Possibility of Ishaq Dar becoming caretaker PM Sources told ARY News that PML-N and PPP have initially agreed on ‘five names’ which do not include Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Both parties decided to share the ‘five names’ with other coalition partners. The top leaders of the ruling political parties will be apprised after delegation-level consultations. Sources added that the next round of talks for caretaker PM will be held

FAISALABAD: Customs officials have seized a large number of smuggled smartphones, drone camera and other accessories worth millions at the Faisalabad airport, ARY News reported on Friday. Sources told ARY News that Customs officials arrested three suspected smugglers at the airport who had arrived in Faisalabad from Sharjah. The Customs officials seized 971 smartphones, 78 iPods, drone camera, game hardware from the passengers’ luggage. The suspected smugglers hid the items in their bags and shoppers. In a separate action today, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a passenger at the Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport who had returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). READ:  Smuggled iPhones, MacBooks worth millions seized at Islamabad airport The FIA spokesperson said that the accused Abdul Razzaqw was wanted to Punjab police in criminal cases. The accused was wanted to the Punjab police in a murder case. The FIA handed over the suspected man to the police off

Kashmore police on Friday claimed to have killed eight dacoits during a shootout in the katcha area of the district, ARY News reported. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amjad Ali Shaikh said the dacoits were killed in an encounter with the police in the katcha area of Kashmore. The dead dacoits were entering Sindh’s katcha area from Punjab when they met an encounter with the police, he added. Janu Indhar, leader of the Indhar gang was also amongst the dacoits killed in the encounter, the district’s top cop said and a prize money of Rs10 million was set for him. Read more: Sindh police seek billions for operation against dacoits in Katcha areas The dacoits were wanted to police in heinous crimes like dacoities, kidnapping for ransom and murders, SSP Amjad Shaikh said. A search operation is being carried out in the area. Earlier on May 24, the  Sindh government gave go-ahead for a military operation against bandit gangs in Shikarpur’s katcha area. Provincial minister Mir Sh

The 9th of Muharram is being observed across Pakistan today (Friday) with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) – the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – and his companions in Karbala. Taziya, Alam and Zuljanah processions would be taken out in all major cities and towns across the country today in memory of martyrs of Karbala and Nohas, marsiayas along with throbbing sounds of self-flagellation will echo around the streets. Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), along with 72 of his companions including friends and family members, were martyred at the hand of Yazid’s troops at the battle of Karbala in Iraq in 61 AH (680 AD) after Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) rejected to pledge allegiance for Yazid rule. Security Security has been beefed up across the country for the mourning processions and majalis. Law enforcers including police and Rangers along with ladies and gents scouts were deployed all along the route of the main processions. 1685 sec

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi said on Thursday that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was not taken into confidence on Army Act amendment bill by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), ARY News reported. The PPP Information Secretary and State Minister Faisal Karim Kundi said that Raza Rabbani walked out of the parliament’s session in protest against the Army Act amendment bill. He said that PML-N introduced the bill to the parliament without taking PPP into confidence. Kundi said that PPP is not in favour of giving additional powers to the caretaker set-up equivalent to an elected government. “Caretaker set-up has only one responsibility to conduct elections.” He confirmed that PPP and PML-N committees have shared five names each for the caretaker prime minister (PM). “Caretaker PM will be appointed after consultations with the coalition parties.” READ: Raza Rabbani opposes Army Act Amendment bill Earlier

MARDAN: After being released from jail after 80 days, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Ali Muhammad Khan said on Thursday that the PTI chief is still his leader and he will become prime minister (PM) again, ARY News reported. While talking to journalists outside the jail, Ali Muhammad Khan said that he always spread message of love and he stood firmly on his mission by the grace of Allah Almighty. He said that Pakistan needs political stability instead of political revenge. He urged to conduct transparent elections in the country. The PTI leader said that they are all patriots but not a terrorist. “Those who created chaos on May 9 are not following the party policy and they should face penalties. PTI is the political party of educated people.” READ:  PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan re-arrested after release Khan said that PTI workers are willing to transform Pakistan into an Islamic welfare state. “The registration of terrorism cases against a former prime minister is a disgrace for Paki

ISLAMABAD: The assemblies will be dissolved on the night of August 09, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said in a television interview on Wednesday night. Ruling PML-N veteran Rana Sanaullah categorically stated that the elections will not be carried forward for any specific purpose or under any conspiracy. Commenting on demand for holding elections over the new population census, interior minister said,” notifying new census will create more contentious issues”. On a question PML-N stalwart claimed that his party didn’t forward Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s name for caretaker prime minister’s office. “Ishaq Dar, Senator Raza Rabbani or any other politician from a political party can be named for the post of the caretaker PM,” he added. “Nawaz Sharif will return back home one-and-half month before the election,” Sanaullah said. “We want the chairman PTI to be disqualified from a court of law and be sentenced to jail,” replying a question about the future of the PTI leader he state

RAWALPINDI: The nation is observing the 75th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on Thursday (today).  Raja Mohammad Sarwar Khan sacrificed his life while defending the homeland in Kashmir War in 1948. The martyrdom anniversary was observed today at Sanghori village of Gujar Khan in Rawalpindi. A floral wreath was laid at the grave of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented guard of honour. Captain Sarwar Shaheed was born in 1910 at Singhori village in Tehsil Gujjar Khan. He received the commission in 1944 and served at the Punjab Regiment in the newly formed Pakistan Army. In 1947, he voluntarily took part in the battle for retaking Kashmir. During the battle, the Indian troops were outflanked and were forced to retreat the Northern Areas. Captain Sarwar launched an attack causing heavy casualties at Uri Sector. His regiment received heavy machine-gun fire along with grenades and mortar f

KARACHI: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that dealing with the devastations of the flood was a big challenge, but the federal government along with the provincial governments and NDMA combated with this challenge. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony of distributing keys of houses and ownership rights to the flood affectees of Sindh in Karachi on Wednesday. The Prime Minister also appreciated the efforts of NDMA, PDMA, provincial and federal institutions, and the government of Sindh with regard to the rehabilitation of the flood victims. He said philanthropists generously helped the flood victims during the flood. He said the construction of houses for the flood affectees is a good step. Read more: PM vows to rebuild flood-affected areas under 4RF Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to build back the flood-affected areas better under Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework

A Chinese girl Gao Fang reached Pakistan to marry her lover Javed Hashmi in Lower Dir after their friendship on Social media, ARY News reported. The Chines girl reached Samar Bagh Lower Dir after falling in love with Javed Hashmi on social media app. The couple tied the knot officially through Nikkah. District Police Officer Lower Dir Ziauddin said that the police provided security to the Chinese woman and restricted her movement due to security concerns. The DPO further said that Javed and Fang were in contact with each other on the social media app Snapchat for three years. Earlier, Indian woman Anju, who came from Alwar all the way to Upper Dir in Pakistan, reportedly converted to Islam and married her Pakistani lover Nasrullah. Read more: Indian woman Anju marries Pakistani friend, converts to Islam The couple tied the knot in a local court of a district and sessions judge. Malakand Division Deputy Inspector General Nasir Mehmood Satti confirmed the nikkah of Anju, 35, and

ISLAMABAD: Police raided and sealed the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zulfi Bukhari in Islamabad, however, no arrest was made, ARY News reported on Wednesday. A police team raided Zulfi Bukhari’s residence following directives of the Islamabad administration. Sources told ARY News that Bukhari was not present at his residence at the time of the raid. The raid was jointly conducted by more than 40 officials of the Islamabad administration and police force. Later, the raiding team sealed the house after vacating it from the servants. READ: PTI Senator Dr Zarqa’s clinics sealed in Lahore In a Twitter message, Bukhari confirmed the development and said, “In an extremely low move, police, CDA & unidentified men raided and sealed my house in presence of Assistant Commissioner & Deputy Commissioner. He alleged, “My house help & pets have been thrown out on the street at this hour. What’s left of a state that can stoop this low and attack empty private p

ISLAMABAD: The minutes of meeting of the NAB executive board revealed that the watchdog was aware of £190m transfer by the Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and decided to close the case in 2020, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The minutes of the meeting of the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) session revealed some facts regarding the £190m NCA scandal. The meeting’s minutes stated that the anti-corruption watchdog’s executive board had decided to close the NCA scandal in 2020. According to the minutes, £190m would be transferred to the Supreme Court (SC) but a case will not be pursued. It also revealed that a decision was taken to pursue a case if the amount was not transferred to the Supreme Court (SC). Moreover, the NAB executive board also deliberated on the matters related to the Hyde Park property on February 26, 2020. According to the documents, then DG Operations gave a briefing to anti-graft watchdog’s executive board in 2020. It also mentioned that the N

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has frozen the accounts of the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) over non-payment of more than Rs2 billion in taxes, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has frozen bank accounts of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) over non-payment of due taxes worth more than Rs2 billion. 53 bank accounts of the national carrier had been frozen by the revenue board over the same issue last year. The bank accounts had been restored after assurance of the PIA administration for early clearance of the taxes. Additionally, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has also rejected to provide fuel for three PIA aircraft which disrupted the scheduled flights including PK-309 Islamabad-Karachi, PK-330 Karachi-Multan and PK-739 Multan-Jeddah. The PIA spokesperson confirmed the development and said that FBR is being contacted on government level for the restoration of the accounts. The spokesperson clarified th

KARACHI: The national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started preparations to resume direct flights to France and other European countries, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The management of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) issued tender for cargo handling services in France and sought applications from the willing companies by August 24. The PIA spokesperson said that the applications will be submitted to the PIA’s country manager in France. After three-year ban, the national carrier is expected to be allowed to resume direct flights to European countries after getting clearance from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). A delegation of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will visit Pakistan in September this year to review a ban on Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flights to Europe. EASA is responsible for ensuring safety and environmental protection in air transport in Europe. READ: PIA extends its flights operations