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FAISALABAD: At least 10 people were injured when a bogie of Mianwali Express derailed near Faisalabad on Wednesday night, ARY News reported. According to Pakistan Railways sources, the unfortunate mishap occurred in Chak Jhumra, a town located near Faisalabad, during the train’s journey from Lahore to Mianwali. Soon after the incident, rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to the hospital. According to reliable sources within Pakistan Railways, the accident was attributed to the deteriorated condition of the railway track, which had been adversely affected by heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, railways authorities have launched rescue operations to restore the track. In a similar incident reported on May 23, a bogie of Shalimar Express derailed from the tracks near Rohri Railway Station in the Sindh province. According to details, a bogie of Shalimar Express derailed from the tracks near Rohri Railway Station. The railway administration has stated that before reaching R

KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant working for international handlers in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday.  According to the details, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has completed the investigation of the arrested terrorist, who made significant revelations. During the investigation, the arrested terrorist confessed to involvement in sabotage activities in Karachi and interior Sindh. He also disclosed his connections with international terrorists group. READ: CTD kills TTP terrorist in Peshawar The suspect revealed that he was given the task of carrying out a bomb blast in Karachi and in return, he was promised a substantial amount of money. He remained involved in various incidents in different districts including, Shikarpur, Larkana, and Jacobabad. Furthermore, the suspect confessed to planting a motorcycle filled with explosives in Karachi’s Saddar area in 2021. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan http

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) PEMRA urged media to boycott those who are responsible for May 9 violence, ARY News reported. As per details, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued regulations for all Television Channels which stated that every citizen can exercise their freedom of expression except in extraordinary situations.  The media watchdog said that statements which may incite incite violence, hatred and threat to peace of the society, are banned.  Ensuring peace is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies and authorities hold the right to take steps for that.  Read more:  PEMRA cannot suspend licence of any channel, rules SC PEMRA stated that people’s lives were threatened by May 9 riots and state buildings and military installations were damaged. One political party carried out anti-state activities and efforts were made to spread hatred against the state and its institutions. Earlier, Supreme Court (SC) declar

ABU DHABI: Zawar Farid followed his magnificent half-century with economical bowling figures of 1/14 and aided Emirates Blue’s dominant 18-run victory over Dubai in the 35th match of the ongoing Emirates D10 League. Put into bat first, Emirates Blues managed to pile up a mammoth total of 104/3 in 10 overs at the back of a brilliant knock by their opener Zawar Farid. Farid and his opening partner Alishan Sharafu laid a solid foundation for a massive total with a vital 50-run partnership that lasted when Shahid Nawaz got rid of Sharafu in the sixth over. Sharafu scored a brisk 27 in just 20 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and a six. Zawar Farid, on the other hand, stood his ground firm and put on a crucial second-wicket partnership with Shalom Dsouza (8) and added 46 runs to the total before both batters fell in the final over. Farid remained the top-scorer for Emirates Blues with his sensational 27-ball 58 which featured five boundaries and four sixes. For Dubai, only Shahid N

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol, diesel and other petroleum products once again for the next 15 days, ARY News reported on Wednesday. While addressing a press conference, Ishaq Dar said that no major changes were seen in oil prices in global market. He announced the reduction in petrol price by Rs8 per litre, diesel price by Rs5 per litre and light diesel by Rs5 for the next 15 days. The new price of petrol has been reduced from 270 to Rs262 per litre, diesel from Rs258 to Rs253 per litre and light diesel from Rs152 to Rs147 per litre. No changes were made in the kerosene price which is stable at Rs164.70 per litre. Read: Low-priced petrol scheme being worked out: Musadik Malik The new prices of petroleum prices will be taken into effect from June 1. This is the third consecutive reduction in the petroleum products prices in Pakistan since April On May 15, the finance ministry had notified a decrease in petrol, diesel and other petroleum pro

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested two more accused in alleged Rs6 billion corruption in the Motorway M-6’s Naushahro Feroze-Matyari Section project, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The NAB Karachi officials arrested two more accused from Hyderabad and Sanghar in the Motorway M-6 corruption case. The arrested persons included Akhlaq Shah and Zeeshan Sehtu. According to the NAB officials, Akhlaq Shah and Zeeshan Sehtu were accused of receiving Rs130 million. The anti-corruption watchdog’s officials also recovered a new model vehicle allegedly purchased from the corruption money from their possession. READ: Motorway corruption case trial transferred to NAB The accused have been arrested after being spotted by another arrested suspect Aslam Pirzada. The accused were allegedly involved in transferring the corruption money to another location. The watchdog’s spokesperson confirmed that one more suspect was included in the probe. A close aide of Sindh Revenue Ministe

SUKKUR: Sindh Inspector General (IG) Police Ghulam Nabi Memon on Tuesday said that as many as 67 dacoits had been killed and another 68 arrested in the ongoing operation in Katcha area, ARY News reported.   He revealed the details while talking to journalists in Kashmore-Kandhkot district, apprising about the “success of the ongoing operation” in Katcha areas of four districts (Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kandhkot-Kashmore and Ghotki) to restore complete peace in the province. Sindh IG informed that the provincial government was extending all possible cooperation in this regard by providing funds, weapons, gadgets, vehicles and intelligence services. He also shared that he had given a complete freehand to the police force fighting against the outlaws in the operation areas. Ghulam Nabi Memon said police were making all-out efforts to eliminate gangs of outlaws and take kidnappers and killers of innocent people and policemen to task. Read More: Sindh police seek billions for operation a

ABU DHABI: Alishan Sharafu’s magnificent half-century in the run chase bolstered Emirates Blue to stun leaders Fujairah in the 31st match of the ongoing Emirates D10 League. Set to chase a massive total of 106, Emirates Blue comfortably accumulated 111 for the loss of three wickets with an over to spare, thanks to a sensational 59-run knock by Alishan Sharafu. The opening batter struck seven boundaries and three sixes amid his match-winning effort and faced 26 deliveries before finally perishing in the seventh over when his side needed a further 16 runs in three overs. Fahad Nawaz’s 13-ball 26 made sure a dominating victory for Emirates Blue with six balls to spare as he stitched an unbeaten 23-run partnership with skipper Ansh Tandon, who remained not out on one. For Fujairah, Umair Ali Khan, Muhammad Rohid and Haider Ali struck out a batter each. Click to watch Emirates D10 League Live on  ARY ZAP Put into bat first, Fujairah piled up a decent total of 105/5 in their quota of 1

Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sardar Tanveer Ilyas is expected to meet Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain tomorrow, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas and PML-Q Chief Organiser Chaudhry Sarwar held a meeting today and discussed the political situation of the country. They agreed on holding more meetings in the future. Ilyas is also expected to meet PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Wednesday (tomorrow). In April, the full court of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) High Court had disqualified then Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas in a contempt of court case. The high court bench in a contempt of court hearing refuted the apology tendered by Sardar Tanveer Ilyas to the court following his speech at a public meeting criticising the stay orders and said the practice was affecting the performance of the government. Later, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil. Thiago Seyboth Wild, who came through the qualifiers and had never previously won a Grand Slam match, triumphed 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. It was Daniil Medvedev’s fifth loss in the opening round at French Open in seven appearances. “I have watched Daniil play in my junior years. It’s a dream come true to beat these kinds of players on this court,” said the 23-year-old Brazilian who unleashed 69 winners. “I was cramping in the second set and couldn’t really serve the way I wanted to but I tried to play my best tennis.” Thiago Seyboth Wild, without a win on the main tour since February 2022, held his nerve in the conclusion of the four-hour 15-minute match on Court Philippe Chatrier. He twice saw breaks retrieved by Daniil Medvedev in the deciding set before finally backing up a third break with a hold for 5

KARACHI: Karachi police arrested a ‘most wanted criminal’ namely Yasir Khan in wounded condition after a gun battle in the Janjal Goth area on Tuesday who was involved in killing a citizen, ARY News reported. Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) East Zubair Nazir Shaikh told the media that a team of the SITE Super Highway police station conducted a raid in Janjal Goth area to arrest a ‘most wanted criminal’ Yasir Khan. The accused allegedly opened fire at the police team. After the exchange of fire, police arrested the accused in wounded condition. SSP Shaikh said that the accused shot two brothers two days ago in which Nadeem lost his life and his sibling got injured for resisting a robbery. The police officer said that the accused along with his accomplice shot another youth, 17-year-old Faizullah, in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area and was trying to flee from the scene. READ: Karachi man claims son ‘abducted, shot’ by police in fake encounter SSP Shaikh said that a weapon was also rec

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777 aircraft was ‘seized’ over a lease dispute at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The Beoing 777 was acquired by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on lease from Malaysia. The plane with the BMH registration number was stopped for the second time at the Kuala Lumpur airport over payment of dues worth $4 million. The company ‘seized’ the PIA plane after receiving the order from a local court after payment of dues. Read more: PIA plane seized in Malaysia lands at Islamabad airport This is not the first time that the PIA aircraft has been seized in Malaysia over dues issue, but the same aircraft was seized by the Kuala Lumpur airport authorities in 2021 on the same issue. Later, the plane was released on diplomatic assurance about the payment of dues. The seized PIA plane was brought back to Pakistan on January 27 along with 173 passengers and crew members on board. from Latest

Rawalpindi authorities have extended the imposition of Section 144 until June 4 to avoid any untoward law and order situation, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The scope of Section 144 to prohibit all kinds of public gatherings was expanded in Rawalpindi. According to the notification issued by Rawalpindi deputy commissioner, Waqar Cheema, there is a complete ban on public rallies, and gatherings in the district and the brandishing of weapons is also prohibited. The ban will remain enforced until June 4 and strict action will be taken against those found violating the orders. The ban will not be applicable to officers of LEAs, police, women and children. It may be noted that Section 144 by imposed by the Rawalpindi administration after the violent protests broke out following the arrest of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on May 9. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/gquLYNV

RAWALPINDI: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) session judge, Sardar Amjad Ishaq was shot dead over resisting a house robbery in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, ARY News reported. According to police, two dacoits entered the house of the AJK judge in the limits of Rawat police station and made the house members hostage at gunpoint. The robbers opened fire at the AJK judge over resisting the dacoity. The judge was rushed to hospital in injured condition, where he breathed his last. The police have begun the hunt for the robbers involved in the dacoity. Read more: Judge, family looted in Karachi’s Baloch Colony Earlier, in Karachi, an additional sessions judge and his family were looted in Baloch Colony area. The police said two armed men robbed Additional Sessions Judge Naved Hussain and his family of their mobile phones and other valuables at gunpoint within the jurisdiction of the Baloch Colony police station and sped away. A first information report (FIR) report was registered following the

LAHORE: Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Investigation Dr Anoosh Masood has revealed the status of women prisoners being kept in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore after the May 9 riots, ARY News reported on Monday. SSP Investigation Punjab police Dr Anoosh Masood elaborated on the status of women prisoners being kept in Kot Lakhpat Jail after the former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan levelled serious allegations of mistreatment with the female inmates.  Dr Masood detailed that 10 women prisoners are currently present in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail after May 9 riots. “I visited Kot Lakhpat Jail and talked to the arrested women to inquire about their complaints and issues.” READ: Women prisoners at Kot Lakhpat Jail being treated as per SOPs, CM told “The prisoners told me that they are not facing any issues in the jail. Women prison cells are separate from male prison cells in the jail and male officials are not allowed to enter the premises.” Yesterday, for

ISLAMABAD: The British Army’s Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Patrick Sanders arrived in Pakistan on a five-day visit, ARY News reported. During his visit, General Sir Patrick Sanders would meet with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, alongside other Defence Engagement activities and discussions on bilateral military cooperation in response to climate change related crises would be a key focus of the visit, a news release said. The depth and warmth of the UK-Pakistan military relationship and friendship, underpinned by a shared history and ‘living bridge’ diaspora links, was highly valued by the UK. The existing Defence relationship includes Pakistani officers undertaking training at the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Advance Command and Staff Course and the Royal College of Defence Studies. General Sir Patrick Sanders’ visit comes almost one year after Pakistan’s devastating floods which left nearly one third of the country submerged

Sister of Salman Ahmad, a close aide of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Monday moved Sindh High Court for recovery of her husband, who was arrested by police during a raid at her house on May 25, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, police raided the house of Salman Ahmad’s sister in Karachi and arrested his brother-in-law Shahid on May 25. Following the arrest of her husband, Salman Ahmad’s sister moved to the Sindh High Court (SHC) for the recovery of his house. The plea filed by Barrister Salahuddin stated that Salman Ahmad is PTI’s social media activist and police are raiding the house of his sister in Karachi. Read more: Imran Khan’s close aide Salman Ahmad condemns May 9 riots Sania and his family are being ‘harassed’ the plea added and demanded recovery of Shahid. Later, the SHC issued notices to the home ministry, IG Sindh and others and adjourned the hearing of the case until May 31. It may be noted that on May 26, the r

LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Khadija Shah, the ‘prime suspect’ in the Jinnah House attack case, is currently in police custody for an identification parade, ARY News reported. Speaking to the media during his visit to Samandad Underpass, Mohsin Naqvi rejected the impression of ‘mistreatment’ of women protestors in jail and termed it mere propaganda. The Punjab caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi said that Khadijah Shah is currently in police custody. All the accused of the Jinnah House attack including Khadija Shah will be prosecuted in accordance with the law, he added. Mohsin Naqvi said that those who were found guilty in the Jinnah House attack, will not walk free no matter how much influential they are.  Read more: Imran Khan says ‘women being mistreated to pressurise political leaders’ He added that 11 women are currently in jail on judicial remand, and there are cameras around the jail and ruled out the impression of ‘mistreatment’ of the incarcerated

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif said that ‘I always wanted to make Pakistan economic power’, ARY News reported.  Addressing a public gathering in Lahore from London the former prime minister congratulated the nation on 25th Youm-e-Takbeer Day.  Nawaz Sharif said that he was offered billions of dollars and threats to stop carrying out the nuclear test, but he made Pakistan a nuclear power which is a symbol of defence and dignity of the country. He said that people started pulling his legs and the journey towards economic development was stopped. The USD value was Rs 104 in comparison to the Pakistan rupee in 2017 and now it is over 300, flour was Rs 33 per KG and now 1kg flour costs Rs 120, Nawaz Sharif added. The PML-N supremo condemned May 9 violence saying that the nation need May 28, 1998 events which is the sign of prosperity and development, not a May 9 symbol of hate and damage to the country. Read more:  Imran Khan incited youth for May 9

In their messages on the eve of Youm-e-Takbeer, President Dr Arif Alvi said the achievement of nuclear capability was indeed a remarkable feat for which the country’s scientists, engineers, political and military leadership of the time deserved high commendation. In a message on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, the president felicitated the Pakistani nation. He said on this day 25 years ago, in response to India’s nuclear tests, Pakistan conducted nuclear tests that was essential for maintaining the balance of power in the region. “We must highly appreciate our political and military leadership that took wise decision at that time to achieve nuclear capability making defense of the country unassailable,” President Secretariat Press Wing in a press release quoted the president as saying. On this day, he said, the whole nation payed tribute to the contributions of their eminent engineers and scientists who made Pakistan a nuclear power within a short period of

Former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has alleged that women are being mistreated to pressurise the political leaders, ARY News reported on Sunday. While addressing PTI workers and supporters via social media, Imran Khan claimed that women are being targeted by the incumbent government in an organised way.  He alleged that yesterday’s late night press conference of interior minister Rana Sanaullah had proved that PTI women faced mistreatment from the government. Khan said that everyone has witnessed the way how PTI women were arrested and they also heard about some women being subjected to rape in custody. He further alleged that the government is afraid of victim women’s press conferences after being released from jail. READ: Imran Khan may have to face a military court trial: Rana Sanaullah The PTI chief said that the government is seemingly afraid of something wrong it did and cannot be controlled, hence they are preparing for facing the conse

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his presidential win, ARY News reported. Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother H.E. President @RTErdogan on his historic re-election as President, Republic of Turkiye. He is one of few world leaders whose politics has been anchored in public service. He has been a pillar of strength for the oppressed Muslims & a… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 28, 2023 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to tweeter saying ‘Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his historic re-election as President, Republic of Turkiye.’ The Prime Minister said Recep Tayyip Erdogan is one of few world leaders whose politics has been anchored in public service. He said the Turkish President has been a pillar of strength for the oppressed Muslims and a fervent voice for their inalienable rights. Shehbaz Sharif said Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential

LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif’s security incharge has retracted from his earlier statement of attack on the former prime minister in London.  Khurram Butt, Nawaz Sharif’s security incharge, in his tweet late at night claimed that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo has been attacked in London’s cafe by ‘Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf goons’. But minutes after sharing the news, Butt deleted his tweet after finding it ‘misleading’. Khurram Butt in his tweet also shared photos of the vehicle and alleged arrests۔ Read more: PDM session: Nawaz Sharif suggests ‘power show’ outside SC Later, it was confirmed that Nawaz Sharif was not attacked but the protestors of Black Lives Matter (BLM) had a ‘scuffle’ with the police near the cafe during which a ‘coffee’ was thrown at Nawaz Sharif’s vehicle. Khurram Butt, then deleted the tweet from his account. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/z1XdhoC

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake of magnitude 6 earthquake jolted twin cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, adjoining areas and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ARY News reported on Sunday. Local residents out of fear and panic ran out of their homes to open space in the wee hours of Sunday morning after temblor jolted the area. The earthquake tremors were also felt in Swat, Peshawar, Buttgram, Upper Dir, Swabi, Mardan, Kohat districts and adjoining areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, tremors were also felt at Lower Dir, Buner, Mohmand and Charsadda districts of KP. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre said that the intensity of the earthquake was recorded at magnitude six on the Richter scale and the epicentre was in the border area of Afghan-Tajikistan at a depth of 223 kilometers. According to reports, tremors were also felt at Murree, Chiniot, Phalya, Malikwal, Zafarwal, Shakargarh, Jalalpur Bhattian, Sara-e-Alamgi

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which caters to 300,000 commuters in the provincial capital on a daily basis, is at risk of closure over a shortage of funds. The Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) authorities in a letter penned to the KP caretaker government have demanded of the government to pay the last three months’ dues worth Rs450 million for the continuation of the service. The North-South Travels (Pvt) Limited, and East-West Transport (Pvt) Limited, drew the government’s attention to the issue of the non-payment of dues. It adds that it could deprive more than 300,000 people of transportation services, affecting their livelihood and domestic activities. Read more: NAB initiates probe into alleged corruption in BRT Peshawar The letter says that the government is bound to release payment against monthly invoices within each month. The non-payment of Rs 450 million is causing a severe financial burden and if the same continues, it is afraid that the operation

ISLAMABAD: Youm-e-Takbeer is being observed on Sunday with national zeal and fervour to commemorate the historic nuclear tests at Chaghi, Balochistan, in 1998.  On this day, Pakistan became the seventh nuclear power of the world with a demonstration of nuclear capabilities and the first in the Muslim world after conducting nuclear tests at Chaghai in Balochistan on 28th May 1998 as a response to India’s nuclear bomb tests on 11th and 13th May of the same year at Pokhran in the Rajasthan state of India. The successful tests made Pakistan’s defense invincible. Special prayers were offered in the morning for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, the supremacy of the constitution, and the eradication of terrorism. Read more:  Youm-e-Takbeer: Shehbaz lauds Nawaz’s ‘decisive’ leadership PM vows to turn Pakistan into economic power Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his message on Youm-e-Takbeer said the nation would have to move ahead with the same spirit to attain economic sovereign

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that steps are being taken to ensure public relief in the upcoming budget 2022-23, ARY News reported. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Aisha Ghous Pasha in Lahore. During the meeting, PM Shehbaz was appreciative of the economic team’s efforts to stabilize the economy regardless of all the difficulties. “We have brought the economy out of difficult situation to stability,” he claimed. The premier recalled that a big relief package was given to the flood victims in the wake of unprecedented floods in the country. He said steps were being taken to ensure that the benefit of reduction in petroleum prices reaches the common man. Read More:  Secretary finance replaced ahead of Budget 2023-24 On the occasion, the Minister of State briefed the Prime Minister about the progress on the next budget, public relief and overall economic situation of the country. Earlier i

HYDERABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday foiled a major terrorist attack in Hyderabad and arrested a suspected terrorist reportedly associated with outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), ARY News reported. In a statement, the CTD said it carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) at Makki Shah Road in Hyderabad and arrested a suspected terrorist – identified as Taj alias Khalid alias Hafiz Pathan. The spokesperson, in the statement, said that the raiding team also received hand grenades and detonator rod from the possession of the arrested accused. “The accused used to prepare people for terrorism by inciting them”, the CTD said, adding that the suspected was also involved in the attack on Frontier Corps (FC) in Dogar Orakzai in 2012. “The terrorist was involved in the 2013 attack on an army check post in Ghiljo Orakzai”, the spokesperson added. Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested 12 alleged terr

KARACHI: Expressing his regret over the May 9 mayhem, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Ali Zaidi announced on Saturday quitting Imran Khan-led PTI and politics, ARY News reported on Saturday. While announcing his departure from politics, Ali Zaidi condemned the May 9 violence and announced that he is leaving his party positions immediately.   علی زیدی نے سیاست سے کنارہ کش ہونے کا اعلان کردیا #ARYNews #AliZaidi #PTI pic.twitter.com/TUZsCCuzQl — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) May 27, 2023 More details to follow… from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/zYLRc10

ABU DHABI: Harsh Desai’s twin wickets before skipper Aryan Saxena’s vital knock paved the way for Emirates Blues to a narrow three-wicket victory over Dubai in the 19th fixture of the ongoing Emirates D10 League. Put into bat first, Dubai batters struggled against Emirates Blues’ bowling attack, which barred them from scoring freely and restricted them to a modest total of 71/6 in the allotted 10 overs. Dubai, after a poor start, kept losing wickets at regular intervals before being halted to a below-par total of 71; courtesy of some tight bowling by the Blues’ bowlers. Safeer Tariq (16) top-scored for Dubai amid their dismal show with the bat, followed by openers Ronak Paloy (14) and Hriday Savnani (14). Harsh Desai led the bowling attack for Emirates Blues with his economical two overs in which he leaked away just nine runs and picked up two wickets. Zawar Farid, Akasha Tahir and Harit Shetty picked up a wicket apiece. Click to watch Emirates D10 League Live on  ARY ZAP Set to

KARACHI: Karachi Traffic police department has decided to launch a digital challan system and install auto number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras on different roads, ARY News reported on Friday. Karachi Traffic Police decided to modernise the challan system and impose penalties with the assistance of CCTV cameras on roads to curb traffic rule violations. READ: KARACHI TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 780 KILLED, 9,725 INJURED IN 2022 DIG Ahmed Nawaz said in a statement that the traffic police decided to install ANPR cameras on Karachi roads. The digital challan system is already functional in Islamabad and Lahore, he said. DIG Nawaz said that ANPR cameras will be installed on 26 interchanges in the first phase. The traffic police will post challans to the houses of the traffic violators. The system will be linked to the excise department’s system, he added. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/2385YtM

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood accompanying Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki Friday held a meeting with Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq in a significant development aimed at enhancing the pilgrimage experience for Pakistanis. The meeting focused on providing better facilities to pilgrims during air travel and consulting on the challenges faced during the upcoming Hajj Operation 2023. The meeting marked a collaborative effort between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to ensure a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage for Pakistanis traveling to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Talha, expressing his gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador, emphasised the importance of improving facilities for the pilgrims. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the pilgrims during air travel and stressed the need to find effective solutions to address them. During the discussion, various aspects of the Hajj Operation 2023 were thoroughly examined, with a s

ABU DHABI: Fujairah’s bowlers, led by Muhammad Rohid decimated Ajman’s batting lineup before Salman Khan’s gritty 42-run knock powered the leaders to a convincing six-wicket victory in the 18th match of the Emirates D10 League. Put into bat first, Ajman’s batting lineup failed completely and could only raise 76 runs before bundling out in the ninth over. The sixth-placed side’s batters struggled against a disciplined Fujairah bowling attack and none of them could make significant contributions with the bat with Rahul Chopra (19) top-scoring for the side. Besides Chopra, Sagar Kalyan (14), Hashit Kaushik (13) and Abdul Shakoor (11) remained the notable run-getter for Ajman while the rest of their batters failed to make it into the double digits. Fujairah’s Muhammad Rohid was sensational with the ball as he picked up four wickets for 24 runs in his quota of two overs, followed by Umair Ali Khan’s 3/10 while Haider Ali made two scalps. Click to watch Emirates D10 League Live on  ARY

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday asserted that Greater Karachi Water Supply Project known as K-IV was planned to be completed in three phases, vowing to overcome the shortage of metropolis, ARY News reported. The chief minister made these remarks while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Greater Karachi Water Supply Project known as K-IV at CM House Karachi. Murad Ali Shah noted that Karachi was receiving 600 Million Gallons of water per day against a demand of 1200 MGD which shows a shortfall of 600 MGD. “With the fast-growing pace of urbanization in Karachi, this demand and supply gap would continue to grow, and offsetting of such demand would purely be dependent upon successful and timely completion of the K-IV project which is planned to be completed in three phases of total 650 MGD.” The CM Sindh said that Karachi city has a demand of 1200 MGD water per day against which the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board is providing approximate

KARACHI: In a bone chilling incident, the lifeless bodies of a woman and her child were found in Karachi’s Qaidabad area, ARY News reported on Friday. According to the police spokesman, the woman was brutally murdered by slashing her throat with a sharp-edged weapon, while the kid was choked to death. The police stated that the woman’s husband has already passed away, and no evidence of robbery has been found so far, however, the incident appears to be an old enmity. The police have transferred the bodies of the woman and children to the hospital for further investigation and legal procedures. Earlier this month, the police and rescue teams recovered bodies of a woman and his son who jumped into the sea at Karachi’s Mai Kolachi ‘to avoid getting hit by a train’. According to rescue sources, the woman and son – residents of Shireen Jinnah Colony – were walking on the railway track near Mai Kolachi when they heard sound of a cargo train. To avoid getting hit by train, the mother-