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ISLAMABAD: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Patron-In-Chief Jahangir Tareen raised objections on new delimitations ahead of general elections, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Several political parties raised objections to new delimitations finalised by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The IPP chief Jahangir Tareen has primarily raised objections on delimitations of two national and two provincial assembly constituencies, NA-154, NA-155, PP-226 and PP-227, in Lodhran. The commission will hear Tareen’s objections on the delimitation on November 2. The ECP had received 1,324 including 672 complaints from Punjab against the new delimitations. The special benches of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will begin reviewing 1,324 objections on delimitation of constituencies on November 1. In a statement, the ECP spokesperson said that objectors have also been notified about their hearings on November 1 and 2. After a thorough review of all objections, the official publica

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has formally requested the municipal commissioner to summon ‘mandatory’ Karachi City Council session, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leaders Saifuddin Advocate and Qazi Sadruddin submitted a formal request to the municipal commissioner to summon Karachi City Council. Saifuddin Advocate stated in its plea that the local government (LG) is bound to hold City Council sessions on a monthly basis under Sindh Council Rules 2016. He added that only one City Council session was held on June 15 after the mayor and deputy mayor’s elections with an ‘aimless agenda’. Read more:  Murtaza Wahab elected Karachi mayor by securing 173 votes The JI leader said that the representatives of the ruling party in the metropolitan corporation have seemingly no development programme for the metropolis. Saifuddin said that JI has 130 members in the City Council despite alleged vote rigging in the LG elections. Additionally, more than 60 members belong to J

LAHORE: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday assured the Punjab government of taking up the issue of the smog caused by the burning of crops with India at the diplomatic level. PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar, who chaired the meeting of Punjab cabinet, was told by Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi that the main reason for the spread of smog in Lahore was the burning of residues of crops in Indian Punjab, the state news agency reported. The meeting was briefed about the steps taken by the caretaker Punjab government in health, communication, education and other sectors. Related: Smog: Lahore police fail to impound smoke-emitting vehicles It was told that innovative projects like biogas generation were underway in the province for the development of the energy sector. PM Kakar directed the authorities concerned to frame a policy for posting and transfers of local police officers across the country to ensure impartial and fair delivery of justice. The participants wer

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has decided to immediately deport illegal immigrants after their arrests and special instructions have been given to the local administrations and police forces of all provinces, ARY News reported on Monday. Pakistan pulled up socks for deportation of illegal immigrants and decided direct deportation after their arrests. Following the cabinet’s approval, the interior ministry issued instructions to the police forces, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and local administrations across the country. The authorities granted special powers to the local administrations, police forces and LEAs for completing the repatriation process across the country. Related: Repatriation policy not centric to only Afghan immigrants: PM Kakar The concerned police departments will prosecute the illegal immigrant cases during trials. Additionally, the prosecution powers were also granted to the police through chief secretaries. The law was taken into effect after

Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) and Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) in Karachi and briefed their representatives on the measures the current government has undertaken to stabilize the economy and ensure optimum revenue collection. The minister was accompanied by Chairman FBR Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana and all chief commissioners-IR and Chief Collectors Customs heading their respective field formations stationed in Karachi, the state news agency reported. Representatives of OICCI and KATI acknowledged the efforts of FBR field formations in taxpayers’ facilitation and revenue mobilization, while also highlighting issues such as complicated tax compliance, over-regulation, the absence of documentation at the cottage industry level, narrow tax base, non-filers, transit trade, and IT glitches faced by exporters. During the meeting, Chairman FBR discus

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has unveiled future plans for cricketers and chief selectors after the team’s poor performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, ARY News reported on Sunday. While talking to the ARY News, Zaka Ashraf urged for taking best decisions to ‘clean the dirt off the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’. To a question, he replied that the prime minister has the power to retain him as the PCB chief or not. However, he added that he maintained the reputation of the Pakistani team earlier and can still do so. “I don’t want to take the morale of the team management and coaches down. I wish the best for anyone including Najam Sethi if appointed as the PCB chairmanship by the prime minister.” “However, the appointment and ouster should be made in an honourable way, otherwise, it would damage the reputation of the board. We should work for the betterment of the cricket by setting aside our differences.” Ashraf gave details about his meeting with

KARACHI: Karachi police are still clueless about the whereabouts of the 16-year-old girl, Hafsa Bibi, who went missing from the Shah Faisal Colony area on August 30, ARY News reported on Sunday. Karachi police failed to recover the missing Hafsa Bibi, 16, who went missing from the Shah Faisal Colony area on August 30 after leaving her home for madrassah. The family of the missing girl told the media that the girl was abducted by unidentified persons and a case was lodged at the Shah Faisal Colony police station. The family alleged that the police investigators were not working on the abduction case and they kept visiting the police station for two months. The police investigators claimed that the girl left her home of her own choice as she deleted several contact numbers from her mobile phones before leaving her family. They added that a formal request was made to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to trace her mobile phone data, however, no response has been made so far. Rel

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central General Secretary Nayyar Hussain Bokhari said Sunday that his political party opposed an extension in the caretaker government’s tenure, ARY News reported. While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Sawal Yeh Hai’, Nayyar Bokhari said that the PPP Central Executive Committee (CEC) made all decisions. “The no-confidence motion was tabled due to PPP. We decided to join the coalition government only to complete the tenure of the assemblies.”  “There is no such agreement to retain an alliance after the dissolution of the government. PPP believes in the power of votes. We thought that elections would be held in nine months after the assemblies’ dissolution on August 9.” Bokhari said that PPP leaders expressed reservations after witnessing the non-implementation of the decision. He added that PPP leaders believed that ‘the match is fixed and a political party is being given special treatment.” The PPP criticised the Election Commission of

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Wasim Jnr. reminded fans of India legend M.S. Dhoni during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 fixture against South Africa at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium on Friday. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi bowled the ball in the slot. The delivery deserved to be hit and Mohammad Wasim Jnr. clubbed it over midwicket for a six. Mohammad Wasim Jnr. shot was similar to that of M.S. Dhoni’s “helicopter shot”. The right-arm pacer scored seven runs from nine balls. The International Cricket Council shared a video in which the smashing shots were compared.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ICC (@icc) The pacer was impressive with his bowling as he returned with figures of 2-50 in 10. His efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost the match by one wicket. Related – South Africa beat Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thriller It is pertinent to mention that the pacer, who was inc

KARACHI: The price of per kilogram chicken meat in Karachi has been fixed at Rs 502 for retailers, ARY News reported on Saturday. As per details, Commissioner Karachi has issued a notification of chicken prices in the metropolis. The chicken meat price has been fixed at Rs 502 per kg whereas the chicken price for the poultry form will be Rs 310 per kg and the wholesale price of the chicken is fixed at Rs 318 per kg. In February 2023, the price of per kg chicken meat in Karachi increased sharply and was being sold at Rs700. After mutton and beef, chicken meat also falling out of the reach of the middle class, with live chicken priced at Rs500. This price hike is due to the closure of several poultry businesses due to a shortage of feed. In Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and some other cities, the price of chicken has also reached an all-time high, with a kilogram of poultry meat being sold for Rs700-705. Meanwhile, in Lahore, the second most populous city in the country, the price of ch

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Saturday met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif and discussed issues of ‘mutual interest’, ARY News reported. According to a statement, the Senate Chairman called on the former prime minister at the latter’s residence in Lahore. The two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest in the meeting. Sadiq Sanjrani expressed good wishes for Shehbaz Sharif and congratulated him on successful public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on 21st of this month. Senate Chairman also apprised the PML-N President about his recent visit to China. It is pertinent to mention here that Sanjrani completed a ‘highly productive’ four-day visit to China on October 26. Throughout the tour, the Chairman Senate participated in several important events, talks, and meetings that furthered Pakistan and China’s diplomatic and commercial relations. Read More: Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after nearly four years in self-exile Earlier on Oc

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper batter Moin Khan has highlighted a ‘technical error’ in skipper Babar Azam’s sweep shot, which led to his dismissal against Tabraiz Shamsi. Pakistan, which opted to bat first, managed to score 270 runs and were all out, however, chasing the target, though the Proteas kept lost wickets to Pakistani side, they had Aiden Markram on their side who scored 91 runs in 93 balls. When Markram lost his wicket with 21 runs still to get, Pakistan, for the first time, got a hold of the match. Following this, the Proteas lost the wicket of Gerald Coetzee, and were back in the game. With Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi on the crease and South Africa needed 8 runs in 4 overs with 2 wicket in hand, Babar took the chance and handed over the ball to Wasim, hoping to finish the match in the 47th over, as Lungi Ngidi out caught and bowled by Rauf in the 46th over. Read More: South Africa beat Pakistan in World Cup thriller Maharaj and Shamsi somehow ma

SUKKUR: Sindh police claimed to have arrested three suspects nominated in the murder case of the senior journalist Jan Mohammad Mahar, ARY News reported on Friday. Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Irfan Ali Samo told the media that three suspects wanted in senior journalist Jan Mohammad Mahar’s murder case were arrested from an operation in the katcha area. The arrested persons include Sher Muhammad Shaikh, Muhammad Ramzan Shaikh and Bashir Memon. “Mahar’s assassination plot was finalised at Sher Muhammad Shaikh’s home. Shero Mahar and the other accused are in close contacts with Shaikh. Shaikh and other accused completed recce of the journalist’s house and office.” “After the journalist’s murder, Bashir Memon provided refuge and weapons to the suspects in a katcha area. I have ordered to lodge four more cases against the arrested suspects in the Tamachani police station,” said SSP Samo. READ:  Jan Mohammad Mahar’s murder culprits hiding in Katcha area The police officer said

An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Swat and its adjoining areas on Friday, ARY News reported. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Swat and the adjoining areas. No loss is reported as per initial reports. According to NSMC Islamabad, the depth of the quake was recorded at 120 kilometres and the epicentre was Hindukush mountain range. Last week, a mild earthquake jolted different parts of Karachi on Monday. No loss was reported as per initial reports. A mild earthquake of 3.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted different areas of Karachi – the capital of Sindh province – on Monday night. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre Islamabad, the depth of the quake was recorded at 15 kilometres and the epicentre was near the Quaidabad area of Karachi. The areas where tremors were felt include Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Cattle Colony, different areas of Malir District, Quaidabad, Shah Latif Town, Sherpao Colony,

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Friday opened up on his side’s heartbreaking loss to South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 fixture at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ICC (@icc) Pakistan, electing to bat first, scored 270 with the side being aided by captain Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel’s half-centuries. The latter stood out from the rest with his run-a-ball 52. His knock included seven fours. His 84-run partnership with Shadab Khan (43 off 36) was the saving grace as Pakistan were 5-141 in 39 overs. Moreover, Babar Azam scored his third half-century of the tournament as he chipped in with his 50 off 65 balls with the help of four deliveries. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was the standout bowler with his figures of 4-60. Marco Jansen returned with figures of 3-43 in nine overs. South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one

KARACHI: Customs intelligence has unearthed the tax fraud worth Rs3.5 billion allegedly committed by a private company, ARY News reported on Friday. The Customs intelligence detected a Rs3.5 tax fraud in a company namely HSJI that cleared steel bars by deceiving Customs Collector Hyderabad without paying the taxes and duties. The Customs spokesperson said that the company would have faced fines, duties and taxes worth Rs3.5 billion. A First Information Report (FIR) was lodged by Customs intelligence, however, no recovery has been made from the company so far. Related:  Stolen Bentley car case: Customs tribunal gives important ruling It emerged that the fraud money was used in a construction project. The Customs spokesperson said that the accused was associated with the HSJI namely company. The construction company used steel products in a Karachi-based project. The FIR was lodged on October 27 on a tip-off about money laundering. The nominated persons include Muhammad Hanif Jeewa

Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond made news with his comments regarding Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the side’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 fixture against South Africa at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium on Friday. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv It is pertinent to mention that Babar Azam is currently receiving flak for Pakistan’s performances since the Asia Cup 2023 and the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Former cricketers and a vast section of social media accused him of using his influence regarding team selection. Moreover, his performance and leadership skills have come under fire as well. He has been called a “selfish” player with a laid-back leadership attitude. Some had even called for his replacement as the frontman.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) Shane Bond, considered to be one of the world’s greatest pacers, surprised fans when he compared the leadership

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday discussed the prevailing situation in Gaza Strip with US Ambassador to Pakistan David Blome, ARY News reported. Gaza is being bombed by the occupation forces after the resistance group Hamas launched a surprise attack on October 7, breaching Israel’s defence. Israel has put the strip — home to 2.3 million people — under siege while local authorities reported killings of more than 6,500 Palestinians. About 40 percent of the people killed are children, Gaza’s Ministry of Health said. Thousands of buildings have been destroyed, and more than one million people displaced in the territory, which has been under siege and largely deprived of water, food and other basic supplies. Read More: Israel bombs Gaza, prepares ground invasion amid Russia warning Hamas’s attack in southern Israel killed at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials. US Ambassador to Pakistan David Blome called on Pri

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amir Hayat has written a ‘motivation letter’ to the employees ahead of the privatisation, ARY News reported on Thursday. The PIA CEO Amir Hayat wrote an open letter to motivate the employees amid the financial crisis, closure of the flight operations and the ongoing privatisation process. Hayat asked all employees to maintain a concerted focus on ensuring organizational compliance through closely-knit teamwork ahead of the airline’s privatisation. “The catalyst for this freshly adopted approach is resource conservation while ensuring gainful utilization of funds, keeping airworthiness, quality and safety of our flight operations as paramount,” he wrote. READ:  PIA financial crisis: Progress made on another ‘bailout package’ Amir Hayat asked the employees to focus on bringing back PIA to its normal operations across the globe through diligent teamwork, dedication and proactive participation of all tie

Pakistan has foiled India’s infiltration and ceasefire violation attempt by taking timely action at Zafarwal sector. According to the details, Indian forces violated the ceasefire and attempted to launch a quad-copter drone in Zafarwal sector that was timely thwarted by the Pakistani forces. To cover the failure of the quad-copter infiltration, Indian forces started unprovoked firing on Pakistani posts. Pakistani forces responded promptly to the Indian aggression. Earlier, an elderly man embraced martyrdom when Indian troops targeted the civilian population in the Nakyal sector along the Line of Control (LoC) , said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Read more: Elderly man martyred in Indian firing at LoC: ISPR According to ISPR, Indian troops initiated a ceasefire violation in Nakyal Sector along LOC deliberately targeting civil population. “A 60 years old man identified as Ghayas who belonged to Kotli got martyred due to unprovoked Indian firing.” the ISPR said. Three wo

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said Wednesday that he has not received any response from the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces yet after sending letters to their governments. While talking to a private news channel, President Dr Arif Alvi said that he summoned Punjab and KP election commissioners but they did not come to meet him. He added that he had also written a letter to the law minister regarding elections but he replied that the president was unauthorised to question the election date. He detailed that complaints were raised on the digital census. Alvi said that he suggested holding general elections on November 6 or before but the law ministry issued a statement that the president has no jurisdiction to fix the election date. Related: PTI chairman upset with President Arif Alvi over election date, reveals Aleema Regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, President Alvi said that he has found the PTI chief honest in financial matters and patriot an

Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has extended its most prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship for Pakistan. The Pakistan High Commission said in a statement that for the first time, an Australian university has offered such scholarships for Pakistan. The programme is aimed at inspiring a new generation of young, passionate leaders and providing them with the knowledge, skills, and worldviews to be future leaders. Two Pakistani students will be awarded the scholarship every year, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission – Canberra. Related: HEC announces Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters, PhD The Scholarship was launched at a momentous ceremony by the High Commissioner for Pakistan to Australia, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri together with the Vice-Chancellor and President of the UOW, Professor Patricia M. Davidson and former Captain of the Australian Cricket team and Global Brand Ambassador of the UOW, Adam Gilchrist. Speaking at