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SHARJAH: Mohammad Nabi’s blistering 47 went in vain as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) edged Afghanistan by 11 runs in the second T20I  here on Sunday. The host team’s bowlers Muhammad Jawadullah and Ali Naseer bowled Afghanistan for 155 in pursuit of 167 to register an 11-run victory and level the series 1-1. UAE got off to a flying start after opting to bat first as their captain Muhammad Waseem and Aryan Lakra raised a brilliant 72-run opening stand. Qais Ahmed put the brakes on their progress with the wicket of Waseem, who departed after a quick innings of 53 runs from 32 balls, featuring four boundaries and three sixes. Afghanistan bowlers capitalized after the first wicket as UAE slipped from 72-1 to 127-7, with Lakra standing firm amidst falling wickets on the other end. Akif Raja joined Lakra at the fall of the seventh wicket in the 17th over and together they added 39 runs from 19 balls to push UAE’s total to 166-7 in their allotted 20 overs. Aryan Lakra scored an unbeate

LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi has inaugurated the new Emergency Block at Jinnah Hospital, comprising 150 beds, ARY News reported on Sunday. The CM visited the new emergency and reviewed provision of latest medical facilities. Mohsin Naqvi also inaugurated the medical and surgical emergency after their upgradation. He inspected the ICU and appreciated the steps being taken for the provision of latest beds. Punjab CM lauded the treatment facilities being provided in the new emergency, adding that state of the art emergency block consists of 150 beds. Excellent treatment facilities have been provided to the patients in the new emergency. CM Naqvi commended Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz, Secretary Health, Secretary C&W, administration of Jinnah Hospital and the whole team. He congratulated the whole team on working day and night for the completion of this project. Mohsin Naqvi inspected the new air condition plant. It was informed during the briefing that

President Dr Arif Alvi has extended his felicitations to the nation, the Muslim Ummah, and the international community at the beginning of the New Year. In a message, he prayed to Allah Almighty that the coming year brings prosperity, political and economic stability for Pakistan and the entire world. President Dr Arif Alvi emphasized that at the beginning of the New Year, the brothers and sisters of Palestine cannot be forgotten, as they continue to face brutal and barbaric attacks at the hands of the Israeli forces. He also expressed serious concerns over Indian atrocities in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The president highlighted the importance of the international community taking practical measures to resolve these longstanding disputes in accordance with UN resolutions to promote global peace and security. Additionally, President Alvi wished for economic development, interfaith harmony, forgiveness, tolerance, and mutual respect in Pakistan. from Lates

ISLAMABAD: As many as 18,736 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) have been conducted by the security forces across the country in 2023 resulting in killing of 566 and the arrest of 5,161 terrorists in efforts to maintain peace and security, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to the data issued today, effective security measures have been taken by the forces against terrorists in the year 2023. In the year 2023, in view of the situation of unrest in the region, effective anti-terrorism measures were taken for national defense and security. The data indicated that the traces and evidence of recent terrorist incidents in the country was linked to terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Due to the effective operations, Gulzar Imam Shambe and Sarfaraz Bengalzai, the most important commanders of the Baloch National Army (BNA) left terrorism and rejoined the national mainstream. However, 15,063 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Balochistan and 109 terrorists were kill

Former Pakistan chief selector Haroon Rasheed made news with his comment on the team’s bowling performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia.  Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Australia have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Pakistan. The hosts won the opening game in Perth by a resounding 360 runs. They won the series with a 79-run win in the Melbourne Test. Former chief selector Haroon Rasheed talked about the team’s performance against Australia in the ARY News show ‘Bouncer’. According to him, the bowling was responsible for the defeats, not the batting unit.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) He said pacers would be under pressure if the team plays without specialist spinners in Test cricket. Haroon Rasheed added that a team would benefit from the availability of a spinner.  Haroon Rasheed added that the management is only concerned about the resu

ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by candidates for general elections 2024 has concluded today (December30), ARY News reported. Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers can be submitted till Wednesday and decisions on these appeals will be made by the tenth of next month. The preliminary list of candidates will be displayed on the eleventh of January and candidates can withdraw their nomination papers by January 12. The electoral symbols will be allotted on the thirteenth of next month and polling for the general elections will be held on February 8 Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday approved the nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, ARY News reported. The nomination papers of prominent leaders have been approved whereas many others rejected in the ongoing scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by

KARACHI: The Karachi police on Saturday devised a strategy to deal with drunk drivers on New Year’s Eve in the port city, ARY News reported. In a statement, DIG Traffic Iqbal Dara said that the police will use breathalysers on New Year’s Eve to arrest drunk drivers, adding that carrying alcohol and narcotics in cars would not be allowed at any cost. “The Karachi City Traffic Police, on the instructions of the Karachi police chief and DIG Traffic, has constituted multiple teams and provided them breathalysers to deal with intoxicated drivers,” it added. The statement noted intoxicated drivers and motorbike riders along with people who indulge in aerial firing would not only be arrested but also booked while their vehicles impounded. Meanwhile, the district administration imposed section 144 in Karachi division on the eve of New Year. According to the notification issued by the Karachi commissioner, section 144 will remain in force from Saturday (today) evening to January 1st, 202

KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast dry weather with colder night in Karachi during next 24 hours, ARY News reported on Saturday. The northeastern winds blowing with the speed of seven kilometers per hour in the city. Minimum temperature was recorded 16.5 degree Celsius in the city, while maximum temperature will likely to remain between 28 to 30 degree Celsius, weather department said. The metropolis was measured to have 183 reading of particulate matter on the air quality index and ranked 10th most polluted city of the world today. Earlier, health experts described Karachi’s air quality as “very unhealthy” and advised citizens to restrict their outdoor activities especially during peak pollution hours. It is to be mentioned here that AQI as high as 151-200 is considered unhealthy, while an AQI reading between 201 to 300 is more harmful and AQI reading over 300 mark is extremely hazardous. According to experts, the air becomes heavier in the winter, causing poisonous particles

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed five terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday. According to the army’s media wing, an operation was carried out on information about the presence of terrorists in Mir Ali. The killed terrorists included Commander Rahzeb alias Khoray, according to the ISPR. “The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces,” it said, adding that terrorists were also involved in extortion and target killings of innocent civilians. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered during the operation, the ISPR said. “Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as the security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the military’s media wing said. On Thursday, the participants of reiterated the Paki

ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Human Rights, by a majority of the members present, opposed any statutory amendments that call for public execution for capital offences. The committee, which met with Senator Walid Iqbal at the Parliament House, resolved, by a majority vote, that given the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution – as interpreted by superior courts – and all of Pakistan’s applicable laws, any statutory amendments calling for public executions involving capital offences be opposed, and also appealed to the House to reject any such proposed amendments should they come up on its legislative agenda. Two of the Senators present, Dr Mehr Taj Roghani and Dr Humayun Mohmand, expressed their disagreement by asserting that the committee had decided upon the matter in a haste without accessing any proper research and information on the possible deterrent effects of public executions. The committee received detailed briefings on the subject of public exec

Jurgen Klopp is adamant Liverpool will be able to maintain their Premier League title charge despite the imminent loss of Mohamed Salah to African Cup of Nations duty. Salah will leave to play for Egypt at the African Cup of Nations after Liverpool host Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday. Liverpool sit two points clear of Arsenal at the top as they chase a first title since 2020. They also take on Arsenal in the FA Cup third round and Fulham in the League Cup semi-finals in January, meaning Salah’s absence could not come at a worse time. Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s top scorer with 16 goals this term and his absence in the Ivory Coast, for potentially over a month if Egypt go deep into the tournament, leaves Klopp with a major void to fill. “It is not the first time, it is a really at least very average situation that you lose your goalscorer but we had it even worse in the past when Sadio (Mane) and Mo left,” Klopp told reporters on Friday. “We came somehow through it and

Pakistan’s Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has announced balloting for the upcoming Hajj. According to detail, 69, 438 applications were received under the Regular Hajj Scheme and 63,805 of them remained successful in the balloting. He said that our endeavors to reduce the cost of Hajj package also brought results and we have succeeded in reducing Rs 100,000 from the total expense of the Hajj package. A waiting list of unsuccessful 5,633 applicants has been prepared as per their cities of departure. Applicants on the waiting list will be selected if intending pilgrims belonging to that city withdraw their Hajj application. Read more: Pakistan unveils Hajj digital app for pilgrims All applicants will be apprised tonight via mobile SMS, website, or the mobile App. However, the Sponsor Ship Scheme will continue by Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Aneeq Ahmed said first time that the short Hajj is being facilitated by Pakistan. The rel

KARACHI: A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday in a multi-story towel factory located in the Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi, ARY News reported. According to the initial details received from the rescue officials, as many as six fire brigade vehicles are busy in firefighting operations, while it was reported that the fire broke out due to the explosion of the PMT transformer – transformers mounted on poles for electric utility distribution. Meanwhile, the rescue team was present at the spot trying to control the fire, furthermore, no casualties were reported in the fire incident as only a watchman was present in the factory when the fire broke out, who informed the authorities about the incident. This was the second fire incident this week in the metropolis. Earlier to this incident, a fire broke out in Karachi’s Saddar mobile market has been doused after hours of struggle, quoting fire brigade authorities. As per details, the blaze erupted at Saddar Shah Jahan mobile

KARACHI: A speeding car, driven by an underage driver, crashed into Gujjar Nullah, Karachi, ARY News reported on Friday.  According to police, the car fell into Gujjar Nullah near Cafe Piyala Hotel at Gulberg Chowrangi. They further said the car being driven by an underage driver, fell in Gujjar Nullah as the driver lost control due to over-speeding. The boy was rescued by the locals of the area and was shifted to nearby hospital, while the vehicle was also taken out from the nullah with the help of a crane. Police said the youth received minor injuries. Read more: Lahore DHA accident: Afnan confesses to car drifting, over-speeding The issue of underage driving needs the attention of the authorities. In a separate incident of underage driving, six members of the same family were killed in a tragic car accident in Lahore’s Defence Phase 7 area. The family was reportedly returning home in two cars after visiting relatives in Shadab Colony on Ferozpur Road. As they reached a roun

KHUZDAR: At least four people were burnt to death after two vehicles caught fire following a collision in Khuzdar, Balochistan, ARY News reported, citing sources. Rescue sources said the deadly collision took place in Khark area of Khuzdar, resulting in fire eruption in both the vehicles. Four people were burnt to death in the incident. The bodies were moved to the Teaching Hospital Khuzdar. Separately on August 20, at least 20 people, including women and children, were burnt to death while 14 others sustained injuries in a collision between a passenger bus and a pick up carrying diesel barrels on Faisalabad Motorway near Pindi Bhattian. Read more: Pindi Bhatian: 20 burnt to death, 14 injured in horrific road crash The ill-fated bus was carrying 40 passengers, and was going to Islamabad from Karachi, said rescue officials. District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Fahad said the fire engulfed the bus shortly after the collision that took place at 4:30 AM. Eyewitnesses said people from n

KARACHI: Pakistan’s auto industry continued to face challenges in 2023, with car sales dropping by up to 55%. Additionally, production in factories manufacturing car parts was also slashed by 70 per cent. Due to the crisis of exchange rates, car production was severely affected by a decline in income until last year. The reduced car sales not only impacted the national treasury but also led to a noticeable decrease in revenue from products. Chairman All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association (APMDA), H.M Shahzad in recent recent interview on ARY News’ program Bakhabar Savera, shed light on the severity of the current situation in the auto sector. Regarding the crisis in the auto industry, Shahzad stated that if the production or assembling of cars in the country continues at the current rate, the next two years will witness even worse conditions. Read more: Car sales plunge 43pc on import curbs He added, that despite agreements with automobile companies, Pakistan has been unable to

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday allocated Rs 17 billion for security related to the upcoming general election in 2024, ARY News reported, citing sources. A meeting was held to overview the security arrangements for the upcoming general elections scheduled to be held on February 08, 2024. According to well-informed sources, the meeting – attended by the Inspector Generals (IGs) of all four provinces – briefed the meeting members about the polling day security arrangements. READ: Nomination papers of 109 candidates face intense scrutiny Reports indicate that to ensure a peaceful election in the country, a total of 600,000 police officials are necessarily required. Sources further revealed that only 200,000 police officials are currently available leaving a significant shortfall, with an additional 400,000 personnel required to meet the basic security requirements for the upcoming general elections. Meanwhile, 58 percent of polling stations declared sensitive.

ISLAMABAD: In the bustling political arena, today witnessed the meticulous examination of nomination papers for key figures in three constituencies of Islamabad. Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar’s NA-47 and NA-48, Shoaib Shaheen’s NA-48, Zubair Farooq’s NA-46, Hafeez Rehman’s NA-46, and Jamshed Mughal’s NA-46 were all subject to thorough scrutiny by the District Returning Officer’s watchful eye, ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabasum said on Wednesday. As the scrutiny unfolded, the fate of these prominent personalities now hangs in the balance until the Returning Officers in Islamabad deliver their decisions on December 30. It’s a critical juncture in the political landscape as contenders await the verdict that will determine the approval or rejection of their nomination papers. The hustle and bustle of these constituencies resonate with the anticipation of a decision that could shape the course of the upcoming political journey. With the clock ticking down to December 30, the candidates and their

BHAKKAR: In a horrific incident, a widow was thrashed by her brother and brother-in-law for refusing to marry, ARY News reported. As per details, the police officials said that the brother-in-law of the widow Jati Mai wanted to forcefully marry her. The police spokesperson said that both the accused broke the legs and rib bones of the victim with an iron rod and shaved her head. Rescue 1122 officials said that the injured woman was shifted to DHQ hospital with severe injuries whereas an FIR has also been registered against the accused. Read more: Man beats mother-in-law for not letting wife go home with him In a separate incident, a man in Karachi beat his mother-in-law for not letting his wife go home with him. As per details, Sharjeel started beating his mother-in-law publicly in the Defence Zamzama area of Karachi when she did not allow his wife to go home with him. Police stated that his wife had a fight with him and she came to her mother’s home but the situation got escal

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Zubair believes that the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) would have benefitted the country, regretting the financial losses due to delay in process, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘Khabbar’, the former Sindh governor said that the PML-N believed that privatisation of country’s institutions was the ‘perfect solution’ to financial concerns. ‘There is no other way than privatisation of loss-making institutions,” Muhammad Zubair said, adding that the people of Pakistan were bearing the losses of the country’s institutions. He pointed out that former chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry reversed the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills – which caused a “lot of loss”. “That decision portrayed Pakistan’s negative image at the global level,” he said. “Foreign companies, including ones from China, had expressed interest in PSM, and its privatisation would have benefitted Pakistan,” he said.

KARACHI: A religious party worker was shot dead in what police described as a suspected targeted attack in Karachi’s Korangi area on Tuesday, ARY News reported. In a statement, the police said the victim – identified as Saleem – was sitting at his workplace near Chamra Chowrangi in Korangi when armed pillion riders arrived there and opened indiscriminate firing on him and fled. The police ruled out the possibility of a robbery bid, describing it as a suspected targeted attack. The police said they were investigating the case from all angles. The investigation team found four bullet shells at the crime scene, noting that the pillion riders had put a fake number plate on the motorcycle. The footage obtained, they said, is so substandard that the faces of the visitors are not clear. The victim is a resident of Chakwal while his son is also an active worker of the religious party. Earlier in March 2023, a religious party worker Saleem Khatri was shot dead near Bilal colony Karachi b

KARACHI: During the early hours of the intra-day trading on Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) experienced a significant decline, with points dropping below the 61,000 mark, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The benchmark, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) index of PSX witnessed a decline of 1021 points after which the market is currently trading at 60684.47 points with a percent change of 1.26. Last week, the benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged over 2,600 points during intra-day trading on Tuesday. According to the market, the PSX lost 2,633 points and the 100 index dropped below the 63,000 points mark. The market was reported trading at 62,571 around 2:30 pm. The benchmark KSE-100 index maintained its bullish run for over a month, following the successful conclusion of a staff-level deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to market experts, the bearish trend was mainly fuelled by stocks in the exploration and production (E&

KARACHI: Fire broke out in Karachi’s Saddar mobile market has been doused after hours of struggle, ARY News reported, quoting fire brigade authorities. As per details, the blaze erupted at Saddar Shah Jahan mobile market, in the early morning and quickly spread to numerous shops, creating a challenging situation for the authorities. Promptly responding to the emergency, five fire tenders and two water bowers combated the fire. According to Saddar Electronics Dealers Association President, Rizwan Irfan, more than 100 shops in the market were damaged and the trades suffered the loss of millions of rupees. Irfan said a fire safety system is present in the market, but the blaze quickly engulfed shops. Read more: Fire erupts in building at Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal Efforts to bring the situation under control are underway, with the fire brigade resorting to breaking the locks and shutters of the shops in an attempt to extinguish the fire. The authorities continue to work diligently

NAWABSHAH: The future of Pakistan is bright and the Prime Minister of Pakistan would be from PPP, this was stated by President PPP and former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari while talking to the media during the visit of Returning Officer office for scrutiny of his nomination form filed for NA-207 Nawabshah. He was accompanied by Advocate Farooq Naik, former provincial minister of law Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and other party leaders. Later the nomination form of Asif Ali Zardari was approved by the Returning Officer after scrutiny. Asif Zardari said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf should work hard this time to learn as early as they came to power last time without any labour. Zardari said the hopes of the nation are linked with PPP and the future of PPP is very bright. He was confident that the general elections would be held in time. He said that earlier all political parties were in PDM and now they are contesting in individual status but the future of PPP is bright and would f

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has provided clarification, asserting that the Bat symbol has not been allocated to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentarians, ARY News reported. In an official statement released on Monday evening, the spokesperson for the ECP clarified that the Bat symbol has not been granted to PTI-P or any other political party. *الیکشن کمیشن پاکستان* 25 دسمبر 2023 الیکشن کمیشن کی طرف سے چیئرمین پی ٹی آئی پارلیمینٹیرین ،پرویز خٹک سمیت کسی کو بھی انتخابی نشان” بلے “کی پیشکش نہیں کی گئی ۔ ترجمان الیکشن کمیشن — Election Commission of Pakistan (OFFICIAL) (@ECP_Pakistan) December 25, 2023 Earlier today, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P) head Pervaiz Khattak claimed that he was offered ‘bat’ as an election symbol but he declined that offer. ECP verdict Earlier,  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lost their electoral symbol ‘bat’  as Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced the reserved verdict on the party’s int

Pakistan’s Wicket-keeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed and Right-arm medium-fast bowler Faheem Ashraf have been dropped from the national team for the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting tomorrow in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 12-member national team has been announced for the second match of the Benaud–Qadir Trophy between Pakistan and Australia, in which the wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan replaces the former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. Meanwhile, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was replaced by Hassan Ali and Mir Hamza has been included in the team in place of the injured pacer Khurram Shahzad in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. The 12-member squad includes Shaan Masood (captain), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi, Aamir Jamal and Sajid Khan. The team management stated that the final playing 11 will be announced tomorrow before the match. It should be noted that this series is part of the ICC Test Championship 2025 cycle and hosts Au

KARACHI: Change of guards’ ceremony held at the mausoleum of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his 147th birth anniversary, ARY News reported on Monday. An elegant change of guards’ ceremony held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi today to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the ceremonial guards’ duty. Commandant PMA Major General Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhry was the chief guest in the change of guards’ ceremony at Mazar-e-Quaid. Commandant PMA laid floral wreath at the Mazar-e-Quaid and paid respects. The nation is celebrating Quaid’s birth anniversary today across the country with enthusiasm and national spirit. President Arif Alvi arrived at Mazar-e-Quaid and laid floral wreath and observed Fateha this morning. Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh Justice Maqbool Baqar, Governor Kamran Tessori and provincial ministers were also accompanied with the president. from Latest Pakistan News and

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi said that it was an effort of the government to go towards the solution of the problem of protestors from Balochistan through negotiations. In an interview with a private news channel, the minister said that it was desire of the interim set-up that the protestors should go back to their homes with dignity, honour and safety. “We want to solve the problems of the protesters and talks should be held in Balochistan or Quetta instead of Islamabad,” Solangi said. The minister for information said that most of the protesters from Balochistan were women and at this time, they were present in front of the National Press Club. Security, ambulance and medical facilities were available for the protesters, Murtaza Solangi informed. The minister said that it was the preference of the protestors to sit in front of the NPC and register their protest peacefully. “Everyone is allowed to protest peacefully and our effort is to

ISLAMABAD: National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) on Monday clarified that no policy was changed in the issuance of “Form B” to the general public. In a message, it said that no deadline was set for obtaining “Form B” but some elements spread wrong information on social media regarding the change of policy. The clarification further said that some of the statements coming out on the internet from some quarters are contrary to the facts and are misleading the citizens. NADRA also advised that being a responsible citizen, it requires avoiding to spread of such false news. It said that there has been no change in the policy of issuance of “Form B” by NADRA and no change is contemplated. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/JsqwCU1

ISLAMABAD: The scholarship committee of the undergraduate scholarship programme for Gilgit-Baltistan met at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat to approve the selection of the third batch of students who will pursue their undergraduate studies in different public sector universities in Pakistan. The meeting, chaired by Executive Director HEC Dr Zia Ul-Qayyum, was attended yesterday by the Vice Chancellor, Karakoram International University Gilgit, Dr Atta Ullah Shah, Vice Chancellor, University of Baltistan Skardu, Dr Muhammad Naeem Khan, Director General (Scholarships) HEC, Ms Aayesha Ikram, Assistant Chief (S&T) Planning Commission, Mr Muhammad Zaheer, Director Education (Colleges), Mr Juma Gul, and Mr Javed Hassan Awan, Project Director (GB Scholarships) HEC. Related: HEC announces new scholarships for studies in Europe For the intake of the third batch, HEC advertised the scholarship in August 2023. The test was conducted in November. A total of 100 students

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has apprehended a suspect in Sector F-10 for allegedly distributing fraudulent degrees.  The FIA spokesperson stated here Saturday that Inspector Kashmif Riaz and Ehtasham Gondal, members of the FIA team, found printed degrees, certificates, fake university stamps and admission forms in the possession of the accused. Investigations are going on with more revelations expected. Amin ran a fraudulent international council, providing MD degrees for $1,000 and PhD degrees for $1,500. Amin’s arrest was ordered by Deputy Director of Anti-Corruption Circle, Islamabad, Afzal Khan Niazi. Biag was conducting his unlawful operations through different agents. The detained former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Drap, Sheikh Akhtar Hussain, had acquired a degree from Baig’s fraudulent operation. Amin’s arrest was facilitated by information provided by the apprehended suspect. It is pertinent to mention here that the anti-corruption circle of t

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team on Friday conducted a successful raid in Golra area and nabbed two human smugglers and recovered passports, cash and other items from them, ARY News reported. In a targeted operation against human smugglers, a dedicated team led by SI Shams Khan, SHO AHTC Rawalpindi, under the guidance of Director Rana Abdul Jabbar and Circle Incharge Kamran Amir Khan, apprehended Saif Ullah and Mirza Zahoor Ahmed from Golra Mor. The accused, residents of Kharian and Gujrat, were alleged to have extorted Rs.3,400,000 from intending immigrants, promising them overseas employment in Greece. The raid resulted in the recovery of two passports, suspected fake Greek visas, three mobile phones, and Rs. 500,000 in cash. The arrested individuals now face charges under various sections, and further investigations are underway. Read more: FIA unveils hotline to report human trafficking Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched the country’s f

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways on Friday decided to introduce a fuel track management system to monitor and optimise fuel supply, aiming to curtail expenditures. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Pakistan Railways Secretary Syed Mazhar Ali Shah, at the PR headquarters. The meeting was attended by PR Chief Executive Officer Aamir Baloch and other senior officers. The shift to an online fuel management system was emphasised, with exploration of various fuel supply options and collaboration with oil marketing companies. The PR chairman ordered the installation of electric meters in residential units at the railways colonies and urged acceleration of transitioning the railway network to solar power. The meeting highlighted efforts to enhance healthcare facilities, with plans to open railway hospitals in Quetta on December 25 and Peshawar on December 31 for public access. To bolster medical services, an advertisement has been issued to hire doctors and allied health staff

LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and former federal minister Faisal Vawda on Friday discussed the country’s political situation ahead of general elections, ARY News reported. According to details, the former PTI leader called on former president and discussed matters pertaining to the upcoming elections. Asif Zardari and Faisal Vawda also exchange views on Sindh’s political landscape. The meeting came as political parties gear up for upcoming general elections, scheduled for February 8, 2024, with candidates submitting nomination papers. Earlier in the day, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) extended its deadline for filing nomination papers for the general elections by two days but asserted that the extension would not affect the poll date. Last week, the commission issued the election schedule, putting an end to uncertainty surrounding the exercise. Read More: ECP revises schedule for general election 2024 As per the original schedule,

KARACHI: Two bombs found at cantonment railway station Karachi have been diffused by the authorities, ARY News reported.  As per details, the two bombs that looked like time devices were found at platform 2 of Karachi Cantt station. According to police spokesperson, the time devices weighing 10 to 12 kilograms were found in a bag along with battery wire, switches and other items. Police officials said that the train reached Karachi Cantt station from Peshawar at 08:20 pm and the Bomb Disposal Squad was called at 09:15 when the suspicious bag was spotted. The police spokesperson said that Rangers had cordoned off the surrounding area until the bombs were diffused. Earlier on February 16, at least two passengers were killed and six others injured as a result of a blast inside the Quetta-bound Jaffer Express train. The blast occurred when Quetta-bound Jaffer Express was passing from Chichawatni railway station. The train was coming from Peshawar. Read more: Two killed, six injure

ISLAMABAD: The high-level committee constituted to Review Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rules 2010 has proposed amendments in various areas. The meeting of the Committee was held on 16th December,2023, under the co-chairmanship of Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice (Retired) Manzoor Ahmed Malik with mandate to propose such rules of procedure for the Commission in making appointments of the Judges of the Constitutional Courts of the country, that comply with the collegial and inclusive decision-making process enshrined in Article 175-A of the Constitution, said a press release issued on Thursday. The important areas of consideration for proposing amendments in the 2010 Rules includes, process for convening meetings of the Commission and making decisions therein, initiation of nomination(s) in the Supreme Court, initiation of nomination(s) in the High Courts, adequate representation of the District Judiciary and the Bar for elevation, diversity, criteria for selection f