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ISLAMABAD: Bushra Bibi, who received 14-year sentence in the Toshakhana reference, has been moved to Bani Gala, the Islamabad residence of his husband Imran Khan, following its designation as a sub-jail, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The former first lady voluntarily surrendered before the accountability court in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team, already at the jail, where the hearing was being conducted, took her into custody as soon as she reached. According to a notification issued by Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Bushra Bibi has been moved to Bani Gala, following its designation as a sub-jail. “The Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory is pleased to declare the residence of convict Bushra Bibi (Residential Compound, Khan House Banigala, Mohra Noor, Islamabad) as Sub-Jail till further orders,” stated the notification. Sources told ARY News that stringent security protocols are in place, with jail staff to station inside Bani Ga

LAHORE: Five individuals were injured in a firing incident that reportedly occurred at Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) candidate, Malik Habib Awan’s rally in Lahore, ARY News reported on Tuesday. As per the details, an unidentified individual opened fire at the PML-N rally in Lahore, leaving five gunmen injured including the brother of the political candidate from constituency PP-154. Following the firing incident, the unidentified armed individual managed to flee from the scene, meanwhile, the police started an investigation into the case. Earlier to this, in an armed clash between workers of two political parties in Nazimabad, a man was killed and another injured. Police said that the deceased has been identified as Faraz 48. A man Rao Talha was injured in the firing incident. The deceased and injured both have been associated with a political party, according to officials. Unidentified persons set two vehicles on fire in Nazimabad 2 after the violent incident. A fire

RAWALPINDI: Ghulam Murtaza Satti of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), along with other party candidates announced their support for the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) in Rawalpindi and Islamabad during the general election 2024, ARY News reported on Tuesday. As per the details, a meeting was held between PTI’s Ghulam Murtaza Satti and PPP’s co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad, after which the PTI candidate along with other general election contestants announced their support for PPP in twin cities. READ: PPP candidate announces support to JUI-F in Swat’s PK-05 The former president Asif Ali Zardari expressed confidence in the PPP’s potential to bring about a surprise in the upcoming 2024 general elections from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. He urged the workers in these regions to trust the democratic traditions, stating that the Jiyalas in twin cities have an eternal history. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/advEKLo

RAWALPINDI: A Sepoy of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom while four others participating in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission sustained injuries in the attack in Abyei, the disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan, ARY News reported citing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the military’s media wing, a convoy of Pakistani peacekeepers was ambushed in Abyei while escorting two local patients to a hospital. Pakistani peacekeepers responded effectively and forced the militants to retreat. However, during the exchange of fire, Sepoy Muhammad Tariq, the resident of Badin, embraced martyrdom while four individuals including two officers were injured. The ISPR maintained that Pakistan’s peacekeeping contingents have always distinguished themselves by virtue of their professionalism and devotion to duty. “Pakistan remains committed to its role as a responsible member of the international community and will continue to contribute towards global peace and

GHOTKI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that his party would not let anyone ‘steal’ its mandate as it happened in general elections, 2018. Addressing a public gathering in connection with the General Elections 2024 in Ghotki, Fazalur Rehman said that if someone still believes in ‘stealing’ the mandate, he should take a lesson from the condition of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder. The JUI-F chief said that every other party is busy with power politics and nobody cares about the issues being faced by the common men. “No party is coming up for revival of Pakistan’s economy,” he added. Maulana Fazalur Rehman also came down heavily on the PTI founder and said that he was ‘imposed to spoil the country’s identity and destroy the economy. He also condemned Israel over its violation of human rights in Palestine. “Israel is a terrorist and the United States stands beside it,” he added. The JUI-F chief asked the party workers to convey its mes

SHARJAH: Captain Tom Kohler-Cadmore played a blistering knock in the first innings, which was followed by a combined bowling effort by Sharjah Warriors’ bowlers to sink Desert Viper s in the 13th ILT20 match here on Sunday. Desert Vipers opted to bowl first and Luke Wood proved the decision right as he removed opening batters Niroshan Dickwella (5) and Johnson Charles (6) in the second over. Martin Guptill and Tom Kohler-Cadmore joined hands to construct a blistering 101-run stand from 53 balls to push the team’s total to 120 in 10.3 overs. Wood came back to attack and dismissed Kohler-Cadmore, who was the chief contributor to the partnership, scoring 68 off 34. His innings was laced with two fours and eight sixes. Watch ILT20  Live on  ARY ZAP Guptill scored 39 off 32 before Shaheen Afridi ended his anchoring innings. Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets in the next over to reduce the Warriors to 147-7, however, Joe Denly and Chris Woakes’s 27-run stand helped them post 174-7

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Sirajul Haq on Sunday lambasted his political rivals, PPP, PML-N and MQM-P, over ‘persistent bad governance’, asserting that Feb 8 was the day to end “corrupt system” from the country, ARY News reported. Addressing a public gathering at Karachi’s Baghe Jinnah in connection with General Elections 2024, Sirajul Haq said the people of Karachi have given their verdict in favour of his party, adding that gone are the days of PML-N, PPP and MQM-P. “This is the day to end corrupt system,” he said, vowing that his party will hold mafias accountable, if elected to power. “Corrupts, sugar mafia, drug mafia and land mafia will be held accountable,” he maintained. Sirajul Huq said that the PPP and the PML-N could not overcome crises in Pakistan Airlines and Pakistan Railways. “How will they (PPP and PML-N) put Pakistan back on track,” he asked. The JI Ameer said that after ‘coming’ into power his party would take effective measures for repatriation of Dr Af

KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday accepted PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif’s challenge to invite his party supremo Nawaz Sharif to “inspect Sindh” instead of holding US-style debate – the former foreign minister asked for, ARY News reported. With barely two weeks to go for the Feb 8 general elections, a heated war of words continues between the two political parties, PML-N and PPP – former allies in Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government. Both political parties, since the completion of PDM-led government tenure, are criticising each other over policy issues and governance. Recently, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto challenged PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to debate anywhere before February 8 to provide voters with crucial insights into their plans. Taking to his X handle, formerly known as Twitter, Bilawal said: “I invite the PM candidate of [PML-N] [Nawaz Sharif], to engage in a debate with me anytime, anywhere before Feb 8.” I invite the PM candidate of @p

As many as three pedestrians were killed, while three others were severely injured after a speeding car ran over them in Malakand district, ARY News reported on Saturday. The unfortunate incident occurred on the Batkhela bypass Road in which a speeding car collided with a motorcyclist due to excessive speed and ran over some pedestrians. The rescue officials claimed that the three individuals, including a woman, lost their lives on the spot, while three others sustained serious injuries. READ: Several passengers hurt in Islamabad green line bus accident The injured individuals were immediately shifted to DHQ Hospital in Batkhela for urgent medical assistance, where the condition was reported to be critical. However, the driver of the car abandoned the car and fled from the scene. Meanwhile, Malakand police have initiated an investigation, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/lcYqOk

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided that its main focus will be on mega corruption and money laundering cases in the future. The NAB has introduced what it called revolutionary reforms as malafide or frivolous complaints will now be considered as cognizable offence and liable to legal action against such applicants in the Courts of Law, a press statement issued here said. The initiative is aimed at greater efficiency and transparency in the NAB operations and to dispel its public perception. Under the new guidelines, parameters have been defined for submission of complaints, providing complete personal details of applicant with affidavit, in which admitting that the information provided in the complaint is correct and without any malafide intentions. Further, the applicant will be liable to legal action under the law, if allegations are not proved. Considering damage of the self-respect and self-esteem of persons against the moral code of ethics, the pe

DUBAI: Sam Billings scored a quickfire half-century in the run chase and powered Dubai Capitals to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the eighth match of the ILT20 here on Thursday. Put into bat first, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders could put up 183/4 on the board despite Sam Hain and Laurie Evans’s brisk half-centuries. The Knight Riders got off to a shaky start to their innings as they lost Andries Gous and Michael Pepper in the second over with just 111 runs on the board. Walking out to bat at number four, Hain then put together a brief 37-run partnership with Alishan Sharafu, who fell in the sixth over after scoring an 18-ball 15. Hain then joined forces with Evans and the pair launched an astounding recovery for the Knight Riders. They dominated the second half of the innings and added 131 runs to the total before Hain finally walked back in the final over. Watch ILT20 Live On  ARY ZAP Hain smashed eight boundaries and two sixes on his way to top sco

KARACHI: The opening ceremony of ‘SEASPARK-2024’ exercise under the auspices of Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi on Thursday, Inter Services Press Relations (ISPR) said. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the chief guest on the occasion. The participants of the opening ceremony were briefed on the aims and objectives of the exercise. The biennial exercise is steered to assess war preparedness and validate operational plans of Pakistan Navy against envisaged threat spectrum, especially in maritime domain. Along with Pak Navy, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency , Special Forces and Pak Marines will also participate in the exercise. Personnel of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force will also participate in joint operations. The exercise will further strengthen Pakistan’s resolve to maintain peace and security in the region. A large number of armed forces officers including representatives of federal ministries also participated in the ceremony. from Latest Pakista

SWABI: Former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Wednesday asserted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan had offered him the presidency three times, ARY News reported. Addressing a public gathering in connection with the election 2024, the PTI leader said that deposed premier Imran Khan offered him presidency, but “I refused due to protocol”. Asad Qaiser further said that he took the position of National Assembly Speaker for the construction and development of his constituency. Earlier, the PTI leader – in an exclusive interview with ARY News – urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to play a more effective role in ensuring the ‘free and fair’ polls in the country. He termed the election commission’s role during the upcoming general election 2024 as ‘worst’, stating that the electoral watchdog should play its role as a neutral institution. “Such elections will not bring stability but things will get worse in Pakistan,” Qaiser asserted, he accused

DUBAI: Wanindu Hasaranga backed Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 3/22 with a quickfire 42 and powered Desert Vipers to their maiden victory in the ongoing ILT20 2024. The star-studded side registered a comfortable six-wicket victory over Gulf Giants in the seventh match. Put into bat first, the Giants struggled against the ruthless bowling attack of the Vipers and put up a modest total of 160/6 on the board. The Giants had a dismal start to their innings as Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Afridi struck in quick successions to leave them reeling at 7/2 in 2.2 overs. Following the slump, Chris Lynn and Jordan Cox anchored the innings with a counterattacking 89-run partnership. Lynn dominated the stand by dominating the Vipers’ bowlers and brought up his half-century in the process. The right-handed batter, however, failed to stretch his gutsy knock and fell victim to Tymal Mills in the 13th over. Watch ILT20 Live On  ARY ZAP He top-scored for the Giants with a 42-ball 63 which featured seven boun

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan expressed his confidence in the candidates, who are contesting elections independently after the party’s bat was stripped off, saying that they would remain loyal to PTI even after elections, ARY News reported on Wednesday.  Speaking at ARY News Programme “Khabar Meher Bokhari Kay Sath”, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that their candidates cannot contest as the PTI’s aspirants but they could join the party after winning the polls as independents. He said independents would have three days to join any political party, adding that the PTI also has a “Plan C” that would be disclosed after the polls. While responding to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s claim to form the government with the help of independents, Barrister Gohar said that the former has been taught that governments can also be formed through horse-trading. He said that the PTI was trying to make the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) realise th

ISLAMABAD: The two-day 8th meeting of the Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with Federal Minister for Planning and Development Muhammad Sami Saeed kicked off in Islamabad on Wednesday, ARY News reported. The meeting reviewed progress on various policy level initiatives and projects carried out under Special Investment Facilitation Council. During the meeting, the concerned ministries presented progress on various projects and recommended to take concrete measures to further improve the environment for investment. The SIFC Executive Committee appreciated the overall progress in various sectors and engagements with investors at local and international level. It also reviewed progress in finalizing the viable projects of the bank under the MoUs and Framework Agreements reached with the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The Committee directed the relevant Ministries to accelerate work to make these agreements profitable. The SIFC Executive Committe

KARACHI: A CCTV footage of the firing incident has emerged showing two armed men opening fire leaving one dead, and four injured before fleeing from the scene, ARY News reported on Tuesday. WATCH THE CCTV VIDEO HERE:  https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01-2.mp4 Yesterday a firing incident at a shop was reported near Karachi’s Abul Hassan Isphani Road, in which an individual was killed while four others sustained injuries. As per the CCTV footage, the four unidentified armed accused arrived at the scene on two bikes, two suspects – wearing cap and helmet – went towards the shop opened fire. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/rvtyJzO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen and upgrade the bilateral relationship with China. He made these remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who called on him in Islamabad today. The two diplomats engaged in an in-depth discussion covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and bilateral economic and financial cooperation. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani expressed appreciation for the contributions of Vice Foreign Minister Sun in enhancing the Pakistan-China Iron Brotherhood, as envisioned by the leaders and peoples of the two countries. Expressing satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani emphasized the significance of CPEC for Pakistan. He said that Pakistan would continue making efforts for realization of CPEC’s full potential for shared benefits. He appreciated China

GQEBERHA: Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowlers came out all guns blazing and propelled their side to a crushing nine-wicket victory over Paarl Capitals in the 15th match of the SA20 here on Monday. Put into bat first, the Capitals were humbled by Ottniel Baartman-led Sunrisers Easter Cape bowling attack which booked them for a paltry total of just 52. Capitals openers Phil Salt and Will Jacks scripted a rather decent start as they added 25 runs for the first wicket before the former perished on the final delivery of the third over. His partner Jacks followed his footsteps as he perished on the next delivery, bringing the Capitals down to 25/2 in 3.1 overs. Watch SA20 Live on  ARY ZAP Salt scored 10 off seven while Jacks scored a run-a-ball 12 and remained the top-scorer for his side. Their back-to-back dismissals resulted in the Capitals running into an astounding collapse. The side could add 27 runs to their total for the cost of their remaining eight wickets as none of their coming b

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) would not be able to defend even its stronghold ‘Sindh’ in the General Elections 2024. Speaking at ARY News Programme “Khabbar Mehar Bukhari Kay Sath” , Hanif Abbasi said that the PPP is ‘dying’ in Sindh too and the PML-N will get good number of seats from the province. “Even if the PML-N does not win from Sindh, it is certain that the PPP will not emerge victorious from the province,” he added. The PML-N leader said that there will be a coalition government in Sindh. Hanif Abbasi opinioned that the PPP has no support in Punjab particularly in Lahore, adding that it will be a surprise if the Bilawal-led party wins a seat from the city Responding to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s recent criticism on the PML-N supermo Nawaz Sharif and President Shehbaz Sharif, Hanif Abbasi said that Bilawal was himself a foreign minister in the coalition government of Pakistan Demo

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Leader Muhammad Zubair revealed that PML-N have abandoned ‘respect the vote’ (vote ko izzat do) narrative days before the PDM government, ARY News reported. In an interview with ARY News programme “Sawal yeh hai”, the former minister said that PML-N started with a confrontational narrative, then turned to reconciliation and now they are running the campaign on the economic narrative. However, the 16-month PDM government is hindering their narrative. He said that the PML-N supremo had suggested going into election right after the no-confidence motion against the former prime minister Imran Khan and the then PM Shehbaz Sharif’s assembly dissolution speech was also ready. Zubair further revealed that Miftah Ismail brought back International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal which was a challenging task but the authority to decide the Finance Minister rests with the PML-N leader Ishaq Dar. Earlier today, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) issued the f

ABU DHABI: Nicholas Pooran’s half-century was followed by Tim David’s last-over heroics to lead MI Emirates to sink Gulf Giants by 18 runs in the fourth match of the ILT20 here on Sunday. MI Emirates lost opening batter Will Smeed in the second over after being put into bat by Gulf Giants, however, Mohammad Waseem and Andre Fletcher stabilised the innings with a 41-run second-wicket stand. Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled Waseem (19) to break the partnership with 41 runs on the board right after the end of the powerplay. The scoring rate of MI Emirates slowed down after the wicket as Fletcher (28) added 10 runs in the next 21 balls before departing in the 12th over with 66 runs on the board. Nicholas Pooran was joined by Ambati Rayudu and they shifted gears to increase the scoring rate with their belligerent hitting. Watch ILT20 Live On  ARY ZAP They constructed a firey 69-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which conceded only 32 balls. However, Chris Jordan broke the partnership in

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday reaffirmed China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, economic development and progress, ARY News reported. He was speaking at the inauguration of a photo exhibition and CPEC library at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here. “China would continue its support to Pakistan against any threat of terrorism,” the vice foreign minister said. The remarks came after Pakistan struck terrorist hideouts in Iran ’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, less than 48 hours after Iran violated its airspace. According to a statement issued by the military’s media affairs wing, “hideouts used by terrorist organisations namely Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF)” were struck in an intelligence-based operation codenamed ‘Marg Bar Sarmachar’. “The targeted hideouts were being used by notorious terrorists including Dosta alias Chairman, Bajjar alias Soghat, Sahil alias Shafaq, Asghar ali

DI KHAN: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday stressed the need for ‘positive steps’ to deal with issues between Pakistan and Iran amid cross-border intrusions and heightened regional tension, ARY News reported.    Talking to journalists in Dera Ismail (DI) Khan, the JUI-F chief said that Iran should have contacted Pakistan before taking such “drastic action”, expressing concern over the “unprovoked airspace violation”. “Iran should have sought assistance from Pakistan instead of taking action unilaterally”, Maulana Fazl said, emphasising on ‘positive steps’ to deal with issues. He termed Pakistan’s retaliatory action ‘reciprocal’, saying that Iran had started the tension and Islamabad had every right to respond. Pakistan struck terrorist hideouts in Iran ’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, less than 48 hours after Iran violated its airspace. According to a statement issued by the military’s media affairs wing, “hideouts used by terrorist organisati

SHARJAH: Jamie Overton-led bowling attack steered Gulf Giants to start their campaign with a 31-run victory over Sharjah Warriors in the International League (ILT20) opener on Friday. Put into bat first, the Giants posted 198/7 in the allotted 20 overs at the back of a strong provided by their openers Jamie Smith and James Vince. Smith and Vince straightaway went after the Warriors bowlers and put together a 61-run partnership inside the powerplay. Maheesh Theekshana provided a much-needed breakthrough to the Warriors by cleaning up Smith in the sixth over. Smith smashed three boundaries and four sixes on his way to an 18-ball 42. Jordan Cox then joined skipper Vince at the crease and the pair comfortably took the Giants past the 100-run mark. The English duo added 53 runs for the second wicket before Vince fell victim to Theekshana just five runs away from his half-century. Watch ILT20 Live On ARY ZAP He top-scored for the Giants with a 35-ball 45, laced up with three boundar

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has lauded the high professionalism with which the Armed Forces responded to breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty by Iran’s “unprovoked airspace violation”, ARY News reported on Friday.  The Federal Cabinet meeting, held under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, was apprised of the details of the attack, as well as Pakistan’s response. Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed the Caretaker Federal Cabinet about the situation arising from the Iranian attack on Pakistan on 16 January, 2024. Addressing the federal cabinet, the Prime Minister affirmed that Pakistan is a law abiding and peace loving country and it sought friendly and cooperative relations with all countries, particularly its neighbors. The prime minister said that Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly countries that have historically enjoyed fraternal and cooperative relations marked by respect and affection. Anwaarul Haq Kakar said that it is in the interest of both co

CENTURION: Right-handed opener Will Jacks scored a quickfire century and powered Pretoria Capitals to a 17-run victory over Durban Super Giants in the 10th match of the SA20 here on Thursday. Capitals’ captain Wayne Parnell’s decision to bat first paid dividends for the team as they racked up a massive total of 204/9 on the board at the back of a quickfire century by Will Jacks. Jacks, alongside Phil Salt, gave the Capitals a flying start, as the pair added 75 runs for the first wicket inside the powerplay. Jacks was the core aggressor of the stand but Salt was also lethal as he scored a 13-ball 23 before falling victim to Reece Topley in the sixth over. Watch SA20 Live on  ARY ZAP Pretoria Capitals then suffered another blow to their flourishing start as they Theunis de Bruyn (2) in the next over which resulted in them slipping to 78/2 in 6.3 overs. Will Jacks then put together a one-sided partnership with Rilee Rossouw (11) before receiving subtle support at the other end from

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senior Deputy Convener Syed Mustafa Kamal said that he and his party were willing to withdraw in favour of Paksitan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif from Karachi’s NA-242 but the latter decided against it, ARY New reported. Speaking in ARY News Programme ‘Eleventh Hour’, Kamal said that during the seat adjustment talks with the PML-N for the General Elections 2024, the MQM-P was ready to support Shehbaz Sharif from Karachi’s NA-242 (Keamari-II). “The PML-N changed its decision and decided not to field Shehbaz Sharif from the constituency,” the MQM-P senior deputy convener added. Kamal also came down heavily on the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for ‘ignoring’ Karachi during its 15-year tenure in Sindh. He deplored that PPP has not done any development works in Karachi in the past 15 years. Read More: NA-242: Shehbaz Sharif withdraws from election in Karachi The MQM-P Senior Deputy Convener said that PPP Chairma

MUSCAT: Pakistan Men’s Hockey Team on Thursday, qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing Paris Olympics Qualifiers after holding Malaysia for a 3-3 stalemate in their last pool match. The national team made it to the knockout stage for maintaining a superior goal average than China. Notably, China succumbed to a 6-0 thrashing against Great Britain earlier today, which meant that Pakistan only had to avoid the defeat against Malaysia. Khan Sufyan, Ammad Butt, and Rana Waheed scored for Pakistan in the 3-3 stalemate while Sasri Fitri, Abu Kamal, and Ashari Farhan netted for Malaysia. Pakistan will now take on Germany in the semi-final of the Paris Olympics Qualifiers on January 20 while Great Britain will take on New Zealand in the other semi-final. The Green Shirts are now just one victory away from securing their place at the global event. It is worth mentioning here that Pakistan had an unwanted start to their campaign as they suffered a 6-1 defeat from Great Britain. Follo

KARACHI: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has directed Pakistani airlines to not use Iranian airspace, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the Civil Aviation Authority has asked the Pakistan-bound airlines to use the Muscat (Oman) route. However, the CAA sources said that strict monitoring of the flights from the western direction including Iran has been initiated. Sources said that the Iranian airspace has not been closed for commercial flights yet and no ban has been imposed on flights coming to Pakistan from any side. Read more: Operation ‘Marg Bar Sarmachar’: Pakistan strikes terrorist hideouts in Iran Earlier today, the Foreign Office said on Thursday Pakistan struck terrorist hideouts inside the Iranian border a day after Tehran violated the country’s airspace and launched strikes in Balochistan. “This morning Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in S

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday expressed reservations on interim government’s plans of restructuring of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), ARY News reported. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee – held under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla – was briefed on the news circulating in the media concerning the restructuring of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Chairman FBR Zubair Tiwana stated that the government was undertaking the restructuring of revenue department, and its finalisation requires amendments to the FBR Act. Under the proposed plan, Zubair Tiwana said, the boards of Inland Revenue and Customs were being divided. Moreover, he said, an oversight board will be constituted to oversee FBR. It has been proposed to include people from the private sector in the board, the Chairman FBR claimed, adding that the revenue board would be divided into six to seven entities while Director-General will be given additional aut

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Deputy Convener Anees Qaim Khani along with Rabita Committee members visited Bagh-e-Jinnah and reviewed the party public gathering’s preparations in connection with the Elections 2024. The MQM-P had announced to hold public gathering on January 21 at Bagh-e-Jinnah Bagh, adjacent to Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum. Talking to the workers present on the occasion, Anees Qaim Khani said that this is important in the political scenario of the country. The meeting to be held on January 21 will determine the rights of the poor and oppressed people of Sindh, including the Muhajirs. He said that MQM-P has broken its own records by holding several large public gathering at Baghe Jinnah in the past. Read More: MQM-P to hold power show on Jan 21 Anees Qaim Khani instructed the workers to do door-to-door campaign and invite as many people of Karachi as possible to participate in the public gathering on 21st January. Earlier in December last year,