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ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has been elected unopposed as the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after other candidates withdrew from the intra-party elections, ARY News reported. Omar Ayub has also been elected unopposed as the General Secretary while Yasmeen Rashid emerged as President PTI Punjab chapter. The PTI announced in a statement that Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Omar Ayub are declared for the party’s top two positions  after the withdrawal phase The announcement said, “The Federal Election Commissioner will, however, declare the election’s final result on March 3 at the conclusion of the election process.” The PTI decided to hold intra-party polls after the Supreme Court decision, upholding the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) verdict that that resulted in the party losing its electoral symbol bat. Meanwhile, Ali Amin Gandapur and Haleem Adil Sheikh have been elected unopposed as Presidents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh respectively. The elect

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a man allegedly involved in Hawala-Hundi and selling smuggled mobile phones in Karachi, ARY News reported. As per details, the arrested accused is running a Hawala-Hundi and mobile phone smuggling network along with his accomplices based in Dubai. FIA in an operation conducted at Star City Mobile Mall also seized smuggled mobile phones and accessories from the accused named Umair Jaffer.  Foreign currency has also been recovered from the arrested accused possession. The FIA sources said that records related to telegraphic transfer were also recovered from the accused. A case has been registered against the suspect in the anti-corruption circle. The FIA said that raids are being conducted for the arrest of other suspects. Read More: FIA nabs ‘gang leader’ operating Hawala Hundi business in Karachi Earlier on December 2, the FIA conducted an operation and arrested the leader of the gang involved in illegal currency exchange

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan on Wednesday clarified that a letter written to International Monetary Fund (IMF) by party founder Imran Khan will not harm interest of Pakistan, ARY News reported. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, the PTI leader said that his party never acted against the country’s interest, adding that they only wanted audit of the February 8 general elections. “We have told IMF not to audit the election itself, instead use the platforms present in Pakistan, such as FAFEN,” Ali Muhammad Khan said, adding that the PTI was seeking justice within the system. Responding to a question, Khan said they sacrificed their government by not accepting external interference, expressing hope that the courts will give them justice. He further said that the PTI has reminded the Fund of an assurance made during last interaction between Imran Khan and IMF delegation in 2023. Read More: PTI founder’s letter to IMF comes to light Earlier i

Quetta Gladiators pacer Mohammad Amir praised Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam over his brilliant century against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv   Babar Azam took the cricket world by storm with his mesmerizing match-winning century at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on February 26. His performance helped Peshawar Zalmi seal a dramatic eight-run win over Islamabad United. Mohammad Amir, who has been a vocal critic of Babar Azam in the past, expressed his admiration for the Peshawar Zalmi skipper’s performance in an interview. According to him, he and the enjoy a good relationship.  “I have no personal enmity with Babar [Azam],” Mohammad Amir quoted saying in a report. “We have played cricket together, and we have a good relationship.” He lauded the former Pakistan captain for playing out of his comfort zone. He said it is a good sign for the Green Shirts.  “The way he played his last innings and the shots he played; I

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary to the federal government for increasing petrol to Rs3 per litre, ARY News reported citing sources. As per the details, the OGRA suggested increasing the prices of petroleum products from March 1. According to the proposal, the petrol price might jack up Rs3 per litre. The OGRA has also suggested an Rs1 per litre increase in the price of high-speed diesel. The regulatory body also suggested the federal government to jack up kerosene oil by Rs1 per litre. Meanwhile, the OGRA asked the government to reduce light-speed diesel prices by Rs0.70 per litre. The decision regarding the new prices for petroleum products will be made on February 29. Read More: Govt hikes petrol price by Rs2, diesel by Rs8 Earlier on February 15, the caretaker government approved a hike in the price of petrol by Rs2.73 per litre following the recommendation of the OGRA. According to a notification by the finance ministry, the price o

ISLAMABAD: PTI Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat on Tuesday disassociated his party from social media activists Adil Farooq Raja and Haider Raza Mehdi, both former army officers with large following on YouTube, calling them ‘wrong numbers’, ARY News reported. Addressing a press conference, the PTI MNA-elect, while referring to the YouTubers, said that some ‘fugitives’ are maligning the state of Pakistan and its armed forces. Sher Afzal Marwat said that following the May 9 events – wherein military institutions came under attack after arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan – Adil Raja conducted a marathon live broadcast. “He [Raja] gives an impression of being PTI’s well-wisher,” he said, telling the PTI workers and supporters that Adil Raja and Haider Mehdi are wrong numbers. He recalled that he raised slogans of ‘Pakistan Army Zindabad’ in a PTI convention – which according to him is the narrative of PTI founder Imran Khan. “PTI is not against Pakistan Army,” he said, calling hi

ISLAMABAD: In another shock to the already overburdened power consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified a hike of Rs7.5 per unit in the price of electricity as part of the fuel price adjustment (FCA). According to NEPRA notification, the power sector’s regulatory authority approved increase in the electricity tariff by Rs7.5 per kilowatt hour (kWh) under the head FCA of January 2024 and this hike in power tariff will be charged to power consumers during the month of March 2024. The increase will be applicable to all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers and the power consumers of K-Electric (KE). The hike in the power tariff will cause Rs66 billion worth additional burden on the already burdened power consumers. Earlier, it was reported that the power tariff is likely to go up as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to hike the electricity rate by Rs 7.13/unit

LODHRAN: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) clinched one more National Assembly seat after a vote recount in NA-154 Lodhran, ARY News reported. As per details, the Returning Officer (RO) ordered the recounting of votes on request of PML-N Abdul Rahman Kanju’s request. After the recount of votes, the PML-N candidate emerged victorious with a lead of 7301 votes against independent candidate Rana Faraz Noon. As per revised results, PML-N’s Abdul Rahman Kanju bagged 127,984 votes while independent candidate Rana Faraz Noon got 120,683 votes. It is pertinent to mention here that earlier Rana Faraz Noon was declared the winner with 134,937 votes and the PML-N candidate finished runner-up with 128,438 votes Aggrieved with the results, the PML-N candidate approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and requested for vote recount Read More: PML-N beats PTI-backed candidate to win PP-7 seat in vote recount Earlier on February 14, the PML-N grabbed another seat in the Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) launched a WhatsApp channel to facilitate its beneficiaries as well as common citizens by providing the details of all initiatives and counter fake messages. The BISP urged the existing and intending beneficiaries to follow the official WhatsApp channel to get all the information about the programme. The citizens can follow the BISP WhatsApp channel through the web link below https://ift.tt/k5aMpNo Earlier the BISP launched a modern call center in collaboration with the National Telecommunication Corporation to provide authentic information related to the programme and the grievances. The individuals can contact the call center at 080026477 to register complaints or seek information about the program. Read More: BISP’s mobile registration centers to be operational soon In January, the BISP said that the Mobile Registration Vehicle Centers to facilitate the registration process for the intending beneficiaries of the programme be

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is finalising a plan to procure 230 passenger coaches and 820 High Capacity Wagons under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) aiming help to improve the speed of the trains and ensure adherence to fixed timings. “Out of the total, around 46 Completely-Built-Up (CBU) passenger coaches have been procured up till now while the remaining 184 would be manufactured in the country and the coaches would be able to travel at the speed of 160km/h,” said an official in the Ministry of Railways. He said Pakistan Railways is putting maximum efforts to complete rehabilitation and reconstruction work on the railway track along with improving the speed of the locomotives to carry passengers to their respective destinations on time. The infrastructure, including the track and signaling system from Karachi to Peshawar, Main Line-I (ML-I), and doubling of track from Lahore to Peshawar (462.20 Km) was also being revamped, he added. The official noted that the le

QUETTA: A seven-day anti-polio dive is all set to kick off across Balochistan from tomorrow (Monday), ARY News reported. The provincial task force on polio eradication said that over 2.655 million children across the province would be immunized during the week-long drive. The children will also be given Vitamin A drops during the campaign. It is important to note here that no polio case has been registered in Balochistan since 2021 However on January 21, Ministry of Health sources confirmed the presence of poliovirus in sewage samples of the Lasbela district of Balochistan. Read More:  Poliovirus detected in Lasbela Balochistan sewage samples According to sources within the Health Ministry, Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) was detected in sewage samples collected from Lasbela district. “The genome sequencing of the virus, found in samples collected from Lasbela and Hub, showed that it belonged to Gadap Karachi. Last month, the Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of poliovir

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday changed its candidate for the Punjab chief minister’s slot after holding consultations citing current political situation, ARY News reported. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PTI Secretary General Hammad Azhar announced Rana Aftab Ahmad Khan as the party’s new candidate for the Punjab chief minister. ضروری اعلان : میاں اسلم اقبال کو بانی چیرمین عمران خان نے وزیر اعلی پنجاب کے عہدے کے لئے نامزد کیا تھا۔ ان کو گرفتار کرنے لے لئے سارے صوبے کی پولیس اسمبلی کے گرد موجود ہے۔ اس صورتحال میں میاں اسلم اقبال کی مشاورت سے پاڑٹی قیادت اور میاں اسلم اقبال نے نے وزیراعلی کے انتخاب کے… pic.twitter.com/nkJYhCwApY — Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) February 24, 2024 He noted that party founder Imran Khan had earlier nominated Mian Aslam Iqbal for the post but heavy contingents of the police force were deployed outside the Punjab Assembly to arrest him. Citing the situation, Hammad Azhar said that the party leadership decided to nominate Rana Aft

QUETTA: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) is mulling forming the government in Balochistan as the party formally started talks with other parties, ARY News reported citing sources. According to details, after being ignored by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in government formation in the province, the JUI-F would be fielding its nominee for the chief minister slot. The sources privy to the development said that JUI-F, Awami National Party (ANP), National Party, and others held a meeting and discussed to field joint candidates for main positions in the province including chief minister,  speaker and deputy speaker. It is pertinent to mention here that the JUI-F emerged as the joint single-largest party with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Balochistan after the elections. Out of 51 general seats of the Balochistan Assembly, the JUI-F and the PPP secured 11 seats each in the 8th February General Elections. The Pakistan Muslim League

KARACHI: Home Minister Brigadier (retd) Haris Nawaz made it clear that opposition parties would not be allowed to hold protest demonstration outside the Sindh Assembly during the inaugural session. The Home Minister said that the protest cannot be permitted outside the Sindh Assembly in the wake of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). He said that 144 CrPC is enforced in Karachi, adding that demonstration or of any type rally isnot permitted outside the Sindh Assembly. In a statement, Brigadier (retd) Haris Nawaz said that concrete security measures were taken in and around the Sindh Assembly. He said that stern action would be taken against those exhibiting any lawlessness “Ensure cooperation in upholding law and order with the public, police, and other law enforcement agencies,” the Home Minister added. Read More: JI, PTI-backed members not to take oath: Hafiz Naeem It is pertinent to mention here that opposition parties in Sindh announced to hold a joint protest

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The resolve was expressed in a telephonic conversation between Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and his counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, today. The Iranian Foreign Minister congratulated the caretaker government on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections and Jalil Abbas Jilani deeply appreciated the warm wishes from the brotherly people of Iran. The two countries have fully restored official engagements since the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Pakistan earlier this month. Earlier, China also congratulated Pakistan for holding general elections of the national and provincial assemblies steadily and smoothly and hoped that the political parties could work together to form a new government after the polls. “We noted that general elections in Pakistan were held in a generally steady and smooth manner, and we offer o

LAHORE: Punjab police claimed to have arrested another key suspect involved in the murder of Amir Balaj Tipu, son of Arif Amir alias Tipu Truckanwala (goods transport network), ARY News reported on Thursday. Police officials have confirmed the arrest of Khawaja Nadeem Waien, the brother-in-law of Gogi Butt, by the Punjab police as a crucial suspect in the murder case of Balaj Tipu. The police stated that the arrest of Khawaja Nadeem was made in the Royal Park area of Lahore. It is worth mentioning here that the police officials already arrested Wasim Waien in the Amir Balaj murder case. Earlier this week, Amir Balaj Tipu, son of Arif Amir alias Tipu Truckanwala (goods transport network), was gunned down in what police described as a targeted attack near Lahore’s Thokar Niaz Beg neighborhood on Sunday. According to police, the incident occurred during a wedding ceremony in a residential society near Thokar Niaz Beg as an armed assailant opened fire on Balaj Tipu, who recently joi

KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader, Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, refuted the reports of quitting the party, ARY News reported on Thursday. Denying the circulating reports, Mansoor clarified that there is no truth to the news of his resignation from the party. Mansoor explained that his mobile services faced disruptions in recent days due to his travels in the northern regions. READ: Khawaja Sohail Mansoor quits PPP He highlighted that false information about his resignation was spread through a fabricated letter on social media platforms. Mansoor asserted his right to pursue legal measures against individuals involved in the spread of false resignation propaganda. Mansoor emphasized that he remains a committed member of the PPP and has no plans to quit near future. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/lbcQYP6

KARACHI: Karachi police chief on Wednesday claimed that the illegal Afghan immigrants were involved in some heinous criminal activities in the metropolis, ARY News reported. During an exclusive interview with ARY News, the Karachi police chief – Khadim Hussain Rind – asserted that more than 43,000 illegal Afghan immigrants, involved in activities such as street crimes and house robberies in the city, were deported. “After the cleanup operation against illegal aliens the crime ratio in the city cut off by 4.9 percent,” he maintained. The city police chief stated that a crackdown against drug dealers was also conducted in Karachi. While responding to a question, Rind stated that a plan is being cooked regarding the security of PSL. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/zu8qS3r

LAHORE: A tragic incident was reported from Lahore, where the roof of an under-construction building collapsed on the neighboring house, resulting in the death of a three-year-old minor and two others injured, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The rescue officials revealed that a 3-year-old girl lost her life meanwhile the father of the deceased and his other daughter, aged seven, suffered injuries. Upon getting information related to the incident, the rescue authorities, along with local law enforcement, were quick to respond to the scene. While law enforcement apprehended the laborers at the construction site, the victim took legal action by filing a complaint against the building owner. Back in 2020, at least three persons lost their lives and five others were wounded when the roof of a madrassah collapsed in Lahore. The incident took place in Lahore’s Chungi Amar Sadhu area where three persons died including 50-year-old Karim, 50-year-old Irshad, and 23-year-old Nadeem. Rescue

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) demanded ‘empowered’ local governments in Sindh to join the coalition government in the centre led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N), ARY News reported. According to details, the MQM-P delegation headed by Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui met the PML-N leaders at Ishaq Dar’s residence to discuss matters related to government formation. The MQM-P spokesman later confirmed that the party sought the PML-N’s support for its proposed three constitutional amendments aimed at ‘empowering’ local governments to join the coalition government. “Constitutional protection to the devolution of powers and resources to grassroots level is essential,” the sources said quoting the MQM-P leaders. Leaders of both parties agreed to continue talks for government formation in the centre. The MQM-P delegation also comprised Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, Syed Mustafa Kamal, and Dr Farooq Sattar. Read More: MQM-P to table LG consti

LAHORE: A special operation cell of Punjab police claimed to have arrested an individual from Dubai allegedly wanted in several murder charges, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to police officials, the notorious shooter identified as Tayyab Ejaz was booked under six murder cases in Punjab before he fled the country. The police officials claimed that the accused, Tayyaz Ejaz, is under custody and being transported to Pakistan with the assistance of Interpol. Earlier in December, the FIA arrested three fugitives, wanted in murder case, from United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the help of Interpol. In a statement, the FIA spokesperson said that it has arrested three wanted fugitives from UAE with the help of Interpol and shifted them to Lahore International Airport. The suspects – identified as Zeeshan Yousuf, Hidayatullah and Akram – were wanted in murder case to Punjab police. Last year, Interpol Pakistan issued 117 red notices for the suspects’ arrest which was made possible

ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has proposed a three-stage methodology for the audit of election results 2024 amid allegations of rigging, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to a press statement issued today, the non-government poll observer urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to scrutinise the results of constituencies that have been duly challenged by political parties and candidates at the appropriate legal fora using data analytics and forensics to establish the “legitimacy of the outcome of General Election 2024”. “Such an audit must include representatives nominated by the political parties concerned as well as independent observers to ensure the transparency and credibility of the process,” the statement added. “FAFEN has been advocating since 2013 for the Election Commission to conduct scrutiny of results of all constituencies before the notification of winners in an effort to strengthen the integrity of election outcomes and to minimiz

DUBAI: Nicholas Pooran’s swashbuckling half-century, followed by a combined bowling effort led MI Emirates to win the International League (ILT20) 2024 with a comfortable 45-run victory over Dubai Capitals in the final. Put into bat first, MI Emirates registered a mammoth total of 208/3 on the board, courtesy of Andre Fletcher and Pooran’s fifties. Earlier, openers Muhammad Waseem and Kusal Perera scripted a decent start to the innings, putting up a 77-run stand. Waseem, who was the core aggressor of the partnership, perished in the seventh over after 24-ball 43 which featured three boundaries and as many sixes. Watch ILT20 Live on  ARY ZAP Perera was then joined by Fletcher in the middle for a brief 25-run partnership which lasted with the former’s departure in the 12th over. He scored 38 off 26 deliveries, hitting six boundaries. Captain Pooran then joined forces with compatriot Fletcher and bolstered MI Emirates’ total with belligerent hitting. The duo added 56 runs for the t

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided to form a high-level committee to probe into the allegations of former Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chatta, ARY News reported. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sultan Akram Raja presided over the ECP’s emergent meeting called in the wake of Commissioner Rawalpindi’s allegations. In a press statement after the meeting, the ECP said that the allegations of former Commissioner Rawalpindi were discussed.   It was decided that a committee led by a senior member of the ECP would be formed. The Secretary, special secretary, and Additional Director General of the law department would also be part of the committee. Statements of Rawalpindi’s District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) would be recorded by the committee. “The committee would submit a report to the ECP within three days after being notified,” the statement read.  It added that in the light of the committee’s report, legal action and

RAJKOT: India’s experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn himself from the ongoing third Test against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Friday. According to the BCCI, Ashwin opted to leave the ongoing Rajkot Test midway due to a “family emergency”. “In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin,” stated BCCI in a press release. “The BCCI extends its heartfelt support to the champion cricketer and his family. The health and well-being of the players and their loved ones are of utmost importance. The Board requests respect for the privacy of Ashwin and his family as they navigate through this challenging time. “The Board and the team will continue to provide any necessary assistance to Ashwin and will keep the lines of communication open to offer support as needed. Team India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the fans and media during this sensitive period.”

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday backtracked from his statement regarding ex-spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s involvement in bringing no-confidence vote (VONC) against former prime minister Imran Khan, dubbing it a ‘slip of tongue’, ARY News reported. “I believe Gen [Qamar Javed] Bajwa and Lt Gen Faiz [Hameed] were responsible for rigging the 2018 general polls,” the JUI-F chief had said in an interview with a private TV channel. A day earlier, Maulana Fazlur Rehman held former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed , who was the then-Peshawar corps commander, responsible for the no-confidence vote against former prime minister Imran Khan and the PTI government. Maulana Fazl was among top opposition leaders who spearheaded the efforts to oust the PTI founder under the banner of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). Speaking to a private news channel, he clarified that he took Faiz Hameed’s name by “mis

Former first lady and wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Bushra Bibi has been unwell for the last six days after eating food provided at Adiala jail, her sister Maryam Riaz Watto claimed. Speaking at ARY News, Maryam Riaz Wattoo said that Bushra Bibi could not eat anything for the last six days. “My sister’s condition is still unwell. She is in pain and has not been able to eat anything for the past six days,” the sister of the former first lady said. She accused Bushra Bibi was ‘given’ harmful food at Adiala jail, adding that home food is not allowed for the former first lady. Maryam Riaz Wattoo demanded the authorities concerned to investigate the matter. “We apprehend the Bushra Bibi is given harmful food and it is authorities’ responsibility to determine the perpetrators,” she added   Maryam Riaz Wattoo said that her sister would never go against the PTI founder. “She is with Khan Sahib  and she will be with  Khan Sahib  forever,” the sister of the former first l

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) rejected the results of the General Elections 2024, ARY News reported. As per details, PTI delegation led by Asad Qaiser and comprising Amir Dogar, Barrister Saif, Fazal Muhammad, and Umair Niazi called on JUI-F chief Moulana Fazalur Rehman at his residence and conveyed the party’s founder message to him. The sources privy to the development said that both the parties discussed matters related to ‘massive rigging’ in the recently held General Elections 2024. Moulana Fazalur Rehman and the PTI delegation expressed severe reservations about the election results. پی ٹی آئی وفد کی مولانا فضل الرحمان کی رہائش گاہ آمد #ARYNews pic.twitter.com/yQ7ClWuf0E — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) February 15, 2024 Speaking to media after the meeting, JUI-F’s Hafiz Hamdullah and Barrister Saif of PTI said that during the meeting, both parties agreed that the real mandate of the people was ‘snatched’ on February 8. “T

JAMSHORO:  In a bizarre incident, the Sehwan police locked up two roosters seized from the cockfighting, ARY News reported. According to details, two persons were arrested from Sehwan on charges of holding rooster fight. Moreover, the police also seized the roosters and locked them up. Senior House Officer (SHO) Sehwan police station Muhammad Ali Abbasi said that the suspects later obtained bail from the local court. He said that the roosters however are still behind the bars. The SHO said that the owners could get their roosters back after permission of the court. Muhammad Ali Abbasi said that the roosters owners are not willing to get them, fearing to be found guilty. “We are tired of feeding the roosters. The owners should approach the court to get the roosters back,” the SHO added. He said that the roosters are court property and the police would land in hot water, if they die. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/4WKtgTo

KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan on Tuesday said that a drug app had been launched to ensure availability of the medicines. He said that his ministry took measures to ensure registration of sugar, blood pressure and life-saving medicines on emergency basis. Expressing his views during his visit to Karachi Drug Testing Laboratory here, the Minister said that he had laid a foundation stone of large-scale reforms in the Ministry of Health Services in a short period of time. Dr Nadeem Jan said that it was his priority to keep the cost of medicines within the reach of the commonman. He said that the Caretaker government would not allow the sale of substandard medicines and hoarding of the medicines. The Minister said that concerted steps had been taken to make the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan ( DRAP) public friendly. The facility of testing medical equipment was now available in the laboratory, he said adding that the registratio

ISLAMABAD: In a proactive move to provide financial relief to the public, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved Rs 7,492.75 million proposed for subsidy in account of Ramazan Relief Package 2024, ARY News reported. A meeting of the ECC was held under the chairmanship of Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar, in which the participants approved a subsidy of Rs 7,492.75 million subsidy in account of Ramazan Relief Package 2024. According to a press statement issued by the finance ministry, the package is aimed at providing subsidy to the targeted beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), which is provided for in the budget for 2023-24. The Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar presided over a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet at Islamabad dated February 13th, 2024. pic.twitter.com/1AIx8nsoqI — Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) Februa

KARACHI: The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued a threat alert for Sindh’s capital Karachi, warning of possible terrorist attacks at major places, ARY News reported on Monday. The handout issued by the internal security watchdog read that key government buildings or installations could be targeted in the attack by terror elements. According to the notification titled Terrorist Activities in Karachi – a copy of which is available with ARY News, four unknown terrorists prepared a suicide bomber most probably for suicide bombing in different places in Karachi. The notification also mentioned the names of the terrorists – Arsalan, Mushtaq, Abid and Ghazanfar – who are planning for suicide bombing in port city. It mentioned that key installations and Sindh Assembly, CM House Sindh, Press Club Karachi and Sindh High Court, hospitals and schools may be kept under strict vigilance. NACTA warned that extreme vigilance and heightened security measures are suggested to

ISLAMABAD: Senior leadership of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has advised party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari against forming a coalition government with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and sitting in opposition, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. The PPP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting was held in Islamabad under the leadership of Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, a party statement said. According to the statement, the participants of the meeting expressed their confidence in the leadership of the party and discussed a myriad of topics including the general elections and the way forward. اسلام آباد: پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی پارلیمنٹرینز کے صدر آصف علی زرداری اور چیئرمین پی پی پی بلاول بھٹو زرداری کی سربراہی میں سینٹرل ایگزیکٹو کمیٹی کا اجلاس اسلام آباد: اجلاس میں پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کی سینٹرل ایگزیکٹو کمیٹی کے تمام اراکین موجود اسلام آباد: پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کی سینٹرل… pic.twitter.com/UM91PHBZZW — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) Fe