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SUKKUR: A young man, who is running a mobile charging and accessories shop in a Sukkur village, found a smart solution to overcome the problem of electricity shortage in his area. Wahab Tunio, who is a resident of Qureshi Goth in Sukkur and running a small business, started using solar panels to get the required power. He is getting solar power to charge mobile phones and power his desktop computer to run the business which has become a lifeline for him and others in the community. Speaking to ARY News, Wahab Tunio said that he had to rely on solar panels to run his business due to the lack of electricity in the locality. The area people, who are also deprived of electricity, get their mobile phones charged for Rs 20-30 which has become a source of income for Wahab Tunio He said that due to the lack of electricity, the use of solar panel has become a necessity for him.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ARY News (@arynews...

KARACHI: Following the government announcement to observe a public holiday on May 28, 2024, all banks remain closed for public dealing on Tuesday across the country, ARY News reported on Monday. On the occasion of “Youm-e-Takbeer”, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a statement announcing the closure of banks across the country as declared by the government. Earlier in the day, the incumbent government announced a public holiday on May 28 (Tuesday) to mark the historic day, ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’, when Pakistan emerged as an atomic power. In a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’ is a reminder of the country’s unshakeable commitment to its defense and sovereignty. “On this day, we unite under the green and white flag to celebrate our nation’s unwavering resolve,” the prime minister added. He highlighted the significance of May 28, 1998, when Pakistan successfully conducted nuclear tests, making its defense invincible. “We will continue to work t...

KARACHI: The four-year-old girl reportedly went missing on August 14, 2023, from the Numaish roundabout recovered after months from Karachi’s Surjani Town area, ARY news reported on Sunday. The police officials in a statement revealed that the missing child was residing with a family in the Surjani Town area of Karachi. Ayesha’s mother, along with the family – taking care of the minor girl for the past 3-4 months – from Surjani [New Lyari area], reached the Azizabad Police Station to report her recovery. The parents of the minor girl claimed that the family allegedly kidnapped and kept the girl at Surjani Town [New Lyari area]. The child’s family maintained that the people who had the minor girl for the past couple of months deprived her of food and clothing, and had intentions to sell her. Meanwhile, the mother of the missing girl disclosed a call from an unknown number that informed her about the whereabouts of her missing daughter. Earlier, the missing Hyderabad girl was reco...

ISLAMABAD: Former National Assembly (NA) speaker Asad Qaiser on Sunday lamented the political victimisation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, saying that PTI will only hold talks when its concerns are addressed, ARY News reported. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘Sawwal Ye Hai’, the PTI leader demanded that the incumbent government take concrete steps to restore the party’s mandate, which he claimed was stolen in the recently-held general elections. Asad Qaiser said that the government is talking about negotiations, but it needs to take trust-building measures first. He added that the PTI will only hold talks when its concerns are addressed first. He termed the government’s offer of negotiations ‘a public stunt’, saying that the PML-N was instead using force to suppress his party’s voice. He also demanded that the issue of Form 45 be discussed in a joint session of parliament, noting that this was the only way to move forward and ensure the legitimacy of the electoral process. “[Prime...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatisation and Investment Board Abdul Aleem Khan will visit Tajikistan to represent Pakistan in a Two-Day International Regional Conference under “Road to Tien Shan”. Besides Pakistan, China, India, Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan are included in this international conference commencing from Wednesday. Speaking to journalists today, Abdul Aleem Khan said Pakistan was already working on the road network from Afghanistan and China to Tajikistan. He said the construction of new highways will provide access to ports and corridors for commercial markets while such global projects will lead to international cooperation besides promoting trade from Pakistan. A day earlier, it was reported that a high-level delegation headed by Abdul Aleem Khan will visit Kuwait by end of current month for boosting investment in Pakistan. The Pakistani delegation is expected to have meetings with Prime Minister of Kuwait and Ministers of Foreign Af...

ATTOCK: The Congo virus has claimed the lives of two individuals in Attock district, ARY News reported on Saturday. In response to the medical emergency, the authorities have imposed Section 144 to curb the spread of the virus. Deputy Commissioner Rao Atif Raza announced a ban on setting up cattle markets across the district. Additionally, there is a complete ban on the inter-provincial and inter-district transfer of animals to prevent further transmission of the virus. The Section 144 ban will remain in effect until May 30, as confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Raza. Last year in November, a patient suffering from Crimean-Congo Haemo­rrhagic Fever (CCHF) died at a private hospital in Karachi. The deceased was shifted to Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital in Karachi from Quetta on Friday morning. He was on a ventilator. “A total of 17 patients including both suspected and those who tested positive for CCHF were brought to Karachi. Of them, 2 have been discharged and two passed aw...

KARACHI: Maripur police of Karachi on Saturday successfully foiled the smuggling attempt involving Iranian dry milk worth more than Rs 3 million, ARY News reported. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Keamari, Faizan Ali, stated that a truck carrying a total of 100 sacks, weighing 2,500 kilograms, of smuggled dry milk was seized. Earlier this month, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting seven operations across the country managed to recover 47 kg of drugs and arrested 12 suspects. He informed that 600 grams of heroin was recovered from a parcel booked for the UK at a courier office in Sialkot. 13 kg heroin was recovered from two suspects arrested near M-1 Motorway Islamabad. 10 kg opium and 320 grams weed were recovered from three accused netted on M-8 Gwadar. 10 kg of Ice was recovered from three Afghans held in the Torkham area while 8 kg of heroin was recovered from two suspects rounded up near Divine Garden Lahore. 4 kg of heroin was recovered from an accused...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep admiration for the recent decision taken by the Government of Ireland to recognize the state of Palestine. In a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland Simon Harris on Friday, PM Shehbaz also felicitated him on assuming the office. The prime minister said that Ireland’s decision of recognising Palestine would send a message of hope and solidarity to the innocent Palestinians who were suffering Israel’s brutal atrocities. “It would also go a long way in promoting the Palestine cause and would urge other countries to follow Ireland,” PM Shehbaz added. The prime minister said Pakistan has always advocated that a two-state solution, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions, is the only way to bring lasting peace to the Middle East. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the just struggle of the Palestinian people and lauded the decision of the ICJ to order Israel to stop its assault on...

ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffling, the federal government transferred and posted several top officers of the federal bureaucracy. According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Hasanat Qureshi has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PEPRA). A 21-grade officer Hasanat Qureshi was serving as the financial advisor at the Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Secretary National Heritage Hassan Nasir has been given additional charge of Secretary Information. Similarly, the services of Hasan Raza, a Police Service officer of Grade 20, have been given to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Mian Saeed Ahmed, a Police Service officer, has also been directed to report to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. As per the notification, the services of Asif Iqbal Mehmood have been handed over to the Gilgit-Baltistan government. Saudur Rehman, a Police Service officer, has been transferred to the Balochistan government. Earlier on March ...

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-a-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that on national issues, the priorities of political parties should be the same, ARY News reported Speaking to the media in Islamabad along with a delegation of the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan that called on hint at his residence, Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that improving relationships and removing bitterness is the need of the hour. Although the meeting did not result in a major breakthrough, all the parties agreed to continue their interaction for future strategy. The JUI-F chief said that they welcomed the delegation which came with a ‘positive message’. He said that the meeting mainly focused at having a ‘united’ stance on national issues. “The Constitution and parliament of Pakistan are losing dignity while the democracy is losing its case. We should have one voice in parliament,” Maulana Fazalur Rehman added. Speaking on the occasion, Opposition Leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub ex...

KARACHI: The police on Wednesday busted a gang ‘involved’ in sexually abusing children in Karachi’s Orangi Town and recovered three minors, ARY News reported. Superintendent of Police (SP) Orangi Town said that three gang members were apprehended while as many children have been recovered by the police. The SP said that the gang used to lure children with Rs 200-300 and sexually abuse them. The suspects were also involved in recording the children’s videos and supplying them in the area. The police officer said that the investigation began when a child went missing on May 11. The interrogation in the case led to the discovery of the gang’s activities. The SP said that one of the suspects named Nisar used to lure children from gaming zones and take them to their hideout. The gang members subjected the children to sexual abuse and supplied them to others as well. The police officer said that the gang mostly lured children aged 12 to 14 years. According to police, the suspects used...

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was released from Kot Lakhpat Jail on Tuesday following months-long imprisonment, ARY News reported. The development comes after Lahore High Court (LHC) granted the former Punjab chief minister bail and ordered his release in a case pertaining to an alleged illegal appointment made in the Punjab Assembly. LHC’s Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmad pronounced the court verdict reserved earlier . Following the release, the PTI president reached his Zahoor Elahi residence. In a statement, Elahi expressed his gratitude to supporters for their unwavering support during his recent struggles. “I am thankful to Allah for giving me the courage to remain steadfast. I am also grateful to the judges who stood by the truth and supported me.” Elahi also thanked those who prayed for him and stood by him during difficult times. He criticised the treatment meted out to him and his party workers in Gujrat, saying, “We were subjected to injustic...

LAHORE: Amid strong protest from the opposition benches, the Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the ‘controversial’ Defamation Bill 2024, aimed at curbing the spread of fake news across print, electronic, and social media platforms, ARY News reported. The assembly witnessed a ruckus when Punjab’s Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman tabled the ‘controversial’ bill, while the journalists boycotted the proceedings to register their protest. The bill addresses the pervasive issue of misinformation on social media platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Under the bill, defamation case can be filed on those spreading ‘fake news’. The bill also proposes a fine of up to Rs3 million and special tribunals to hear defamation cases, which will be required to deliver verdicts within six months. It also mentioned that in cases of allegations against individuals holding constitutional posts, the high court will hear the cases. According to the...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Hanif Abbasi opened up on a brawl with former Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar over the wheat import scandal. Speaking at ARY News Programme ‘Off the Record’, Hanif Abbasi confirmed that there were heated arguments between him and the former premier. He said that Anwaarul Haq Kakar asked him as if he had come to arrest him? “I told Anwaarul Haq Kakar that I have no authority to arrest him,” Hanif Abbasi said. The PML-N lawmaker; however, said that during the heated arguments, there was no discussion about Form 47, a term PML-N’s rivals use to describe alleged rigging in the general elections 2024 held on February 8 Hanif Abbasi emphasized that the PML-N is the largest political party in Punjab and centre. “We (PML-N) did not loose the elections that’s why we have formed governments in Punjab and the centre. The PML-N has a two-thirds majority in Punjab and is also the largest party at the federal level,” he added. E...

PESHAWAR: Supreme Court of Pakistan Judge, Justice Musarrat Hilali was rushed to hospital after her health deteriorated in Peshawar, ARY News reported. As per details. Justice Musarrat Hilali was in Peshawar on vacation when her health deteriorated and she was admitted to a local hospital. However, her condition is now stable and improving. She is currently undergoing treatment at Peshawar Institute of Cardiology. Acting Chief Justice Minib Akhtar visited her in the hospital to inquire about her health. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali also visited her in the hospital to wish her a speedy recovery. Justice Musarrat Hilali last year took oath as Supreme Court of Pakistan judge, becoming the second woman to make it to the country’s apex court after the approval of Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Who is Justice Hilali? Born in Peshawar on August 08, 1961, Justice Hilali received a law degree from Khyber Law College, Peshawar University and enrolled as an Advocate ...

MULTAN: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate Syed Ali Qasim Gilani emerged victorious in the NA-148 by-election, according to the unofficial and unconfirmed results. The by-election for the National Assembly seat in Multan was held on Sunday, featuring a fierce contest between PPP’s Ali Qasim Gilani and Barrister Taimur Altaf Malik, the candidate backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittehad Council. According to unofficial and unofficial results from all 275 polling stations, Ali Qasim Gilani secured 85,850 votes, while his opponent, Barrister Taimur Altaf Malik, garnered 53,449 votes. Following the announcement of unofficial results, PPP workers danced to the beat outside Gilani House in Multan to express their happiness. Eight candidates belonging to various political parties were on the run to win the seat vacated following the resignation of Senator Yousuf Raza Gilani who took oath as the Senate Chairman. The total number of registered voters, according to th...

ISLAMABAD: In another ‘demand’, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission asked Pakistani authorities to impose tax on monthly pensions exceeding Rs 100,000, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources. Sources close to the development revealed that the ‘new bailout programme’ will necessitate pension reforms, with policy talks scheduled to commence tomorrow as negotiations between Pakistan and IMF have reached their final phase. One of the key components of the new loan program is the imposition of a tax on monthly pensions above Rs 100,000 as ‘insisted’ by the IMF. The move is expected to get the necessary legislative support aimed at taxing wealthy pensioners. As negotiations progress, it becomes evident that the ‘new bailout programme’ will mandate stringent economic measures. Pakistan remains committed to the IMF loan program, with no plans for its replacement. In order to qualify for the ‘new bailout programme’, Pakistan will need to exercise fiscal discipline, curbing...

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan, has been arrested in a case related to an attack on a company’s office, ARY News reported. Sources told ARY News that the former AJK premier was arrested in the case registered at Margalla Police Station. According to sources, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas is accused of trying to seize the central offices and important documents of Centaurus Mall. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed by Colonel (retd) Tipu Sultan, Deputy Security In-charge of The Centaurus Mall, naming Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, Muhammad Ali, Anil Sultan, Rizwan, and other unknown individuals as accused. As per the FIR, Sardar Tanveer, accompanied by an armed group of 20 to 25 individuals, entered office 1708 of Centaurus Mall by breaking the lock, with intentions to take control of the premises. However, their attempt was thwarted by the vigilant security guards. Sardar Tanveer allegedly issued threats to kill Sardar Yasir Ily...

The Ambassador of Belgium in Pakistan, emphasized that peace in the world can only be achieved through mutual cooperation. He expressed hope that there would be no questions about Palestine, but unfortunately, the situation in Israel is also causing concern for Belgium. The ambassador Charles Delogne was a guest speaker at English Speaking Union of Pakistan, where he highlighted Belgium’s efforts for global peace, mentioning their significant investment of 0.7 percent in the development sector. The event was organized at a private hotel in Karachi, attended by Patron in chief of ESUP Aziz Memon, President Pervez Madraswala, Kalim Farooqui, and many other diplomats. He underscored the strong bilateral relations between Belgium and Pakistan, emphasizing the crucial role played by Pakistani students studying in Belgium. He mentioned that Belgium is also investing in Palestine, reiterating that mutual cooperation is essential for achieving peace worldwide. He expressed Belgium’s sol...

KARACHI: More than 10,000 Pakistani students are currently stuck in Bishkek city of Kyrgyzstan amid a tense situation, ARY News reported on Saturday, citing a government agency report. The government agency released the preliminary report of the situation in Bishkek, revealing that more than 150,000 international students are currently studying in Kyrgyzstan. Sources quoting the government agency revealed that around 10,000 Pakistani students are currently in Kyrgyzstan, alongside approximately 15,000 Indian students. READ: WATCH: Pakistan’s envoy to Kyrgyzstan issues message amid riots Sources recalled the initiation of the riots in Bishkek stated that, four days ago, local and Egyptian students engaged in a discussion regarding Gaza, which later escalated into a dispute. On the night of May 17 and 18, more than 300 local students reportedly attacked hostels. It’s noted that students from various countries reside together in these hostels, and some students from other countries...