ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has formed a new Scrutiny Committee to probe the Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) and assess its affiliated clubs. Initially, Mahfooz-ul-Haq was appointed as the chairman of the committee. However, due to personal reasons, he excused himself from the position. Consequently, the PBBF
boxing
ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has rebuked recent misleading reports regarding national boxer Zohaib Rasheed, clarifying that Rasheed traveled abroad using a blue passport and addressing various inaccuracies. PBF Secretary General Col (retd) Nasir Tung issued a statement refuting the reports, affirming Rasheed’s credentials as a
Typhoid cases
PESHAWAR, July 31: Pakhtunkhwa is grappling with a significant rise in typhoid cases, with more than 10,000 reported in the first seven months of the year. The Health Department has issued new directives to District Health Officers (DHOs), Medical Superintendents (MSs), and heads of teaching institutes to manage the
Election Act
ISLAMABAD, July 31: A tense exchange marked the standing committee meeting on proposed amendments to the Election Act, as PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Nazir Tarar clashed. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Rana Aradat Sharif, convened to review amendments
Gaza
RAWALPINDI, July 31: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader has announced a Gaza March in Rawalpindi following the martyrdom of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The event will culminate with a funeral prayer in absentia. According to JI Islamabad spokesperson Aamir Baloch, the Gaza March will take place on Liaquat Road, Rawalpindi. The march
Flood
LOWER DIR: Chitral is reeling from severe flooding following torrential rains, resulting in widespread destruction of roads, bridges, and homes. In the Golain Gol area of Chitral, 14 houses and a connecting bridge have been washed away by the floods. Additionally, roads at three locations have been submerged, causing the
electricity
ISLAMABAD, July 31: NEPRA officials have submitted a report to the authority detailing incidents of overbilling from April to June 2024, implicating all distribution companies, including K-Electric. The report reveals that all distribution companies, including K-Electric, were involved in overbilling consumers. In response, the authority has demanded explanations from these
Ismail Haniyeh's Martyrdom
RAWALPINDI, July 31: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader has announced a Gaza March in Rawalpindi following the martyrdom of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The event will culminate with a funeral prayer in absentia. According to JI Islamabad spokesperson Aamir Baloch, the Gaza March will take place on Liaquat Road, Rawalpindi. The march
LHE
LAHORE, July 31: The Lahore High Court has summoned a response from the District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot regarding the disappearance of PTI social media activist Arsalan Akbar. The hearing is scheduled for August 2. Justice Anwarul Haq Pannun presided over the hearing on the petition filed by Mohammad Akbar,
AI system
LAHORE, July 31: An Artificial Intelligence (AI) system has been implemented to improve traffic control and safety in Lahore, making it impossible for motorcyclists to evade penalties for not wearing helmets. The AI system, launched in the provincial capital, has started cracking down on motorcyclists riding without helmets. In the
ISLAMABAD, July 31: Additional Sessions Judge (West) Afzal Majoka has been appointed as the designated judge for PICA cases. The official order for this appointment was issued by Sessions Judge Azam Khan. According to the office order, all trials related to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PICA) for Islamabad
FBR
ISLAMABAD, July 31: Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Amjad Zubair Tiwana, has decided to retire early, sources reveal. Tiwana has submitted a two-week notice to the government for stepping down from his position. The Grade 21 officer of the Inland Revenue Service was originally scheduled to retire
Fawad Chaudhary
ISLAMABAD, July 30: Former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhary has accused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of spearheading a campaign against the judiciary. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Chaudhary claimed that court decisions are being routinely disrespected and obstructed. Chaudhary stated that he had heard
ImranKhan
ISLAMABAD, July 30: Former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has expressed his readiness to engage in negotiations with the military, provided that the army appoints a representative for discussions. In an informal chat with journalists at the court, Khan reiterated his willingness to talk, emphasizing that his criticisms
Assembly
ISLAMABAD, July 30: The government is gearing up to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) assembly members from taking their oaths on reserved seats, with significant legal and legislative moves anticipated. According to media reports, the government plans to introduce a legal draft in the National Assembly aimed at obstructing PTI'
MaryamNawaz
LAHORE, July 30: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major road development project involving the construction of three new road corridors, stretching a total of 450 kilometers across the province. In a crucial meeting led by Sharif, the government outlined plans to build two-way roads connecting key