Azam Nazir Tarar
Islamabad, July 02: Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazir Tarar has reaffirmed Pakistan's stance on Imran Khan's arrest, dismissing international concerns as the country's internal affair. The Geneva-based United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention recently criticized Imran Khan's arrest and pending
power outages
ISLAMABAD, July 02: Pakistan's energy woes deepened on Tuesday, with the electricity shortfall in the country ballooning to a staggering 6,663 megawatts (MW). This comes just a day after the shortfall reached 6,206 MW, highlighting the ongoing struggle to meet national power demands. Sources report that
PBC
PESHAWAR, July 02: The Peshawar High Court has constituted a two-member bench to examine the removal of the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Scrutiny Committee, following a hearing on a petition challenging the dismissal. The court, comprising Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan, convened to
ICC
DUBAI, July 02: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the lineup of 12 teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, slated to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. In a historic move, Pakistan has secured direct entry into the tournament, bypassing the qualifying rounds for the
Justice Babar Sattar
ISLAMABAD, July 02 : Progress in the contempt of court case involving Justice Babar Sattar sees Islamabad High Court taking decisive action to trace the source of leaked personal data. Following directives from the Islamabad High Court Larger Bench, the Registrar High Court has penned a crucial letter to the Chief
SWAT, July 02: In a tragic incident, 19 children were injured when the roof of a private school collapsed in Tehsil Matta. Police report that the roof of the school in the Tangar area of Matta Tehsil, Swat, gave way, causing injuries to 19 young students. The school, located in
Contaminated milk
SAHIWAL, July 02: In a heartbreaking incident in Sahiwal's suburb village 1011, two young girls died after consuming contaminated milk, while three others remain in critical condition. Police have identified the deceased as two-year-old Zahra and nine-month-old Amara. The girls' father, Sharafat Ali, mother Asia Bibi, and
IHC
ISLAMABAD, July 02: The Islamabad High Court Tribunal has scheduled election petitions from the city's constituencies for early hearing. The tribunal approved multiple requests for expedited hearings, summoning Tariq Fazal Chaudhary and Raja Khurram Nawaz on July 8. Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has also called upon Election Commission
PAKPATTAN, July 02: The city of Pakpattan is abuzz with spiritual fervor as the 782nd 15-day Urs of the revered Sufi sage, Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shukar, commenced. Pilgrims from across the nation have gathered to honor the great Sufi saint. Sajjada Nashin Durbar Alia Dewan Maudod Masood led
FBR
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully achieved its revenue target for the fiscal year 2023-24. Against the target of Rs. 9252 billion, the FBR collected Rs. 9306 billion, surpassing the goal by Rs. 54 billion. The FBR reported a 30% increase in revenue collection compared to the
PIA
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled a substantial reduction in Umrah fares, offering considerable savings for pilgrims traveling to Madinah from various Pakistani cities. Effective immediately the round-trip fare for Umrah from Karachi to Madinah stands at Rs. 76,000 plus tax, marking a reduction of Rs.
Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressing the media in Islamabad, underscored the government's commitment to tackling tax evasion among non-filers through decisive actions. He highlighted significant economic improvements attributed to government initiatives and expressed determination to clear fiscal backlogs as the new financial year approaches. Aurangzeb
CTD
PESHAWAR, June 30: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has released a report detailing its operations and successes in countering terrorism threats so far in 2024. The report highlights a proactive approach by the CTD, with 1433 intelligence-based operations conducted against terrorist groups. These efforts have resulted in
UK universities
LONDON, June 30: A significant decline in international student enrollment is raising concerns about the financial stability of universities in the United Kingdom. British media reports indicate that four of the ten largest universities in Yorkshire have already incurred losses, while others have been forced to implement staff reductions and
Government of Punjab
LAHORE, June 30 : Lahore: Under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, a significant 5-hour meeting was convened where senior provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb presented a detailed briefing on the Murree development project. The meeting saw the approval of the Murree development plan, focusing
pti
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Khan has announced the formation of a 19-member central committee to oversee the upcoming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally scheduled for July 6 in Islamabad. The decision comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding the rally's venue. The committee, headed by