Rauf Hassan
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad has approved a 2-day physical remand for PTI Central Information Secretary Rauf Hassan, handing him over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court also approved a similar remand for other male PTI workers, while two female workers were sent to jail
Child marriage
LAHORE: In a swift intervention, the Virtual Women Police Station successfully prevented the forced marriage of a 12-year-old girl to a foreigner. The timely action was prompted by a call from concerned villagers who reported the alarming situation. The police arrested the young girl's parents, who were attempting
Zulfi Bukhari
Islamabad: Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari has been appointed as Advisor on International Affairs to PTI founder Imran Khan. The appointment was confirmed following approval from Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar, with Secretary General Umar Ayub issuing the official notification. In addition to his new role, Bukhari will also serve as an advisor
Gas
KARACHI: The country's gas network has received a significant boost with the addition of new gas deposits from five wells in Balochistan. Mari Petroleum Company has announced the successful trial production and delivery of this new gas, with key details submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. According to
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a substantial 25 percent increase in the salaries of government employees. This decision, approved through a circulation summary by the provincial cabinet, will be effective from July 1, 2024. According to a declaration from the provincial finance department, employees in grades one to
Chief Justice
Lahore : Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Miss Alia Neelam, has taken decisive action to curb additional court expenses by withdrawing a costly notification for new video link equipment. The notification, originally issued on June 7, has been rescinded, saving the national treasury an estimated one billion rupees. Registrar
Barrister Gohar Khan
Lahore: The opposition has announced plans to set up a hunger strike camp in Punjab, following a similar move at the federal level. Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmed Bhachar, revealed that the camp will be held outside the Punjab Assembly starting tomorrow from 3 pm to 7
Maryam Aurangzeb
KASUR: Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb Declared Zero Tolerance For Environmental Law Violations, Reinforcing Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's stringent environmental policies. During her visit to Kasur, Aurangzeb oversaw the demolition of kilns operating without the mandated zigzag technology, which are major contributors to smog. "Action will be
Justice Jahangiri
Islamabad: Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri, speaking at the Islamabad High Court Bar ceremony, emphasized the judiciary's accountability, stating, "If we do not give justice, Allah's court is there." Justice Jahangiri, who is also a member of the bar, called for collaboration between the bench
PPP
Islamabad: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has formally filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking a review of the decision regarding specific seats. The petition, submitted by Farooq H. Naik on behalf of the PPP, challenges the Supreme Court's ruling from July 12, 2024. The
pti
Islamabad: Islamabad police, led by SSP Hassan Jahangir Watoo, conducted a raid on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretariat, resulting in the arrest of PTI's Secretary Information, Raouf Hasan. During the operation, police sealed off the secretariat and seized computers and other equipment. Female officers were also present, detaining
Dubai: Acclaimed Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been arrested at Dubai Airport and is currently held at the Burj Dubai Police Station. The arrest follows complaints lodged by his former manager, Salman Ahmed. Sources reveal that Khan arrived in Dubai for a series of concerts. The dispute between
Sport
Georgia: Pakistan’s Asim Khan clinched victory at the Jones Creek Open Squash Championship in the United States. In the $12,000 prize-money event, Khan defeated fellow countryman Ashhab Irfan with a score of 3-1 in the final. Held in Georgia, the final was an all-Pakistan affair. Despite losing the
Afghanistan
Islamabad: The federal government has extended the stay of registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan by one year, with the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRAN) issuing a notification to this effect. According to notification the extension will be in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The
Sindh High Court
Karachi: The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Sindh government, Health Department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, and other relevant parties regarding a petition challenging the excessive cost of surgical robots. The petition claims that Liaquat Medical University is purchasing surgical robots from a private company
Karachi: The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will officially commence this Friday, but sports events are set to start two days earlier on Wednesday. The 33rd edition of the Olympic Games will begin with men's football tournaments. On Wednesday afternoon, two matches will be held simultaneously: Argentina will face