PTI Founder
LAHORE, April 03: During a hearing in the Lahore High Court regarding a petition filed to ensure full security for PTI founder, Advocate General Punjab provided crucial insights. The Advocate General disclosed that the founder of PTI is incurring an expenditure of 12 lakh rupees monthly while incarcerated. Despite the
drug
QUETTA, April 03, Pakistan Coast Guards have intercepted a ship attempting to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics from Gwadar. Acting on intelligence gathered through covert means in Gwadar, authorities seized a substantial amount of high-quality narcotics, effectively thwarting the smuggling attempt. Following credible information about drug trafficking through the
Sindh
KARACHI, April 03: The Sindh government has issued a directive to the Karachi police, calling for the cessation of crackdowns on sheesha cafes, citing the absence of specific legislation targeting such establishments. According to police sources, senior officers have been directed by the Sindh government that no legislation has been
drug smuggling
LAHORE, April 03: Pakistan Railway Police have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of chalia, gutka, and supari, worth millions of rupees, from Lahore to Hyderabad under the guise of auto spare parts. During a routine check at the railway station's luggage counter, a consignment bound
PTI Chairman Gohar
ISLAMABAD, April 02: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gauhar, has declared that they are no longer independent candidates but have formally joined the mainstream Sunni Ittehad Council. Addressing the media in Islamabad on Tuesday, Barrister Gauhar explained that in the 720-page document submitted to the Election Commission, the Sunni
CM Punjab
LAHORE, April 02: The government of Punjab has announced the formation of a Wildlife Rescue Force aimed at safeguarding wild animals. Comprising trained personnel, veterinary ambulances, doctors, and rescue vehicles, this initiative seeks to protect the diverse wildlife of the region. In the initial phase, Wildlife Rescue Forces will be
PCB
LAHORE, April 04: The selectors in Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a surprising turn of events, have opted to reinstate Babar Azam as the captain of the national T20 and ODI teams, despite previous criticism of his leadership abilities. Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq had previously voiced doubts about Azam'
global investors
ISLAMABAD, April 02: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the esteemed national flag carrier, is set to undergo privatization as the Privatization Commission of Pakistan initiates the process by inviting expressions of interest from global firms to acquire a significant 51% shares in the airline. The deadline for the submission of applications
Board of Investment
ISLAMABAD, April 02: The Board of Investment (BOI) in Pakistan has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from international consulting firms to develop the Islamabad Model Special Economic Zone (IMSEZ), a key project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The deadline for the submission of applications is May 20. A
pti
ISLAMABAD, April 02: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned the arrest of its activists Sanam Javed and Alia Hamza, labeling it as yet another instance of false accusations. In a statementon Tuesday, a PTI spokesperson expressed outrage, alleging that women are being subjected to state brutality and retaliation to appease
Sindh Government
KARACHI, April 02: The Sindh government has announced the cessation of physical fitness checks for the transfer of used vehicles. In a meeting on Tuesday chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, attended by the Secretary Excise, DG Excise, and representatives of the Automotive Traders and Importers Association, it was
Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI, April 02: Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, acknowledged a worsening law and order situation in the province's capital, Karachi. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Shah conceded that crime rates had risen in recent months, despite earlier concerns. "The law and order situation is not
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, said that Federal government has plan to bring undocumented businesses into the tax net. Addressing the media, he underscored the government's commitment to the welfare of the people and highlighted the importance of setting realistic targets for each ministry.
Balochistan Chief Minister
QUETTA: The membership of Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in the provincial assembly has been challenged by Nawabzada Ghoram Bugti of the Democratic National Party. Ghoram Bugti has filed a request urging the immediate declaration of the PB 10 seat as vacant and the subsequent holding of a by-election. The
Sher Afzal Marwat
PESHAWAR: Sher Afzal Marwat, a prominent figure from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has voiced criticism against the federal cabinet's swift decision-making process concerning allegations before proper investigation. Speaking on a local TV program, Marwat expressed concerns over the perceived haste in dismissing allegations without a thorough probe. Marwat referenced
FBR
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection target for March 2024, falling Rs. 44 billion short of the IMF-set goal of Rs. 879 billion. The shortfall marks the third consecutive month FBR has missed its target. Despite the tax collection miss, the Finance Ministry