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ISLAMABAD: The coalition government has started mulling over the imposition of governor rule in Punjab after the success of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to regain power in the province, citing sources, ARY News reported on Saturday. The federal government prepared another plan to weaken the PTI government in Punjab and started mulling over the imposition of governor rule in the province. Sources said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders started consultations for giving a major blow to the PTI government and denotifying 10 lawmakers of the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q). Sources added that the coalition government also consulted legal experts for getting relief from the courts, whereas, the leaders also decided to take PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in confidence. Sources said that the government will require approval from the parliament for the imposition of the governor’s rule. On July 27, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah had threatened to impose Governo...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that the Centre was working with Balochistan government to provide relief to the people after heavy rains and floods unleashed devastation in the province, ARY News reported. Taking to Twitter, the prime minister wrote: “I visited the flood-hit areas of Balochistan today to oversee the ongoing relief work [and] express solidarity with the affected people.” PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the Centre was working with the provincial government to provide immediate relief to the people, assuring that the work will be further accelerated. About 300 including 124 people from Balochistan have lost lives in the floods. Although there is no compensation for huaman life, the federal govt is paying Rs. 10 lakh to every household of the deceased. I have also ordered increase in financial assistance for damaged houses https://t.co/2Pf7y1qrix — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 30, 2022 Giving details about the devastation from torrential ra...

SHIKARPUR: In a shocking incident, a Shikarpur man allegedly killed his elderly mother after she failed to cook food for him on time, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to police, the incident occurred in the native village of Shikarpur district of Sindh. After an exchange of hot words over a meal, the man murdered his old mother and fled from the spot, they said. The police have registered a case against the accused and started an investigation. In a similar incident, a man murdered his wife, father-in-law, brother-in-law and two others over a domestic dispute in Okara city of Punjab province. According to details, a man – identified as Rafiq – gunned down wife, father-in-law, brother-in-law and two others during separate attacks at Mandi Road and Latifabad. A police spokesperson said first, the suspect shot his father-in-law Ashiq, brother-in-law Salman and wife Salma after they appeared before the Court at Mandi Road. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All ...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more rains/thundershowers in various parts of the country during the next 24 hours. In a statement, the met office said more rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, north and eastern Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the next 24 hours. Isolated heavy falls are also expected in Kashmir, upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and north and eastern Balochistan. Monsoon currents were penetrating the upper and central parts of the country. A westerly wave was also affecting western parts of the country. Read More: 20 killed in rain-related incidents across KP Heavy rains may generate urban flooding and flash flooding in local Nullahs of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Kasur, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Dir, Swat, Peshawar, Mardan, Malakand, Bajaur, Lakki Marw...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took an aerial view of flood-hit areas of Balochistan to review rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures after heavy rains and floods have unleashed devastation in the province. While taking an aerial view along with concerned officials, the prime minister was caught on camera giving directions to an official after being told that he was being filmed. In a video, circulating on social media, PM Shehbaz Sharif can be seen sitting in a normal mode in a plane. As soon the videographer told PM that his aerial view is being filmed on camera, Shehbaz quickly started issuing directions to officials. Shehbaz’s act soon caught the attention of netizens, who were quick to troll him. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/Z6gDOs3

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has asserted that the ‘mafias’ have destroyed the country’s institutions and promoted lawlessness to stay in power, ARY News reported on Saturday. The former premier expressed these remarks during a meeting with presidents of important bar associations, including Islamabad High Court (IHC) Bar President Shoaib Shaheen. The meeting was also attended by PTI’s vice-president Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry, Farrukh Habib and Hassan Niazi. Matters related to supremacy of constitution and democracy were discussed during the meeting. The Bar Presidents paid tribute to the vision and efforts of Imran Khan for the supremacy of constitution and law. The presidents also expressed concern over the ‘negative campaign’ against judges by the ruling coalition. Speaking on the occasion, Imran Khan said that the rule of law is the central principle of the development agenda. “The country’s development is n...

PESHAWAR: At least 20 people, including 12 children, were killed and 35 injured in torrential rains and rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the last 10 days, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to a report issued by the Provincial Management Disaster Authority (PDMA), at least 20 people, including 12 children and two women, lost their lives in torrential rains during the last 10 days. Meanwhile, almost 35 people, including 12 children, were injured in the rain-related incidents. The data, issued by PDMA, stated that Peshawar, Swabi, Charsadda, Shangla, Khyber, Dera Ismail Khan, and Bajaur have been the most affected areas. گزشتہ 24 گھنٹوں کے دوران بارشوں اورسیلاب کے نتجے میں 10 افرادجاں بحق جبکہ 13 افرادذخمی ہوئے، خیبر، مانسہرہ ،دیرلوئراور بونیر کے متاثرین میں امدادی سامان تقسیم وزیر اعلی خیبر پختونخوا کی ہدایات پر ریسکیو1122 کی شبقدر کے مختلف متاثرہ مقامات پر امدادی کاروائیاں جاری۔ pic.twitter.com/dfmKqyYMvx — PDMAKP OFFICIAL (@pdmakpk) July 30, 2...

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla exchanged views on mutual interests, including regional stability, defence and security cooperation, ARY News quoted ISPR on Friday. In a telephonic conversation, COAS Bajwa said that Pakistan values its relations with the US and earnestly looked forward to “enhancing mutually beneficial multi-domain ties based on common interests,” according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields, the statement added. As for his part, General Kurilla acknowledged the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional stability. He pledged to play his role in further improving cooperation with Pakistan at all levels. Chinese envoy meets COAS Earlier, COAS Bajwa asserted that Pakistan values China’s role in global and regional affairs and it looks forward t...

KECH: Six terrorists were killed while a Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyred during an operation conducted by security forces in the general area of Hoshab, district Kech, the military’s media wing said on Friday. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the operation was conducted on information regarding the movement of a terrorist group on motorcycles towards Panjgur from Kech. “Security forces immediately cordoned the area and started a search operation to apprehend the terrorists,” the ISPR said, adding that once surrounded, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on security forces. During the exchange of fire, Hawaldar Hidayatullah – who hailed from Lakki Marwat – embraced martyrdom and Naik Mir Muhammad –who hailed from Waziristan – sustained injuries. However, six militants were killed by the security forces. The ISPR mentioned that a heavy exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces and a large cache of arms and ammuni...

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari has lost the no-trust vote today, ARY News reported on Friday. Voting began in the Punjab Assembly on a no-trust motion against the PA deputy speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari through secret ballot after PTI’s Sibtain Khan was elected as the new speaker of the House. The PA lawmakers voted on the no-trust motion against the deputy speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari. The government lawmakers required 186 votes for the ouster of the PA deputy speaker Mazari. PA lawmakers cast 186 votes in the favour of removing the deputy speaker Mazari from the position. As voting began at the PA, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Dr Yasmin Rashid cast the first vote on the no-confidence motion, whereas, Iftikhar Gilani cast the second vote from the ruling party. READ: PTI’S SIBTAN KHAN ELECTED PUNJAB ASSEMBLY SPEAKER On July 28, the Punjab Assembly (PA) has passed a no-trust motion against Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari following the c...

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has made public the audio recording of Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting held on July 28 after two senior judges rejected a statement issued by the apex court about the proceedings, ARY News reported. Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Sardar Tariq Masood rejected a statement about the JCP meeting held for the elevation of five high court judges to Surpeme Court, saying that the press release presented a “totally different version of events”. Later today, a press statement was issued by the Supreme Court stating the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial had ordered releasing the audio recording of the meeting on Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan website. The press release stated that Justice Isa and Justice Masood had ‘reservations’ over the earlier statement issued on Thursday. “That earlier statement was issued on the instructions of CJP Bandial who is also the chairman of JCP,” it stated. It said that the audio recording from...

QUETTA: Muharram moon has not been sighted across Pakistan and the first Muhrram-ul-Haram will fall on July 31, Sunday, and Youm-e-Ashura will be observed on August 9, Tuesday, ARY News reported. The session of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was organised in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, to sight crescent for Muharram-ul-Haram, 1444 Hijri. The session was chaired by RHC chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. The session was attended by the members of the central RHC, Zonal Committee of Karachi, Ministries of Religious Affairs, Science and Technology, SUPARCO and others. The sessions of the RHC zonal committees were held in their respective localities. RHC Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced that the crescent of Muharram was not sighted across Pakistan, hence, the first month of the Islamic calendar will be observed on July 31, Sunday, whereas, Youm-e-Ashura will be observed on August 9, Tuesday. The RHC did not receive any evidence of moon sighting acr...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has criticised the Supreme Court (SC) verdict in Punjab Assembly deputy speaker ruling case once again, ARY News reported on Thursday. Maryam Nawaz, while talking to media after Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) session in Islamabad today, alleged that the SC full bench was not formed as they wanted to do injustice and award Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. She termed the rejection of the government’s plea for full bench as ‘unilateral decision and murder of justice’. Maryam claimed that the SC full bench decision would be different if it was constituted. READ: MARYAM NAWAZ SAYS FULL COURT NOT FORMED DUE TO FEAR The PML-N VP criticised that the certificate of ‘Sadiq and Ameen’ given to Imran Khan by the former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Retired Saqib Nisar destroyed the country. She further alleged that the SC verdict in the PA deputy speaker ruling case was the murder of justice a...

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has refuted the reports of ‘disavowing’ the visit of Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Tariq Fatemi to the United States (US), ARY News reported. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said that the media story about SAPM Tariq Fatemi’s visit to Washington is ‘factually incorrect and misleading’. The spokesperson said during the SAPM’s private visit to Washington DC, his meetings were facilitated by the Pakistan embassy in Washington. “Embassy officials also participated in the meetings. There was, therefore, no question of ‘disavowing’ it,” he said. The Spokesperson said he had never stated that the Foreign Office did not play any role in his meeting with US officials. “Misleading reports and speculation are unhelpful and must be avoided,” he added. Several reports were circulating that Fatemi’s meeting with senior US Assistant Secretary Of State Wendy Sherman in Washington was disowned by the Foreign Office, terming it a person...

ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Staff of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Dr Shahbaz Gill said Thursday that a political party could not be banned in prohibited funding case but the money will be taken back by the authorities, ARY News reported. Dr Shahbaz Gill, while addressing a press conference today, said that PTI was facing the prohibited funding case but the foreign funding case.  He responded to the allegations of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader and interior minister Rana Sanaullah who demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announce the verdict of the foreign funding case against the PTI. READ: PM URGES ECP ANNOUNCE ‘LONG-DELAYED’ PTI FOREIGN FUNDING VERDICT Dr Gill said that people used to raise funds for contesting elections in many countries including the United States (US). “There were some rulers in Pakistan who committed financial frauds in the name of funding.” “PTI is facing prohibited funding case but not the foreign funding ca...

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday released schedule for by-elections on three Punjab vacant seats, two in the Punjab Assembly and one from National Assembly, ARY News reported. According to a statement issued by the election body, the by-elections on NA-157 Multan, PP-139 Sheikhupura, and PP-241 Bahawalnagar constituencies will be held on September 11. As per schedule, the public notice will be issued by the Returning Officer (RO) on August 2 while candidates can file nomination papers from August 3 to August 5. The ECP will publish a final list of nominated candidates by August 6. The last date for filing of appeals against RO decisions regarding nomination papers will be August 16. The ECP will allot election symbols to contesting candidates on August 25. It is pertinent to mention here that the NA-157 Multan seat fell vacant on account of PTI’s Zain Qureshi resignation, who was elected as a member of the Punjab Assembly in recently held by-polls. ...

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army troops are assisting the civil administration in rescue and relief efforts in the flood-affected areas of Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan (GB), according to the military’s media wing. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the Army and Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan Emergency Response teams were constantly busy in dewatering, and supplying basic food necessities and medical care to the affected population. The accumulated rainwater was being drained from the affected areas through dewatering pumps and tankers. “More than 700 families trapped during floods in Bolan, Lasbela, Othal and Jhal Magsi and Ghizer were shifted to safe places,” ISPR said. It added that the Pakistan Army had established free medical camps at Hub, Lasbela, Othal, Zero Point, Deodar and Ghizer (GB) where people were being provided medical facilities and free medicines. So far, 7.5 tons of food items, shelters and other relief materials had been provided...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday predicted more rains in Sindh, including Karachi, from today till Friday. “The low-pressure area causing widespread heavy rains in Sindh has moved westward, towards the Oman coast. The low over Rajasthan, India now lies over northwest Rajasthan and adjoining northeast Sindh,” it said in a statement. Under the current weather system, rain, accompanied by thunderstorms along with isolated heavy falls, would likely continue in Nawabshah, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki and Kashmore over the next two to three days. Meanwhile, rain ranging between light and moderate was expected in Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Tando Mohammad Khan, Tando Allahyar. Read more:  “NO KE INFRASTRUCTURE LINKED TO RECENT INCIDENTS OF SHOCK IN RAIN SPELL” Meanwhile, the city received moderate to light showers on Wednesday morning. Moderate to light showers were reported in Gu...

LAHORE: The proceedings of no-trust motion against the Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari are likely to be started next week, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had earlier submitted the no-trust motion against PA deputy speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari in the first week of April. Sources told ARY News that the matter will proceed next week and the election of the new speaker will also be conducted. READ: PTI TO NOMINATE MPA SIBTAIN KHAN FOR SPEAKER PUNJAB ASSEMBLY Sources added that PTI finalised Sibtain Khan for the Punjab Assembly Speaker’s slot, whereas, two names were shortlisted for the position of the deputy speaker including Wasiq Qayyum and Taimur Masood. Earlier, PTI Senator Faisal Javed said in a statement that it was decided to remove Mazari from his position. He said that it seems that Mazari will head the full bench of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in the coming day, hence, PTI will remove him. SC verdict On...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed PML-N’s senior leader and former Punjab home minister Ataullah Tarar as his special assistant, it emerged on Wednesday. The notification for Tarar’s appointment said: “The prime minister has been pleased to appoint Ata Tarar as special assistant to the prime minister with the status of federal minister, with immediate effect.” The notification, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, had no details about the newly appointed aide’s portfolio. It is pertinent to note that Atta Tarar is currently serving as deputy secretary general of PML-N. He has also served as the home minister and spokesperson of the Punjab government in the cabinet of former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shahbaz. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/pWFyB63

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the Registrar Office’s objections regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition to ensure overseas Pakistanis’ right to vote. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah heard the PTI’s and allowed the appeal against recent legislation on the rights of overseas Pakistanis. After overturning the objections, the matter will be fixed before the bench for hearing. Similarly, a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will take up PTI chief Imran Khan’s petition against the recent amendments in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws on Friday. It is to be mentioned here that the National Assembly on May 26 approved a bill, reversing reforms introduced by the previous PTI government for voting right to overseas Pakistanis. After the amendment, the overseas Pakistanis would not be able to cast their vote from abroad, however they could cast their votes whil...

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has demanded the formation of joint parliamentary committee for judicial reforms through effective legislation, ARY News reported on Wednesday. Speaking on the National Assembly (NA) floor, FM Bilawal Bhutto said it was high time for effective legislation to safeguard democracy and the constitution, instead of mere chanting slogans. Bilawal said there were certain issues related to the formation of court benches, taking suo moto notices and appointments of judges in superior courts, which needed to be addressed. “Pakistan’s journey to democracy will remain incomplete without bringing judicial reforms. The PPP is ready for judicial reforms as it is an unfinished agenda of the Charter of Democracy, signed by Benazir Bhutto and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif,” he added. He noted that the role of establishment and judiciary shouldn’t be controversial. “We were not trying to put pressure on any institutio...

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Wednesday approved the construction of the Korangi Crossing Bridge and Hub Canal rehabilitation projects, ARY News reported. CM Murad, who presided over a meeting to review different projects in Karachi, directed the local government department to complete both projects within a year. He said that 28% of the population of Korangi and Malir would be facilitated by the construction of bridge. CM Murad also greenlighted the Jam Sadiq Bridge project and directed the Planning and Development Department to prepare a scheme to overhaul it. MALIR EXPRESSWAY: CM ORDERS COMPLETION OF FIRST SECTION IN 8 MONTHS The meeting was attended by Syed Nasir Shah, Administrator KMC Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Sohail Rajput, Chairman P&D Hassan Naqvi, Secretary Finance Sajid Jamal Abro, Secretary Local Government Najam Shah, Special Secretary to CM Rahim Shaikh and Additional secretary Finance Asad Zaim. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking New...

DUBAI: Karachi’s deputy commissioner (DC) south Abdul Sattar Isani, who was severely burnt in a gas leakage fire, succumbed to his injuries, ARY News reported. According to details, Karachi’s deputy commissioner south – who was suffered severe burn injuries at a residence in Clifton – has succumbed to injuries after a 11-day struggle. Abdul Sattar Isani was transferred to Abu Dhabi for medical treatment in an air ambulance. Sources have claimed that the DC south’s body will be brought to Pakistan after legal proceedings. It is pertinent to mention here that Karachi’s DC south and an official of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) suffered severe burn injuries at a residence in Clifton. According to initial reports, the fire broke out with an explosion. Police said the incident occurred at the residence of a mutual friend of DC South Abdul Sattar Isani and SRB official Masood Jehangir in Block-1 of Clifton. Soon after the incident, the officials were rushed to Ziauddin Hospital in Clifto...

KARACHI: Former president and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday reached Karachi after concluding his Dubai visit, ARY News reported. According to sources, the PPP leader will head to Lahore tomorrow where he will meet with PDM leaders. Asif Ali Zardari will also hold a meeting with PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat, they said. SC ruling The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari’s ruling on Punjab chief minister’s election null and void and ruled that Pervaiz Elahi will be the new chief minister of the province. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Munib Akhtar announced the verdict after completion of the arguments on Punjab CM election case. The apex court ordered the Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman to administer the oath to Elahi by 11:30pm. The SC also nullified all appointments made by ‘trustee CM’ Hamza Shahbaz. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from A...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict on Punjab chief minister (CM) election had hurt the expectations of legal fraternity, petitioners, media and the public for justice, ARY News reported. Taking to Twitter, the prime minister said that for sake of judiciary’s reputation and justice, the formation of a full court was essential to ensure that justice was not only done rather seemed to be done. عدلیہ کی ساکھ کا تقاضا اور قرین انصاف یہی تھا کہ فل کورٹ تشکیل دیا جاتا تاکہ انصاف نہ صرف ہوتا بلکہ ہوتا ہوا نظر بھی آتا لیکن عدالتی فیصلے سے قانون دان برادری، سائیلین، میڈیا اورعوام کی حصول انصاف کے لئے توقعات کو دھچکا لگا ہے۔ https://t.co/rZncJpszpY — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 26, 2022 PM Shehbaz Sharif further said the constitution had trusted the state’s powers to parliament, executive and judiciary and had bound all the institutions to perform while observing their limits. Vowing not to make any compromise on the supremac...

ISLAMABAD: The former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan lauded the apex court after the three-member bench declared the ruling of the Punjab Assembly’s deputy speaker “illegal”. Taking to Twitter, the former premier penned, “I appreciate our SC judges for standing firm and upholding the Constitution and law, against all manner of threats and abuse.” He further thanked Barrister Ali Zafar and his team for fighting the PTI’s case in the top court. “I want to thank the people of Punjab for coming out in unprecedented numbers in by-elections against rigging,” wrote Khan. Tomorrow evening we will offer thanks to Allah & celebrate with all the people of Pakistan who have stood by us in our campaign for Haqeeqi Azadi, coming out in massive numbers to show support. #ShukrAllahShukriyaAwam — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 26, 2022 “Tomorrow evening we will offer thanks to Allah & celebrate with all the people of Pakistan who have stood by ...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has strongly responded to the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict on Punjab chief minister’s election, terming it a ‘judicial coup’, ARY News reported. Addressing a press conference shortly after the SC’s verdict, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb lambasted it as a ‘judicial coup’ and said that a ‘self-suiting’ interpretation had led to the decision. “We asked the top court continuously to constitute a full court to hear the case,” the federal minister said, reiterating that had a full court been constituted, the verdict in the case would have been different. The PML-N leader vowed to win the legitimacy of parliament back to the masses. She also announced that today marks the beginning of the second phase of the judiciary’s revival. Marriyum Aurangzeb also criticised the “double standards” in how letters by PTI Chairman Imran Khan and PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat, for instructions to their MPAs for chief minister elections, were t...

KARACHI: Jammat-e-Islami (JI) has sent a Rs500 million legal notice to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for accusing the party of filing an application for postponement of second phase of local government (LG) elections in Sindh, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to details, the notice – worth Rs 500 million – was served by Jammat-e-Islami’s Public Aid Committee. In the notice, the JI has asked the electoral watchdog to ‘apologise’ for accusing the party of filing an application for postponement of second phase of Sindh LG elections. The party, in its notice, stated that Jamaat-e-Islami had filed a petition in the Sindh High Court (SHC) for LG polls. “No other party filed the application in this regard”, the Public Aid Committee noted. The notice pointed out that the Pakistan People’s Party- led (PPP) Sindh government stood against the holding of elections. “Other political stakeholders in Sindh demanded the postponement of LG elections,” it added. Earlier, the ECP sai...

ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Staff of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan, Dr Shahbaz Gill predicted Monday that general elections are expected to be announced before October, ARY News reported. While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Off the Record’, Dr Shahbaz Gill said that the vice-president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz admitted that a trustee chief minister was powerless.  He questioned about the complete silence on media over the press conference of the Sharif family and other leaders of the coalition government in which they targeted the judiciary. READ: SC REJECTS COALITION GOVT’S PLEA FOR FORMATION OF FULL BENCH Gill claimed that he got some reports regarding the general elections in October this year. He added that a businessman close to the ruling PML-N came to him and brought a message from the ruling party. “The businessman sought 2-3 names from the PTI to hold talks. We are ready for free and fair elections even if it is ...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday gave the go-ahead to resume disbursements to already approved cases under Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar (MPMG) housing finance scheme. The announcement was made by the finance division in a tweet. Announcing the decision, the finance ministry said that banks have also been asked to reduce their spread over KIBOR. Finance Division has today conveyed its permission to resume disbursements to already approved cases under Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar Scheme( MPMG). Banks have also been asked to reduce their spread over KIBOR. #SBP #miftahismail — Ministry of Finance (@FinMinistryPak) July 25, 2022 Finance Minister Friday announced the resumption of the Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar (MPMG) housing loan scheme for all those whose applications were approved. Miftah Ismail said in a Twitter thread that he had a meeting at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the government will continue with the MPMG housing loan scheme for all those whose loan applicati...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fayyazul Hassan Chohan claimed Monday that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was being convinced for early elections, ARY News reported. Fayyazul Hassan Chohan made the claim in his Twitter message, saying that an important personality of Pakistan was also staying in Dubai. He added that Zardari was being convinced to agree on early elections in the country. He further claimed that it was possible that Zardari will agree on the immediate organisation of the general elections in the current political scenario. آصف زرداری دوبئی میں۔۔۔ملک کی ایک اہم شخصیت دوبئی میں۔۔۔!!! آصف زرداری کو فوری الیکشن کے لیے آمادہ کیا جارہا ہے حالات نظائر اور قرائن بتاتے ہیں کہ آصف زرداری کو راضی کر لیا جائے گا۔۔۔!!! — Fayaz ul Hassan Chohan (@Fayazchohanpti) July 25, 2022 Yesterday, former president and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari suddenly left for Dubai via a foreign airline flight. Sources said that Asif Zardari ...

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) MNA Tariq Bashir Cheema has made startling revelations regarding Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s letter, ARY News reported on Monday. In a statement, Tariq Bashir Cheema claimed that he had no information about when was Chaudhry Shujaat’s letter drafted. The PML-Q leader further said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari’s role could not be ruled out in the preparation of letter. “The letter may have been written on the night of July 21,” he added. It should be noted that Asif Zardari’s two consecutive meetings lasting several hours with Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid chief Chaudhry Shujaat a few days ago, turned the political game of the Punjab CM election on its head. Pervaiz Elahi secured 186 votes against 179 votes of PML-N’s Hamza Shehbaz. However, Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari had dismissed PML-Q’s 10 votes after party head Chaudhry Shujaat asked them to vote in favour of incumbent chief minister H...

ISLAMABAD: The coalition government has announced to boycott the court proceedings after the Supreme Court (SC) rejected to form a full bench for hearing the Punjab Assembly deputy speaker ruling case, ARY News reported on Monday. While addressing a press conference at the Prime Minister’s House, the head of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that they raised a demand for the supremacy of law and justice in the country. Fazlur Rehman said that the coalition government demands a full bench to hear the case instead of a three-member bench. “If a full bench is not formed, then we are rejecting the verdict of the court.” He announced that the leaders of the coalition government will not appear before the three-member bench until a full bench is not formed. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice-President Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that if someone points a finger at a judge or bench, then they should be separated from the case. “These decisions...

ISLAMABAD: Former planning minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has asserted that PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz has no right to sit on Punjab chief minister’s (CM) seat, ARY News reported on Monday. The former federal minister expressed his views while talking to journalists after the Supreme Court (SC) rejected the government petition seeking a full court bench to hear the Punjab CM election case. Asad Umar pointed out that Hamza Shahbaz has no right to sit on the Punjab chief minister’s seat, and ‘it has been proved once again today’. Read More: ‘SC to decide on authoritative power held by party chief or parliamentary party’ “PTI believes in the law and Constitution,” he said, adding: “We will not attack courts like PML-N if a verdict doesn’t side with us or resort to change benches of the Balochistan High Court.” Asad Umar added that the court has given the government a third chance to present their arguments, which is a good thing, but it is also causing ...

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has asserted that the full court bench, to hear the case of the Punjab chief minister’s election, was not formed due to ‘fear’, ARY News reported. Taking to her Twitter handle in reaction to the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict, Maryam Nawaz said that there was only one reason for not forming a full court, ‘fear’. “Fear of the contradiction of its own decision,” PML-N leader wrote. مجھے کم از کم یقین تھا فل کورٹ نہیں بنے گا اور انصاف نہیں ملے گا اور یہی میں قوم کو بتانا چاہتی تھی! https://t.co/mtFvI9w5lc — Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 25, 2022 In another tweet, Maryam Nawaz said she was “almost sure” that a full court will not be formed. “When the decisions aren’t taken in accordance with the Constitution, law, and justice, then the formation of a full court is deemed dangerous,” she added. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court (SC) rejected the government’s petition for formation of a full cou...

LAHORE: A 37-member Punjab cabinet was sworn in at a ceremony held at the Governor’s House here on Sunday evening. Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman administered the oath to the ministers. The ministers who took oath include Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Mehr Ijaz Ahmad, Siddique Khan Baloch, Muhammad Kazim Pirzada, Chaudhry Shafique, Malik Nadeem Kamran, Yawar Zaman, Col (retd) Ayub, Chaudhry Iqbal Gujjar. Mansha Ullah Butt, Tanvir Islam Sethi, Jehangir Khanzada, Rana Mashood Ahmad, Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman, Khawaja Imran Nazir, Bilal Yasin, Malik Saif ul Malock Khokhar, Fida Hussain Watto also took oath as provincial ministers. Rana Ijaz, Uzma Zahid Bukhari, Khalil Tahir Sindhu, Ghulam Qasim Hunjra, Rana Muhammad Tariq, Zaheer Iqbal, Zeshan Rafique, Sania Ashiq, Syed Hassan Murtaza and Syed Ali Haider Gillani was also included in the 37-member Punjab cabinet. The ceremony was attended by a number of legislators, their relatives and friends and others. Earlier, PML-N leader Hamz...