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A salesman lost his life and two others got injured after a group of men opened fire at a store in a shopping mall in Gujranwala on Monday, ARY News reported. The incident took place in a shopping mall in Gujranwala after a verbal fight between a customer and a salesman. Later, the accused along with his friends attacked the shopping mall’s store, leaving a salesman dead and two others wounded. Police said that the group of men also shattered the glasses of the shopping mall and fled from the scene. Police said an investigation was started to ascertain the facts. READ: WOMAN KILLED IN DACOITS’ FIRING IN FAISALABAD Earlier in the month, a police constable sustained injuries after the accused opened at the raiding party in Faisalabad. The firing incident had taken place in Chak-139 in Punjab’s Faisalabad city. Police said that the accused involved in opening fire at the police party were arrested. The arrested men were identified as Rizwan and his brother Ghulam Fareed. The injur...

LAHORE: Former South African bowler Dale Steyn showered high praises for Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s bowling skills as he commented on his dismissal of Babar Azam in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) eight. South African bowling great Steyn, who holds the record for most days spent as the top-ranked bowler in Tests, was impressed by Shaheen’s use of wrist in his bowling style. Taking to Twitter, Steyn retweeted the footage of Shaheen casting Babar with a brilliant in-swinger and shared how young pacers can learn to bowl quick by taking notes from Shaheen’s bowling. “Shaheen’s wrist is amazing!” wrote Steyn. The bend & flick he has is so special and [an] area where many young fast bowlers could look to find their extra yard of pace they searching for,” he added. “Few drills one could try, but if you’re over 25 I’m sorry but it may already be too late. Still worth a try,” Steyn concluded. Shaheens wrist is amazing! The bend & flick he has is so special...

ISLAMABAD: The Asia Development Bank (ADB) on Monday appreciated the reforms introduced by the government and policy decisions taken in important sectors for achieving sustainable economic development. The appreciation was expressed by a delegation of executive directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The ADB delegation also exchanged views on climate financing and environment protection and extended the ADB’s all-out support and cooperation to Pakistan, the state news agency reported. On the occasion, the finance minister appreciated the ADB’s role and support in promoting sustainable development in Pakistan. He informed the delegation about the economic outlook of the country and the challenges being faced by the country, coupled with physical and financial losses due to devastating floods last year. Dar apprised the delegation that the present government with its pragmatic policy decisions...

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Kings’ squad on Monday reached here to play their last four matches before the playoffs during the Rawalpindi-Lahore leg of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8. According to the details, the Kings’ squad checked in at the Islamabad International Airport before reporting at the team hotel here on Monday evening, ahead of their clash with Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi. Following their arrival, captains of both sides will hold pre-match press conferences ahead of their anticipated clash, scheduled on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, the Kings shared footage of their journey from Karachi to here. 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙙 #YehHaiKarachi | #KingsSquad | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/GYbxWZxcWt — Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 27, 2023   It is pertinent to mention that the Kings, on the winning track with their dominating 66-run victory over leaders Multan Sultans on Sunday, will be aiming to continue their momentum against Zalmi. The...

Several schools in Karachi are closed, while few are open with a low attendance on Monday, ARY News reported. The Karachi Private Schools Association following the killing of its deputy director announced to keep schools closed today in protest. As per reports, the students at a few schools were asked to return to their homes due to the suspension of educational activities. It may be noted that the Sindh education department announced to keep schools open in Karachi today. Sindh education department announced Sunday that there is no plan in consideration to close the schools on Monday (today). Read more: FEDERATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS VC KHALID RAZA KILLED IN KARACHI The spokesperson of the Sindh education department had said that the school would remain open on Monday (today). Some media reports suggested that the private schools decided to close education institutions after the killing of an office bearer of the private schools association in Karachi. from Latest Pakistan Ne...

ISLAMABAD: A sessions court in Islamabad accepted former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan’s exemption plea for one day in the Toshakhana case, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, the court announced the reserved verdict and Babar Awan assured the court that PTI chief Imran Khan will appear before court tomorrow. The court also rejected the plea to summon Imran Khan’s medical reports from PIMS. Earlier, the sessions court in Islamabad reserved verdict on the former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan’s plea to transfer the hearing of the Toshakhana case from district Kachehri to judicial complex. Read more:  TOSHAKHANA CASE: NAB TEAM VISITS IMRAN KHAN’S RESIDENCE Babar Awan also filed an exemption plea and told the court that the PTI chief will present himself in the Toshakhana case tomorrow. He further said that there is a security alert in the Kachehri court and terrorist attacks took place in district Kachehri in Past as well. There is a threat t...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan is marking the 4th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, popularly known as Surprise day in the country when country’s armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian misadventures, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. In a statement on the fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the Director-General of ISPR Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry the daring, resolute and measured response from Pakistan thwarted Indian nefarious designs on February 27, 2019. Let this day be a reminder that while being a peace-loving nation, Pakistan Armed Forces are ever ready, not only to defend every inch of the motherland. but to take the fight back to the enemy, if ever, aggression is imposed on us. Any delusion resulting into a misadventure will always be met with full might of Pak AFs backed by a resilient nation. Pakistan Zindabad. 3/3 — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) February 27, 2023 “CJCSC, Services Chiefs & AFs of Pak pay tribute to the ...

ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General (retired) Amjad Shoaib was arrested by the Islamabad police on charges of inciting the public against national institutions, ARY News reported on Monday. Police sources said that officers from the Ramna police station apprehended him at his residence in the federal capital. Sources said that a First Information Report (FIR) was filed last evening against the former army officer at the Ramna police station following his television interview, under sections 153A and 505 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Read more: IHC grants bail to Azam Swati in controversial tweets case According to the FIR, Lt Gen Amjad Shoaib incited people to revolt against institutions during his television interview. Currently, he is in police custody at the lockup of the police station. Police will produce him before a local court this morning and seek his remand. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/u0YVa8b

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony held an important meeting on the use of ‘Saudi Visa Bio-Application’ in which it was briefed that the online fingerprint biometric would be mandatory for pilgrims this year as well. Giving presentations, the officials of Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of Etimad Office, informed that the pilgrims could use this application through their smart cellular phones in three easy steps including taking selfies, scanning passports, and fingerprints with the help of mobile camera. The fingerprints biometric facility would also be available free of charge from the Etimad Offices across the country, they added. The religious affairs ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt said the instructions for using this mobile application would be available on the ministry’s website and social media. He further said the hand or finger-handicapped persons had to upload computerized medical certificate of the autho...

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has decided to hold ‘power shows’ against ‘flawed’ delimitations of constituencies as the Sindh government did not notify the increased number of union councils (UCs), ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources. The decision was taken during an ‘important meeting’ of MQM-P Rabta Committee, which discussed the country’s political situation and issues regarding delimitations of constituencies, census and agreement with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Sources told ARY News that the Rabta Committee also raised concern over the non-issuance of the notification of increased number of union councils (UCs) in Karachi. In this regard, MQM-P has decided to hold power show in Karachi against the delimitation and violation of agreement with PPP. Sources further claimed that the party would hold a public rally on March 12 at Karachi’s Bagh-i-Jinnah. “A formal announcement of the public gathering will be made through a press conference”, source...

JAMPUR: Polling for the by-election in the National Assembly’s constituency NA-193 Rajanpur got underway on Sunday amid strict security. The polling began at 8am and will continue until 5pm without any pause. The seat fell vacant due to the death of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Jaffar Khan Leghari. He died in Lahore on December 31, 2022, after a prolonged illness. 11 candidates are contesting NA-193 Rajanpur by-poll, but the main contest is expected between the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Emaar Owais Leghari and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Mohsin Leghari. 237 polling stations have been set up in the constituency, of which 68 are declared sensitive. 2,650 police personnel have been deployed to deal with any untoward situation while Rangers and Army personnel will also patrol the area. Read more: ECP TURNS DOWN GOVT’S REQUEST TO DEFER RAJANPUR BY-ELECTION Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) accused the district administration of ...

LAHORE: The Punjab caretaker government has decided to implement the austerity policy announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, ARY News reported on Saturday. The caretaker Punjab chief minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi took a series of decisions while chairing the 7th session of the cabinet. The caretaker Punjab CM sought a plan from the concerned committee for adopting the austerity measures. The committee will forward the recommendations to the caretaker CM for cutting down the government’s expenditures. CM Mohsin Naqvi said that the provincial government will have to play its role in the austerity drive amid the economic crisis. READ: MARYAM’S LAVISH PROTOCOL MOCKS PM’S AUSTERITY MEASURES It has been decided that the government officers will donate three-day salary to the quake victims of Turkiye and Syria. The cabinet received a suggestion to fix the relief price of wheat at Rs3,900 per maund. The other decisions included the establishment of a committee for the early completion...

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has accused the district administration of non-cooperation for the organisation of by-polls in NA-193 Rajanpur constituency, ARY News reported on Saturday. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has written a letter to the Punjab chief secretary to register a complaint against the non-cooperation of the district administration of the NA-193 Rajanpur by-polls. The ECP sought foolproof security arrangements for the by-elections. The commission stated that the district administration was not cooperating with the district returning officer (DRO) and returning officers (ROs). READ: ECP TURNS DOWN GOVT’S REQUEST TO DEFER RAJANPUR BY-ELECTION It added that the administration is seemingly willing to postpone the by-elections despite the complete preparations of the ECP. The commission asked the Punjab chief secretary to order the local administration for assisting the ROs and DRO. The commission also warned of legal action against t...

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has challenged the transfers and postings by the caretaker government in the Peshawar High Court (PHC), ARY News reported on Saturday. Asad Qaiser filed a petition through his counsel Barrister Gohar Khan to the Peshawar High Court (PHC), challenging the transfers and postings made by the caretaker government. The provincial government, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the administration were made parties in the case. The petition stated that the caretaker government took illegal steps by making transfers and postings which were violations of the election rules. It added that the caretaker government is responsible for holding free and fair elections but not making the transfers of the government officers. READ: ‘JAIL BHARO TEHREEK’: PTI RAWALPINDI LEADERS SHIFTED TO SHAHPUR JAIL Qaiser pleaded with the PHC to nullify the caretaker government’s notification. In another move, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI...

ISLAMABAD: A banking court has ordered the former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan to appear before court on February 28 in prohibited funding case, ARY News reported on Saturday.  As per details, the banking court judge Rakhshanda Shaheen heard the prohibited funding case against Imran Khan and others. The PTI chief Imran Khan’s legal team submitted the copy of IHC order to the banking court. His counsel Naeem Haider Panjotha said that IHC has ordered Imran Khan appear before banking court on February 28. The hearing was also adjourned till February 28. Earlier sources had said that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) decided to arrest PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan in a prohibited funding case. Read more: FIA DECIDES TO ARREST IMRAN KHAN IN PROHIBITED FUNDING CASE A four-member team has been formed for the arrest, while a summary has been forwarded to the DG FIA for final approval. It is pertinent to note here that the Investigation Agency ...

ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation, measured by Sensitive price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 2.78 per cent to jump to 41.54pc on a year-on-year basis for the week ended on Feb 23, rising from 38.42pc in the previous week. The week-on-week inflation eased to 2.78pc from 2.89pc a week ago. Of the 51 items tracked, the prices of 33 items increased, six items decreased, whereas those of 12 items remained stable. During the week under review, the items whose prices increased the most compared to the same week a year ago were onions 372pc, cigarettes 164.7pc, gas 108.38pc, chicken 85.7pc, diesel 81.36pc, eggs 75.81pc, Irri 6/9 rice 75.41pc, broken basmati rice 74.16pc, bananas 72.22pc, washed moong pulse 70.39pc, and petrol 69.87pc. However, it also noted a decrease in the prices of tomatoes (67.93 percent), chili powder (7.42 percent) and electricity charges for Q1 (6.64 percent). The upward trend of inflation continues as Islamabad was taking measures to get the $1.1 billion...

KARACHI: The federal government has instructed Sindh government to enforce the energy conservation plan, as per which all markets will be shut at 8:30 pm, ARY News reported on Friday. Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination has penned down a letter to Chief Minister (CM) Sindh Murad Ali Shah, urging to ensure the implementation of energy conservation plan across the province. According to the directive, all the Deputy Commissioners (DC) will implement the energy programme in their respective areas. Commissioner Karachi instructed all the Deputy Commissioners (DC) to make a report on the implementation of the programme. READ: TRADERS REJECT GOVT’S DECISION TO CLOSE MARKETS AT 8:30 PM It is pertinent to mention here that, last month, Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that the federal cabinet has approved the energy conservation pla n. According to the approved energy conservation plan, all markets and shopping malls will be closed by 8:30 pm and wedding halls at 10:...

LAHORE: Former Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday lambasted Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) chief organizer Maryam Nawaz for ‘maligning the judiciary’ during her speech in Sargodha, ARY News reported. The former CM criticised PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz for ‘maligning judges’, stating, “Under the leadership of Imran Khan, we will not let the judiciary be pressurized or blackmailed,” Pervaiz Elahi termed Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leadership ‘incompetent’ and stated that the PDM’s ‘failed strategies’ steered the country towards the worst economical crisis. READ:  ‘GROUP OF FIVE’ RESPONSIBLE FOR COUNTRY’S WOES: MARYAM NAWAZ Speaking of the election, the former CM said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Punjab Governor were not fulfilling their responsibilities. Earlier this week, PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz during her speech at the PML-N’s workers’ convention in Sargodha alleged that the ‘group of fi...

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Friday named a 17-member squad, including two rookie players, for a two-match Test tour of New Zealand after more than four years. Dimuth Karunaratne’s team will feature Nishan Madushka, 23, and Milan Rathnayake, 26, making their national Test squad debuts, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. The team will leave for New Zealand on Monday. Sri Lanka’s last Test tour of New Zealand was in December 2018, when the hosts won the second game by 423 runs and the first match was a draw. New Zealand visited Sri Lanka for two Tests in August 2019 with both teams winning one each. Sri Lanka Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (capt),  Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Nishan Madushka, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando and Milan Rathnayake. READ: Openers, Khaka power South Africa into Women’s T20 ...

ISLAMABAD: A judicial reference, filed against Supreme Court (SC) Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), is ‘based on lies’, ARY News reported on Friday, citing judge’s family sources. Advocate Mian Dawood had filed a judicial reference against Supreme Court (SC) Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), accusing him of “misconduct” and “amassing illegitimate assets”. Sources within the family told ARY News that the reference against the SC judge was ‘malicious and misleading’, terming the leaked audio ‘cut-paste’ job. Sources claimed that Justice Mazahar Naqvi and granddaughter were travelling in a private vehicle on November 10, 2022 when police intercepted them and misbehaved. “The police started making the video even after the judge stopped his vehicle,” they claimed. “Later, senior police officers and Secretary Punjab Assembly Muhammad Khan Bhatti reached the spot,” sources said, adding that Muhammad Khan informed ...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Thursday lauded PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) leadership for a massive turnout in ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’, ARY News reported. The former prime minister Imran Khan in his tweet congratulated the KP PTI parliamentarians for leading the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ from the front. READ: IMRAN KHAN SAYS ‘PTI LEADERS BEING TREATED AS TERRORISTS IN JAILS’ He wrote, “Today was a massive turnout led by PTI’s KP leadership for the Jail Bharo tehreek. Congratulations to our KP PTI parliamentarians for leading from the front and to our workers for their janoon (passion) and commitment.” Today was a massive turnout led by PTI’s KP leadership for the Jail Bharo tehreek. Congratulations to our KP PTI parliamentarians for leading from the front and to our workers for their janoon (passion) and commitment. pic.twitter.com/w5SwlhPlUk — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 23, 2023 In another tweet, the former premier appreciated Allama Raja Nasir Abbas ...

ISTANBUL: After conducting a 17-day search and rescue operation in Adiyaman in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that hit Turkiye on February 6, the Pakistani team left for the country on Thursday night. Through relentless efforts, the team managed to rescue multiple precious lives. At the farewell ceremony, attended by Deputy Governor of Istanbul Özlem Bozkurt Gevrek, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkiye Dr Yousaf Junaid, Deputy Ambassador Zeynep Kaleli of Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AFAD Coordinator Istanbul Mrs Seval Dedeoglu and other dignitaries, the team was sent off to Pakistan with a loud round of applause and appreciation. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) squad from Pakistan comprised a 33-member Pakistan Army USAR team and 53-member Rescue 1122 team. Both teams were among the first ones to arrive at Adiyaman on February 7, where they successfully made miraculous live evacuations. In total, 28 live evacuations were made by the two teams. Fourteen live evacuat...

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam commented on his defensive approach in the death overs amid his side’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) fixture against Islamabad United, stating that his side kept losing wickets. Zalmi’s skipper Babar, who amassed his half-century in just 33 deliveries, struggled in the second phase of his knock as the right-handed batter could score 25 runs in as many deliveries, on his way to an unbeaten 75. Babar struggled against a disciplined United bowling attack in the death overs and could not power his side to a defendable total as Zalmi could amass 156/8 in 20 overs despite a flying start. Meanwhile, Babar interacted with the media here following his side’s six-wicket defeat against Islamabad United and revealed the reason behind his defensive approach in the death overs of the first innings. “We started off well but could not finish it in the same way. Our goal was to execute our plan in the first six overs. But, we lost back-to-back wickets after ...

LAHORE: Singer Meesha Shafi, who accused actor-cum-singer Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, has admitted giving a false statement during media talk as the proceeding of defamation case resumed in a Lahore sessions court, ARY News reported on Thursday. The female singer was cross-examined via video link as Additional Sessions Judge Khan Mahmood heard the defamation case – filed by Ali Zafar. Zafar was also physically present in the court during the hearing. During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer, Advocate Tariq Gul, questioned Shafi about the evidence of sexual harassment she submitted in the court. The evidence was a photo of both singers together which the female singer had herself uploaded on Facebook. The lawyer argued that the picture could not be considered as evidence of sexual harassment because she was the one who uploaded it with a caption “tonight we party”. To which, the female singer said she didn’t remember the picture and would have to see it to comment further ...

LAHORE: After the commencement of Jail Bharo Tehreek, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been detained for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, ARY News reported on Thursday. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who surrendered before the police during Jail Bharo Tehreek, was detained for 30 days under MPO by the Punjab government. At the request of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore, the Punjab home department issued a notification regarding the detention of Qureshi for a month under MPO. تحریک انصاف کی جیل بھرو تحریک۔۔ شاہ محمود قریشی 30 دن کیلئے نظر بند #ARYNews #PTI #ShahMehmoodQureshi pic.twitter.com/jbxA7IbpfH — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) February 23, 2023 On the other hand, the Lahore High Court (LHC) fixed the hearing of petitions seeking the recovery of Shah Mahmood Qureshi and other PTI leaders. Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhary will hear the petitions on Friday (today). READ: IMRAN KHAN SAYS ‘PTI LEADERS BEING TREA...

MADRID: Sergio Ramos retired from international duty with Spain on Thursday, saying new coach Luis de la Fuente told him he did not count on him. The Paris Saint-Germain defender, who won the 2010 World Cup and 2008 and 2012 European Championship with La Roja, last played for Spain in March 2021. Ramos, who turns 37 in March, published an open letter on social media in which he indicated the new coach forced his hand. “The time has come, the time to say goodbye to the national team, our beloved and exciting Roja,” wrote Ramos. “This morning I received a call from the current coach who told me that he does not and will not count on me, regardless of the level I can show or how I continue my career. “With much sorrow, it is the end of a journey that I hoped would be longer and that would end with a better taste in my mouth, at the height of all the successes we have achieved with our Roja.” Ramos played 180 times for Spain, making more appearances than any other player in the count...

LAKKI MARWAT: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police killed six ‘terrorists’ in a joint operation in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to details, the CTD and police in a joint operation in Lakki Marwat’s Daddiwala area met an encounter with the terrorists. The terrorists were planning to carry out an attack at police station Abbasa, the police said. The killed terrorists were identified as Ziaullah, Safatullah aka “Drone”, Mohibullah and Kalimullah aka “Faqeero”. The terrorists were also involved in attacks on the police and security forces. Read more: Police foil terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat Earlier on February 13, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police foiled a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat district. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police official stated that the police took action on suspicious activities in the vicinity of the Bakhmal police station where terrorists opened fire at the police team and fled from the scene. The police c...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is expecting to summon former Punjab chief minister Pervaiz Elahi in connection with a probe into the alleged audio leak, ARY News reported on Wednesday. Sources told ARY News that the interior ministry gave go-ahead to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to take action against Pervaiz Elahi. The agency is likely to issue a call-up notice to the former chief minister. The decision was taken after the forensic examination of the audio conversation. Sources added that the agency will hand over a written questionnaire to Pervaiz Elahi. READ: IMRAN KHAN PENS LETTER TO CJP, OTHER SC JUDGES OVER AUDIO LEAKS Earlier, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah hinted at the arrest of former Punjab chief minister Pervaiz Elahi after a purported audio leak surfaced. While addressing a press conference, Rana Sanaullah played the leaked audio conversation of former Punjab CM Pervaiz Elahi in which he was allegedly talking about managing the courts....

KABUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to effectively address the threat of terrorism posed by various entities and organisations, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The understanding was reached during meetings between senior leadership of Afghan government and a high-level Pakistani delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Kabul on Wednesday. The delegation met senior Afghan leadership, including Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Beradar Akhund, Defence Minister Mawlavi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During the interaction, both the sides agreed to collaborate to effectively address the threat of terrorism posed by various entities and organizations, a Foreign Office statement said. Matters related to the growing threat of terrorsim in the region, particularly from Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and Islamic State Khorasan Province, came under discussion. Both sides also agreed to stre...

DHAKA: Returning Bangladesh cricket coach Chandika Hathurusingha said Wednesday he did not intend to shake up the team, despite his tempestuous relationship with top players during his first stint at the helm. The former Sri Lanka batsman, 54, was widely hailed as the architect of some of the national side’s finest moments, including ODI series wins against Pakistan, India and South Africa. However, he was often reported to be at loggerheads with Bangladesh’s senior cricketers, including current captains Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal, while coaching from 2014-17. Hathurusingha said he was “more experienced now” than during his earlier tenure and said the team’s veterans had been performing well. “I don’t think their roles will change much,” said Hathurusingha, who arrived back in the country on Sunday. “Many players have been playing well for Bangladesh. Young players have also come up and played well. So being with that team is always great. It motivates me,” he told reporters ...

KARACHI: A shopkeeper opened fire at an assistant commissioner (AC) in Karachi when he was visiting his shop to check the milk prices as an ordinary citizen, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The incident took place in Karachi’s Sikandar Goth area. The AC received several complaints against the milk shop owner for profiteering. The AC visited the milk shop alone as an ordinary citizen. After finding the sale of milk at inflated rates, the AC asked the shopkeeper to provide the government price list but his move made the shopkeeper furious. Later, the AC summoned the police to arrest the shopkeeper for profiteering. The shopkeeper immediately closed the shop to avoid the arrest. Police asked the shopkeeper to surrender but he opened fire at the AC. The assistant commissioner narrowly escaped the gunfire unhurt after lying on the floor. Fortunately, no one was hurt by the gunfire. Police tried to arrest the shopkeeper but the residents of the area scuffled with the officials and free...

LAHORE: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) on Wednesday announced Quetta as the host of the upcoming 34th National Games, scheduled to take place from May 15 to 23. According to the notification issued by the POA, a copy of which is available with ARY News, this year’s National Games will feature 31 games with over 30,000 athletes anticipated to participate. “It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that following sports disciplines have been finalized for the contest of the 34 th Chapter of National Games scheduled to be held from 15 – 23 May 2023 in Quetta ,” stated POA in the official notification. “The events of individual sports disciplines are being circulated separately. Provincial Olympic Associations / Islamabad Olympic Association / Services / Departments and National Sports Federations concerned are requested to take appropriate action for preparation, participation and conduct of the games in a befitting manner,...

ISLAMABAD: Following the approval from the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has jacked up the price of paracetamol products, ARY News reported. The prices of paracetamol products have been jacked up on the demand of pharmaceutical companies. According to a notification, the price of paracetamol 500mg tablet has been fixed at Rs2.67 against an earlier price of Rs2.35. The new price of paracetamol 500mg tablet has been fixed at Rs534. With an increase of 57 paisas, the price of paracetamol extra 500mg tablet has been fixed at Rs3.32 against the earlier rate of Rs2.75/tablet. The box of paracetamol extra 500mg will now be sold at Rs332, the DRAP notified. Three months earlier, the prices of paracetamol tablets were also jacked up. Read also: PARACETAMOL PRICE HIKE: HEALTH MINISTRY PRESENTS SUMMARY TO ECC On February 10, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet approved the hike in prices of paracetamol ...

KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon on Wednesday banned the use of smartphones by police officials while on duty, ARY News reported. A communiqué sent to all police officers on behalf of the Sindh IGP stated that it had been observed that police officials were using mobile phones while on duty even though “clear directions in this regard have already been conveyed to all field formations”. KARACHIITES CAN’T DRIVE OPEN LETTER CARS ANYMORE The police department further warned that disciplinary action would be taken against those found violating the orders. “It is the responsibility of the field formations to get the instructions implemented in letter and spirit,” the letter read. Read More:  Alleged facilitator of KPO attack arrested The development came following the devastating attack on the Karachi Police Office (KPO) last week which claimed the lives of five police officials and injuring 16 others. from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News f...

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday arrested six terrorists including a suicide bomber from South Waziristan, ARY News reported.  As per details, security forces conducted the operation in South Waziristan and arrested six terrorists including a suicide bomber and four facilitators. The arrested terrorists have confessed to their crimes. It has been revealed that the majority of the arrested terrorists were studying in religious seminaries in Hangu, Kurram, Tall and other areas. More arrests are expected in light of information revealed by the arrested outlaws during the investigation. It may be noted that the security forces have arrested 28 facilitators and three suicide bombers in the current year so far. Read more: SECURITY FORCES KILLED 142 TERRORISTS DURING LAST 3 MONTHS Meanwhile, security forces killed as many as 142 terrorists in the last three months. As per details, the security forces carried out 6,921 operations across the country and foiled many terror in...

KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motor Company has jacked up the price of cars, citing rupee devaluation against the dollar and shortage of raw materials, ARY news reported. According to details, Pak Suzuki jacked up its car prices by Rs263,000 on the back of increase in power tariffs along with currency fluctuation. It is for the third time in the current year Suzuki has increased prices of its cars. Suzuki’s Alto VX will now be sold for Rs2.144 million following an increase of Rs110,000. The company’s Swift GLX CVT saw a price increase of Rs263,000 and will now be sold for Rs4.725 million. Moreover, the prices of Wagon-R, Ravi and Bolan have increased by Rs180,000 and Rs94,000 respectively. Earlier in Feb, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd (PSMCL) shut down its plant from February 13 to 17 due to low inventory supply. “Due to continued shortage of inventory level, the management of the company has decided to shut-down automobile plant from February 13, 2023 to February 117, 2023,” stated a noti...