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KARACHI: A Karachi policeman sustained bullet wounds after a mugger opened fire for not stopping his motorcycle, ARY News reported on Monday. Police said that the firing incident took place in the vicinity of the Malir Cantt police station. Police detailed that the cop namely Farhan Mustafa was passing through the road with his wife on a motorcycle when muggers tried to stop him. The armed muggers opened fire at them after they refused to stop the motorcycle near Tank Chowk. The cop sustained injuries, however, his wife remained unhurt. The wounded cop was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical assistance. Farhan Mustafa was deputed at 15 Airport. Police officials said that Mustafa’s condition was out of danger as he received a bullet in his leg. Related: Karachi police kill four ‘dacoits’ in encounter Earlier in the month, a police sub-inspector was shot dead by unidentified armed men for ‘resisting robbery’ in Karachi. According to reports, the shooting incident...

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan on Monday said that the recruitment of heads of major hospitals would be undertaken as per recruitment rules, ARY News reported. The minister, in a media briefing, said that recruitments would be made strictly on merit following due process and procedure. “We make it clear we are working in accordance with law and all the recruitments will be made on merit in all hospitals.” Dr Nadeem said, “We want transparency to improve the health system.” He said that necessary instructions to initiate process for filling of the posts of various cadres had been issued. Dr Nadeem said, “The government believes in upholding utmost transparency and merit in recruitments.”He said steps had been taken to increase facilities in the public sector hospitals. Minister said load on tertiary and secondary levels had increased and now “we are managing this issue”. He said an MRI machine had been inaugurated at the Pakistan Institute of Medic...

LAHORE: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday assured the Punjab government of taking up the issue of the smog caused by the burning of crops with India at the diplomatic level. PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar, who chaired the meeting of Punjab cabinet, was told by Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi that the main reason for the spread of smog in Lahore was the burning of residues of crops in Indian Punjab, the state news agency reported. The meeting was briefed about the steps taken by the caretaker Punjab government in health, communication, education and other sectors. Related: Smog: Lahore police fail to impound smoke-emitting vehicles It was told that innovative projects like biogas generation were underway in the province for the development of the energy sector. PM Kakar directed the authorities concerned to frame a policy for posting and transfers of local police officers across the country to ensure impartial and fair delivery of justice. The participants wer...

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has decided to immediately deport illegal immigrants after their arrests and special instructions have been given to the local administrations and police forces of all provinces, ARY News reported on Monday. Pakistan pulled up socks for deportation of illegal immigrants and decided direct deportation after their arrests. Following the cabinet’s approval, the interior ministry issued instructions to the police forces, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and local administrations across the country. The authorities granted special powers to the local administrations, police forces and LEAs for completing the repatriation process across the country. Related: Repatriation policy not centric to only Afghan immigrants: PM Kakar The concerned police departments will prosecute the illegal immigrant cases during trials. Additionally, the prosecution powers were also granted to the police through chief secretaries. The law was taken into effect after...

Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) and Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) in Karachi and briefed their representatives on the measures the current government has undertaken to stabilize the economy and ensure optimum revenue collection. The minister was accompanied by Chairman FBR Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana and all chief commissioners-IR and Chief Collectors Customs heading their respective field formations stationed in Karachi, the state news agency reported. Representatives of OICCI and KATI acknowledged the efforts of FBR field formations in taxpayers’ facilitation and revenue mobilization, while also highlighting issues such as complicated tax compliance, over-regulation, the absence of documentation at the cottage industry level, narrow tax base, non-filers, transit trade, and IT glitches faced by exporters. During the meeting, Chairman FBR discus...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has unveiled future plans for cricketers and chief selectors after the team’s poor performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, ARY News reported on Sunday. While talking to the ARY News, Zaka Ashraf urged for taking best decisions to ‘clean the dirt off the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’. To a question, he replied that the prime minister has the power to retain him as the PCB chief or not. However, he added that he maintained the reputation of the Pakistani team earlier and can still do so. “I don’t want to take the morale of the team management and coaches down. I wish the best for anyone including Najam Sethi if appointed as the PCB chairmanship by the prime minister.” “However, the appointment and ouster should be made in an honourable way, otherwise, it would damage the reputation of the board. We should work for the betterment of the cricket by setting aside our differences.” Ashraf gave details about his meeting with ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central General Secretary Nayyar Hussain Bokhari said Sunday that his political party opposed an extension in the caretaker government’s tenure, ARY News reported. While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Sawal Yeh Hai’, Nayyar Bokhari said that the PPP Central Executive Committee (CEC) made all decisions. “The no-confidence motion was tabled due to PPP. We decided to join the coalition government only to complete the tenure of the assemblies.”  “There is no such agreement to retain an alliance after the dissolution of the government. PPP believes in the power of votes. We thought that elections would be held in nine months after the assemblies’ dissolution on August 9.” Bokhari said that PPP leaders expressed reservations after witnessing the non-implementation of the decision. He added that PPP leaders believed that ‘the match is fixed and a political party is being given special treatment.” The PPP criticised the Election Commission of...

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Wasim Jnr. reminded fans of India legend M.S. Dhoni during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 fixture against South Africa at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium on Friday. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi bowled the ball in the slot. The delivery deserved to be hit and Mohammad Wasim Jnr. clubbed it over midwicket for a six. Mohammad Wasim Jnr. shot was similar to that of M.S. Dhoni’s “helicopter shot”. The right-arm pacer scored seven runs from nine balls. The International Cricket Council shared a video in which the smashing shots were compared.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ICC (@icc) The pacer was impressive with his bowling as he returned with figures of 2-50 in 10. His efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost the match by one wicket. Related – South Africa beat Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thriller It is pertinent to mention that the pace...

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper batter Moin Khan has highlighted a ‘technical error’ in skipper Babar Azam’s sweep shot, which led to his dismissal against Tabraiz Shamsi. Pakistan, which opted to bat first, managed to score 270 runs and were all out, however, chasing the target, though the Proteas kept lost wickets to Pakistani side, they had Aiden Markram on their side who scored 91 runs in 93 balls. When Markram lost his wicket with 21 runs still to get, Pakistan, for the first time, got a hold of the match. Following this, the Proteas lost the wicket of Gerald Coetzee, and were back in the game. With Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi on the crease and South Africa needed 8 runs in 4 overs with 2 wicket in hand, Babar took the chance and handed over the ball to Wasim, hoping to finish the match in the 47th over, as Lungi Ngidi out caught and bowled by Rauf in the 46th over. Read More: South Africa beat Pakistan in World Cup thriller Maharaj and Shamsi somehow ma...

KARACHI: Customs intelligence has unearthed the tax fraud worth Rs3.5 billion allegedly committed by a private company, ARY News reported on Friday. The Customs intelligence detected a Rs3.5 tax fraud in a company namely HSJI that cleared steel bars by deceiving Customs Collector Hyderabad without paying the taxes and duties. The Customs spokesperson said that the company would have faced fines, duties and taxes worth Rs3.5 billion. A First Information Report (FIR) was lodged by Customs intelligence, however, no recovery has been made from the company so far. Related:  Stolen Bentley car case: Customs tribunal gives important ruling It emerged that the fraud money was used in a construction project. The Customs spokesperson said that the accused was associated with the HSJI namely company. The construction company used steel products in a Karachi-based project. The FIR was lodged on October 27 on a tip-off about money laundering. The nominated persons include Muhammad Hanif J...

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said that the government would appeal the Supreme Court’s decision against the trial of civilians in the military courts as it had “serious” implications, ARY News reported.  In interviews with two different private television channels, he said the law was promulgated by the parliament which was also the forum to change it but no one took up the issue there. He said without being apologetic, the government would look into the citations and reasoning which the court verdict was based on. “After examining those reasons, we will definitely go for appeal because it (verdict) has serious implications. This is not just about one or the other group….” he commented and asked whether, any civilian would be let go based on this decision if he carries out any activity on anyone’s behest in the SPD (Strategic Planning Division). He said the government would also look into the security situation as well as the social impac...

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said Wednesday that he has not received any response from the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces yet after sending letters to their governments. While talking to a private news channel, President Dr Arif Alvi said that he summoned Punjab and KP election commissioners but they did not come to meet him. He added that he had also written a letter to the law minister regarding elections but he replied that the president was unauthorised to question the election date. He detailed that complaints were raised on the digital census. Alvi said that he suggested holding general elections on November 6 or before but the law ministry issued a statement that the president has no jurisdiction to fix the election date. Related: PTI chairman upset with President Arif Alvi over election date, reveals Aleema Regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, President Alvi said that he has found the PTI chief honest in financial matters and patriot an...

Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has extended its most prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship for Pakistan. The Pakistan High Commission said in a statement that for the first time, an Australian university has offered such scholarships for Pakistan. The programme is aimed at inspiring a new generation of young, passionate leaders and providing them with the knowledge, skills, and worldviews to be future leaders. Two Pakistani students will be awarded the scholarship every year, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission – Canberra. Related: HEC announces Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters, PhD The Scholarship was launched at a momentous ceremony by the High Commissioner for Pakistan to Australia, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri together with the Vice-Chancellor and President of the UOW, Professor Patricia M. Davidson and former Captain of the Australian Cricket team and Global Brand Ambassador of the UOW, Adam Gilchrist. Speaking at...

KARACHI: Female students ‘escaped’ an abduction attempt at the gate of Karachi University by unknown assailants, ARY News reported.  As per details, the incident occurred near the university gate when female students were forced to sit in the Rickshaw at gunpoint. The female student who studies in the evening shift said that two unknown assailants attempted to abduct them in the Rickshaw but they escaped the abduction attempt. Furthermore, the Mobeena Town police said that the incident looked like street crime however the police investigation is underway. Read more: M. Phil student found dead at Karachi University’s hostel Earlier today, An M. Phil student Mukhtiar Ali was found dead from Karachi University’s (KU) hostel at HEJ Colony on Monday, ARY News quoted an International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) spokesperson. The ICCBS spokesperson said that an M. Phil student was found dead in a hostel’s washroom in Karachi University’s HEJ Colony. The spok...

Legendary leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed shared his views on Pakistan spinners Shadab Khan and Usama Mir’s performances following the Green Shirts’ heavy defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 fixture at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium on Monday. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Pakistan spinners Shadab Khan and Usama Mir are not performing up to mark in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The latter played his first game against five-time winners Australia. Usama Mir, who came as a replacement for Shadab Khan, did not perform according to expectations as he dropped David Warner’s simple catch. Moreover, he conceded 82 runs and was dismissed for a duck in the fixture.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ICC (@icc) In the fixture against Afghanistan, the newcomer conceded 55 runs. Shadab Khan, who has been under criticism for giving lacklustre performances since the Asia Cup 2023, as he has ...

KARACHI: Karachi police launched crackdowns on suspected scrap dealers over their alleged involvement in car snatching and theft cases, ARY News reported on Tuesday. A probe conducted by the Karachi police department found scrap dealers’ involvement in car snatching and theft cases. While addressing a press conference today, Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Muhammad Kaleem said that a crackdown is being launched on the scrap dealers who are allegedly involved in car theft and snatching cases. Related: Karachi police bust car lifter gang after encounter The SSP AVLC said that a gang of scrap dealers was busted in Liaquatabad, whereas, the members of another gang involved in motorcycle theft cases were arrested in Lyari. The revelations were made after the police checked the criminal record of a wounded street criminal a few days ago. The police detected the criminal record of the arrested suspect and found that he was involved in a car theft case...

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday said peace was linked with Pakistan and Afghanistan and effective border management and security was in the interest of the peoples of both countries. The caretaker minister made these remarks during a meeting with Afghan media delegation. The meeting discussed problems of Afghan journalists, visa issues and other important issues. Speaking during the meeting, Murtaza Solangi said that it was the responsibility of the media to identify the enemies of peace so that the state could defeat them. Solangi held out the assurance that the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be contacted on the visa issues of Afghan journalists. As a responsible state, Pakistan will ensure that all foreigners enter the country through legal channels, he added. The delegation of Afghan journalists thanked the Federal Minister of Information for the assurance to redress their issues. Read M...

ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was rushed to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) on Monday after his health deteriorated, ARY News reported. According to details, the former interior minister was shifted to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) due to complaints of chest pain. Sheikh Rasheed was immediately attended by medical professionals at the hospital’s emergency department. Medical examinations, including an electrocardiogram (ECG), were swiftly conducted to assess his condition. As a precautionary measure, the AML chief is being kept under observation at the hospital. Recently, Sheikh Rasheed resurfaced after a month-long disappearance and condemned the May 9 riots while calling PTI chief Imran Khan a ‘stubborn’. Talking to a private news channel, the former interior minister said that he had been on a ‘Chilla’ (apparently spending time underground) for the last 40 days. Rasheed – an ally of PTI chief Imran Khan – said tha...

CHENNAI: Afghanistan pulled off their second giant-killing act of the ongoing 50-over World Cup with a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan on Monday. Afghanistan’s top three batters smashed fifties and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi made an unbeaten 48 at number four in their successful pursuit of a 283-run victory target that they accomplished with one over to spare. It was Afghanistan’s first ODI victory against Pakistan in eight attempts and the outcome leaves defending champions England at the bottom of the points table. It was a clinical chase by Shahidi’s men, who had stunned England earlier in the tournament, after Pakistan posted 282-7 riding on half-centuries by skipper Babar Azam and opener Abdullah Shafique. “This win tastes nice,” a beaming Shahidi said after their second victory in five matches “The way we chased today was very professional.” Babar won the toss and elected to bat against a spin-heavy Afghan attack, which kept things tight in...