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ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by candidates for general elections 2024 has concluded today (December30), ARY News reported. Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers can be submitted till Wednesday and decisions on these appeals will be made by the tenth of next month. The preliminary list of candidates will be displayed on the eleventh of January and candidates can withdraw their nomination papers by January 12. The electoral symbols will be allotted on the thirteenth of next month and polling for the general elections will be held on February 8 Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday approved the nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, ARY News reported. The nomination papers of prominent leaders have been approved whereas many others rejected in the ongoing scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by...

KARACHI: The Karachi police on Saturday devised a strategy to deal with drunk drivers on New Year’s Eve in the port city, ARY News reported. In a statement, DIG Traffic Iqbal Dara said that the police will use breathalysers on New Year’s Eve to arrest drunk drivers, adding that carrying alcohol and narcotics in cars would not be allowed at any cost. “The Karachi City Traffic Police, on the instructions of the Karachi police chief and DIG Traffic, has constituted multiple teams and provided them breathalysers to deal with intoxicated drivers,” it added. The statement noted intoxicated drivers and motorbike riders along with people who indulge in aerial firing would not only be arrested but also booked while their vehicles impounded. Meanwhile, the district administration imposed section 144 in Karachi division on the eve of New Year. According to the notification issued by the Karachi commissioner, section 144 will remain in force from Saturday (today) evening to January 1st, 202...

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed five terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday. According to the army’s media wing, an operation was carried out on information about the presence of terrorists in Mir Ali. The killed terrorists included Commander Rahzeb alias Khoray, according to the ISPR. “The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces,” it said, adding that terrorists were also involved in extortion and target killings of innocent civilians. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered during the operation, the ISPR said. “Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as the security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the military’s media wing said. On Thursday, the participants of reiterated the Paki...

Jurgen Klopp is adamant Liverpool will be able to maintain their Premier League title charge despite the imminent loss of Mohamed Salah to African Cup of Nations duty. Salah will leave to play for Egypt at the African Cup of Nations after Liverpool host Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday. Liverpool sit two points clear of Arsenal at the top as they chase a first title since 2020. They also take on Arsenal in the FA Cup third round and Fulham in the League Cup semi-finals in January, meaning Salah’s absence could not come at a worse time. Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s top scorer with 16 goals this term and his absence in the Ivory Coast, for potentially over a month if Egypt go deep into the tournament, leaves Klopp with a major void to fill. “It is not the first time, it is a really at least very average situation that you lose your goalscorer but we had it even worse in the past when Sadio (Mane) and Mo left,” Klopp told reporters on Friday. “We came somehow through it and...

ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Human Rights, by a majority of the members present, opposed any statutory amendments that call for public execution for capital offences. The committee, which met with Senator Walid Iqbal at the Parliament House, resolved, by a majority vote, that given the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution – as interpreted by superior courts – and all of Pakistan’s applicable laws, any statutory amendments calling for public executions involving capital offences be opposed, and also appealed to the House to reject any such proposed amendments should they come up on its legislative agenda. Two of the Senators present, Dr Mehr Taj Roghani and Dr Humayun Mohmand, expressed their disagreement by asserting that the committee had decided upon the matter in a haste without accessing any proper research and information on the possible deterrent effects of public executions. The committee received detailed briefings on the subject of public exec...

Star Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to end the year 2023 as the leading goal-scorer, leaving behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Ronaldo became the highest goal scorer of 2023 on Tuesday during his side Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League fixture against Al-Ittihad. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a decisive brace in his side’s 5-2 victory over Al-Ittihad which also propelled him to the top of the goal-scoring charts. Ronaldo converted two crucial penalties in the game, lifting his tally to 53 goals and 15 assists in 58 matches. This achievement took Cristiano Ronaldo past the 52 goals scored by Harry Kane (57 matches) and Kylian Mbappe (53 matches) while playing for Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively. Follow us on our Official  WhatsApp channel Notably, It’s a fact that neither Kane nor Mbappe can reclaim the top spot, as their clubs are unequivocally set to resume official competitions only in 2024. Whereas, the only other p...

Pakistan’s Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has announced balloting for the upcoming Hajj. According to detail, 69, 438 applications were received under the Regular Hajj Scheme and 63,805 of them remained successful in the balloting. He said that our endeavors to reduce the cost of Hajj package also brought results and we have succeeded in reducing Rs 100,000 from the total expense of the Hajj package. A waiting list of unsuccessful 5,633 applicants has been prepared as per their cities of departure. Applicants on the waiting list will be selected if intending pilgrims belonging to that city withdraw their Hajj application. Read more: Pakistan unveils Hajj digital app for pilgrims All applicants will be apprised tonight via mobile SMS, website, or the mobile App. However, the Sponsor Ship Scheme will continue by Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Aneeq Ahmed said first time that the short Hajj is being facilitated by Pakistan. The rel...

KARACHI: A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday in a multi-story towel factory located in the Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi, ARY News reported. According to the initial details received from the rescue officials, as many as six fire brigade vehicles are busy in firefighting operations, while it was reported that the fire broke out due to the explosion of the PMT transformer – transformers mounted on poles for electric utility distribution. Meanwhile, the rescue team was present at the spot trying to control the fire, furthermore, no casualties were reported in the fire incident as only a watchman was present in the factory when the fire broke out, who informed the authorities about the incident. This was the second fire incident this week in the metropolis. Earlier to this incident, a fire broke out in Karachi’s Saddar mobile market has been doused after hours of struggle, quoting fire brigade authorities. As per details, the blaze erupted at Saddar Shah Jahan mobile...

KHUZDAR: At least four people were burnt to death after two vehicles caught fire following a collision in Khuzdar, Balochistan, ARY News reported, citing sources. Rescue sources said the deadly collision took place in Khark area of Khuzdar, resulting in fire eruption in both the vehicles. Four people were burnt to death in the incident. The bodies were moved to the Teaching Hospital Khuzdar. Separately on August 20, at least 20 people, including women and children, were burnt to death while 14 others sustained injuries in a collision between a passenger bus and a pick up carrying diesel barrels on Faisalabad Motorway near Pindi Bhattian. Read more: Pindi Bhatian: 20 burnt to death, 14 injured in horrific road crash The ill-fated bus was carrying 40 passengers, and was going to Islamabad from Karachi, said rescue officials. District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Fahad said the fire engulfed the bus shortly after the collision that took place at 4:30 AM. Eyewitnesses said people from n...

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday allocated Rs 17 billion for security related to the upcoming general election in 2024, ARY News reported, citing sources. A meeting was held to overview the security arrangements for the upcoming general elections scheduled to be held on February 08, 2024. According to well-informed sources, the meeting – attended by the Inspector Generals (IGs) of all four provinces – briefed the meeting members about the polling day security arrangements. READ: Nomination papers of 109 candidates face intense scrutiny Reports indicate that to ensure a peaceful election in the country, a total of 600,000 police officials are necessarily required. Sources further revealed that only 200,000 police officials are currently available leaving a significant shortfall, with an additional 400,000 personnel required to meet the basic security requirements for the upcoming general elections. Meanwhile, 58 percent of polling stations declared sensitive....

ISLAMABAD: In the bustling political arena, today witnessed the meticulous examination of nomination papers for key figures in three constituencies of Islamabad. Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar’s NA-47 and NA-48, Shoaib Shaheen’s NA-48, Zubair Farooq’s NA-46, Hafeez Rehman’s NA-46, and Jamshed Mughal’s NA-46 were all subject to thorough scrutiny by the District Returning Officer’s watchful eye, ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabasum said on Wednesday. As the scrutiny unfolded, the fate of these prominent personalities now hangs in the balance until the Returning Officers in Islamabad deliver their decisions on December 30. It’s a critical juncture in the political landscape as contenders await the verdict that will determine the approval or rejection of their nomination papers. The hustle and bustle of these constituencies resonate with the anticipation of a decision that could shape the course of the upcoming political journey. With the clock ticking down to December 30, the candidates and their...

BHAKKAR: In a horrific incident, a widow was thrashed by her brother and brother-in-law for refusing to marry, ARY News reported. As per details, the police officials said that the brother-in-law of the widow Jati Mai wanted to forcefully marry her. The police spokesperson said that both the accused broke the legs and rib bones of the victim with an iron rod and shaved her head. Rescue 1122 officials said that the injured woman was shifted to DHQ hospital with severe injuries whereas an FIR has also been registered against the accused. Read more: Man beats mother-in-law for not letting wife go home with him In a separate incident, a man in Karachi beat his mother-in-law for not letting his wife go home with him. As per details, Sharjeel started beating his mother-in-law publicly in the Defence Zamzama area of Karachi when she did not allow his wife to go home with him. Police stated that his wife had a fight with him and she came to her mother’s home but the situation got escal...

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Zubair believes that the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) would have benefitted the country, regretting the financial losses due to delay in process, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘Khabbar’, the former Sindh governor said that the PML-N believed that privatisation of country’s institutions was the ‘perfect solution’ to financial concerns. ‘There is no other way than privatisation of loss-making institutions,” Muhammad Zubair said, adding that the people of Pakistan were bearing the losses of the country’s institutions. He pointed out that former chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry reversed the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills – which caused a “lot of loss”. “That decision portrayed Pakistan’s negative image at the global level,” he said. “Foreign companies, including ones from China, had expressed interest in PSM, and its privatisation would have benefitted Pakistan,” he said....

KARACHI: A religious party worker was shot dead in what police described as a suspected targeted attack in Karachi’s Korangi area on Tuesday, ARY News reported. In a statement, the police said the victim – identified as Saleem – was sitting at his workplace near Chamra Chowrangi in Korangi when armed pillion riders arrived there and opened indiscriminate firing on him and fled. The police ruled out the possibility of a robbery bid, describing it as a suspected targeted attack. The police said they were investigating the case from all angles. The investigation team found four bullet shells at the crime scene, noting that the pillion riders had put a fake number plate on the motorcycle. The footage obtained, they said, is so substandard that the faces of the visitors are not clear. The victim is a resident of Chakwal while his son is also an active worker of the religious party. Earlier in March 2023, a religious party worker Saleem Khatri was shot dead near Bilal colony Karachi b...

KARACHI: During the early hours of the intra-day trading on Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) experienced a significant decline, with points dropping below the 61,000 mark, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The benchmark, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) index of PSX witnessed a decline of 1021 points after which the market is currently trading at 60684.47 points with a percent change of 1.26. Last week, the benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged over 2,600 points during intra-day trading on Tuesday. According to the market, the PSX lost 2,633 points and the 100 index dropped below the 63,000 points mark. The market was reported trading at 62,571 around 2:30 pm. The benchmark KSE-100 index maintained its bullish run for over a month, following the successful conclusion of a staff-level deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to market experts, the bearish trend was mainly fuelled by stocks in the exploration and production (E...

KARACHI: Fire broke out in Karachi’s Saddar mobile market has been doused after hours of struggle, ARY News reported, quoting fire brigade authorities. As per details, the blaze erupted at Saddar Shah Jahan mobile market, in the early morning and quickly spread to numerous shops, creating a challenging situation for the authorities. Promptly responding to the emergency, five fire tenders and two water bowers combated the fire. According to Saddar Electronics Dealers Association President, Rizwan Irfan, more than 100 shops in the market were damaged and the trades suffered the loss of millions of rupees. Irfan said a fire safety system is present in the market, but the blaze quickly engulfed shops. Read more: Fire erupts in building at Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal Efforts to bring the situation under control are underway, with the fire brigade resorting to breaking the locks and shutters of the shops in an attempt to extinguish the fire. The authorities continue to work diligently...

NAWABSHAH: The future of Pakistan is bright and the Prime Minister of Pakistan would be from PPP, this was stated by President PPP and former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari while talking to the media during the visit of Returning Officer office for scrutiny of his nomination form filed for NA-207 Nawabshah. He was accompanied by Advocate Farooq Naik, former provincial minister of law Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and other party leaders. Later the nomination form of Asif Ali Zardari was approved by the Returning Officer after scrutiny. Asif Zardari said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf should work hard this time to learn as early as they came to power last time without any labour. Zardari said the hopes of the nation are linked with PPP and the future of PPP is very bright. He was confident that the general elections would be held in time. He said that earlier all political parties were in PDM and now they are contesting in individual status but the future of PPP is bright and would f...

Pakistan’s Wicket-keeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed and Right-arm medium-fast bowler Faheem Ashraf have been dropped from the national team for the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting tomorrow in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 12-member national team has been announced for the second match of the Benaud–Qadir Trophy between Pakistan and Australia, in which the wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan replaces the former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. Meanwhile, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was replaced by Hassan Ali and Mir Hamza has been included in the team in place of the injured pacer Khurram Shahzad in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. The 12-member squad includes Shaan Masood (captain), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi, Aamir Jamal and Sajid Khan. The team management stated that the final playing 11 will be announced tomorrow before the match. It should be noted that this series is part of the ICC Test Championship 2025 cycle and hosts Au...

KARACHI: Change of guards’ ceremony held at the mausoleum of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his 147th birth anniversary, ARY News reported on Monday. An elegant change of guards’ ceremony held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi today to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the ceremonial guards’ duty. Commandant PMA Major General Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhry was the chief guest in the change of guards’ ceremony at Mazar-e-Quaid. Commandant PMA laid floral wreath at the Mazar-e-Quaid and paid respects. The nation is celebrating Quaid’s birth anniversary today across the country with enthusiasm and national spirit. President Arif Alvi arrived at Mazar-e-Quaid and laid floral wreath and observed Fateha this morning. Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh Justice Maqbool Baqar, Governor Kamran Tessori and provincial ministers were also accompanied with the president. from Latest Pakistan News and...

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi said that it was an effort of the government to go towards the solution of the problem of protestors from Balochistan through negotiations. In an interview with a private news channel, the minister said that it was desire of the interim set-up that the protestors should go back to their homes with dignity, honour and safety. “We want to solve the problems of the protesters and talks should be held in Balochistan or Quetta instead of Islamabad,” Solangi said. The minister for information said that most of the protesters from Balochistan were women and at this time, they were present in front of the National Press Club. Security, ambulance and medical facilities were available for the protesters, Murtaza Solangi informed. The minister said that it was the preference of the protestors to sit in front of the NPC and register their protest peacefully. “Everyone is allowed to protest peacefully and our effort is to ...

ISLAMABAD: National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) on Monday clarified that no policy was changed in the issuance of “Form B” to the general public. In a message, it said that no deadline was set for obtaining “Form B” but some elements spread wrong information on social media regarding the change of policy. The clarification further said that some of the statements coming out on the internet from some quarters are contrary to the facts and are misleading the citizens. NADRA also advised that being a responsible citizen, it requires avoiding to spread of such false news. It said that there has been no change in the policy of issuance of “Form B” by NADRA and no change is contemplated. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/4TpaQLh

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has apprehended a suspect in Sector F-10 for allegedly distributing fraudulent degrees.  The FIA spokesperson stated here Saturday that Inspector Kashmif Riaz and Ehtasham Gondal, members of the FIA team, found printed degrees, certificates, fake university stamps and admission forms in the possession of the accused. Investigations are going on with more revelations expected. Amin ran a fraudulent international council, providing MD degrees for $1,000 and PhD degrees for $1,500. Amin’s arrest was ordered by Deputy Director of Anti-Corruption Circle, Islamabad, Afzal Khan Niazi. Biag was conducting his unlawful operations through different agents. The detained former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Drap, Sheikh Akhtar Hussain, had acquired a degree from Baig’s fraudulent operation. Amin’s arrest was facilitated by information provided by the apprehended suspect. It is pertinent to mention here that the anti-corruption circle ...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team on Friday conducted a successful raid in Golra area and nabbed two human smugglers and recovered passports, cash and other items from them, ARY News reported. In a targeted operation against human smugglers, a dedicated team led by SI Shams Khan, SHO AHTC Rawalpindi, under the guidance of Director Rana Abdul Jabbar and Circle Incharge Kamran Amir Khan, apprehended Saif Ullah and Mirza Zahoor Ahmed from Golra Mor. The accused, residents of Kharian and Gujrat, were alleged to have extorted Rs.3,400,000 from intending immigrants, promising them overseas employment in Greece. The raid resulted in the recovery of two passports, suspected fake Greek visas, three mobile phones, and Rs. 500,000 in cash. The arrested individuals now face charges under various sections, and further investigations are underway. Read more: FIA unveils hotline to report human trafficking Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched the country’s f...

KARACHI: Enraged citizens allegedly beat three suspected robbers to death in retaliation for the killing of a shopkeeper over resistance in Karachi’s Orangi Town on Thursday afternoon, ARY News reported. According to details, three robbers barged into Sheroz Aslam’s shop in Qaddafi Chowk, Orangi Town and tried to snatch his valuables, including the case. They opened fire when the shopkeeper put up resistance, resulting in the latter’s death. Meanwhile, the residents rushed to the spot after hearing the gunshots and managed the three suspected robbers – who tried to flee from the spot. The enraged residents subjected them to severe torture through kicks, fists and clubs, killing them on the spot. Police shifted the bodies of the robbers and the victim to the hospital for medico-legal formalities. Read More: Two robbers tortured to death in Karachi Armed robbers continue to strike with impunity, killing people at the slightest of resistance, which gives an impression that the polic...

Pakistan’s pace bowler Khurram Shahzad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to a rib stress fracture and abdominal muscle tear. Khurram Shahzad bowled 38 overs, conceded 128 runs and ended up with five wickets at the Perth Test. Things did not get better for Pakistan following its humiliating 360-run defeat in the series opener as the pacer became doubtful for the upcoming fixture. Shahzad had reported side soreness while bowling on debut in the first Test in Perth and was sent for scans with those revealing the fracture in his left tenth rib. “PCB will now consult a specialist in Australia after which a final management protocol will be established for the player,” a statement said. “He will then return to the NCA in Lahore where he will continue his injury management and rehabilitation.” Read more: Junaid Khan is concerned for Khurram Shahzad..here’s why Earlier, former Pakistani pacer, Junaid Khan analyzed Khurram Shahzad’s performance in the Perth ...

GENEVA: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has stamped its approval on a Pakistan-sponsored resolution that upholds occupied peoples’ right to self-determination, with Ambassador Munir Akram calling it a “beacon of hope” for Kashmiris and Palestinians suffering under alien occupation. Under the terms of the resolution, which was adopted by consensus, the 193-member Assembly reaffirmed the right to self-determination for peoples who are subjected to colonial, foreign and alien occupation. The text was recommended last month by the General Assembly’s Third Committee, which deals with Social, humanitarian and cultural issues. “At a time when the right of self-determination of the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine is being brutally suppressed, the unanimous adoption of Pakistan’s flagship resolution on self-determination offers a beacon of hope that they will secure their freedom from foreign occupation,” Ambassador Munir Akram said. Pakistan has been tabling this resolut...

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday reopened an investigation into a Greece shipwreck incident – which claimed more than 100 lives, ARY News reported. In June, an Italy-bound fishing trawler reportedly carrying at least 800 people — including approximately 350 Pakistanis — capsized off Greece. The incident prompted the government to launch a countrywide crackdown against the human traffickers, taking several into custody for allegedly sending several Pakistanis to Europe through unauthorised means. Sources told ARY News that the FIA would investigate the departure of 155 Pakistanis from Karachi Airport. FIA director general gave direction to Director Cybercrime South to lead the investigation. The new investigating officer (IO) has sought the old report and record from 12 officers. During the investigation, several officers from different airports were questioned about clearing the names of the immigrants. In the previous investigation report, the officer...

KARACHI: In an important development, the Sindh Accountant General (AG) Office has released funds for the clearance of Chinese imported buses to expand the People’s Bus Service fleet in Karachi, ARY News reported. The buses imported by the former Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government were stuck at the Karachi Port. The increase in the fleet will provide relief to the city’s commuters. The funds were released after Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar intervened in the matter after taking notice of the delay. He warned the Accountant General (AG) Sindh to release the required amount for the purpose without any further delay. Read more: 180 more electric buses to be inducted on Sindh BRT routes “If any decay or fault occurs in these buses, the Accountant General would be held responsible,” the CM said in a statement issued by the CM Secretariat on Monday. Following the warning the Sindh AG Office has released funds for the release of buses. CM Baqar unde...

KARACHI: Karachi’s colonial-era prison is adorned with murals of rural Pakistani life, painted by convicted murderers and kidnappers locked away from the world but learning their craft inside its walls. A rehabilitation art and music programme has seen some inmates sell their work for several thousand dollars at exhibitions supported by the local arts council, according to prison chiefs. “Before I was jailed, it was another life with no responsibility and immaturity,” Mohammad Ijaz told AFP from the prison studio. “But I have found the true meaning of life since being jailed. They have taught us that life is full of colours and the colours themselves speak.” Ijaz, who declines to give details about his conviction under a penal code covering kidnapping and abduction, says he is about halfway through a 25-year sentence. Despite being locked up, he has earned huge sums from his art depicting horses — funding his mother’s pilgrimage to Mecca and his sister’s wedding. “In the beginni...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has significantly raised the Right of Way (ROW) charges for a single-track crossing to Rs. 3.8 million for five years which would help the department to generate more revenue. Historically, Pakistan Railways charged Rs. 100,000 per track crossing for 10 years when telecom operators installed fiber broadband, the state news agency reported. In 2007, they said the charges were increased to Rs. 2.7 million for five years, as the use of fiber broadband expanded. However, in 2022, the PTI-led government reduced the crossing charges to Rs. 600,000 per crossing for a lifetime to promote fiber broadband. They said that in contrast, cable TV operators continue to pay only Rs. 100 per year. Related: Pakistan Railways to recover outstanding dues from federal, provincial depts It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan Railways has offered to lay fibre optics cables along the railway tracks across the country, in a joint venture with private sector investors ...

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has demanded Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Raja Sultan to order dissolution of Zakat Committees in Sindh, citing ‘political appointments’ by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), ARY News reported on Monday. According to details, the demand was made in a letter penned down by MQM-P Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui to CEC Raja Sultan. In the letter, Siddiqui pointed out that politically appointed District Zakat Chairmen in Sindh “distribute zakat funds to their own favorites, which apart from being illegal also constitutes pre-poll rigging”. He alleged that the district, town and local zakat chairmen in Sindh were “office-bearers of the Pakistan People’s Party” and were appointed based on “political affiliation and loyalty”. “To handover the zakat funds to these Chairmen at this stage amounts to pre-poll rigging, as they distribute billions of the Zakat funds at the behest of members of the [PPP]. Thus, the concept of free an...

KARACHI: Three persons including a security guard were injured in a gas cylinder blast at a sweet shop in Karachi’s Bahadurabad area on Sunday, ARY News reported. Rescue officials said that three persons sustained injuries in a gas cylinder blast at a sweet shop in the Bahadurabad area. Police and rescue teams rushed to the scene and started rescue activities. In October, two people were injured when a gas cylinder exploded in a shop located at Karachi’s Maskan Chowrangi. According to the police, two cylinders exploded inside a fast-food shop, which was closed. Due to the intensity of the blast, two passersby were injured. Several vehicles and motorcycles were also damaged in the blast. The injured were moved to the nearest hospital, the police said. Three people including the shop owner were arrested by the police and shifted to the police station for legal action. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/kNh7qFf

LAHORE: At least four members of a family killed as a man opened fire on his ex-wife and her family in Salamatpura Lahore, ARY News reported. As per details, the police officials said the alleged suspect, identified as Salman, opened fire on his ex-wife and her family when they returned from a wedding event. According to police spokesperson, the firing resulted in the death of his ex-wife, her father, sister and brother whereas 55-year-old woman Taj Bibi and five-year-old Minahil sustained injuries. Earlier, at least five members of a family were gunned down over a domestic dispute in Dera Ismail Khan. Read more: Five of family killed in DI Khan over domestic dispute As per details, a man from Rehmani Khel area of DI Khan killed his wife for unknown reasons. In a fit of rage, the brothers of the deceased woman opened fire on the man’s father, mother and sister who died on the spot. On August 21, a man allegedly shot his wife to death over a domestic dispute in Baldia Town of Ka...

RAJANPUR: In a shocking incident, a bus passenger was kidnapped and robbed of Rs 230 million in Fazilpur, Rajanpur, ARY News reported. As per details, a bus passenger identified as Faisal Noor Muhammad was kidnapped and robbed of a staggering Rs 230 million in Fazilpur, Rajanpur. Faisal, who works in the real estate sector, was traveling on a bus bound for Dera Ghazi Khan from Karachi when over 10 individuals posing as police personnel kidnapped him. The bus passenger was taking a substantial sum of money to deliver it to his business partners when he was kidnapped by two individuals claiming to be police officers. Police officials stated that some of the stolen amount has been recovered, and several suspects have been apprehended. However, the passenger, Faisal Noor Muhammad, still remains missing. Earlier, in a shocking incident a Germany-returned citizen was robbed at his doorstep in Karachi. As per details, the incident occurred in Buffer Zone 15A where a citizen was follow...

Former Pakistan batter Asad Shafiq recalled a hilarious incident involving him and compatriot Azhar Ali in New Zealand. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Asad Shafiq opened up about the funny incident that happened to them in the ARY News show ‘ Bouncer ‘. He recalled him and Azhar Ali going to a restaurant in New Zealand and returning by walking as there was no transport to take them there. He added that a car, driven by a woman, passed by a petrol station and a big and beautiful husky dog was in it. He said they were impressed by the animal’s looks and stared at it in admiration. He said the woman did not like it, and a man, who could have been her husband or any other intoxicated person, came from behind at started screaming at them. Asad Shafiq said they had to make a run for it. نیوزی لینڈ اسٹیڈیم کی کار پارکنگ میں ایسا کیا ہوا جو اسد شفیق کی دوڑیں لگ گئیں؟ #ARYNews @Shoaib_Jatt pic.twitter.com/V0XrG5cIZ9 — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) December 16, 2023 The...

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) resumed the 2nd session of its 7th Executive Committee Meeting on Friday and deliberated on the agendas of remaining ministries that were left during its first session. According to the press statement issued here, the meeting was chaired by the Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives and was attended by concerned Federal and Provincial Ministers and high-level government officials. According to the statement, the relevant ministries presented progress on sectoral projects and gave plans to steer various policy initiatives under the SIFC forum. The committee reviewed the ongoing efforts and stressed the operationalization of approved initiatives/ projects under a timed framework. The ministries were briefed about the government’s integral capabilities to help them prepare bankable feasibilities to be broached with investors. The committee undertook exhaustive discussion for developing consensus on c...