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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan on Wednesday clarified that a letter written to International Monetary Fund (IMF) by party founder Imran Khan will not harm interest of Pakistan, ARY News reported. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, the PTI leader said that his party never acted against the country’s interest, adding that they only wanted audit of the February 8 general elections. “We have told IMF not to audit the election itself, instead use the platforms present in Pakistan, such as FAFEN,” Ali Muhammad Khan said, adding that the PTI was seeking justice within the system. Responding to a question, Khan said they sacrificed their government by not accepting external interference, expressing hope that the courts will give them justice. He further said that the PTI has reminded the Fund of an assurance made during last interaction between Imran Khan and IMF delegation in 2023. Read More: PTI founder’s letter to IMF comes to light Earlier i...

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary to the federal government for increasing petrol to Rs3 per litre, ARY News reported citing sources. As per the details, the OGRA suggested increasing the prices of petroleum products from March 1. According to the proposal, the petrol price might jack up Rs3 per litre. The OGRA has also suggested an Rs1 per litre increase in the price of high-speed diesel. The regulatory body also suggested the federal government to jack up kerosene oil by Rs1 per litre. Meanwhile, the OGRA asked the government to reduce light-speed diesel prices by Rs0.70 per litre. The decision regarding the new prices for petroleum products will be made on February 29. Read More: Govt hikes petrol price by Rs2, diesel by Rs8 Earlier on February 15, the caretaker government approved a hike in the price of petrol by Rs2.73 per litre following the recommendation of the OGRA. According to a notification by the finance ministry, the price o...

The video of Multan Sultans spinner Usama Mir’s brilliant bowling performance against defending champions Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 is going viral on social media. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv The viral video showed Usama Mir taking the wickets of skipper Shaheen Afridi, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Jahandad Khan, Salman Fayyaz and Zaman Khan. His brilliant figures of 6-40 helped Multan Sultans clinch a comfortable 60-run win against Lahore Qalandars at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pakistan Super League (@thepsl) Multan Sultans, electing to bat first, scored 214-4 with wicketkeeper Usman Khan top-scoring with his splendid 96.  His knock came off 55 balls and included 11 boundaries and two sixes. Iftikhar Ahmed and opener Reeza Hendricks also played impressive knocks of 40 runs each. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Af...

LAHORE: The newly elected Punjab government would present a one-month budget in the provincial assembly’s session summoned on Wednesday, ARY News reported citing sources. According to details, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman summoned the provincial assembly’s session at 11 am on Wednesday. The sources privy to the development said that the newly elected Punjab government would present a one-month budget Under Article 125 of the Constitution 1973. The estimates of revenue and expenditure will be presented in the one-month budget. Supplementary grants would also presented before the provincial lawmakers for approval, as per the agenda of the sitting. The budget to be presented would be for one month and the budget for the remaining three months of the current fiscal year would be presented in April. The sources said that the Finance Department had stopped all types of payments after February 23. Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan will preside over the meetin...

ISLAMABAD: In another shock to the already overburdened power consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified a hike of Rs7.5 per unit in the price of electricity as part of the fuel price adjustment (FCA). According to NEPRA notification, the power sector’s regulatory authority approved increase in the electricity tariff by Rs7.5 per kilowatt hour (kWh) under the head FCA of January 2024 and this hike in power tariff will be charged to power consumers during the month of March 2024. The increase will be applicable to all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers and the power consumers of K-Electric (KE). The hike in the power tariff will cause Rs66 billion worth additional burden on the already burdened power consumers. Earlier, it was reported that the power tariff is likely to go up as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to hike the electricity rate by Rs 7.13/unit...

LODHRAN: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) clinched one more National Assembly seat after a vote recount in NA-154 Lodhran, ARY News reported. As per details, the Returning Officer (RO) ordered the recounting of votes on request of PML-N Abdul Rahman Kanju’s request. After the recount of votes, the PML-N candidate emerged victorious with a lead of 7301 votes against independent candidate Rana Faraz Noon. As per revised results, PML-N’s Abdul Rahman Kanju bagged 127,984 votes while independent candidate Rana Faraz Noon got 120,683 votes. It is pertinent to mention here that earlier Rana Faraz Noon was declared the winner with 134,937 votes and the PML-N candidate finished runner-up with 128,438 votes Aggrieved with the results, the PML-N candidate approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and requested for vote recount Read More: PML-N beats PTI-backed candidate to win PP-7 seat in vote recount Earlier on February 14, the PML-N grabbed another seat in the Punjab...

KARACHI: The details of the two ‘dacoits’ killed in the firing of citizens in Korangi’s Zaman Town, Karachi, emerged on Monday.  According to details, the incident occurred in Korangi Zaman Town where citizens confronted and overpowered two dacoits during a robbery. According to Zaman Town police, the deceased dacoits were identified as Abdul Rahman and Abdul Khaliq. The police report indicates that the slain dacoits were residents of Korangi Sector 51-D, Jumma Goth and were close friends. The dacoit had left his home, informing family members about going to the graveyard. Read more: VIDEO: Young Karachiite chases dacoits after robbery, gets shot During the confrontation, citizens surrounded them, and in panic, the dacoits opened fire, injuring one civilian. A civilian named Ali, present at the scene, retaliated with his personal weapon and killed them. The police mentioned that one of the deceased dacoits was planning to go to Saudi Arabia next month, according to informa...

ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) launched a WhatsApp channel to facilitate its beneficiaries as well as common citizens by providing the details of all initiatives and counter fake messages. The BISP urged the existing and intending beneficiaries to follow the official WhatsApp channel to get all the information about the programme. The citizens can follow the BISP WhatsApp channel through the web link below https://ift.tt/X2cuei8 Earlier the BISP launched a modern call center in collaboration with the National Telecommunication Corporation to provide authentic information related to the programme and the grievances. The individuals can contact the call center at 080026477 to register complaints or seek information about the program. Read More: BISP’s mobile registration centers to be operational soon In January, the BISP said that the Mobile Registration Vehicle Centers to facilitate the registration process for the intending beneficiaries of the programme be...

QUETTA: A seven-day anti-polio dive is all set to kick off across Balochistan from tomorrow (Monday), ARY News reported. The provincial task force on polio eradication said that over 2.655 million children across the province would be immunized during the week-long drive. The children will also be given Vitamin A drops during the campaign. It is important to note here that no polio case has been registered in Balochistan since 2021 However on January 21, Ministry of Health sources confirmed the presence of poliovirus in sewage samples of the Lasbela district of Balochistan. Read More:  Poliovirus detected in Lasbela Balochistan sewage samples According to sources within the Health Ministry, Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) was detected in sewage samples collected from Lasbela district. “The genome sequencing of the virus, found in samples collected from Lasbela and Hub, showed that it belonged to Gadap Karachi. Last month, the Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of poli...

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday changed its candidate for the Punjab chief minister’s slot after holding consultations citing current political situation, ARY News reported. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PTI Secretary General Hammad Azhar announced Rana Aftab Ahmad Khan as the party’s new candidate for the Punjab chief minister. ضروری اعلان : میاں اسلم اقبال کو بانی چیرمین عمران خان نے وزیر اعلی پنجاب کے عہدے کے لئے نامزد کیا تھا۔ ان کو گرفتار کرنے لے لئے سارے صوبے کی پولیس اسمبلی کے گرد موجود ہے۔ اس صورتحال میں میاں اسلم اقبال کی مشاورت سے پاڑٹی قیادت اور میاں اسلم اقبال نے نے وزیراعلی کے انتخاب کے… pic.twitter.com/nkJYhCwApY — Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) February 24, 2024 He noted that party founder Imran Khan had earlier nominated Mian Aslam Iqbal for the post but heavy contingents of the police force were deployed outside the Punjab Assembly to arrest him. Citing the situation, Hammad Azhar said that the party leadership decided to nominate Rana Aft...

QUETTA: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) is mulling forming the government in Balochistan as the party formally started talks with other parties, ARY News reported citing sources. According to details, after being ignored by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in government formation in the province, the JUI-F would be fielding its nominee for the chief minister slot. The sources privy to the development said that JUI-F, Awami National Party (ANP), National Party, and others held a meeting and discussed to field joint candidates for main positions in the province including chief minister,  speaker and deputy speaker. It is pertinent to mention here that the JUI-F emerged as the joint single-largest party with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Balochistan after the elections. Out of 51 general seats of the Balochistan Assembly, the JUI-F and the PPP secured 11 seats each in the 8th February General Elections. The Pakistan Muslim Le...

LAHORE: Punjab police claimed to have arrested another key suspect involved in the murder of Amir Balaj Tipu, son of Arif Amir alias Tipu Truckanwala (goods transport network), ARY News reported on Thursday. Police officials have confirmed the arrest of Khawaja Nadeem Waien, the brother-in-law of Gogi Butt, by the Punjab police as a crucial suspect in the murder case of Balaj Tipu. The police stated that the arrest of Khawaja Nadeem was made in the Royal Park area of Lahore. It is worth mentioning here that the police officials already arrested Wasim Waien in the Amir Balaj murder case. Earlier this week, Amir Balaj Tipu, son of Arif Amir alias Tipu Truckanwala (goods transport network), was gunned down in what police described as a targeted attack near Lahore’s Thokar Niaz Beg neighborhood on Sunday. According to police, the incident occurred during a wedding ceremony in a residential society near Thokar Niaz Beg as an armed assailant opened fire on Balaj Tipu, who recently joi...

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled Senate and presidential elections in March 2024, ARY News reported citing well-known sources. According to details, polling for the Senate elections will be held in the first or second week of March followed by the presidential elections. As per the proposed schedule for the Senate elections, the polling would be held before March 10.  The ECP sources said that the schedule for Senate elections is likely to be issued soon. The schedule of the presidential election will be released after the approval of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) as well as the ECP members. The proposed schedules have been sent to the CEC and ECP members for approval. It is pertinent to mention here that 52 Senators will retire on March 11 after the completion of their six-year term. Read More: Asif Zardari will be PPP’s candidate for president slot: Bilawal Earlier on February 21, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Pe...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader, Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, refuted the reports of quitting the party, ARY News reported on Thursday. Denying the circulating reports, Mansoor clarified that there is no truth to the news of his resignation from the party. Mansoor explained that his mobile services faced disruptions in recent days due to his travels in the northern regions. READ: Khawaja Sohail Mansoor quits PPP He highlighted that false information about his resignation was spread through a fabricated letter on social media platforms. Mansoor asserted his right to pursue legal measures against individuals involved in the spread of false resignation propaganda. Mansoor emphasized that he remains a committed member of the PPP and has no plans to quit near future. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/nC3u5V9

Star Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam on Wednesday set another record by becoming the quickest to score 10,000 runs in Twenty20 (T20) cricket. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv      Babar Azam reached the milestone during his knock for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) fixture against the Karachi Kings at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. It took 271 innings for Pakistan’s former all-format skipper to score 10,000 runs in the format.  The previous record of 285 innings was held by prolific West Indies batter Chris Gayle. India’s Virat Kohli is the third fastest with 299 innings.  Apart from Babar Azam, Chris Gayle (West Indies) along with Shoaib Malik (Pakistan), Kieron Pollard (West Indies), Alex Hales (England), David Warner (Australia), Virat Kohli (India), Aaron Finch (Australia), Rohit Sharma (India), Jos Buttler (England), Colin Munro (England), James Vince (England), and David Miller (South Africa) have scored 10,000 runs in T20 cric...

KARACHI: Karachi police chief on Wednesday claimed that the illegal Afghan immigrants were involved in some heinous criminal activities in the metropolis, ARY News reported. During an exclusive interview with ARY News, the Karachi police chief – Khadim Hussain Rind – asserted that more than 43,000 illegal Afghan immigrants, involved in activities such as street crimes and house robberies in the city, were deported. “After the cleanup operation against illegal aliens the crime ratio in the city cut off by 4.9 percent,” he maintained. The city police chief stated that a crackdown against drug dealers was also conducted in Karachi. While responding to a question, Rind stated that a plan is being cooked regarding the security of PSL. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/al6Qq2m

ISLAMABAD: With no breakthrough in talks between the PPP and PML-N over formation of government, Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday asserted that the Constitution is very comprehensive and offers solutions if political parties fail to forge consensus.   Talking to journalists, the interim minister said that political parties are holding negotiations over the formation of new government, adding that there is “no deadlock” in this regard. “No party could secure a simple majority in the February 8 general elections and that is why political forces are engaging with one another,” he added. He said, “Under the Constitution, the last date to summon a session of the National Assembly is the 29th of this month and we still have some days to convene the sitting of the newly elected lower house of parliament.” Uncertainty looms over Pakistan’s political future as none of the major political parties – PML-N, PPP, or the PTI-backed independent candidates – secured a...

ISLAMABAD:  The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) high-level committee formed to probe into allegations of former Rawalpindi Commissioner recorded statements of District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) of concerned constituencies, ARY News reported citing sources. As per details, the committee led by a senior member of the ECP recorded statements of DROs and RO of 13 National Assembly constituencies and 26 provincial assembly constituencies of Rawalpindi division. The sources privy to the development said that Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) also submitted the transcript of former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha’s presser, accusing ECP and Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of involvement in the ‘election rigging’. The sources added that DROs and ROs have also submitted written statements to the committee. The high-level committee has started the compilation of its report which would be submitted to the ECP on Wednesday. ...

ISLAMABAD: Senior politician Faisal Vawda believes that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz would become Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) of Punjab, saying that the PML-N’s forthcoming government in Centre would be its last, ARY News reported on Tuesday. “In future, PML-N would become Punjab’s MQM and will be used just to form alliance,” the former PTI leader said while speaking at ARY News programme ‘Off the Record’. Faisal Vawda said matters related to formation of government would be solved within six to seven days. “A coalition government would be formed and everyone will relish the power,” he added. In response to a question, he claimed that the next Senate Chairman will come from a “high position” and will be neutral. “The official will step down from a high post and become Senate chairman,” he added. Meanwhile, Vawda said that Sarfraz Bugti and Sanaullah Zehri were in race for Balochistan Chief Minister’s slot. Responding to PPP spokesperson Faisal Karim Kundi’s statement, Faisal ...

LAHORE: A tragic incident was reported from Lahore, where the roof of an under-construction building collapsed on the neighboring house, resulting in the death of a three-year-old minor and two others injured, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The rescue officials revealed that a 3-year-old girl lost her life meanwhile the father of the deceased and his other daughter, aged seven, suffered injuries. Upon getting information related to the incident, the rescue authorities, along with local law enforcement, were quick to respond to the scene. While law enforcement apprehended the laborers at the construction site, the victim took legal action by filing a complaint against the building owner. Back in 2020, at least three persons lost their lives and five others were wounded when the roof of a madrassah collapsed in Lahore. The incident took place in Lahore’s Chungi Amar Sadhu area where three persons died including 50-year-old Karim, 50-year-old Irshad, and 23-year-old Nadeem. Rescue ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Javed Latif on Monday asserted that not only party supremo Nawaz Sharif, but also Shehbaz Sharif was not in favour of forming government in Centre, ARY News reported. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘Off the Record’, the PML-N leader said that his party was being told to form the federal government which according to him is in the country’s interest. “90 per cent of the PML-N leaders are of the view that we should not form government in any way,” Javed Latif maintained. However, he said, the PML-N has nominated Shehbaz Sharif for prime minister’s slot. Javed Latif further said that Nawaz Sharif had also opined not to opt for forming government under such circumstances. “The people who are in majority should form the government,” he said, adding that popularity of such people will be exposed in 6 months. He alleged that both the 2018 and 2024 elections were rigged, calling for judicial inquiry of both the polls. “The nation is ...

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) demanded ‘empowered’ local governments in Sindh to join the coalition government in the centre led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N), ARY News reported. According to details, the MQM-P delegation headed by Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui met the PML-N leaders at Ishaq Dar’s residence to discuss matters related to government formation. The MQM-P spokesman later confirmed that the party sought the PML-N’s support for its proposed three constitutional amendments aimed at ‘empowering’ local governments to join the coalition government. “Constitutional protection to the devolution of powers and resources to grassroots level is essential,” the sources said quoting the MQM-P leaders. Leaders of both parties agreed to continue talks for government formation in the centre. The MQM-P delegation also comprised Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, Syed Mustafa Kamal, and Dr Farooq Sattar. Read More: MQM-P to table LG consti...

KARACHI: In another development related to the murder of seven-year-old Abhan, the culprit asserted to have been influenced by an Indian movie before committing the crime, ARY News reported. According to the details, the murderer, Sufyan, claimed to be influenced by an Indian film. The police stated that they would seek the assistance of psychological experts for further investigation into this aspect and would proceed with the case. Earlier, the 15-year-old Sufyan confessed to the murder of his seven-year-old cousin, Abhan, in the Federal B Area of Karachi. The CCTV footage revealed that the 15-year-old murderer Sufyan holding the hand of Abhan, navigates through various alleys towards the crime scene behind the hospital in the FB area. As they traversed through the back alleys leading to the park, both the murderer and the victim were seen entering the park in the footage. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central, Zeshan Shafiq Siddiqui, stated that the footage match...

LAHORE: A special operation cell of Punjab police claimed to have arrested an individual from Dubai allegedly wanted in several murder charges, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to police officials, the notorious shooter identified as Tayyab Ejaz was booked under six murder cases in Punjab before he fled the country. The police officials claimed that the accused, Tayyaz Ejaz, is under custody and being transported to Pakistan with the assistance of Interpol. Earlier in December, the FIA arrested three fugitives, wanted in murder case, from United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the help of Interpol. In a statement, the FIA spokesperson said that it has arrested three wanted fugitives from UAE with the help of Interpol and shifted them to Lahore International Airport. The suspects – identified as Zeeshan Yousuf, Hidayatullah and Akram – were wanted in murder case to Punjab police. Last year, Interpol Pakistan issued 117 red notices for the suspects’ arrest which was made possible ...

LAHORE: The Majlis-e-Shura of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) unanimously rejected the resignation of the party Ameer Sirajul Haq, spokesman Qaiser Shareef said. After meeting of the Majlis-e-Shoora, the spokesman of the party said that central Majlis al-Shura has reposed full confidence in Sirajul Haq and he would continue to serve as the JI chief. “Sirajul Haq would continue performing his duties as per the party constitution,” he said. Qaiser Sharif said that Sirajul Haq would also hold a press conference on Sunday. In the meeting, the JI leaders maintained that it was ‘rigging’ not Sirajul Haq that led to the party’s defeat in the recently held General Elections 2024. Qaiser Sharif said that Majlis-e-Shoora also decided to continue talks with the Paksitan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over ‘rigging’ in the elections. He said that JI would keep protesting against what he called rigging in the elections till mandate is given back to ‘genuine’ winners. Read More: Sirajul Haq resigns as JI chief af...

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided to form a high-level committee to probe into the allegations of former Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chatta, ARY News reported. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sultan Akram Raja presided over the ECP’s emergent meeting called in the wake of Commissioner Rawalpindi’s allegations. In a press statement after the meeting, the ECP said that the allegations of former Commissioner Rawalpindi were discussed.   It was decided that a committee led by a senior member of the ECP would be formed. The Secretary, special secretary, and Additional Director General of the law department would also be part of the committee. Statements of Rawalpindi’s District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) would be recorded by the committee. “The committee would submit a report to the ECP within three days after being notified,” the statement read.  It added that in the light of the committee’s report, legal a...

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Islamabad refused to grant permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a protest demonstration in the capital city on Saturday. The administration rejected the PTI’s application, maintaining that demonstration cannot be allowed given Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) which is in force in the city. The administration has also asked the citizens to avoid being a part of any political gathering. “Islamabad police should take action against those participating in the protest demonstration,” it added. It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI called for nationwide protests on Saturday against what it called ‘rigging’ in the elections. Read More: Sher Afzal Marwat says will lead Islamabad protest Earlier in the day, PTI Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat said he would lead Saturday’s demonstration from Islamabad’s F9 park to the National Press Club. Talking to journalists, Marwat said that PTI founder Imran Khan wants sup...

Former first lady and wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Bushra Bibi has been unwell for the last six days after eating food provided at Adiala jail, her sister Maryam Riaz Watto claimed. Speaking at ARY News, Maryam Riaz Wattoo said that Bushra Bibi could not eat anything for the last six days. “My sister’s condition is still unwell. She is in pain and has not been able to eat anything for the past six days,” the sister of the former first lady said. She accused Bushra Bibi was ‘given’ harmful food at Adiala jail, adding that home food is not allowed for the former first lady. Maryam Riaz Wattoo demanded the authorities concerned to investigate the matter. “We apprehend the Bushra Bibi is given harmful food and it is authorities’ responsibility to determine the perpetrators,” she added   Maryam Riaz Wattoo said that her sister would never go against the PTI founder. “She is with Khan Sahib  and she will be with  Khan Sahib  forever,” the sist...

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) rejected the results of the General Elections 2024, ARY News reported. As per details, PTI delegation led by Asad Qaiser and comprising Amir Dogar, Barrister Saif, Fazal Muhammad, and Umair Niazi called on JUI-F chief Moulana Fazalur Rehman at his residence and conveyed the party’s founder message to him. The sources privy to the development said that both the parties discussed matters related to ‘massive rigging’ in the recently held General Elections 2024. Moulana Fazalur Rehman and the PTI delegation expressed severe reservations about the election results. پی ٹی آئی وفد کی مولانا فضل الرحمان کی رہائش گاہ آمد #ARYNews pic.twitter.com/yQ7ClWuf0E — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) February 15, 2024 Speaking to media after the meeting, JUI-F’s Hafiz Hamdullah and Barrister Saif of PTI said that during the meeting, both parties agreed that the real mandate of the people was ‘snatched’ on February 8. “T...

RAWALPINDI: Turkish Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff General Irfan Ozsert called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, said Inter-Services Press Relations (ISPR). According to the military’s media wing, General Irfan Ozsert visited Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. In a meeting, the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee and the Turkish Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff discussed issues related to bilateral military engagements and cooperation. Both the armed forces also reiterated their commitment to further develop deep strategic ties. General Irfan Ozsert praised the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism. Earlier upon arrival, the Deputy Chief of General Staff of Turkish Forces was given a guard of honor. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/WNFUvui

KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan on Tuesday said that a drug app had been launched to ensure availability of the medicines. He said that his ministry took measures to ensure registration of sugar, blood pressure and life-saving medicines on emergency basis. Expressing his views during his visit to Karachi Drug Testing Laboratory here, the Minister said that he had laid a foundation stone of large-scale reforms in the Ministry of Health Services in a short period of time. Dr Nadeem Jan said that it was his priority to keep the cost of medicines within the reach of the commonman. He said that the Caretaker government would not allow the sale of substandard medicines and hoarding of the medicines. The Minister said that concerted steps had been taken to make the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan ( DRAP) public friendly. The facility of testing medical equipment was now available in the laboratory, he said adding that the registratio...

ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday apprised PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif of party’s reservations over what he called ‘fraudulent’ elections, alleging that his party’s mandate was stolen, ARY News reported. The former prime minister visited Maulana Fazl’s residence after a multi-party meeting, which included all major political forces PPP, PML-N, MQM-P and IPP, held at PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat’s house in Islamabad. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari hinted at what he termed “another wide-ranging consensus” among Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), PML-Q and MQM to form a PDM-like coalition government in the Centre . Following the presser, Shehbaz Sharif met JUI-F chief and invited him to join the alliance – which apparently will form a government in the centre. Meanwhile, Maulana Fazl apprised the former premier of JUI-F’s reservation on alleged election rigging, noting that his party’s mandate was stol...