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LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday reportedly arrested father-son duo allegedly involved in defrauding people for Europe visas, ARY News reported. The FIA spokesperson revealed that the arrested individuals, residents of Badami Bagh, Data Nagar area of Lahore, were accused of depriving a family of millions in a visa scam. Last month, the FIA busted a gang involved in defrauding people in the name of foreign jobs. A spokesperson for the FIA said that the Anti Human Trafficking Circle conducted the raid in the F-7 sector of Islamabad and arrested four including a woman gang member, who had deprived citizens of billions in a visa scam. The suspects also included Malik Bilal, Umair Kazmi, and Saddam Hussain along with the woman gang member. The suspects, who had scammed people out of billions, had been nominated in multiple first information reports across the country. The gang was facing charges in the FIA, center, and all of the four provinces of Pakistan in...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat said that he will step down from the potential chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) if any of his party colleagues is nominated for the post, ARY News reported. In a statement issued here, Sher Afzal Marwat said that in a meeting with the PTI founder, opposed a proposal nominating Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) Hamid Raza for the chairmanship. He said that he suggested Imran Khan nominate any other party colleague for the post instead of SIC’s Hamid Raza. “The PTI founder had earlier nominated me for the PAC chairmanship in the presence of journalists at Adiala jail,” Sher Afzal Marwat added. Read More: SIC decides to nominate Hamid Raza as PAC chairman He also endorsed Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur’s statement to ‘storm’ Islamabad and said that the PTI will also hold a million march and sit-in later. “Million march and sit-in will be held at the final stage of our movement,” h...

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Session Judge Shakirullah Marwat, who was kidnapped by unknown assailants from Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been recovered, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, the Counter Terrorism Department said that Session Judge Marwat safely reached his home after he was recovered unconditionally. Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, KP Information Minister congratulated the recovered judge, saying the provincial government and armed forces are fighting against terrorism together. Earlier last week, the session judge was kidnapped by unknown assailants from the edge of Tank and Dera Ismail Khan. Read more: Session judge kidnapped from DI Khan According to the reports, the judge’s guard and the driver were left unharmed while his vehicle was ablaze. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur took notice of the incident and directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take immediate action to ensure the safe recovery of the judge. The police laun...

The Security Forces gunned down four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Monday, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location as a result four terrorists were killed. Weapons, ammunition & explosives were also recovered from them. The killed terrorists were involved in several terrorist activities, the ISPR said. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as the Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism. In similar intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in North Waziristan and Panjgur districts,  security forces gunned down four terrorists . According to the military’s media wing, an IBO (intelligence-based operation) was conducted in the Panjgur District of Balochistan on the reported presence of terrorists. During an intense exch...

International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board meeting is expected to approve the last tranche of $1.1 billion under standby arrangement on Monday (today), ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources.  As per details, the meeting of the IMF executive board will continue until May 3. The international lender is likely to okay the disbursement of $1.1 billion to Pakistan today, the sources said. They further said, the State Bank of Pakistan is likely to receive the last tranche from the IMF tomorrow, after the approval. It is to be noted that Pakistan availed $3 billion loan programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on July 12, 2023. So far, Pakistan has received two tranches of $1.2 billion in July and $700 million in January 2024, totaling $1.9 billion. Read more: Pakistan’s economy on recovery path amid global tides: Governor SBP Last month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on the final review of a $3 billi...

RIYADH: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif attended the Special Dialogue and Gala Dinner hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh. During the event, PM Shehbaz Sharif exchanged views with the Crown Prince, and congratulated the Saudi leadership on the successful organization of the WEF Special Meeting and the excellent arrangements by the hosts. The meeting also discussed regional ties and Gaza situation. The premier conveyed his prayers and good wishes for the health, happiness and long life of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In addition to bilateral ties, the regional situation, particularly with regards to the crisis in Gaza, was also discussed. PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience. Read more: PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s he...

LAHORE: The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, announced protest demonstrations across Punjab, aimed to advocate the approval of farmers’ demands, ARY News reported on Saturday. The Secretary General of JI, Ameerul Azim, announced that the sit-in protests will take place on Tuesday, April 30, on major roads across the province. In a statement, the secretary general of JI attributed the escalating wheat crisis to the government’s misguided policies. He criticized the provincial government for disregarding the plight of farmers and highlighted the withdrawal of subsidies on essential agricultural products, a move influenced by pressure from the IMF. Consequently, farmers find themselves unable to sell their wheat at the government’s support price, with middlemen exploiting the situation to their advantage. He also condemned the opportunistic behavior of certain groups, who exploit shortages or surpluses of basic necessities for personal gain. He reitera...

KARACHI: Karachi police and Rangers conducted a joint operation and arrested two members of the notorious Lyari gang war in Malir, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the two arrested suspects, Mohammad Ilyas and Ijaz, were involved in selling drugs in Malir and the surrounding area. During the operation, the law enforcers also recovered illegal weapons, drugs, and mobile phones from the possession of the arrested suspects. The spokesperson added that the arrested criminals have also been arrested and sent to jail in the past. Earlier in the day, the local police of Karachi claimed to have arrested the ring leader allegedly operating two different gangs in the city. The arrested individual, believed to be the brother of the main suspect involved in the murder of Chaudhry Aslam, allegedly operated two different gangs of robbers in the city. In a statement, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) city stated that these two gangs were involved in s...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formation of a committee for consultation with the provinces for policy-making on guiding principles for carbon credits. The PM issued directives while chairing a third meeting of the Pakistan Council for Climate Change yesterday. During the meeting, the prime minister directed federal and provincial governments to work together to make policies regarding climate change. “Our challenges regarding climate change are increasing with every passing day,” he said, adding without the consultation of provinces, there was no question of policy making of any kind on the issue. The participants discussed in detail policy guidelines for foreign trading in carbon credits. He instructed that a policy draft should be presented in the next meeting of the Council after consultation with the provinces. The chief ministers of the four provinces expressed their viewpoint regarding policy making and gave recommendations. The prime minister d...

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reached a milestone with crucial assistance from the British Transport Department, ARY News reported on Friday. The British Department of Transport conducted specialized training sessions for airport staff, focusing on X-ray screening certification. Trained personnel have been designated as auditors for X-ray screening certification at airports. This training initiative extended to staff from various departments, including CAA, Customs, ASF, and PIA. A ceremony was held to certify participants in Image Recognition Computer-Based Training, marking their successful completion of the program. The Chief of Security and Justice of the British High Commission Dr. Jovital, graced the event as the chief guest. In addition to training, the British institute generously provided state-of-the-art hardware and software support to enhance airport security measures. Expressing gratitude, Shahid Qadir, Director of Security at CAA, appreciated the ...

KARACHI: Plans for large-scale appointments are underway, signaling a potential restructuring within the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), ARY News reported on Thursday. Following the appointment of an Acting Director General (DG) at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), significant developments have unfolded within the organization. Among the proposed changes include the rotation of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) at different airports across the country. Additionally, there are indications of forthcoming appointments and transfers of senior officers within the CAA headquarters in Karachi. These developments come amidst a period of transition following the transfer of Khaqan Murtaza, the former DGCAA, to the chairmanship of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) as per the notification issued by the federal government. With these changes underway, the aviation sector in Pakistan anticipates a shift in leadership and organizational dynamics within the Civil Aviation Author...

KARACHI: A total of 67 alleged buyers of stolen goods were arrested, as law enforcers conducted several raids in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday. Following the directives of Sindh’s Chief Minister, Sindh police initiated a crackdown against the buyers of robbed mobile phones and arrested 67 individuals in District West of Karachi. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) district West, Hafeezur Rehman Bugti, claimed to have recovered stolen goods, including mobile phones and spare parts of the stolen vehicles, from the shops and warehouses of the arrested individuals. Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched against the arrested individuals. Earlier this month, Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah directed to take measures to monitor the sale of stolen or snatched mobile phones and vehicles as spare parts or in their complete form in the markets of Karachi. The chief minister issued the directives while chairing the 31st Apex Committee meeting, which was attende...

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz attended a police passing out parade in Lahore on Thursday, donning a police uniform.  Maryam Nawaz was given a guard of honour and also distributed prizes among the top performers from the Police Training College. The chief guest of the ceremony inspected the parade. Addressing the ceremony, the Punjab CM said her government wants to increase the number of female cops in the police department.”I realized how much of a big responsibility it is after wearing the police uniform.” Read more: CM Maryam Nawaz reacts to PML-N worker’s killing in Narowal She lauded the women in uniform and hoped they would serve the masses. Maryam Nawaz underlining the importance of the rule of law, said societies cannot prosper without the implementation of law and order. The Punjab chief minister was accompanied by IG Punjab Usman Anwar in the ceremony. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/KxrscbJ

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has decided to conduct a third-party audit of K-Electric’s seven-year investment roadmap, Transmission & Distribution Investment Plan, on a quarterly basis, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The regulatory authority has given its decision on the utility’s Transmission & Distribution Investment Plan till FY 2030, with K-Electric failing to convince NEPRA on its Rs484 billion investment plan. Besides announcing quarterly audit, the NEPRA – according to the order – said it will decide the terms of reference (ToR) for the third-party audit. The company will be required to submit a quarterly report on its investment plan’s progress. K-Electric, the sole power distribution company in Karachi, will also have to provide a performance report under the investment plan, the statement noted. The authority also directed the utility to ensure a secure system to prevent electrical accidents. Meanwhile, the power distributi...

KARACHI: A young online taxi driver, who was facing financial hardships, jumped into the sea as rescue efforts are being made to recover him, ARY News reported citing police and family sources. Moments before jumping into the sea on Monday, Tahir Mehmood, a resident of Shah Faisal Colony made a video call to his wife and said, “I am committing suicide. Stay happy”. The police recovered Tahir Mahmood’s car some distance from the beach. According to the police, Tahir Mehmood was an online taxi driver, who had two marriages and was ‘tired’ of family disputes at home due to financial problems. “Tahir Mahmood made a video call to his second wife and said he was committing suicide. He has been missing since then,” his father said. Tahir Mehmood is the father of two girls. According to Farooq Baloch of the Edhi Foundation, the rescue teams are facing difficulties in searching for the young man due to the strong waves of the sea. Read More: Man jumpes into sea after escaping from hospit...

Jurgen Klopp warned his title-chasing Liverpool team that they will have to cope with “derby fever” as he prepares to face Everton for the final time on Wednesday. Klopp’s men are second in the Premier League table, level on 74 points with Arsenal — who host Chelsea on Tuesday — and one clear of defending champions Manchester City. Liverpool returned to winning ways at the weekend, beating Fulham 3-1 after a draw against Manchester United and a costly defeat at home to Crystal Palace. “I don’t know when my first derby was but I always knew how important it was,” said Klopp. “Now I know it and I feel it. My understanding has developed over the years but they are always difficult games, especially there.” He added: “Derby fever will be in minds so we have to be cool and that is an important part in preparing for the game.” Everton have a respectable recent record against their city rivals at their own ground, losing only once there in the Premier League since 2016. Follow us on our...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) focusing on Flood Rehabilitation, Information and Communication Technologies, and other sectors in a ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, ARY News reported. A high-level delegation of the Chinese International Development Cooperation Agency, led by its Chairman Luo Zhaohui, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong also attended the meeting. The Prime Minister witnessed the signing ceremony of four Memorandums of Understanding focusing on Flood Rehabilitation, Information and Communication Technologies, Juncao Technology, China-Pakistan Development Cooperation Planning 2024-2028 alongside a Letter of Exchange on the establishment of a First Aid Centre in Balochistan, and Protocol on Cooperation in Human Resources Development under the Global Development Initiative. Welcoming the delegation, PM Shehbaz said th...

QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced the first-ever air ambulance service in the province’s history, ARY News reported. According to the details, Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that an air ambulance service would be started soon for the first time in the history of the province. Balochistan government has decided to use one of the two planes owned it for public facilitation instead of selling it. In a statement, the chief minister said that the People’s Air Ambulance service would be launched for the emergency shifting of patients to expand the provision of emergency medical facilities to the masses. With the launch of Air Ambulance, patients can be transferred to major hospitals across the country, including the provincial capital Quetta on an emergency basis. CM Bugto said that efforts would be taken to improve service delivery in all sectors including health services in Balochistan and substantial results can be achieved by changing decision-making p...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken the lead in the by-election 2024, held on 21 national and provincial seats on Sunday, as per unofficial and unconfirmed results. The by-polls were held on five NA and 16 vacant seats of provincial assemblies. According to unconfirmed and unofficial results, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won two seats in the National Assembly, while the Sunni Ittehad Council, Pakistan People’s Party, and an independent candidate clinched a seat, each. In the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz won nine seats out of 12 vacant seats. Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Q and Istekham-e-Pakistan Party grabbed one seat each. In the Balochistan Assembly, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Balochistan National Party won one seat each. Sunni Ittehad Council and an independent candidate won a single seat each. The voting process in the by-elections started at 8 AM and continued without interruption un...

CHAKWAL: At least four labourers were killed after inhaling toxic gas in a paper mill located in Chakwal city of Punjab, ARY News reported, citing Rescue officials. According to officials, the labourers fell into an eight-feet deep tank in Minwal Paper Mills and died after inhaling toxic gas. The victims were identified as Amir, Zeeshan, Muhammad Saqib and Jamshed. Rescue officials arrived at the scene and moved the bodies to the District Headquarters Hospital. Meanwhile, DPO Chakwal said that the paper mill has been sealed while raids were being carried out to arrest the owner of the mill. Last year, several including employees fell unconscious after ammonia gas cylinder blast in a food factory located in the Fish Harbour area in Karachi. Read more: Kemari toxic gas case: Investigation report submitted in SHC Emergency was imposed in adjoining areas of the factory in Karachi’s Fish Harbour area after an ammonia gas cylinder exploded in a food factory, leaving several persons i...

Manchester United recovered from an astonishing collapse to beat Coventry on penalties in an FA Cup classic on Sunday, setting up a second straight final against Manchester City. Erik ten Hag’s men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 following extra time. The game perfectly encapsulated a chaotic season for Ten Hag’s men, who are well off the pace in the Premier League. There was no hint of what was to come when United coasted into a 3-0 lead against their second-tier opponents in the London sunshine, with goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes. But they have made a habit of tossing away leads in recent weeks. Second-half strikes from Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare gave the 1987 FA Cup winners hope and Haji Wright levelled from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, capping a scarcely credible comeback. Coventry fans taunted Ten Hag with chants of “you’re getting sacked in t...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Muhammad Rizwan created history on Saturday by breaking the record of captain Babar Azam and India star batter Virat Kohli in T20Is. During the second T20I against New Zealand here, Muhammad Rizwan became the fastest batter to score 3000 runs in T20Is, surpassing his national team captain Babar and India’s Kohli. Kohli and Azam are the joint-fastest to score 3000 runs in T20I cricket, taking 81 innings each, followed by Australia’s Aaron Finch who took 98 innings. The wicket-keeper batter amassed this record in 79 innings, with his match-winning 45-run knock against the Blackcaps in Saturday’s match. Meanwhile, Babar Azam is closing in on Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in T20I cricket. Azam has scored 3,698 runs in T20I cricket and is third among the highest run-scorers in the format. Kohli tops the list with 4,037, followed by his teammate Rohit Sharma, who has amassed 3,974 runs. Azam needs 340 runs in five games to become the ...

Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City back into the FA Cup final as the Portugal midfielder’s late strike sealed the holders’ 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side were second best for long periods of the semi-final, but Chelsea wasted a string of chances before Silva delivered the knockout blow six minutes from full-time. Shaken by their Champions League quarter-final loss against Real Madrid on penalties in midweek, City took a while to shake off the gloom from the end of their treble bid. They were hampered by the absence of Norway striker Erling Haaland after he suffered a knock against Real, with Julian Alvarez unable to make an impact as his replacement. City were bailed out by Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson’s profligacy and Guardiola will hope the hard-fought success provides a timely lift as they chase a Premier League and FA Cup double. Manchester City face United or Coventry, who meet on Sunday, in the final on May 25 and will retain the Pr...

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Saturday extended interim bails of 34 accused including sisters of PTI founder Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in Jinnah House attack case, ARY News reported. Arshad Javed, the duty judge of the anti-terrorism court, heard the bail pleas of 34 accused.. The sisters of the PTI founder appeared before the court . After hearing arguments, the court extended the interim bail of 34 accused, including the sisters of PTI founder, till May 21 while asking the investigating officer to submit a complete investigation report on the next hearing. Protests had broken out across Pakistan after the PTI chairman was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court last year on May 9. The protests were held in remote and major cities as the party workers were agitated due to their chairman’s arrest, with Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad summoning the armed forces to ensure law and order. Army installations and the Corps Comm...

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met his Chinese counterpart Lan Foan in Washington on Friday and discussed bilateral cooperation and economic relations between the two friendly nations, ARY News reported. Muhammad Aurangzeb reiterated the Pakistani government’s determination to expedite the phase II of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The finance minister also appreciated China’s significant contribution to Pakistan’s development, acknowledging the country’s role in various infrastructure projects. Muhammad Aurangzaib also expressed condolences over the recent terrorist attack on Chinese citizens in Shangla, condemning the incident and offering support to the Chinese government. He expressed gratitude for China’s support for Paksitan in various global forums. Muhammad Aurangzeb sought China’s support in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, which Pakistan is currently negotiating. China’s Finance Minister Lan Foan indicated plans to...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded the government to initiate ‘tripartite dialogue’ with the neighbouring countries to curb the menace of re-surging terrorism. The former foreign minister made these remarks after a vehicle of foreign nationals was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area. SSP Malir Tariq Elahi said the foreigners were targeted when they were on their way to the Export Processing Zone. He said the police retaliated the attack and shot dead one of the terrorists in the gunfire, while another blew himself up. The police said the foreigners remained safe in the attack, however, two security guards and a passerby sustained wounds in the attack. Talking to journalists outside Parliament House, Bilawal Bhutto appreciated Sindh police for thwarting a terror attack in Landhi, Karachi yesterday morning. “This is also a reminder that the menace of terrorism is once again rising in Pakistan. The federal and pro...

KARACHI: Former Superintendent of Police (SP) Clifton has been declared responsible for the death of the accused in the Darakhshan police station of Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday. The inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Additional IG of Karachi police revealing that the former SP Clifton, named Nayyar-ul-Haq, is responsible for the murder of the accused in the police custody. “The accused, Mioz, was not murdered at the police station but somewhere else,” the report revealed, suggesting to investigate the former SP Clifton under section 302 [murder charges]. READ: ‘Criminal’ suffers fatal heart attack under Karachi police custody The investigation committee, in its report, revealed that the Station House Officer (SHO) of Darakhshan police station, Ali Raza Laghari, was not directly involved in the murder of the accused. However, it was found that he did not inform the authorities, meanwhile a departmental inquiry should be conducted against him. The report ...

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur directed the police to immediately apprehend the individuals responsible for the attack on Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) candidate for by-election Akhunzada Chattan in Bajaur, ARY News reported. Taking notice of the attack, CM Gandapur termed the incident as condemnable and emphasised the need for preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future The chief minister also stressed the importance of ensuring peaceful by-elections in all districts, including Bajaur. He called for all possible steps to be taken to protect the safety of leaders engaged in electioneering.   Earlier in the day, Akhunzada Chattan escaped a blast in Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa According to the police, the blast went off near the vehicle of the PPP leader. However, Chattan remained safe as he was inside the bomb-proof vehicle, they added. Akhunzada Chattan is the PPP’s candidate for NA-8 of Bajaur in...

RAWALPINDI: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir emphasized the importance of strategic relations between the two countries, ARY News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the Saudi foreign minister and the Army Chief held a meeting in which matters of mutual interest and development were discussed. The military’s media wing added that Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud also stressed on further expansion of cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in various fields. Read More: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Saudi Foreign Minister Chief General Syed Asim Munir appreciated the exemplary relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as well as the brotherhood among the people of both countries. The Army Chief assured the Saudi delegation of all possible cooperation. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Saud...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi said that his party never assured Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman to get him elected as President of Pakistan. Speaking in the ARY News programme  ‘Khabar’ , Faisal Karim Kundi was of the view that there was no agreement between the allies of the then Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) that Maulana Fazalur Rehman would be the next prime minister. “The PPP did not make such a promise with Maulana Fazalur Rehman and all such matters are decided after the elections,” he added. پیپلز پارٹی نے پاکستان تحریک انصاف کی سیاسی تحریک کو پی این اے کا لقب کیوں دیا ؟ #ARYNews #Khabar pic.twitter.com/5BE5QlAh9e — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) April 15, 2024   The PPP leader said that the JUI-F has four Members National Assembly (MNAs), asking how could a party of four lawmakers get its candidate elected as the president Faisal Karim Kundi said that it is every political party’s right...

WASHINGTON: A Pakistani delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has arrived in Washington D.C, United States to participate in the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The Governor State Bank of Pakistan, the secretary Finance, the additional secretary and others are included in the Pakistani delegation. On arrival at the airport, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan and the officers of the Embassy of Pakistan welcomed the Finance Minister. During his stay in US, the Finance Minister will meet IMF and World Bank officials. Negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF are scheduled for next week, sources report. According to sources, Islamabad will request the IMF for a new loan programme. Meetings with international media and think tank representatives are also included in the Finance Minister’s schedule. Read more: Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan programme: IMF chief Pakistan and the IMF last month ...

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday castigated the recently-formed PTI-led grand opposition alliance, saying that some politicians are hatching a conspiracy against the country under pretext of poll rigging claims. The former foreign minister made these remarks while addressing a public gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh in connection with 45th death anniversary of former prime minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Lambasting the opposition alliance, Bilawal Bhutto said that some politician wanted to launch Pakistan National Alliance (PNA) II – referring to a nine-party alliance launched in 1977 against the Bhutto-led government. “Due to those conspiratorial politicians, the country faced ten years of dictatorship [Gen Ziaul Haq’s tenure] and even today such politicians are doing the same which is a threat to the country,” he noted. He pointed out that many forces did not believe in democracy and used to hatch conspiracies but President Asif Ali Za...