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KARACHI: The city’s weather will remain mostly cloudy on Wednesday as yesterday’s rainfall brought temperatures down. Karachi could receive light to moderate rain today, according to the Met Office. Minimum temperature in Karachi recorded 30 Celsius, while maximum temperature today likely to range between 33 to 35 Celsius with 77 percent humidity. The westerly winds blowing at 10 kilometers per hour speed, according to the weather report. The Met Office has said that the rainfall expected at noon today or in the night time. The sea breeze has lower speed, the winds likely to restore by the evening or night or night, according to the weawther report. Several areas of the city yesterday received rainfall bringing a sigh of relief to the citizens. The rainfall brought the temperatures down. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/kL5sJSt

KHYBER: In a tragic incident, three embraced martyrdom including two cops in firing at police near Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. As per details, the police spokesperson said that the incident occurred in the premises of Landi Kotal where unknown assailants opened firing on police near Charwazgai post. The police spokesperson said that the firing resulted in the killing of two cops identified as Alamzeb and Sher Alam, where one passerby also died and two others sustained injuries. Earlier, a firing exchange occurred between the Railway Police and porters at Mardan Railway Station resulting in the martyrdom of two police constables and injuring one. Four porters were also injured in the exchange of fire, and several others were arrested. Related:  SP martyred, two terrorists killed in Mardan IBO According to police, the incident took place due to a dispute over the lease at the railway station. The railway authorities had sealed the mall yesterday, leadin...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Raoof Hasan has been shifted to Adiala Jail, ARY News reported on Wednesday. On Tuesday, a local court in the federal capital sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Raoof Hasan and other suspects to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in the anti-state propaganda case. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) presented Hasan to District and Sessions Judge Shafiq Bhatti upon completing his physical remand. Hasan was shifted to Adiala Jail on Tuesday late at night. The Adiala Jail administration has also confirmed the development. On July 22, Islamabad Police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Raoof Hasan in the federal capital. The arrest was made at the party secretariat in sector G-8. Read more: PTI’s Raoof Hasan sent to jail on judicial remand According to Islamabad police, law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretariat based on concrete evidence. Th...

ISLAMABAD: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Capital Development Authority (CDA), Higher Education Commission (HEC), and Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) to boost the game of cricket at the grassroots level. The ceremony was attended by Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Chairman PCB and Federal Minister for Interior, and Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddique, Minister for Federal Education & Professional Training, as guests of honour. The collaboration aims to identify and nurture young cricket talent at schools and colleges level across Pakistan. The MoU outlines a roadmap for university cricket to be commenced in September, followed by school and college cricket tournaments in October and November, respectively. Speaking on the occasion, Mohsin Raza Naqvi expressed his optimism about the MoU’s, saying, “We will all work together for the betterment of cricket, and the outcomes will be very beneficial for the game.” Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqu...

KARACHI: A fire broke out in the private ward of Dow Ojha Hospital due to short-circuit, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing rescue sources. As per details, a fire erupted in the private ward of Dow Ojha located near Karachi’s Safoora Goth area. Following the fire, the administration evacuated patients and attendants from the ward. Meanwhile, a fire brigade vehicle arrived and control the fire. Rescue teams have moved a burnt bed outside the hospital premises. According to rescue sources, the fire was caused by a short circuit on the ground floor. Read more: Seven injured in fire at Karachi’s govt hospital Earlier in February, seven persons sustained burn injuries as a fire broke out in the emergency centre of Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad. As per reports, four people are critically injured with two of them being 100 percent burnt. According to Bomb Disposal Squad, a short circuit triggered the fire in the emergency ward of Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad sit...

RAWALPINDI: The government committee, formed to negotiate with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI),  did not hold the second round of talks on Monday due to undisclosed reasons, ARY News reported. The sources said that the government’s negotiation team, comprising Information Minister Atta Tarar, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Amir Muqam, had assured the JI that the second round would take place on Monday. The whole day has passed, but the government committee did not contact the party, the JI leader said. It is pertinent to mention here that the first round of talks between the government and JI took place on July 28 at the Commissioner Rawalpindi’s office. The JI presented all its demands to the government committee. The JI committee included Liaquat Baloch, Amirul Azeem, Nasrullah Randhawa, and Farasat Shah. The JI’s sit-in has been ongoing for the past 4 days, with a large number of people participating, demanding the acceptance of their demands. A large number of women workers also arri...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Musadik Malik on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) must demonstrate a genuine willingness to engage seriously before the government considers further talks. Speaking to a private news channel, he stressed that PTI needs to adopt democratic norms if they are serious about political dialogue. He noted that while the government has extended numerous invitations for dialogue, the responsibility now lies with PTI to show a real commitment to the process. Musadik Malik highlighted that the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) had initiated dialogues and consultations with the opposition multiple times, but these efforts were repeatedly rejected by PTI. Shahbaz Sharif, the then opposition leader, reiterated the need for a Charter of Economy to stabilize Pakistan’s economy. When asked about the Jamaat-e-Islami sit-in, he said that the government was trying to engage with them as their protest was conducted within the democratic framework. In co...

ISLAMABAD: In a recent revelation, a total of 18 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) agreements were signed during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) tenure, ARY News reported on Sunday. During an interview on the ARY News program ‘Sawaal Yeh Hai,’ Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader – Hanif Abbasi – claimed that 18 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) agreements were signed during PTI tenure. The PML-N leader highlighted that he had previously spoken against IPPs during the National Assembly (NA) session, insisting that IPPs that are not generating electricity should not receive payments. He further suggested that the government should only revise the contracts of local IPPs, as they have already earned substantial profits. READ: Hafiz Naeem demands cut in power bills, curb on IPPs “Currently Pakistan is suffering through an economic emergency, and the authorities should consider terminating the contracts of local IPPs,” he suggested. Praising Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Shari...

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC arrived here in the early hours of Sunday on her first official visit to Pakistan, at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan. On her arrival at Islamabad Airport, she was received by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan. During her five-day visit from July 28 to August 2, 2024, Secretary-General Scotland will meet with Pakistan’s leadership, members of the cabinet, youth leaders, civil society representatives and other stakeholders. The Commonwealth secretary-general will reaffirm her solidarity with Pakistan on the second anniversary of the catastrophic 2022 floods that submerged a third of the country and caused more than $30 billion in damage. Read more: HEC announces Commonwealth Scholarships for masters, PhD students She is also likely to tour some of the areas that were affected by the floods. During the Secretary-General’s visit, the two sides would also discuss avenues to enhance coop...

RAWALPINDI: Governor Punjab, Sardar Salim Haider Khan has urged for expanding the scope of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to include more beneficiaries from across the country. He said that millions of deserving people being benefited under the BISP umbrella remained a testimony of great vision of PPPP’s leadership for welfare of common man. The governor made these remarks while meeting with the Chairperson, BISP Rubina Khalid who called on him in Murree today. During the meeting, the chairperson gave a detailed briefing to the governor about various running projects of BISP. The governor termed the projects as the best means of providing financial assistance to people living below the poverty level. He further said that expanding the network would help lessen financial constraints of deserving population. The Punjab governor also underlined the need for further improvement in the registration mechanism by removing the difficulties so that women from backward areas could g...

ISLAMABAD: The leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) has voiced support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s ongoing protest against rising inflation in Islamabad, ARY News reported on Friday. The JUI-F leader, Aslam Ghori highlighting the dire consequences faced by citizens due to the inflation and economic crisis. He emphasized the severe impact of inflation, stating, “People are committing suicide because of inflation.” He condemned the government’s raids on the homes of political workers, calling such actions a ‘travesty of democracy’. The JUI-F leader argued that setting up barricades to block protesters would only escalate tensions further. Addressing the core issues behind the protest, Ghori urged the government to reduce electricity and gas rates to alleviate the financial burden on the public. He underscored that protesting against public issues is a fundamental constitutional and democratic right of every citizen. “The matters should not be resolved through force,” Ghori sta...

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced the complete depoliticising of the police and levies force and to make them capable of ensuring protection of citizens and the writ of the law across the province. He directed the IG Police from the floor of the assembly to appoint SPs, DPOs, SHOs on merit and called police officers from other provinces for posting in Balochistan if needed. He said no member of the assembly and politician would interfere in the police department’s affairs and would not ask for the posting of blue-eyed SP and SHO. Addressing the Provincial Assembly, Sarfraz Bugti said that the government would intact the tenure of police officers until and unless they don’t hurt the privileges of parliamentarians and self respect of a common man. “We are depoliticising and providing free environment, would also keep accountability in the police department,” he added. The chief minister said that police would be equipped with modern tools and would ...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday issued notices to the Metropolitan Corporation and other parties, seeking their responses on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central secretariat de-sealing request. Representing PTI, lawyer Ghulam Murtaza appeared in the court of Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz. The lawyer informed the IHC that the Metropolitan Corporation had sealed the PTI central secretariat without providing any notice or information. The action was taken on the grounds of alleged non-compliance with fire and safety regulations. Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz has adjourned the hearing until next week. It is to be noted that law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretariat based on concrete evidence. The police stated that the PTI Secretariat had been operating as the hub of an international disinformation network through its digital media center. Read more:  PTI headquarters partially demolished, office sealed in anti-e...

Reigning Ballon d’Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the Paris Olympics women’s football tournament on Thursday. Spain are making their Olympic women’s football debut at the Paris Games but are leading contenders to win the gold medal after their World Cup triumph in Australia and New Zealand last year . They fell behind against Japan in the western French city of Nantes to Aoba Fujino’s early free-kick, but Bonmati soon equalised before Mariona Caldentey netted the winner in the 74th minute. It is the perfect start for Spain in Group C of the Paris Olympics’ women’s football, in which rivals Nigeria and Brazil meet later. With 12 teams split into three groups of four, there is margin for error as the two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarter-finals. That will provide some comfort for Japan, who won the silver medal at London 2012. Spain’s starting XI featur...

KARACHI: Following an exchange of fire between two groups in Karachi’s Defence area, a total of two individuals lost their lives, ARY News reported on Thursday. DIG South Asad Raza confirmed that a total of two individuals have been dead while four others got injured after an exchange of fire between two groups in Karachi’s Defence Nishat Commercial area. TRIGGER WARNING: Eyewitnesses to the incident reported that several people were injured during the violent altercation, while the vehicles belonging to both groups involved in the incident were also seen at the scene. “The incident is currently under investigation,” stated DIG South Asad Raza. Authorities are working to uncover the circumstances leading to the incident. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/5Z4rs3B

KARACHI: In an unfortunate incident, a man lost his life when a speeding oil tanker overturned onto his car near the Baloch Colony pull in Karachi. According to rescue sources, the car trapped under the oil tanker was removed with the help of a crane. The deceased, identified as Asad, has been moved to Jinnah Hospital. Fire Officer Zulfiqar confirmed the competition of the rescue operation and further mentioned that the district administration has been informed to transfer the oil from the affected tanker. However, it is not possible to remove the tanker without emptying it first. Despite several hours passing since the accident, the district administration is still missing, and the large crane required to remove the tanker has not yet arrived. Read more: Five killed as ambulance collides with oil tanker in Attock Kerosene oil is continuously leaking from the tanker, posing a risk of further accidents. Meanwhile, both tracks of the Baloch Colony pull are closed, causing inco...

A debate blaming the exorbitant electricity prices on expensive power purchase agreements with IPPs has been raging for the past couple of weeks. The worst agreements made with power plants have resulted in Independent Power Producers (IPPs) receiving capacity payments, which are entirely borne by the poor citizens. In this regard, host Khawar Ghumman presented a detailed report on ARY News’ program “The Reporters.” According to Khawar Ghuman, there are five most expensive IPPs in Pakistan which are listed below. Rousch Power Plant : Established in 1999 for a duration of 30 years, it provides electricity at the rate of 745 PKR per unit. China Power Hub : The plant is producing electricity at Rs350 per unit. Port Qasim Electric : Provides electricity at 177 PKR per unit. Saba Power Plant : Also established in 1999 for 30 years, producing electricity at 117 PKR per unit. Pakgen Power Plant : Produces electricity at the rate of 95 PKR per unit. What is a Capacity Payment? Capa...

WASHINGTON DC: United States (US) State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the Biden administration recommended $100 million aid for Pakistan to combat terrorism and strengthen democracy, ARY News reported. Addressing a presser, Matthew Miller said that the US government recommended the Congress the aid for Pakistan that will be utilised to combat terrorism, strengthen democracy, and support programs that stabilise civil society. The spokesperson said that the aid will help counter terrorism and extremism, as well as support economic reforms and debt management in Pakistan. The spokesperson said that that the funds will be utilised to promote democracy, stabilise civil society, and support programs that benefit the people of Pakistan. To a question regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Mathew Miller said that his arrest is Pakistan’s internal matter. He said that the US does not interfere in internal matters, however, he emphasised to see respect for hu...

WASHINGTON: US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, said that President Biden has requested $1.1 billion in aid for Pakistan from Congress, ARY News reported. As per details, Donald Lu briefed members of the US House of Representatives Committee on Pakistan’s situation. Lu emphasized that the United States is focused on supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan. The funds will be utilized to assist Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, economic reforms, and debt relief. Lu stated that the aid will help Pakistan stabilize its economy. Who is Donald Lu? Lu is a foreign service officer with more than 30 years of US government service. The American official is at the center of the “cipher” controversy as it is popularly known in Pakistan. It relates to an alleged diplomatic correspondence between Washington and Islamabad that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) founder said was proof his ouster as prime minister (PM) was part of a US conspiracy to remo...

In a harrowing incident, a man killed his younger brother in a dispute over an inflated electricity bill in Gujranwala, Punjab. According to police, the incident took place in a house at Prince Road in Gujranwala city. The police further said the brothers, identified as Murtaza and Umar Farooq, quarreled over the exorbitant bill, leading to a violent confrontation.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ARY News (@arynewstv) Murtaza used a sharp instrument to cut Umar’s throat, resulting in his death at the scene. A case was registered against the suspect and the police are conducting raids to arrest the main culprit. Read more: Man kills elder brother over ‘exorbitant electricity bill’ Separately, a man in Faisalabad was stabbed to death by younger brother over an ‘exorbitant electricity bill’ as none of them wanted to pay it. The incident took place in Faisalabad within the limits of Balochni police station, wherein a...

KARACHI: Sindh government on Tuesday has decided to take decisive actions against drug trafficking and abuse across the province, ARY News reported. In a meeting chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Excise Narcotics Control Wing officers briefed on the current anti-narcotics operations. Minister Memon stressed the need for stringent measures, stating that drug dealers have become a severe threat to society and will not be forgiven under any circumstances. He highlighted the increasing supply and use of drugs in both urban and rural areas, pressing the need for enhanced enforcement and more effective prosecution of cases. Minister Memon also directed that the checking system at inter-provincial borders be tightened to curb the movement of drugs into the province. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/7gQi58Y

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the significance of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in assisting foreign investors to invest in various industries and extended an invitation to Turkmen enterprises to take advantage of Pakistan’s promising economic climate. According to a news statement from PM Office Media Wing, the prime minister passed these remarks in a meeting with Turkmenistan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov when they met at PM House. PM Shehbaz also underlined the significance of connectivity and collaboration within the region and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to collaborating on further connectivity projects and finishing the TAPI Pipeline as soon as possible. The prime minister expressed satisfaction at the holding of 3rd Round of Pakistan-Turkmenistan Bilateral Political Consultations, led by the two foreign ministers and stressed the need for regular engagements o...

ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister on Monday shared his perspective over arson and riots at the Corps Commander House on May 9, stating that when the mob decided to go at the Corps Commander’s House, he went back home, ARY News reported. During an appearance on ARY News program ‘Off the Record’, the Former Federal Minister – Shafqat Mehmood – recounted the events of May 9, explaining that after the arrest of the PTI founder, he joined the protestors at Liberty Chowk. “When the angry mob asked me to join the protestors outside the Corps Commander’s House, I returned home because I knew that this was not the right way,” he said. He emphasized that aggressive voices are often more influential within PTI. “There were two different thoughts in the party,” he explained. “One thought was to engage in opposition, believing the people were with us, while the other was more aggressive, advocating for a front-foot approach.” Mehmood reflected on the party’s internal politics, stating, “70 p...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif strongly denounced the brutal attack by Israeli forces on Khan Younis in Gaza, calling it an act of inhumanity, especially in light of the recent refugee evacuation. In a statement released by the PM Office, the prime minister called the violent assault on Gaza’s Khan Younis neighborhood, which occurred soon after the unarmed Palestinian refugees were told to leave, a mockery of humanity. The prime minister said that it had become clear that the Israeli forces had been pursuing a genocidal agenda against Palestinians, noting that unarmed Palestinians had been denied the opportunity to evacuate. PM Shehbaz emphasised that the Pakistani nation stands in solidarity with its Palestinian brothers and sisters. He called upon the United Nations to fulfill its responsibility in addressing the issue of Palestine. Read More: PM welcomes ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestine The Health Ministry claimed on Monday that Israeli attacks in K...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan successfully concluded its post-Hajj operations 2024, the religion ministry said on Monday. Out of Pakistan’s total quota of 179,210 pilgrims, around 160,000 from the country performed Hajj this year through both the government scheme and private tour operators. The annual Islamic pilgrimage was held from June 14-19 during which millions of pilgrims from all parts of the world arrived in Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Dr. Mirza Ali Mehsood, senior joint secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) congratulated Pakistani pilgrims on their safe return and completion of Hajj rituals. He thanked the MoRA staff, Hajj Moavineen or assistants, and the Pakistani Hajj Medical Mission for their relentless efforts in facilitating pilgrims during the post-Hajj phase. “Moavineen and ministry staff, comprising officials and officers of grade 7-21, are deployed to serve these guests of Allah in the Holy lands of Makkah and Madinah,” Dr. Mehsood said. “They are requir...

LAHORE: In a shocking incident in the Sunder area of Lahore, a well-known Dramatist Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was robbed by unknown suspects under the pretense of producing a play, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to the case filed by drama writer, a woman named Amna Urooj contacted him, claiming to be a big fan and expressing interest in producing a drama. “Upon arrived at the location provided by the woman, I was made to sit in a room. After some time, unknown armed suspects entered the room, beat me, and took away my mobile phone, cash, ATM card, and other belongings,” Khalil ur Rehman Qamar said in his police report. In his police report, he stated that he was then blindfolded and taken to an unknown location where the suspects demanded an additional Rs 1 million for his release, however, when the demand was not met, they threw him at an unknown location and escaped from the scene. The police have registered a case of robbery and kidnapping based on Qamar’s complaint. The ...

KARACHI: A 6-year-old Karachi girl on Saturday recovered from drain after being torture and attempted to rape by the man residing in her neighbourhood of Quaidabad, ARY News reported. The accused, Javed, allegedly attempted to rape her and subjected her to torture before throwing her to nearby drain. According to SSP Malir, Kashif Abbasi, the neighbor threw the girl into a drain after threatening her, while the girl was rescued from the drain, and is now in stable condition. During a press conference, SSP Kashif Aftab revealed that the accused had held the girl hostage to rape her. The police swiftly took action against the accused and arrested Javed, meanwhile after registering a case against the accused an investigation in the case will be launched. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/MJa5I2k

A leaked call between the leader of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Noor Wali and his associate revealed the plans to carry out terrorist attacks on schools, hospitals, and security forces, ARY News reported.   The TTP leader, Noor Wali, can be heard directing his associate to target government schools and hospitals with explosives and not to claim responsibility for the attacks. He also directed his sub-ordinate to attack the homes of police and military personnel, and to target schools and hospitals in order to create fear and chaos. Noor Wali can be heard saying that on the call to blow up the houses of the police and army personnel who are on duty. Read More: No plans to enter into any talks with TTP: FO Earlier on July 11, Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday said that it has no plans to enter into any talks with the banned TTP. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the terrorist entity is involve...

ISLAMABAD: The leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) held a meeting to end a three-week-long deadlock between the two parties, ARY News reported. JUI-F leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi confirmed that a meeting was held between their chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman and PTI’s Asad Qaiser. He said that the PTI has already formed a committee for the talks, adding that the JUI-F has also decided to constitute the committee for the same purpose. Maulana Abdul Ghafoor said that his party and the PTI have had a significant rift for the past 10 to 12 years, adding that it would take some time to break the ice. He said that both parties have reservations with each other, but that these will need to be addressed before any progress can be made. The JUI-F leader emphasized that the talks will need to be serious and result-oriented, and that the PTI will need to show sincerity in their approach. Read More:  Fazlur Rehman in favour of consensus be...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) decided on Friday to hold further consultations regarding the ban on Imran Khan-founded PTI and actions under Article 6 against Imran Khan, Arif Alvi, and Qasim Suri, ARY News reported, citing sources. A meeting was held between the ruling coalition – PML-N and PPP – to discuss administrative matters in Punjab, the current political situation, and the government’s proposal to ban PTI. The PML-N delegation included National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Rana Sanaullah. The PPP delegation comprised of Sherry Rehman, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, and Nadeem Afzal Chan. Meanwhile, the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and other officials were also present at the meeting. Sources told ARY News that the PPP delegation emphasised the party’s commitment to democratic processes and reviews. During the meeting, it was decided that further con...

KARACHI: The Station House Officer of Shah Latif town allegedly threatened a citizens and later arrested in the bogus case of possessing two kg of hashish in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday. The Station House Officer of Shah Latif Town, Malik Saleem, allegedly harassed a citizen, Jawed, and fabricated a case of 2 kilos of hashish on him. DIG East and SSP Malir Kashif Abbasi have taken notice of the incident and ordered an internal investigation. DSP Malir City Abid Afzal has begun the inquiry, recording the initial statement of the alleged victim, Javed. According to police sources, Javed in his initial statement reported that the SHO had threatened to imprison him with a fabricated case of 10 kg of hashish after he filed a petition against the SHO in court. Javed also claimed that SHO Malik Saleem had closed down his legal coal godown. Police officials have stated that no one is above the law, and departmental action will be taken against the SHO if the inquiry confirms ...

SWAT: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 jolted different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday, ARY News reported. According to the seismological center, the tremors were felt in Swat, Malakand, Manshera, Buner and surrounding areas. The seismological center said that the earthquake’s magnitude was recorded at 5 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in the Hindu Kush region, at a depth of 211 kilometers. Fortunately, there have been no reports of notable damage or casualties. Read More: Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts Swat, adjoining areas Earlier on July 15, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5 jolted Zhob and its adjoining areas in Balochistan province. According to the seismological center, the epicenter of the earthquake was 106 kilometers in south from Zhob. People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from any part of Khuzdar so far. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) National Central Bureau (NCB) Interpol has arrested nine wanted criminals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ARY News reported. According to the FIA spokesperson, the arrested individuals were wanted by the Punjab Police in various cases. The arrested accused include Irfan Asghar, Farhan Nazakat, Samar Abbas, Najibullah, Saddam Hussain, Muhammad Rafeeq, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Usman, and Tariq Mehmood. The FIA spokesperson revealed that the accused were involved in murder and attempted murder cases, with some of them evading arrest for up to 14 years. The arrested individuals will be brought back to Pakistan, with a team already dispatched to UAE for their extradition. READ:  FIA Interpol arrests 66 wanted criminals in last six months Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Interpol arrested a wanted criminal, Rafeeq Ahmed, from Saudi Arabia. The suspect identified as Rafeeq Ahmed, was wanted in several cases, inc...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended good wishes to US President Joe Biden for his “swift and complete” recovery after he tested positive for COVID-19. “Wishing President Biden swift and complete recovery from COVID. Good wishes,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. President Biden’s Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, in a statement, said that the president tested positive for COVID-19 following his first event in Las Vegas, where he was scheduled to address a crucial electioneering event ahead of the presidential poll due in November. The president, who is vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms. He will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time, the press secretary added. “His symptoms remain mild, his respiratory rate is normal at 16, his temperature is normal at 97.8 and his pulse oximetry is normal at 97%. The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid. He will be self-isolating at his home...

Kraigg Brathwaite wants the West Indies to play more Test cricket as they look to square their series with England. West Indies suffered a humiliating innings and 114-run defeat by England in the first Test at Lord’s last week, with the hosts wrapping up victory before lunch on the third day as they went 1-0 up in a three-match encounter. But the difference between the two teams is about far more than on-field performances. England are one of international cricket’s ‘Big Three’ financial powerhouse nations, together with India and Australia, while the West Indies are one of the economically poorer members of the Test-match elite. The gulf between England and the West Indies is also reflected in their respective fixture lists, with Tests still largely a matter of bilateral arrangements between competing teams — the International Cricket Council merely specifies a minimum of two matches for a series. Thursday’s second Test at Trent Bridge will be England’s seventh of 17 fixtures in ...