Thursday, November 30, 2023

New petrol, diesel prices announced in Pakistan

Petrol price, diesel price

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has announced the new petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Thursday.

The federal government decided to retain the previous petrol price, however, a reduction of Rs7 per litre was announced on diesel, Rs3.82 on kerosene oil and Rs4.52 on light-speed diesel (LSD).

On November 15, the caretaker federal government had reduced petrol and diesel prices.

The petrol price has been reduced by Rs2.04 per litre, diesel by Rs6.47 per litre, kerosene oil by Rs6.05 per litre and light-speed diesel (LSD) by Rs9.01 per litre.

The new price of petrol was fixed at Rs281.34 per litre, Rs296.71 for diesel, Rs204.98 for kerosene oil and Rs180.45 for light-speed diesel (LSD).

In mid-October, Pakistan made a massive deduction on petrol price by Rs40 per litre.

According to the previous notification issued by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on October 15, the rate of petrol was fixed at Rs283.38 per litre with a reduction of Rs40 per litre.

Whereas, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) had been reduced by Rs 15 per litre to Rs 303.18 and kerosene oil by Rs22.43 per litre to Rs214.85.

However, the petrol and diesel prices were kept unchanged on November 1 for 15 days.



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CCTV: Man shoots rickshaw driver over spat in Karachi

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KARACHI: In a horrific incident, a man shot a rickshaw driver over a spat near Star Gate Karachi, ARY News reported.

The CCTV footage showed a man who is allegedly a lawyer taking out his pistol and opening fire on the rickshaw driver.

The rickshaw driver who was identified as Gohar Ali was rushed to Jinnah Hospital whereas the alleged suspect managed to flee in another rickshaw.

Moreover, police personnel have reached the spot of the incident and further investigation is underway.

Earlier, a ‘target killing’ incident was reported from Karachi’s Yaseenabad area, where a 30-year-old male was shot dead by unidentified armed individuals.

According to police officials, the victim, identified as Ashhadul Raheem, was sitting with his friends in a tea hotel located near Yaseenabad when two individuals on a bike approached, and one of them shot the citizen in the head.

The police officials stated that the deceased – Ashhadul Raheem – was involved in the rent-a-car and paint business.

Furthermore, as per the preliminary investigation the incident is appeared to be a target killing incident.



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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Delay in general elections: ECP rejects media reports

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of media reports regarding an expected delay in the general elections scheduled for February 8, 2023, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

The ECP spokesperson clarified that such media reports regarding an expected delay in the general elections 2024 were baseless and misleading. The spokesperson categorically rejected the rumours.

The spokesperson said that the commission decided to approach the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) against the media houses for spreading the fake reports.

It added that legal action will be taken against those who spread the misleading reports. The commission sought transcripts and recordings of such media reports to pursue legal action.

Related: ECP moved to postpone general elections 2024

Yesterday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) concluded its work on the general elections 2024 schedule, sources told ARY News.

The ECP completed relevant work on the general elections 2024 schedule, said sources, adding that the commission prepared a draft schedule and held consultations to formally issue it.

The draft schedule for the general elections mentioned the collection of nomination papers from the candidates in the second week of December 2023. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be completed by the third week of December 2023.

It was learnt that the commission would complete the deputation of returning officers (ROs) in the first week of January 2024. The final list of candidates will be published in the third week of January 2024.

The polling will be held in all provincial and national constituencies on February 8, 2024.



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Jan Mohammad Mahar’s murder: PFUJ announces black day on Nov 30

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) announced to observe black day against the lack of arrest of slain senior journalist Jan Mohammad Mahar’s murderers, ARY News reported.

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) announced to observe black day across the country against the lack of arrests of Jan Mohammad Mahar’s murderers and black flags will hoisted on the press clubs across Pakistan.

On November 20, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) organized countrywide protest rallies and demonstrations against the murder of journalist Jan Mohammad Mehr.

In Karachi, journalists from all over Sindh gathered at Karachi Press Club and marched towards the CM House to register their protest against the failure of the authorities to arrest the main culprit even after three months.

Read more: PFUJ holds countrywide protest rallies against Jan Mohammad Mahar’s murder

The demonstrators raised slogans against the caretaker Sindh government and demanded immediate arrest of culprits.

The PFUJ’s Federal Executive Committee (FEC) in its meeting held at Abbottabad from November 3 to 5 had decided to stage a countrywide protest against the murder of Jan Mohammad Mehr. The FEC also constituted the action committee in Sindh under the chairmanship of PFUJ’s former secretary general, Mazhar Abbas.

Senior journalist and Kawish Television Network (KTN) Sukkur bureau chief had been murdered by unidentified assailants on August 13.

The attackers on a motorcycle had opened fire at Mahar inside his vehicle after he left his office in Sukkur



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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Swat, adjoining areas

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SWAT: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Swat and its adjoining areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, ARY News reported.

According to the seismological center, the depth of the earthquake was 170 kilometers, while the epicenter was the border region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba. However, no loss of life and damage to property was reported from any part of Swat so far.

On November, an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Gilgit and its adjoining areas.

Read more: Earthquake jolts Gilgit and adjoining areas

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Gilgit and the adjoining areas. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from anywhere so far.

According to NSMC Islamabad, the depth of the quake was recorded at 45 kilometers and the epicenter was 84 kilometers in the North West.

Last month, a mild earthquake of 3.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted different areas of Karachi – the capital of Sindh province – on Monday night.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre Islamabad, the depth of the quake was recorded at 15 kilometers and the epicenter was near the Quaidabad area of Karachi.

The areas where tremors were felt include Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Cattle Colony, different areas of Malir District, Quaidabad, Shah Latif Town, Sherpao Colony, Landhi, Muzaffarabad Colony, Muslimabad Colony, Steel Town and their adjoining areas.



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Pakistan saw growth, prosperity whenever PML-N ruled: Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan saw growth and prosperity whenever his party was in power, ARY News reported.

As per details, Ahsan Iqbal lashed out at PTI chief Imran Khan, saying that an untrained person was brought into power and ruined the country’s economy.

The former federal minister claimed that PML-N was sidelined through an agenda in 2018 and foreign hands were also involved in the ouster of Nawaz Sharif.

It is pertinent to mention here that Nawaz, who was in self-imposed exile since 2019, left for London in the middle of his seven-year jail term on medical grounds. The elder Sharif returned to Pakistan on October 21.

On July 28, 2017, the apex court disqualified Nawaz Sharif from office on the ground that he did not disclose a salary from his son’s Dubai-based company – the money Sharif says he never received.

Sharif served as prime minister twice in the 1990s before he himself was ousted in a 1999 coup leading to a decade of exile. He won a third term as prime minister in a 2013 election.

The court verdict marked a major political victory for opposition leader Imran Khan, who in 2016 threatened mass street protests unless Sharif’s wealth was investigated.



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Monday, November 27, 2023

Humayun Dilawar, who convicted PTI chief, appointed special judge

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ISLAMABAD: Humayun Dilawar, a district and sessions court judge who convicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case, was appointed as a Special Judge Central II, ARY News reported on Monday.

The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification regarding the appointment of Humayun Dilawar as Special Judge Central II in Islamabad for the period of three years.

The newly-appointed Special Judge Dilawar will hear cases related to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and cybercrimes.

In August, Dilawar had been demoted to Officer on Special Duty (O.S.D) on the orders of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

As per the notification – issued by the IHC Additional Registrar on the instruction of Chief Justice Aamir Farooq, Additional District and Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar has now been asked to report to Islamabad High Court (IHC).

Toshakhana verdict and arrest

A local court had sentenced the PTI chairman to a three-year term and a Rs100,000 fine in the Toshakhana case – a move that will change the country’s political landscape as the country awaits general elections.

READ: Judge Humayun Dilawar who sentenced PTI chief flies to London

Announcing the short judgement, the court also disqualified him for five years from holding any office.

Soon after the verdict, Imran Khan was arrested from his Zaman Park residence Later, the PTI chief was shifted to the Central Jail Attock.

It is pertinent to mention here that Humayun Dilawar departed for London after announcing the verdict in the Toshakhana case. It was learnt that some judges left for London to attend a training workshop.



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Sunday, November 26, 2023

PM Kakar arrives in UAE on two-day bilateral visit

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ABU DHABI: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Sunday arrived here on a two-day bilateral visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ARY News reported.

Minister for Justice of the UAE Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi and Pakistani diplomatic staff received the prime minister on his arrival at the Abu Dhabi’s Al- Bateen Airport, a PM Office Press Release said.

During his visit, the prime minister will meet President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

The visit will also include signing of MoUs between Pakistan and the UAE in a range of areas including investment cooperation in the sectors of energy, port operations projects, waste water treatment, food security, logistics, mining, aviation, and banking and financial services.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan and the UAE enjoy warm and long-standing fraternal ties that have stood multiple tests of time.

Read More: Pakistan all set to plead its case in COP28

PM Kakar would also later plead Pakistan’s case at a key session of the upcoming 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) scheduled to be held in the UAE on Dec 1-2.

Earlier this week, the caretaker prime minister had directed the authorities concerned to make full preparations for presenting Pakistan’s stance during the COP-28 on climate finance and other issues effectively.



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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Markets, shops to remain closed today

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered closure of markets and shops in six divisions of Punjab province, witnessing dangerously high smog levels, ARY News reported on Saturday.

According to a notification, the markets and shops in six divisions of Punjab will remain closed on Sunday (today) as part of provincial government’s efforts to address the increasing levels of smog.

The closure will be enforced in Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Sahiwal, Gujranwala and Hafizabad divisions of the province.

The notification further stated that restaurants and other eateries will be allowed to open after 04:00pm.

Meanwhile, pharmacies, bakeries, grocery stores, petrol pumps and utility stores will be exempted from the restrictions, it added.

The Punjab government, in its notification, also urged the citizens to masks while going out of the house.

Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city with a population of 11 million, continues to be either on top or among the top three most polluted cities due to large-scale smog.

Read more: Traders, restaurant owners reject smog lockdown

Earlier on November 24, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab notified the imposition of smart lockdown in 10 districts of the province amid increasing level of smog.

The smart lockdown will remain enforced in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, and Sargodha divisions. The educational institutions are also closed in the aforesaid districts.

Meanwhile, markets, shops, cinemas, and restaurants will remain closed till 3 pm, according to the notification.



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Bhutto family ends Zardari-Bilawal rift rumours  

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DUBAI: The Bhutto family on Saturday put to rest all rumours of rift between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) top leadership and father-son duo, Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto, ARY News reported.

The rumours of rift were doing rounds after former President Asif Ali Zardari said that his son and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was “not fully trained” in politics and would “take time” getting up to speed.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari, the daughter of Asif Ali Zardari, asked people to not pay heed to the headlines, stressing that the family stands united.

Bakhtawar also shared an image with her family — including Zardari, Bilawal, and Aunt Faryal Talpur.

“Don’t believe the headlines – we’re only & always about family first,” she captioned the image. The family members can be seen in a happy mood.

Although her sister Aseefa Bhutto wasn’t in the image, she was the one who had captured it.

Bakhtwar shared the photo around half an hour after Bilawal Bhutto had posted a similar image on his Instagram handle, with caption ‘Family’.

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After the rift rumours started doing round, the PPP said that the reports of rifts between the top PPP leadership were “baseless” and that there were only differences on some issues.

Read More: Asif Zardari leaves for Dubai after Bilawal

PPP Central Secretary Information Faisal Karim Kundi said the party chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s visit to Dubai was pre-planned.

“Rumours regarding differences between Chairman PPP & President Asif Ali Zardari are baseless,” he added.

Zardari’s interview

During an interview, Asif Zardari was asked about Bilawal, who in recent days has repeatedly called on the nation to let older politicians “stay at home” and to give someone new a chance in the general elections.

“And then Bilawal is also not fully trained. [We] are training him,” he said.

“He’ll take time,” the PPP leader said. At the same time, Zardari said Bilawal was more talented, educated and better spoken than him but “experience is experience”.

Asif Zardari asserted that the government of former prime minister Imran Khan wanted “minus Zardari People Party” and send me out of the country.

Zardari contended that initiating a no-confidence motion against Imran Khan was the correct decision otherwise he would have stayed in power until 2028 through an RO election.

 



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PTI free to carry out political activities: PM Kakar

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is free to carry out its political activities.

In an interview with a private news channel, PM Kakar stated that projects with ‘sizable figure’ of investment under Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) would be signed before end of the current caretaker setup.

“In the coming weeks, the nation will hear good news as we are soon going to Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and to other countries to sign Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) of the projects worth billions of dollars,”

Pakistan and Kuwait will sign seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for investment worth $10 billion in Pakistan through seven projects in multiple fields including environment, mining and food security during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to Kuwait.

PM Kakar said SIFC was a fully professional initiative that was being run under best international practices. “I see a natural and organic growth in it.”

To a question, the prime minister explained that the investment never come so early. He said first the government had to pass through negotiation process on bankable projects, then there come the feasibility stage, then MoUs are signed and then it transformed to tangible projects.

He said the SIFC had got the institutional support, and changes of governments would not affect the progress of the projects under the Council.

PM Kakar said some segments were misleading the people that all the estimated investment amount worth $70 billion would at once be deposited in the Pakistani banks by the friendly countries.

To a query, the prime minister pointed out that the caretaker setup with support of the state, had successfully halted the cross border smuggling of dollars and other goods that would continue in future as well.

As regards upcoming general elections in the country, he said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was fully prepared to hold general elections on the given date. He said the caretaker government was also well aware of its role to assist the ECP in ensuring transparent and secure election process.

To a question about security situation in the country, the prime minister maintained that there were serious security threats especially in Balochistan which were expected to increase in the days to come. However, he said he did not want to relate these security concerns with elections.

To a question about complaints by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for not being given level playing fields for election campaign, PM Kakar clarified that the government was not denying the field to any political party. “Normally, the political parties use multiple tactics to attract sympathies of their voters, and the victim card is quite common among those tactics,” he said.

The prime minister said the the government was neither discriminating any of the party nor it is giving undue favor to any other.

He said the caretaker government was not imposing restrictions to hold political rallies or gatherings in Islamabad or any other part of the country.

However, he said the caretakers were bound to restrict those involved in the 9th May incidents as per the law as their matter was under trial in the counts.

He said the basic role of ECP is to give equal opportunities to all the political parties in general election.

As regards, missing person in Balochistan, the prime minister made it clear that no institution was involved in enforced disappearance in the country. He said the people involved in terrorism should be presented in the courts.

“Our view is that this is a campaign by some activists to malign the state institutions,” he added.

As regards trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the Judicial Complex, the prime minister said the government would follow the court order in this regard.



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Pakistan Railways urges China for swift action on ML-1

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Railway administration has urged swift action from China’s authorities on the ML-1 (Mainline-1) project.

Pakistan Railway CEO Amir Baloch made the request during a warm reception of a high-level delegation from China’s National Railway Administration.

The 21-member delegation, led by Zhu Mengrui, team leader of the ML-1 project, expressed full support and commitment to the timely initiation of the transformative ML-1 project.

Baloch highlighted the unprecedented cooperation between Pakistan and China in energy and transport sectors, emphasizing ML-1 as a game-changer that will revolutionize Pakistan’s transport and boost revenue in the freight sector.

Mengrui assured collaborative efforts in addressing all aspects, including financing schemes and design proposals, marking a significant step towards enhancing economic ties and reducing transportation costs with the establishment of economic zones linked to ML-1.

Wang Chen from the Science and Technology Department of the Chinese Railways was also a prominent member of the 21-member delegation.

Earlier, it was reported that the civil work on Main Line-1 (ML-1) project is likely to begin in next financial year as Pakistan is all set to sign a revised agreement on the project with China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Sources told ARY News that the construction of Main Line-1 (ML-1) project – which will be carried out in three phases – would cost $6.7 billion under the revised plan.

Sources claimed that the construction in phase one will cost $2.7 billion, $2.6 billion in phase two and $1.4 billion in phase three.

ML-1 project

The project, Pakistan’s first-ever state-of-the-art railway project, aims upgrading and doubling of the 1733-kilometre railway track from Karachi to Peshawar besides the installation of modern signaling and telecom systems.

The project also included complete grade separation and fencing, making travel durations of 10 hours between Lahore and Karachi, 2.45 hours between Lahore and Rawalpindi, and 14.30 hours between Karachi and Peshawar.

Read More: ML-1 cost slashed to $6.6 bln under revised plan: sources

The project features construction of railway tracks between Nawabshah to Rohri, Multan to Lahore, Lahore to Lalamusa, Kemari to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Multan, Lalamusa to Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi to Peshawar and Havelian Dry Port.

The upgradation of the railway tracks will enable the trains to run at 140kilometres per hour. The project also features the construction of 2,096 bridges/culverts, 1,300km of fencing, and 165/631-grade separation.

Pakistan and China had signed the Main Line-1 (ML-1) framework in May 2017 and the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the project in August 2020.



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Friday, November 24, 2023

ANP hosts consultative session of Sindh political parties

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KARACHI: Awami National Party (ANP) has hosted a key consultative session in Karachi to decide the political strategy ahead of the general elections 2024, ARY News reported on Friday.

The ANP Sindh President Shahid Syed and General Secretary Younus Buneri hosted a consultative session at the Mardan House in Karachi today.

The session was attended by the central leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N).

The politicians discussed the options of forming an electoral alliance or seat adjustments ahead of the general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024.

Earlier in the month, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) had agreed on forming a grand alliance in Sindh.

A delegation of PML-N central leaders reached Karachi to hold talks with major opposition parties in Sindh including MQM-P, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) ahead of the general elections 2024.

After holding a meeting with MQM-P leaders at Bahadurabad headquarters, PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique along with MQM-P convenor Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui held a press conference.

Rafique thanked MQM-P leaders for welcoming the PML-N delegation. He said that the time has arrived to ensure equal distribution of resources through Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) Awards and legal and constitutional protection.

He expressed hopes that the entire country would benefit from PML-N and MQM-P collaboration. He added that it is the right time to expand the scope of the charter of democracy.



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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Karachi Inter Board chairman removed from post

Karachi Inter Board, BIEK chairman, Naseem Memon

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Justice Retired Maqbool Baqar has removed Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) Chairman Professor Naseem Memon from the post, ARY News reported on Thursday.

Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) Chairman Professor Naseem Memon has been removed from the post by the Caretaker Sindh CM Maqbool Baqar over alleged manipulation of results and financial irregularities.

The caretaker chief minister constituted an inquiry committee to probe into the intermediate results manipulation and financial irregularities.

The inquiry committee will be headed by the Chairman of the CM Inspection Team and the other members include secretary finance and Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) director.

The committee will submit its report and recommendations in 14 days.

Professor Memon has been appointed as the chairman of the Larkana board where he would replace Inspector of Institution Sikander Ali Mirjat.

Naseem Memon had been appointed as BIEK chairman in July 2023 after the resignation of Dr Saeed Uddin.



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Mother-son duo arrested for selling kidneys

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LAHORE: Police arrested a mother-son duo for allegedly selling kidneys in Harbanspura, Lahore, ARY News reported. 

Police in Assam’s Morigaon district have arrested a mother and son duo for allegedly running an illegal kidney racket, officials said on Monday.

According to sources, the accused woman Safia Bibi who is marketing officer in a private hospital and her son Shoaib are involved in selling Human kidneys.

Sources within Police revealed that the duo trapped people for selling kidneys for money and the accused gets Rs 300,000 for one human kidney.

Furthermore, Dr Fawad who takes the victims to Islamabad to sell their kidneys has also been arrested by police.

Read more: Gang involved in illegal kidney transplantation arrested

On October 2, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi announced that Lahore police arrested the gang including its leader involved in illegal kidney transplantation.

Addressing a press conference, the caretaker chief minister announced that the police team arresting the gang would be awarded Rs500,000. He further informed that Doctor Fawad Mukhtar and all persons of his gang have been apprehended.

Punjab CM claimed that Dr Fawad Mukhtar by unlawfully stealing, duping, and grabbing money extracted 328 people’s kidneys and performed transplants.

The CM said the assistant of Dr. Fawad gang doing operations was a motor mechanic and the same motor mechanic used to perform duties of administering anesthesia to the people.

He further said the gang was more active in Lahore, Taxila and Azad Kashmir and used to perform kidney transplantation at homes instead of operation theaters. “They [the gang] used to extort Rs3 million from Pakistani patients while Rs10 million from the patients coming from abroad,” he added.



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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Pakistan’s T20I series against Netherlands indefinitely postponed

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Pakistan’s T20I tour of the Netherlands in 2024 has been posted till further notice due to scheduling conflicts and concerns regarding player workload.

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Pakistan were to play a three-match T20I series against the Netherlands as a buildup to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the United States.

 

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Roland Lefebvre, the High-performance manager of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Board (KNCB), told cricket website ESPNcricinfo that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked them to postpone the tour citing scheduling clashes, and concerns about player workload as reasons.

“The KNCB understands the predicament the PCB are in, given the busy playing schedules and at the same time keeping the well-being of players in mind,” Roland Lefebvre was quoted saying in the report. “We value the good relationship we have with the PCB, and look forward to rescheduling this series to a later date.”

It is pertinent to mention that the Netherlands had hosted a three-match ODI series against Pakistan as part of the Super League. Green Shirts had won all the fixtures.

The PCB had confirmed that they had requested a delay and were actively working on searching for an alternate window.

Related – Pakistan announces 18-member Test squad for Australia tour



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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Policemen harassing documented foreigners nabbed in Karachi

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KARACHI: Three policemen have been arrested for allegedly harassing documented foreigners in Karachi, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

A case was lodged against a sub-inspector (SI) and three policemen at the SITE Super Highway police station for harassing legal immigrants in Karachi.

A video went viral on social media in which some cops can be seen harassing documented foreigners. Police said that the accused cops were arrested, whereas, the SI was absconding.

In another development today, crackdowns on illegal immigrants were continued in Hyderabad and more than 40 undocumented foreigners were sent to the holding points.

Hyderabad police said that more than 24 illegal foreigners were deported by Pakistan. Police added that the raids were conducted in the vicinity of the Hatri police station in two days.

Earlier in the month, Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti rejected any ‘manhandling’ of illegal immigrants in Pakistan’s repatriation process.

“Prime Minister [Anwaarul Haq Kakar] has given very clear instructions that there should be no manhandling of illegal immigrants during repatriation process,” the interior minister said while speaking on Senate floor.

The apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) in a meeting on October 3, chaired by Caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar gave a deadline to all foreign nationals living illegally in the country until October 31 to leave voluntarily or face deportation.

Sarfraz Bugti also assured the House that any mismanagement on the borders will be checked and suggestions from the political leadership in this regard will be welcomed.  “No Afghan refugee having legal documents has been even touched,” he added.

He reiterated that action is only against illegal immigrants, who have no valid travel documents, and the state of Pakistan wants to end this illegality. He said anyone, who wants to come to Pakistan on valid documents will be welcomed.

The minister also dispelled the impression that illegal immigrants were being sent back abruptly, saying that the government has evolved a proper mechanism to repatriate such people.

Sarfaraz Bugti said the government first gave a timeframe for voluntary return under which over 2,90,000 foreign nationals return to their homeland, while only around eight thousand illegal Afghan were sent back by the government.

He said around three hundred thousand illegal citizens have so far returned to their country. “A dedicated special portal and a telephone line have been established to receive any complaints about the repatriation of illegal immigrants,” he added.

Bugti added that 569 complaints were received and 82 percent of them have become satisfied as a result of consistent follow-up.



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Monday, November 20, 2023

Pakistan reiterates support for diplomatic efforts to end violence in Gaza

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong support to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the violence in Gaza and stopping the brutality unleashed by Israel on innocent Palestinians.

The prime minister made these remarks during his meeting with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al Maliky, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House, PM Office Media Wing said.


PM Kakar conveyed his deep appreciation for the Saudi leadership for hosting the OIC Extraordinary Summit earlier this month to discuss the situation in Gaza.

He lauded the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in building historic consensus among the Arab and Islamic countries.

On October 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza, which killed 1,200 Israelis, according to officials.

Israel blockaded the strip and launched a brutal assault, which has since killed more than 12,000 Palestinians, including 5,000 children. While the death toll mounts and thousands of other civilians remain at risk in Gaza, Israel has repeatedly refused calls for a ceasefire.

India has condemned Hamas and airlifted aid to Egypt for Palestinian civilians from the besieged Gaza Strip.



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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Crackdown against fake medicines underway across Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: The crackdown is underway against illegal profiteering on drugs and fake unregistered medicines across the country, ARY News reported. 

The crackdown was started on the direction of caretaker federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health said on Sunday.

He said that distributors, pharmacies and medical stores are being raided in all major cities across the country. He said in Karachi, the DRAP team inspected the pharmacies and medical stores in different areas.

The team raided Irfan Medicos in DHA Karachi and various pharmacies in Gulshan Iqbal and Gulistan Johar.

He said that Heparin injection was being sold at more than the approved price. He added Heparin injection was being sold for Rs 3500 instead of Rs 800.

Similarly, Tramal Injection and Augmentin DS Suspension Hydraline Syrup were also being sold at a higher price.

He said that Ventolin Inhaler Tegeral and tablets Augmentin DS were also being sold at higher prices. These medicines were seized and sealed, he added.

He said that the Minister for Health started the process of legal action against the pharmacy owners under the DRAP Act.

Meanwhile, the minister said that strict action will be taken against the elements who are looting the people.

He said that no person is above the law. He said that soon after taking charge of the ministry, he issued instructions to DRAP and all necessary steps are being taken to ensure quality medicines in the country.



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IG Sindh takes decisions to curb street crimes

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KARACHI: Inspector General (IG) Sindh Riffat Mukhtar took important decisions on Sunday to curb street crimes and improve the overall law and order situation, ARY News reported.

IG Sindh chaired an online conference via the Police Station Record Management System’s dashboard to review the overall law and order situation of the province.

Important decisions were taken to improve the law and order situation including street and other crimes. All senior superintendent police (SSPs) have been instructed to ensure entries of crime reports on the Record Management System.

The Sindh police chief will inspect the data on a weekly basis and issue instructions.

Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi and Deputy Inspector General (DIGs) briefed the IG Sindh on the law and order situation.

The provincial police chief urged senior officers to increase coordination to curb the crimes and take effective steps against the criminals.



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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Sohaib Nisar murder mystery solved

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KARACHI: The murder mystery of biomechanical engineer Sohaib Nisar has been solved by Karachi police, ARY News reported. 

Sohaib Nisar, the only son of his parents was shot dead in Sachal Scheme 33 area of Karachi. Initially, the case was reported as a street crime but the investigation revealed shocking details regarding his murder.

According to SHO Sachal Aurangzeb Khattak, Sohaib was shot in the head by his childhood friend Asim over a money dispute in Sir Syed Chowk, Scheme 33.

Despite severe criticism, the police continued their investigation and found out the prime suspect in the murder case.

The main suspect Asim who was a friend of the deceased Sohaib for over 40 years, used to reside in Somar Goth.

However, when the police conducted a raid on the suspect’s residence on intelligence information, Asim was found dead as he had committed suicide after locking himself in his room.

 

The police officials stated that Sohaib Nisar and Asim had a dispute over Rs 20 million which led to the murder of Sohaib Nisar by his friend Asim.

The CCTV footage also showed the main suspect taking Sohaib’s vehicle and later disposed of two mobile phones in the nearby slums.

Moreover, police recovered a laptop, pistol, bullet shell and other belongings from the prime suspect’s residence and also confiscated the vehicle of deceased engineer while further investigation is underway.



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Chakwal seminary horror: ‘Abusers used to write initials on victims’ hands’

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CHAKWAL: The students of a local seminary in Chakwal district have revealed some gruesome details of being sexually assaulted and tortured by two teachers, ARY News reported on Saturday.  

Talking to ARY News exclusively, one of the victims alleged that the two teachers – identified as Zeeshan and Anis – sexually assaulted 13 students of the seminary.

The two teachers used to write initials of their name, “Z or A”, on students’ hands with knives to threaten them, the student claimed.

However, the student said, deputy in-charge Ziaul Haq expelled the two teachers in question.

It is pertinent to mention here that the FIR – registered on the complaint of one of the victims’ father – stated that the suspects used to threaten students and make marks on their bodies with knives.

The police arrested the two accused – Zeeshan and Anis – after the father and uncle of one of the victims approached District Police Officer (DPO) a day earlier.

Read More: Two seminary teachers booked for ‘raping students’ in Chakwal

The accused were apprehended in two separate raids conducted in Mianwali and Jatli.  The police registered a case of “unnatural offences” against the accused teachers.

Meanwhile, doctors at the District Headquarters Hospital conducted examinations of the victims and revealed that at least eight students showed signs of assault.

After the incident came to light, Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi took notice and directed the police to submit a detailed report in this regard.

Suspects remanded to police custody

A Judicial Magistrate remanded two seminary teachers to police custody for four days.

The accused were produced before the court of the judicial magistrate at the Chakwal district courts today. After hearing the arguments, the magistrate approved four-day physical remands of the suspects.

Police actions underway

On the other hand, the district police have detained principal and admin in-charge of the seminary following the allegations levelled by the students.

The detainees, Principal Akhter Jawed and admin in-charge Bilal, were shifted to Saddar Police Station.

However, seminary’s in-charge and its deputy – Naveed Haidari and Ziaul Haq – were nowhere to be found as the police visited the place for inspection.

Seminary’s stance

In a statement, in-charge of the local seminary – Naveed Haidari –  rejected the allegations levelled against the institution, saying that the safety of students and the trust of parents are their topmost priority.

The statement noted that they had summoned the students’ parents after they received complaint of physical violence in classrooms.

“On November 11, we had expelled both the teachers in question in front of the students’ parents,” Naveed said, adding that the complaints of physical violence turned to be true after seeing the CCTV footages.

 

 

 



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Friday, November 17, 2023

Faisal Vawda backs military trials of civilians

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ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Faisal Vawda has backed the military trials of those accused of being involved in attacks on military installations under the Army Act, ARY News reported on Friday.

While talking to the ARY News programme ‘The Reporters’, Faisal Vawda was of the view that the military was eligible to hold trials of those who were involved in attacks on its installations in accordance with the law.

He added that nobody could be permitted to involve in espionage or attacks. “The banned outfits backed the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict against the military courts.”

Vawda alleged that the judiciary was responsible for imposing ‘selected rulers’ on the nation. “Our judiciary had declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Sadiq and Ameen and disqualified Nawaz Sharif. Sharif was later sent abroad on the basis of Rs50 stamp paper.”

The former minister made prediction for a new wave of inflation in the shape of high prices of US Dollar (USD) and petrol in the democratic government. “How those people can make our country prosper who were involved in its destruction? For how long we would bear the burden of retired politicians on our shoulders?”

On October 23, the Supreme Court (SC) announced its verdict by 4-1 in pleas against civilian trials in the military courts. The PTI chairman and others moved the top court challenging the military trial of civilians named in the May 9 riots triggered by the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case.

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Defence filed intra-court appeal challenging the Supreme Court’s October 23 judgement, declaring as unconstitutional the trial of May 9 rioters in military courts.

The latest petition comes a day after the caretaker Sindh government challenged the Supreme Court’s decision against trials of civilians in the military courts.

The plea moved by the Sindh government has stated that ‘SC did not review the law and circumstances.’



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Non-filers to face electricity, gas disconnection: FBR

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ISLAMABAD: The non-filers would face the disconnection of utility connections including electricity and gas, as well as the blocking of mobile SIMs if return is not filed in response to notices issued, ARY News quoted FBR statement.

As part of restructuring measures, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established 145 District Tax Offices to bring 1.5 to 2 million new taxpayers into the tax net till June 2024.

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar had stressed the importance of revenue and increasing the existing number of tax filers during recent meetings.

The FBR board notified the establishment of district tax offices, a new initiative that will help broaden the tax base and ultimately raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to a desired level.

Related: No extension in submission of tax returns, warns FBR

The offices would be headed by District Tax Officers entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing Income Tax Returns from non-filers and stop-filers, according to a press release.

The establishment of these offices heralds a new chapter that would expand the tax net to fill a critical tax gap on the path to bring all potential taxpayers into the tax net, the statement said.

The new offices would be headed by dedicated Inland Revenue Officers in BS-17/18 which would obtain and utilize third-party data acquired from multiple departments and agencies that hold critical information regarding investment in assets and incurring of huge expenditures by potential taxpayers who till now have managed to escape and stayed away from the taxation system including registration and filing of tax returns.

Related: FBR tax collection in October reaches Rs707 bn

One of the tools to be utilized for this purpose would be invoking recently introduced section 114B in the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 which authorizes the department to disconnect utility connections including electricity and gas connections and blocking of mobile SIMS, if return is not filed in response to notices issued.

The federal government is committed to utilize all measures and provide assistance to FBR, it added.

A new documentation law is also being introduced to obligate various agencies and departments to provide data to the revenue board through automated common transmission system.

Collaboration and assistance from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has also been sought.

Chairman NADRA has assured the Federal Board of Revenue for its assistance for widening of the tax base through Data Integration.

The initiative would not only strengthen FBR’s capacity to enforce tax laws but will also facilitate taxpayers in filing tax returns by establishing dedicated offices, the statement added.



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Thursday, November 16, 2023

640 Karachiites killed in road accidents in 11 months

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KARACHI: More than 640 citizens had lost their lives in road accidents that took place in the past 11 months of 2023, ARY News reported on Thursday.

Karachi authorities failed to improve the traffic situation which resulted in the killings of more than 640 citizens in road accidents during the 11 months of 2023.

Worse traffic situation is one of the major challenges alongside street crimes in Karachi as several citizens lost their lives in road accidents due to overspeeding car and heavy vehicles, negligence of traffic authorities and traffic violations by the citizens.

Additionally, over 10,120 citizens were wounded in road accidents. 55 per cent of the road accidents involved heavy traffic across the metropolis, whereas, several citizens were killed in other accidents involving buses, cars and motorcycles.



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Good news for Pakistani job seekers in Saudi Arabia

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ISLAMABAD: Good news for Pakistani job seekers in Saudi Arabia as the number of youth moving abroad rose substantially in the recent past, ARY News reported  

As per details, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Jawad Sohrab Malik, signed an agreement today with NESMA & Partners for the export of skilled Pakistani labor to Saudi Arabia.

The agreement was signed at the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The agreement marks a pivotal collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for the export of a substantial Pakistani workforce to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious infrastructure and development goals.

NESMA & Partners, as the leading construction company in Saudi Arabia, holds responsibility for numerous mega-projects within the kingdom.

This agreement will provide Pakistani workers with the opportunity to showcase their expertise and contribute to the success of these critical infrastructure projects.

During the meeting, Mr. Jawad Sohrab Malik expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Samer Essam Abdul Samad and NESMA & Partners for their unwavering commitment to hiring Pakistani manpower.

He highlighted the exceptional reputation of Pakistani workers for their dedication and hard work. The agreement was signed between the Pakistan Overseas Employment Corporation (POEC) and NESMA & Partners.

The POEC is a government agency responsible for the recruitment and deployment of Pakistani workers abroad. NESMA & Partners is a leading Saudi Arabian construction company with a portfolio of mega-projects in the kingdom.

The agreement is expected to create significant job opportunities for Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia. It will also help to strengthen the economic ties between the two countries.

The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ahmad Farooq, Director-General of the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), and the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, along with community welfare attachés.



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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Schools, offices to remain closed on Nov 18 as Punjab battels smog

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LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced that schools and offices across the province would remain closed on November 18 (Saturday) as the province steps up efforts to curb smog, ARY News reported.

Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city with a population of 11 million, continues to be either on top or among the top three most polluted cities due to large-scale smog.

The announcement came after CM Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting of provincial Cabinet Committee on smog.

“Schools and government offices will be closed in Lahore on Saturdays while markets will open after 3 pm on Saturdays,” he said, adding that the measures were taken to cope with the smog challenge.

He also announced that air filter units will be installed at 12 places in Lahore and a high-powered environmental commission will the established to stem the smog.

“Air pollution is increasing due to smog,” CM Naqvi said, noting that 90% of the crop burning in winter takes place and 10% in Pakistan — which is a major contributor to smog.

To deal with this, the interim chief minister said farmers will be supported in purchasing modern machinery.

“A committee headed by the Chief Secretary has been set up to take measures for artificial rain. Artificial rain will also be provided in other areas having environmental pollution,” he said.

Moreover, he said, experts from Bahauddin Zakaria University of Multan and Punjab University are contacted for artificial rain while Chinese experts have been invited to Lahore for consultation.

Read More: Punjab lifts smog lockdown as air quality improved

The chief minister announced that free registration of rickshaws will be done in 30 days and after that crackdown on unregistered ones will begin.

“An environmental lab will be established for the first time in Punjab while the police and transport department have been ordered to crack down on pumps selling substandard petrol,” he stated.

It is pertinent to mention here that a four-day holiday was observed in smog-hit areas of the province on last week and some businesses were also asked to shut down, but later allowed to remain operational as rains had subdued the smog.



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Drugs worth Rs5 bn seized from Pakistani goods in Malaysia

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KARACHI: In a mega smuggling scandal, drugs worth Rs 5 billion were seized in Malaysia from Pakistani goods, ARY News reported.

As per details, a huge cache of drugs were seized from a Pakistan container carrying onions in Malaysia.

According to the Malaysian authorities, over 100 kg of cocaine and 411 kg of Methenamine drugs which were worth more than five billion Pakistani rupees were seized.

The Customs and Narcotics Crime Investigation of Malaysia conducted a raid and arrested five local suspects.

Read more: ANF seizes large haul of drugs in Gwadar

On the other hand, the Malaysian authorities informed FBR and TDAP in Pakistan via an emergency letter. Pakistan customs registered an FIR soon after receiving the letter and arrested two Pakistani nationals including the clearing agent Amir Ali Khan.

Earlier, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a raid in Gwadar seized large consignments of drugs hidden at different spots.

A key member of a drug smuggling gang had buried narcotics at various places in the area. A spokesperson of the ANF has stated that overall, 1788 kilograms of drugs have been seized, including 1740KG hashish, 28 kilo ice and 20KG morphine.

“Seized drugs were made in Afghanistan,” ANF stated. “A part of the seized drugs was found beneath a hut made of twigs and leaves of trees,” ANF said. “Other drugs were recovered from the tunnels excavated in hills,” according to the statement.

“The places being used for storing drugs, were set on fire after seizing the narcotics consignment,” anti-drug body stated.



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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

‘Babar Azam may himself resign from captaincy’

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The rumours of the resignation of Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam have been doing rounds on social media since the Green Shirts were eliminated from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 but now the latest development coming from the country are that the number-two batter in the world might resign from captaincy.

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Babar Azam’s leadership skills and performance have been criticized by former cricketers, experts and fans since Asia Cup 2023. The criticism over his laidback approach, poor bowling selection and field settings got intense after the team was sent packing from the group stage of the ongoing 50-over tournament.

He has been suggested to step down as captain and focus on his individual performance.

 

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Sports journalist Shoaib Jatt shared a scoop that Babar Azam could step down as captain despite the Pakistan Cricket Board wanting him to continue.

The journalist added that former captains think the right-handed batter should remain as Test captain for the moment as the side will tour Australia for a Test series.

Shoaib Jatt claimed that PCB dissolved the selection committee on the recommendation of either Younis Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz or Sohail Tanvir following their meeting the Chairman Zaka Ashraf.

Related – New captain’s appointment on table as PCB chief calls meeting



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PESHAWAR: A bride turned out to be mastermind of her groom’s murder in Peshawar, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

A newly-wed man namely Adnan was killed and his brother sustained injuries in a firing incident on the wedding car that took place on Peshawar’s Charsadda Road in the vicinity of the Faqeerabad police station on November 11.

Police conducted a thorough probe into the firing incident and arrested the prime suspect Jalal in the murder case. During the interrogation, it emerged that the assassination plan was prepared by the ‘bride’.

Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Operations Kashif Aftab Abbasi told the media that the prime suspect and the bride wanted to marry but the parents of both accused rejected the proposals. Later, they decided to murder the groom.

Read More: Karachi woman kills husband with poisoned juice

The prime suspect Jalal opened fire at groom’s car in which he lost his life. Police also arrested the woman over murder charges besides recovering the weapon used in the gun attack from Jalal’s possession.

In September, a woman had axed to death her husband over a family dispute in Karim Baistkhel area of Bannu.

According to Mandan police, the woman, named Sultana Bibi, attacked her husband, Mohammad Roshan, 40, with an axe, killing him on the spot.

They said the attacker fled from the crime scene and the body was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.

Police had registered a case against the killer on the complaint of the deceased’s brother, Gul Sher Khan.



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Security forces kill 12 terrorists in two KP, Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces gunned down 12 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kech and Khyber...