Captain Retired Muhammad Anwarul Haq has been named as Islamabad’s new chief commissioner, with the caretaker administration taking over the role from Noorul Ameen Mengal.
President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for the dismissal of his secretary the day after accusing his staff of “undermining his authority” in relation to his approval of the Official Secrets Act and the Army Act.
ISLAMABAD – In the federal capital on Monday, a special court granted a four-day physical remand for Shah Mahmood Qureshi, PTI Vice Chairman, under the Official Secrets Act in connection with the cipher case.
Rizwan Bari Director Iqra University Islamabad arrested by FIA for harassing Iqra University female staff & students.Â
The Meteorological Office has reported that moderate monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea are projected to infiltrate the upper regions of Pakistan starting from the evening/night of the 22nd
The Pakistan Coast Guards effectively executed a major operation in Pasni, Balochistan, resulting in the seizure of a substantial 1488 kilograms of narcotics, valued at around $24.83 million (Rs. 7.4 billion).
The Punjab government has announced that it will provide compensation of Rs2 million to each family of the Christian community that lost their houses during recent violence in Jaranwala. This decision was made during a visit by the caretaker provincial cabinet to the Association of Evangelical Churches in Jaranwala. The visit was aimed at expressing solidarity with the Christian community.
Despite significant increases in electricity prices and ongoing power sector reforms, Pakistan’s circular debt is predicted to rise by approximately Rs545 billion by the upcoming March, as reported. This projection illustrates a deviation from initial estimates and highlights the challenges associated with addressing inefficiencies in the power sector.
The 7th China-South Asia Exposition and the 27th China Kunming Import and Export Fair commenced in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, on Wednesday. This five-day event serves as a significant catalyst for the burgeoning trade and business connections between China and countries in South Asia.
Tragedy struck when a passenger bus collided with a pickup truck near Pindi Bhattian, resulting in a fire that claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals and left 11 others injured. The incident, which occurred close to Hafizabad tehsil, was attributed to the bus driver allegedly falling asleep at the wheel, leading to a loss of control and the subsequent collision, according to rescue officials who spoke with Express News.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the Vice President of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was arrested in Islamabad near his residence.
The interim government has taken a significant step by prohibiting the issuance of firearms licenses, with the aim of enhancing national security and reducing potential risks.
