Toshakhana case: PTI chief seeks recusal of IHC CJ By: Agencies on July 4, 2023PTI Chairman Imran Khan approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday seeking the recusal of Chief Justice Aamer Farooq from the bench hearing petitions against the Toshakhana reference in the interest of a “fair and impartial” trial, a private TV channel reported. In a petition filed through Barrister Gohar Khan, Imran said the arguments […]
OIC condemns Israel’s killing of nine Palestinians in West Bank By: Agencies on July 4, 2023The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday condemned an Israeli military operation in the Palestinian city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Nine Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire early on Monday, including eight in Jenin, according to the health ministry. At least 50 Palestinians were also injured. “This heinous crime constitutes […]
Raza Rabbani objects to proposal of making Karachi a province By: News Desk on July 4, 2023Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Raza Rabbani on Monday censured the Senate’s deputy chairman for suggesting making Karachi a separate province, warning that the “tinkering” with the 1973 Constitution will be a “disaster”. “The talk of the creation of new provinces is strongly opposed on historical, linguistic and ethnic considerations,” the former chairman Senate in […]
FIA to charge traffickers under Anti-Money Laundering Act By: News Desk on July 4, 2023The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to blacklist the passports of the suspected human traffickers involved in the Greek shipwreck incident and charge them under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. Last month, an Italy-bound fishing trawler reportedly carrying at least 800 people — including approximately 350 Pakistanis — capsized off Greece. The incident led to […]
Acting president writes to PM to build martyrs monuments By: APP on July 4, 2023Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drawing attention towards the establishment of monuments of the martyrs of the nation in the federal and provincial capitals. He said there were no two opinions on the established fact that their forefathers gave everlasting sacrifices for the creation of the country. […]
President holds ‘good meetings’ with his Bangladeshi counterpart By: APP on July 4, 2023President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that he held good meetings with Bangladesh President Shahabuddin in Makkah, Mina and Madina. On his Twitter handle, the president posted twin pictures and informed that in white was his childhood friend Salman Rehman, who is now a Member of Parliament, Minister and Advisor in Bangladesh. “We met […]
Young mountaineers summit 64,00m Khosar Gang in solidarity with armed forces By: APP on July 4, 2023Young mountaineers eight-year-old Ayan Shigri, and 12-year-old Danish Sadpara, summited 6400 meters high Khosar Gang mountain, situated in Shigar to show solidarity with the arrmed forces.The young mountaineers displayed the banners of Pakistan army and leadership to pay homage to their services.
Timely elections need of hour: Tanveer By: APP on July 4, 2023Federal Minister for Education Rana Tanveer Hussain Monday stressed for timely elections within sixty days which is need of the hour to overcome the chaos and instability in the country. “The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is actively preparing for the elections under the leadership of three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif”, he said while talking to […]
LCCI strongly condemns Holy Quran’s desecration By: News Desk on July 4, 2023The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday strongly condemned desecration of the Holy Quran and urged the government to raise this matter at international fora. “It is a vile act of racism, the business community strongly condemns this tragic incident and urges the international community to take a strong stand against this ugly […]
Transparent elections only way to end political instability: Kundi By: APP on July 4, 2023Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi has said free and fair elections were the only solution to economic challenges and political instability of the country. He stated this while talking to media after a public gathering here in Gul-e-Imam area in which local leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announced to […]