US president offers mediation on KashmirBy: Muna Habib on July 23, 2019United States President Trump Donald on Monday offered to help mediate the long-running Kashmir conflict between Pakistan and India as he met Prime Minister Imran Khan for the first time.During the meeting at the White House, Trump said he would be keen to help, if the two countries asked him. "If I can, I would love to be a mediator," Trump said. After Imran responded that he would welcome … [Read more...] about US president offers mediation on Kashmir
Court rejects Rana Sanaullah’s petition to get home-cooked food in jailBy: Web Desk on July 22, 2019LAHORE: Judge of a sessions court in Lahore, Qaiser Nazir Butt, rejected Rana Sanaullah's request on Monday to be provided with home-cooked food in jail.The sessions court issued a report by the jail officers that the PML-N leader was being provided with healthy meals on a daily basis. They also conducted his health and medical check-ups as were required, and confirmed that he was "in good … [Read more...] about Court rejects Rana Sanaullah’s petition to get home-cooked food in jail
Five people martyred in blast: DI KhanBy: Web Desk on July 21, 2019DI KHAN: In a suicide attack on District Headquarter Hospital and firing at a police checkpost on Sunday five people were martyred, including two policemen, and 10 wounded.The first attack occurred at a police check post near Kotla Seedan. Two cops were killed in firing. The attackers managed to flee, according to the police.When the policemen’s bodies were being taken to the DHQ Hospital, … [Read more...] about Five people martyred in blast: DI Khan
Independent candidates lead polls in ex-FATABy: Agencies on July 21, 2019Independent candidates were leading the race in first-ever elections for 16 seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in the merged tribal districts, according to unofficial and unverified results received till filing of this report.According to the preliminary results, independent candidates were leading in nine out of 16 constituencies, followed by ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which was … [Read more...] about Independent candidates lead polls in ex-FATA
ATR aircraft skids off the runway at Gilgit AirportBy: Web Desk on July 20, 2019GILGIT: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane skidded off the runway at the Gilgit Airport on Saturday. According to reports, no injuries were reported from the incident. The PIA authorities have taken notice of the incident and ordered an inquiry. According to a private source, the investigators have recorded the statements of pilot Maryam and her co-pilot Waqas. Both the pilots … [Read more...] about ATR aircraft skids off the runway at Gilgit Airport
Court quashes bogus trust deed plea against MaryamBy: Muhammad Faisal Kaleem on July 20, 2019An accountability court Friday quashed a plea by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking action against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz for allegedly submitting a bogus trust deed in the Avenfield case.Judge Muhammad Bashir returned the petition, saying it is not maintainable on the basis of the fact that Maryam has already an appeal against the Avenfield … [Read more...] about Court quashes bogus trust deed plea against Maryam
Accountability Court cancels NAB plea against Maryam NawazBy: Web Desk on July 19, 2019ISLAMABAD:An accountability court in Islamabad on Friday dismissed the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) plea for trial against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz in the Avenfield properties reference. According to sources, the court dismissed the National Accountability Bureau's plea stating that it was not admissible. The PML-N leader had also appeared … [Read more...] about Accountability Court cancels NAB plea against Maryam Nawaz
NAB arrests ex-PM Abbasi in LNG caseBy: Agencies on July 19, 2019The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday arrested former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, drawing a furious response from the opposition parties who accused the government of trying to silence its opponents.The former prime minister and a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was arrested by the anti-graft watchdog in a multi-billion-rupee case related to … [Read more...] about NAB arrests ex-PM Abbasi in LNG case
NAB arrests former PM Khaqan AbbasiBy: Web Desk on July 18, 2019The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Lahore on Thursday.The premier had written a letter to the anti-corruption watchdog and requested to give some time to appear before it. “I received the NAB notice yesterday and it was not possible for me to appear before the bureau on such a short notice’’.“Shahid Khaqan Abbasi sought … [Read more...] about NAB arrests former PM Khaqan Abbasi
Notice served to Khadim Rizvi for bail cancellationBy: Web Desk on July 18, 2019LAHORE: The Supreme Court issued a notice to Khadim Rizvi after the Punjab government challenged the Lahore High Court (LHC) decision granting bail to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan on Thursday.The petition heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Manzoor Ahmed Malik and Justice Qazi Mohammad Amin Ahmed.In response to a question by the bench about Rizvi’s crime, Additional Prosecutor … [Read more...] about Notice served to Khadim Rizvi for bail cancellation
