Naeem sworn in as JI chief on April 19, 2024Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the newly-elected amir of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), took the oath of his office on Thursday at party headquarters in Mansoora. According to details, party leaders and workers from across the country participated in the event. Prominent leaders, including the former amir Sirajul Haq and senior leader Liaqat Baloch, were also present during the […]
IHCBA moves SC to probe allegations of meddling in judiciary on April 19, 2024Requests apex court to pass orders fixing liability for those who undermined judicial independence. The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) on Thursday filed a petition in the Supreme Court (SC) to probe the allegations made by six IHC judges against interference in judicial affairs. On March 25, six IHC judges – out of a […]
Authorities told to brace for intense rainfall on April 19, 2024The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), and other relevant departments to brace for intense rainfall and thunderstorms till April 29 across the country. Viewing the weather forecast, the NDMA directed the departments to remain vigilant and be prepared to respond to […]
FIA refers to ‘leaked audios’ during cipher appeal hearing on April 19, 2024The lawyer representing the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that in some leaked audios, former prime minister Imran Khan could be heard discussing his plan to use a classified diplomatic telegram to get political mileage. FIA prosecutor Hamid Ali Shah resumed his arguments before an IHC division bench, […]
Faizabad deal was locked before presenting to then-PM: Ahsan on April 19, 2024PML-N leader and former interior minister Ahsan Iqbal revealed before the Faizabad inquiry commission that the agreement with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) was signed before then-premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s endorsement. Iqbal also said that Abbasi had objections over the agreement, but was informed that since it had been signed, the government could not backtrack anymore. […]
High FED on cigarettes beneficial for both revenue & health on April 19, 2024The decision of government to boost the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes has yielded a notable increase in revenue besides reducing the consumption of cigarette. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Yearbook 2022-23 substantiated the noteworthy development, according to which the share of cigarettes in the overall Federal Excise Duty (FED) collection has escalated […]
Match abandoned on April 19, 2024Heavy rain caused the first Twenty20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand to be abandoned after just two deliveries in Rawalpindi on Thursday. New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell won the toss, which had also been delayed by 30 minutes, and opted to bat but no action was possible for two-and-a-half hours.
Turkish top General calls on COAS, CJCSC on April 19, 2024Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Metin Gürak called upon Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, the two discussed matters related to “enhancing the level and scope of bilateral military engagements and cooperation”. The two sides also […]
Balochistan cabinet to take oath today on April 19, 2024A-14 member Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that a 14-member provincial cabinet will take oath today. In a statement, the spokesperson said that Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar will administer the oath to 14 ministers in a ceremony scheduled to begin at 12noon. Earlier the Balochistan government decided to form the provincial cabinet after […]
Chinese workers to continue contributing to Pakistan’s development: Ambassador Jiang on April 19, 2024Chinese staff and workers at different CPE-related projects will continue contribution to Pakistan’s socio-economic development with same spirit and zeal, said Jiang Zaidong, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan. In an interview with private Tv channel on Thursday, the Ambassador expressed his satisfaction that the high-level inquiry initiated by the government of Pakistan into recent […]