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PPPP wins another KP seat after re-polling PPPP wins another KP seat after re-polling
BANNU: Pakistan People Party Parliamentarian candidate for PK-71 Fakhar-e-Azam Wazir and PTI backed candidate for PK-72 Shah Mohammad Khan were elected during re-polling at four polling stations of PK-71, three polling stations of PK-72 Bannu. Voters in sufficient numbers came to elect their representatives for the parliament. The polling stations reported a voter turnout of 25%. The re-polling in these constituencies started at 8:00am..
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No CNG for over 1000 CC vehicles No CNG for over 1000 CC vehicles
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government Tuesday banned filling of CNG in above 1000CC vehicles, imposing fine from Rs50,000 to Rs 10,0000. The caretaker prime minister approved the summery of the federal petroleum ministry. The violator would be fined Rs 50,000 for first time violation of the ban, while the fine would be increased to  Rs 10,0000 and on third violation the CNG station would be closed for six months. Meanwhile, All..
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Umrani quits as PPP Balochistan president Umrani quits as PPP Balochistan president
QUETTA: The chief of Pakistan People's Party Balochistan Chapter Mir Sadiq Umrani has quit party post here on Tuesday. " I have tendered my resignation to the party leadership", confirmed Umrani while talking to APP. Giving reason behind his resignation from the party provincial post, he said the defeat of PPP in Balochistan during election 2013 and insufficient efforts for the solution of Balochistan issue has coerced him..
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China seriously considers trade imbalance with Pakistan: Li China seriously considers trade imbalance with Pakistan: Li
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premier Li Kiqiang has said that China takes its trade imbalance with Pakistan seriously and is taking measures to address the issue as there is great potential to be tapped in their economic cooperation. He said Pakistan’s export to China last year increased by nearly 50 percent. China is Pakistan’s second largest trading partner and fourth largest export market. Steady progress has been made in their..
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Balochistan Levies foil terror attempt in Pishin Balochistan Levies foil terror attempt in Pishin
QUETTA: Balochistan Levies foiled a big terrorism attempt  in Pishin district of the province on Tuesday. Levies personnel conducted a raid in Saranan area of Pishin and seized an explosive-laden pick up. According an official one suspect was also taken into custody during the operation. He said the terrorists had planned to shift the explosive-laden vehicle from Saranan to Quetta to carry out a major terror attack adding that..
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PTI renews demand for recounting in 25 NA constituencies PTI renews demand for recounting in 25 NA constituencies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Tuesday renewed its demand for recounting of votes in 25 constituencies of the National Assembly, including NA-154 on the basis of thumb impression’s audit. Addressing a press conference at the Central Secretariat, the PTI leader Jehangir Khan Tareen a held the Returning Officers responsible for the alleged rigging and misappropriations that took place during the general elections. He..
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Chinese workers escape bomb blast in Karachi Chinese workers escape bomb blast in Karachi
KARACHI: A roadside bomb exploded near the seafront in Karachi on Tuesday likely targeting a van full of Chinese port workers, police said, a day before Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in the capital, Islamabad. No one was hurt. “Apparently, the Chinese who are working at the harbour were the target of the explosion,” senior police officer Nasir Aftab told Reuters. Li arrives in Islamabad on Wednesday on the second..
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Six JF-7s to escort Chinese Premier’s aircraft Six JF-7s to escort Chinese Premier’s aircraft
ISLAMABAD: Six JF-17 Thunder fighters of Pakistan Air Force, will escort the aircraft of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang as it enters Pakistan air space on Wednesday, at the start of his two-day State visit. The JF-17s, symbol of deep Sino-Pakistan friendship, will guide the special Air China Boeing 747 aircraft of the Chinese dignitary to the Nur Khan Air Base, where a 21-gun salute will herald his arrival. The JF-17s will flypast over..
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55 per cent turnout in May 11 elections: ECP 55 per cent turnout in May 11 elections: ECP
ISLAMBAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has claimed that the voter turnout in Pakistan’s historic May 11 election stood at 55 percent.  The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz received 10.4865 million votes, Pakistan Threek-e-Insaf got 7.679 million and the Pakistan People’s Party got 6.55 votes. According to the ECP data, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) bagged 2.458 million votes in May 11 polls. According the..
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DSP killed as bank robbery attempt foiledDSP killed as bank robbery attempt foiled
CHINIOT: The police Tuesday foiled a bank robbery attempt by killing one robber in Chiniot. However, the police lost Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the shootout. According to reports, the robber entered the bank and took the bank staff and visitors hostage. He exchanged fire when police surrounded the bank and launched an operation. The shootout continued for several hours and police got released seven hostages. Two other..
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Balochistan lawyers protest ex-AG kidnapping Balochistan lawyers protest ex-AG kidnapping
QUETTA: Lawyers in Balochistan Tuesday boycotted court proceedings over the non-recovery of former advocate general Salahuddin Mengal who was abducted in early April from Quetta. Lawyers in Quetta, Mastung, Khuzdar, Kalat and others areas of Balochistan observed the call to boycott courts. Mengal was kidnapped on April 3 by unknown gunmen from Quetta’s Sariab Road. He was on his way home from the Balochistan High Court when..
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President Zardari phones Imran Khan President Zardari phones Imran Khan
 LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday telephoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and inquired after his health. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the President inquired about his health and prayed for his early recovery. In telephonic conversation, both leaders discussed overall political situation and issue of alleged rigging in the general election, Spokesperson told.  He..
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