Peshawar: Authorities have arrested another suspect in the ongoing Kohistan financial scandal arrest case involving multi-billion-rupee bank transactions, officials said on Friday. According to investigators, the accused — Fazal Khan — was presented before an accountability court in Peshawar in connection with the Kohistan financial scandal arrest proceedings. During the hearing, prosecutors from the National Accountability Bureau told the court the suspect owns a private construction company and large sums were transferred through multiple bank accounts linked to him. The prosecution informed the judge that transactions worth Rs5.277 billion were traced across five different bank accounts. NAB argued that further…
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Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has surprised fans after joking about her “wedding” in a viral video, fueling fresh speculation about her relationship with singer Asim Azhar. A clip circulating widely on Instagram shows Hania addressing ongoing marriage rumours. In the video, she can be heard saying: “Everyone wanted us to get married, so we did a fake wedding.” The remark quickly went viral, leaving social media users confused about whether she was serious or simply teasing fans. For the past several weeks, speculation has been circulating online that Hania and Asim plan to tie the knot during Ramazan. The rumours…
Islamabad: Pakistan petroleum prices February 16 are expected to rise, with industry sources indicating a fresh increase in fuel rates that could add pressure on consumers already facing inflation. According to industry estimates, petrol may become costlier by up to Rs4.39 per litre under the proposed revision in Pakistan petroleum prices February 16. High-speed diesel is likely to see a hike of Rs5.40 per litre, while light diesel oil could increase by as much as Rs6.55 per litre. Sources further said kerosene oil prices may also go up by around Rs4 per litre if the adjustment is approved. A final…
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to participating in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist in New York, in a case that American prosecutors say exposed an international murder-for-hire conspiracy. According to the United States Department of Justice, 54-year-old Nikhil Gupta admitted acting at the direction of an individual linked to India’s intelligence apparatus in an attempt to arrange the killing of US-based Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In a statement detailing the court proceedings, the Justice Department said Gupta hired a hitman to carry out the assassination and pleaded guilty to three charges:…
IMF Pakistan electricity tariff reforms must protect middle- and low-income households from additional financial burden, the global lender said, as Islamabad continues negotiations under its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. The International Monetary Fund said any IMF Pakistan electricity tariff adjustments should be carefully designed so vulnerable consumers are shielded from sharp price shocks. The lender emphasized that Pakistan’s ongoing power sector reforms are heading in the right direction, including privatization of distribution and generation companies and restructuring of the transmission network. According to the IMF, reforms under the EFF programme remain on track and circular debt levels…
KARACHI: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in a tragic accident in Karachi after an oil tanker overturned onto a passenger van, officials confirmed on Friday. According to rescue authorities, the tanker lost control and fell on a smaller passenger vehicle, while a car was also hit in the incident. The impact caused a major oil spill on the road, increasing the risk at the site and complicating rescue efforts. Initial reports suggest that a vehicle was coming the wrong way, forcing the tanker driver to lose control. However, Sindh Police officials said the exact cause…
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that PTI founder Imran Khan will be transferred to Islamabad jail once the facility is completed within the next two months. Speaking to media in Islamabad, Naqvi said the new jail would have full medical facilities and added that since Imran Khan was convicted by an Islamabad court, he would be moved to a prison in the federal capital after its completion. The minister’s statement comes amid ongoing concerns raised by PTI leaders about the former prime minister’s health during his incarceration at Adiala Jail. Party officials have previously alleged negligence by…
ISLAMABAD – Senior Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) leader Abdul Ghafoor Haideri was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack, the party confirmed in an official statement on Thursday. According to JUI-F, Haideri experienced cardiac complications late last night and was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Islamabad, where he is currently under treatment. The party said doctors are closely monitoring his condition. Senior political figures, including JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman and Senator Kamran Murtaza, visited the hospital to inquire about his health. Supporters and political colleagues have expressed concern and prayers for his recovery as news of his hospitalization spread.
LAHORE – The Punjab government has completed the balloting of 2,000 free residential plots for deserving families under the chief minister’s Apni Zameen Apna Ghar programme, officials said on Thursday. Successful applicants across 19 districts have been allotted block and plot numbers, marking a major step in the province’s low-income housing initiative aimed at providing shelter to homeless families. Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin personally called several successful applicants from Jhelum and Kasur to inform them of their plot numbers, sizes and block details, congratulating them on their selection. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the provincial government and shared their excitement…
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has introduced a new incentive package for overseas Pakistanis and announced civil awards to honour distinguished expatriates for their services to the country. According to officials, the awards will be presented during the Pakistan Day ceremony in March 2026, where outstanding overseas Pakistanis from around the world will receive national civil honours in recognition of their contributions. The government said the comprehensive package is aimed at facilitating expatriates and their families. It includes a range of special incentives designed to improve services and engagement with the diaspora. A key feature of the initiative is a…
