LAHORE: Former federal minister and ex-PTI leader Asad Umar was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pain at an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore. Umar’s lawyer reported that his client felt unwell in the courtroom, prompting immediate medical attention. Doctors conducted an ECG and took blood samples. Read More: PTI’s Raoof Hasan Granted Bail in Terror Financing Case While the initial ECG results were normal, Umar’s blood pressure was found to be low. He is currently under observation as doctors continue to monitor his condition.
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ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad approved the bail petition of PTI Information Secretary Raoof Hasan on Tuesday. He was granted bail in a terror financing case by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra after posting surety bonds worth Rs200,000. Hasan was implicated in the case following a statement from co-accused PTI International Media Coordinator Ahmed Waqas Janjua, who alleged Hasan’s involvement in financing terrorists. Earlier, on August 3, the court had dismissed Janjua’s bail plea.
ISLAMABAD: Official documents reveal that Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have received a Rs168 billion tax exemption from the federal government. The Auditor General of Pakistan’s latest report highlights poor oversight of these exemptions, exposing weaknesses in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) control. According to Section 53 (a) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, IPPs are exempt from income tax under specific conditions. These include being managed by a registered company, not being formed from an existing business, and not being controlled by government entities. The audit found that tax exemptions for electric generation projects from FY-2018 to 2022 totaled…
LAHORE: Pakistan Post has halted parcel bookings for the United States for a month, causing significant financial losses. The suspension affects e-commerce orders and has disrupted trade and national revenue. The halt is due to improper parcel packing, non-payment to American shipping companies, and errors in parcel handling. The Directorate General of Pakistan Post reported several issues, including missing Electronic Advanced Data (EAD), incorrect mail classification, and errors in ITMATT messages. Small businessmen and e-commerce sellers have urged the government to address these issues and resume bookings. Despite the suspension to the U.S., bookings to the United Kingdom and other…
More Pakistani students in Bangladesh are expected to be repatriated soon. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Maroof, announced this on Sunday as violence in the country escalated. Maroof said that one-third of the 144 Pakistani students in Bangladesh have already returned home. He urged the remaining students to stay vigilant. They have been advised to reach the High Commission as the situation worsens. On Sunday alone, 91 people were killed, including 14 police officers. This brings the total death toll since July to at least 261. The unrest, initially about civil service job quotas, has now turned into wider…
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reaffirmed the military’s unwavering stance on the violent May 9 protests, emphasizing that those involved in the riots must be held accountable. Speaking at Rawalpindi’s General Headquarters (GHQ), Lt Gen Chaudhry reiterated that the military’s position, initially stated on May 7, remains unchanged. In his briefing on national security, the military spokesperson highlighted the significant progress made in anti-terrorism efforts. So far this year, the armed forces and law enforcement agencies have conducted 23,622 intelligence-based operations (IBOs), with 2,045 carried out in the past 15 days, resulting in…
The ground link to Kaghan Valley has been temporarily restored, allowing for the evacuation of tourists and locals stranded due to recent flooding. As of Monday morning, 95 percent of the stranded vehicles have been successfully evacuated through a temporary route, leading to a significant clearing out of hotels from Kaghan Valley to Naran Valley. Despite this progress, approximately 120 vehicles remain stranded in Mahandri. Sources report that 150 vehicles were successfully evacuated last night before rising water levels in a nearby stream forced a halt in traffic on the temporary route. Officials are hopeful that once the route is…
In the aftermath of relentless rains and accelerated glacier melting, flash floods have caused widespread devastation across various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The flooding, which began late Friday night, has swept away roads, homes, and vital infrastructure, leaving multiple villages in a state of high alert. Despite the extensive destruction, no casualties have been reported so far. The Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) has confirmed that the Ramkha and Muskay areas of Parishing, Astore, were particularly hard-hit, with over 50 homes, cattle sheds, footbridges, and water tanks destroyed. To aid those displaced, the GBDMA established two IDP camps, though most of…
In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s army chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced the formation of an interim government during a nationwide address on Monday afternoon. The military spokesperson, who relayed the announcement to AFP, did not provide additional details about the interim administration or its composition, leaving the nation in a state of uncertainty. This unexpected move by the military followed the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to multiple sources, Hasina fled the country shortly after stepping down. Her departure comes amid escalating violence that has claimed more lives than any unrest seen in Bangladesh since its independence…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to launch a new initiative aimed at tackling electricity theft by establishing specialized police stations and courts dedicated to this issue. This move comes amid recent increases in electricity bills, which have already raised concerns about financial strain on the public. Under the new measure, a total of 8,769 specialized police stations and 497 courts will be created across the country, with 634 personnel assigned to these facilities. The initiative will be rolled out in two phases. The first phase will see the establishment of these facilities in Lahore, DG Khan, Hyderabad, Larkana Division,…
