KUNRI: In a shocking act of animal cruelty, a camel was discovered dead with its legs amputated at Morjhango turn in Kunri, Sindh. The camel’s owner, Abdul Rashid, expressed his ignorance about the perpetrator behind this brutal act. He mentioned, “We don’t know anything yet… we’ll decide what steps to take next,” refraining from accusing anyone at this stage. This is the second incident of camel cruelty within a month. Previously, on June 14, a camel named Kemi had its leg amputated by a landowner after it wandered into an agricultural field in the Mundh Jamrao area, leading to widespread…
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The electricity shortfall in Pakistan has reached 6,070 megawatts, causing extensive power outages nationwide. The current electricity demand is 26,000 megawatts, while production stands at 19,929 megawatts. The detailed breakdown of power generation is as follows: Hydroelectric power plants: 6,900 megawatts Public sector thermal power plants: 700 megawatts Private sector power plants: 7,988 megawatts Wind power plants: 1,000 megawatts Solar power plants: 199 megawatts Biomass (bagasse) power plants: 142 megawatts Nuclear power plants: 3,000 megawatts Due to this significant shortfall, load shedding is occurring for up to 8 hours in various regions. In areas with higher line losses, the load…
GILGIT: At least four people were killed and five others injured on Wednesday when a jeep carrying tourists fell into a ravine in the Basho Valley of Skardu. According to the spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, the vehicle was carrying nine tourists, all from Punjab. Rescue 1122 teams from Rondu and Ghamba quickly responded to the accident, transporting the deceased and injured to the Regional Headquarters Hospital and Benazir Hospital in Gamba, Skardu. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He took notice of the accident, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, and directed…
Lahore: A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has found Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi guilty in seven cases, including charges of terrorism and involvement in the May 9 riots, according to sources on Wednesday. Police sources indicated that Qureshi was declared guilty based on contradictory statements and evidence collected against him. They noted that Qureshi could not provide satisfactory answers regarding the events of May 9 and was allegedly involved in acts of vandalism. The JIT interrogated Qureshi at Adiala Jail, recording his statement three times. Following the investigation, the police have filed a charge sheet in court,…
PESHAWAR: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Peshawar and its surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 pm. The tremors were felt in various regions including Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, North Waziristan, Parachinar, Lower Dir, Hangu, Charsadda, and Swabi. There were no initial reports of damage or casualties. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was the Hindukush mountains in Afghanistan.
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday ordered the removal of former state minister Zartaj Gul’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL). Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri addressed the petition filed by Zartaj Gul, the parliamentary leader of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). During the proceedings, the assistant attorney general presented the relevant case record before the court. The judge questioned the state lawyer about the inclusion of Zartaj Gul’s name in two FIRs, noting that actual terrorists’ names rarely appear on the ECL. He expressed concerns about political leaders being placed on the ECL merely for organizing political…
ISLAMABAD: The bidding process for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is scheduled to begin in the first week of August. This initiative aims to generate crucial funds for Pakistan’s economy. This decision was announced during a Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad earlier this week, as reported by Radio Pakistan. During the meeting, it was highlighted that the privatization process of the national carrier is currently underway, with interested companies already conducting site visits across various PIA facilities. “The bidding for PIA will commence in early August,” stated the report. Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Gilgit: The abrupt decision by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to postpone the Shandur Polo Festival at the last minute has stirred significant controversy and disappointment among the stakeholders involved. A notification from the KP Secretary for Culture, Tourism, and Archaeology Department stated, “It is sincerely regretted to inform the general public that the Shandur Polo Festival, scheduled from June 28th to June 30th, 2024, is hereby postponed due to inclement weather conditions, till further orders in the best public interest.” This announcement has sparked concern and unrest, particularly among the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Many spectators and polo teams…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism on Tuesday about securing another bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a session of the National Assembly (NA), the Prime Minister mentioned that the budget had to be formulated in collaboration with the IMF. Prime Minister Sharif announced a 10% increase in the laptop quota and employment scheme for South Punjab. He highlighted that the motorway projects from Lodhran to Khanewal and from Dera Ghazi Khan to Muzaffargarh were originally federal projects but were completed using Punjab’s resources. Discussing the dissolution of the Public Works Department (PWD), the Prime Minister…
ISLAMABAD: Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka reserved the verdict on pleas by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, seeking suspension of their sentence in the iddat case on Tuesday. The decision will be announced on June 27 at 3 PM. The couple’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, and Khawar Maneka’s lawyer, Zahid Asif Chaudhry, appeared in court. Meanwhile, the hearing on their pleas for annulment of their conviction has been adjourned until July 2. Earlier this month, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the session court to deliver a verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea…
