On Thursday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the reopening of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) Central Secretariat. However, the power to the office has been disconnected. Sources indicate that the electricity was cut off even before the office was sealed. PTI leader Shoaib Shaheen stated that all utility bills have been paid, and there are no outstanding amounts, alleging that this is a government ploy to harass the party. Earlier on Thursday, a bailiff appointed by Justice Ijaz Ishaq Khan of the IHC reopened the office. Over a week ago, the IHC had ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to…
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a visibly positive note in the post-budget session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index crossing the 76,000 level to settle at a new record high on Thursday. At close, the benchmark index settled at 76,208.16, marking an increase of 3,410.73 points or 4.69 percent. This is the highest points gain in a single session, noted Arif Habib Limited (AHL).
Besham: In the Bisham area of Shangla district, a property dispute took a tragic turn when sons opened fire on their father, step-mother, and sister. The incident left father Sultanate Khan and his wife dead on the spot, while the step-sister sustained serious injuries. The accused fled the scene after the shooting Khyber News reported on Thursday. Local residents and Rescue 1122 officials quickly responded, transporting the bodies and the injured girl to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Bisham. The long-standing dispute over property division between the father and his sons had led to the sons leaving their ancestral home to live…
Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the provincial budget for 2024-25 in the Assembly on Wednesday. The Punjab Assembly session began one hour and 38 minutes late, with Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan presiding. During his address, the Finance Minister highlighted significant milestones. He noted that Punjab’s development has started, crediting Maryam Nawaz for taking revolutionary steps in just 100 days. He stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has reduced inflation to a record level in Punjab. Revolutionary measures are being implemented in the health sector. The first official tax-free budget is being presented, with the inflation rate brought down…
Amidst disruptions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, unveiled the government’s proposal for the Financial Year 2024-25, which includes a significant 33 percent increase in the levy on petrol and diesel. The proposal, presented to the National Assembly, suggests raising the levy on petrol and diesel from Rs60 to Rs80 per litre. The PML-N-led federal government emphasized the need for a raise in the petroleum levy on petroleum products. Additionally, the government has suggested augmenting import duties on luxury cars valued at over $50,000. Furthermore, the budget proposal calls for an…
Tragedy struck at Tarkai Toll Plaza near Jhelum on Wednesday as three people, including two officials, lost their lives when drug smugglers opened fire on an Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) vehicle. According to an ANF spokesperson, their team, on duty at the plaza, signaled a suspicious vehicle to stop. However, instead of complying, the vehicle occupants accelerated away. In the ensuing pursuit, the accused fired upon the ANF team, resulting in the deaths of two ANF personnel and a civilian. Head Constable Gulzar and Lance Naik Mazhar are remembered as martyrs, having made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder and former premier Imran Khan in three cases, including the Jinnah House attack case. ATC duty judge Khalid Arshad heard the interim bail pleas related to the attack on Jinnah House and three other cases. The court ordered Imran Khan’s attendance to be marked via video link from Adiala Jail. Earlier, the Lahore High Court (LHC) was informed that the Punjab government had allocated seven cells for Khan in Adiala Jail, with 14 security personnel assigned for his protection. AGP Punjab Khalid Ishaq mentioned that…
In an effort to maintain public order and prevent the spread of diseases, the District Administration of Peshawar has imposed Section 144, effectively banning the buying and selling of sacrificial animals on streets and highways. This measure will remain in place until Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The decision comes in response to the proliferation of illegal cattle markets across the city, which have led to numerous problems for residents. The District Administration highlighted that these unauthorized markets are causing significant disruption, creating lawlessness, and obstructing traffic on major thoroughfares. “We are facing serious issues due to these unregulated street markets,”…
As the tenure of General Manoj Pande concludes, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff of India. A statement issued by the Defence Ministry confirms that Dwivedi will assume his new role from June 30. Defence Ministry Spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu posted on X: “The government has appointed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff, effective from the afternoon of June 30, 2024.” Dwivedi has served in the military for over 39 years, holding positions such…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the establishment of an effective and dynamic customer service system in the offices of distribution companies for the timely registration of complaints related to the non-supply of electricity. Presiding over a review meeting in Islamabad, he addressed issues of electricity load shedding, prevention of electricity theft, and reforms in the energy sector. The Prime Minister directed authorities to minimize load shedding in view of the rising scorching heat. He emphasized that new transformers should meet international specifications and called for analyzing the current system for energy sector reforms. Shehbaz Sharif instructed provincial…
