Islamabad: Imran Khan, the former prime minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), revealed his preparedness for a plan labeled ‘C,’ set to unfold on February 8, 2023, with a promise of shock. Speaking informally from Adiala Jail, Khan expressed concern about democracy facing challenges due to the alleged “London Plan,” citing incidents like the May 9 imprisonment of women and children during the election campaign. The PTI founder acknowledged discrepancies in statements between Sher Afzal Marwat and party spokesperson Rauf Hasan, attributing Marwat’s emotional nature. Read More: PTI Withdraws Contempt Case Against ECP in Peshawar High Court Despite his…
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir emphasized the crucial role of self-reliance and technological indigenization in fostering national progress during his visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah. This visit to the largest defense industrial complex in Pakistan provided the army chief with insights into POF’s production capabilities, its role in meeting the defense needs of the armed forces, and its potential for exports. General Munir observed a diverse range of POF products, including newly designed and manufactured weapons and ammunition undergoing testing and trials. In an address to officers and staff, the COAS commended their…
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is set to arrive in Davos today to participate in the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He will engage in the Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders, focusing on discussions about preventing an era of global conflicts, alongside leading policymakers, investors, businessmen, and experts. Additionally, the Prime Minister will be part of the signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding between DP World and JW International Holdings. On the forum’s sidelines, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will hold meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and President of Cargill Brian Sikes. The day will…
Lahore: The judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed, implicated in the burning of the election office of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has been extended for an additional two weeks until January 30. Sanam Javed was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore, where Judge Muhammad Naveed Iqbal presided over the proceedings. Following the police’s request for an extension of judicial remand, the court granted an extension until January 30. The case against Sanam Javed has been registered at Model Town Police Station in Lahore.
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor faced social media backlash for her fashion choice when she was recently photographed at the airport wearing an expensive train and a shirt from the Maison Margiela brand, paired with denim jeans. The knitted-vest layered shirt style carried a hefty price tag of INR 170,000 (approximately four lakh Pakistani rupees). Despite Kareena’s affinity for high-end fashion, her fans criticized the shirt, with some humorously suggesting it appeared to have been nibbled on by mice or comparing it to clothing worn to protect a buffalo calf from the cold. Amidst the critique, one user pointed out…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been indicted in the alleged illegal nikah case during a hearing in Adiala jail, overseen by District and Sessions Court Senior Civil Judge Qudratullah. Initially present in court, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi awaited their lawyers, who were delayed. Subsequently, Bushra Bibi left the court, citing health issues and heading to the hospital. Addressing the situation, Judge Qudratullah questioned if she had obtained permission to leave, emphasizing proper court procedures. Lawyer Usman Gill informed the court about Bushra Bibi’s health and departure. Judge Qudratullah expressed concern, questioning…
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued instructions on Tuesday, emphasizing the avoidance of changes in election symbols for candidates participating in the upcoming elections. The directive is directed at Provincial Election Commissioners, District Returning Officers (DROs), and Returning Officers (ROs), urging them to refrain from altering election symbols without obtaining prior permission from the Commission. The ECP highlighted the ongoing printing of ballot papers, making it challenging to accommodate changes in election symbols. The general elections are scheduled for February 8 nationwide, with political parties already assigned their respective symbols by the ECP. Notably, the ECP had initially…
Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid, former interior minister, has been arrested in the May 9 attack case after his bail application was rejected in Rawalpindi. The arrest followed the dismissal of his bail in a case related to arson and siege at an intelligence agency’s office. Previously, Sheikh Rashid’s bail, along with his nephew Sheikh Rashid Shafiq and others, was approved in the GHQ attack case. The Anti-Terrorism Court Rawalpindi Judge Malik Asif Ejaz announced the reserved verdict in the GHQ attack case after completing arguments from both parties. Sheikh Rashid, expressing health concerns, asserted his innocence to the…
Peshawar: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has withdrawn its contempt of court case against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from the Peshawar High Court (PHC) following a similar move after the Supreme Court’s decision. Justices Atiq Shah and Arshad Ali of PHC heard the case related to PTI’s intra-party elections and electoral symbols. PTI’s lawyer, Shah Faisal Advocate, informed the court that the petition became ineffective post the Supreme Court’s decision, leading to the withdrawal. This comes after PTI’s plea in the Supreme Court, disposed of on the basis of withdrawal, where the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa,…
A gas cylinder explosion at a shop near Ring Road Peshawar’s Kabootar Chowk resulted in injuries to at least 20 individuals on Monday. Prompt response from rescue authorities led to the injured being swiftly transported to a local hospital. The immediate cause of the explosion remains undetermined. Additionally, a fire broke out at a private hospital near Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar on January 14, which was successfully extinguished after a two-hour effort. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in this incident. Notably, in December of the previous year, a gas cylinder explosion in Karachi’s Machar Colony claimed one life…
