Author: Sajjad Ali

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has been placed on judicial remand to Adiala jail by a local court in Islamabad. Following his arrest in connection to a corruption case related to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the court, presided over by Judicial Magistrate Qudratullah, heard the case. Asad Qaiser’s counsel, Shoaib Shaheen, raised questions about the police’s authority in making the arrest, but the court proceeded with the judicial remand. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has been instructed to complete the legal procedures within a week. The arrest, which occurred a day earlier during a raid at…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)  former leader Fawad Chaudhry arrested from his Islamabad residence on Saturday. Former Federal Minister wife Hiba Fawad Chaudhry said that her husband was arrested and taken to an unknown place. In a series of posts on social media platform X, she said that “Islamabad police taken Fawad. I need the Case information in which he is nominated.” https://twitter.com/HibaFawadPk/status/1720738987948593623 In another post on X she questioned that where her husband Fawad has been Taken? https://twitter.com/HibaFawadPk/status/1720732461985075348 His brother, Faisal Chaudhry, also confirmed the arrest alleging that the ex-federal minister was “kidnapped by a few uniformed officials accompanied by…

RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on the Pakistan Air Force Training Air Base in Mianwali, said military operation on Saturday. All nine terrorists involved were neutralized, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the armed forces. The timely action by security forces damaged three pre-grounded aircraft and a fuel bowser, but the security of the assets was maintained. The ISPR stated that a joint clearance and combing operation is in its final stages, emphasizing the armed forces’ commitment to eradicating terrorism at any cost. Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan…

QUETTA: At least 14 soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred when militants ambushed a convoy of security forces in southwestern Balochistan province. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, the militants ambushed two security force vehicles traveling from Pasni to Ormara in Gwadar district on Friday. The ISPR expressed deep sorrow over the loss of 14 soldiers in this “unfortunate incident.” A sanitization operation is being carried out in the area, and the perpetrators of this heinous act will be hunted down and brought to justice, as stated by the ISPR. “Security forces of…

ISLAMABAD: foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food delivery platform, is taking progressive steps to prioritize the well-being of its employees by introducing a dedicated mental health holiday. This new initiative underscores the company’s strong commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance and addressing the growing global awareness of mental health. In a time when mental health is gaining recognition worldwide, foodpanda is setting an example in the corporate sector of Pakistan. The recently launched mental health holiday, introduced in observance of World Mental Health Day in October, reflects the company’s belief in addressing not only the professional but also the personal aspects…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable surge as the benchmark KSE-100 Index exceeded the 53,000 mark during intra-day trading, surpassing the previous record set in May 2017. At around 10:45 a.m., the index reached an all-time high of 53,140.65, gaining 483.89 points or 0.92%. This surge follows four consecutive sessions of the KSE-100 Index closing higher, ending at 52,656.76 on Thursday, up 314.12 points or 0.60%. The positive momentum is attributed to various factors, including the favorable outcomes of the first review of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $3 billion Stand-by-Arrangement (SBA). The IMF’s recognition of government…

RAWALPINDI: The dengue outbreak in Punjab is escalating, with an additional 169 cases reported in the province. The total number of individuals affected by dengue in Punjab has now reached 9,862. In the last 24 hours, Lahore recorded 90 new cases, while Gujranwala reported 26 cases, highlighting the swift spread of the disease. Other cities in Punjab also witnessed a surge in dengue cases, with Multan reporting 17 cases, Rawalpindi with 16 cases, and Faisalabad registering 9 new cases. The Punjab Health Department is actively treating 148 dengue patients in various hospitals across the province, demonstrating intensified efforts to combat…

ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) concluded all petitions related to holding elections within 90 days and officially announced February 8 as the date for the general elections. Following the presentation of President Arif Alvi’s consent letter by the Attorney General and PTI lawyer, confirming consensus between the ECP and the Presidency on the February 8 date, the apex court issued a definitive order in the case. Additionally, the ECP submitted a notification affirming the scheduled general elections on February 8, exercising its powers under Article 57(1) of the Elections Act. Chief Justice Qazi Faiz…

D.I. KHAN:  At least six people were killed and 22 others injured an explosion near a police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan district on Friday. The blast, near Tank Adda in D.I. Khan city, targeted a police van and was followed by gunfire. Initial reports suggest the explosive device was planted on a motorbike. The injured were taken to the district headquarters hospital. Law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area to pursue attackers. Gunfire erupted after the explosion.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has submitted a crucial record of the conversation between President Arif Alvi and ECP chief election commissioner Sultan Sikandar Raja to the Supreme Court. This development unfolded during a hearing related to the timing of the upcoming general elections, which has been adjourned for further deliberation. At the onset of today’s proceedings, Attorney General Mansoor Awan assured the Supreme Court that the minutes of the meeting between the President and ECP would be promptly presented. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, in response, inquired about the time needed to produce the document, to which…