Author: Sajjad Ali

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, engaging in discussions covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. He will also hold a meeting with the Chinese Communist Party’s Minister for International Department. The Prime Minister’s agenda includes consultations with representatives of Chinese businessmen and companies. Following these engagements, he will embark on a visit to Urumqi. During the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, Caretaker PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar announced that Pakistan has successfully completed more than 50 projects, amounting to $25 billion under the China-Pakistan Economic…

Uncertainty clouds the healthcare landscape in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the insurance company overseeing Sahat Sahulat Cards issues a notice to halt treatment in the province’s hospitals. The latest move follows previous interruptions in health card services, despite government assurances of debt repayment. The insurance company, as per their notice, has ordered panel hospitals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to cease admitting new patients using Sahat Sahlaah Cards from October 19. While citizens are understandably anxious about this decision, it’s not the first time healthcare services for cardholders have faced disruptions. Despite past government commitments to clearing outstanding debts, the insurance company’s recurrent…

A division bench of the Islamabad High Court is hearing separate applications filed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seeking protective bail in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references. The division bench consists of Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb from the IHC heard the pleas. Earlier, the Registrar’s Office assigned a hearing number to these applications at the request of Nawaz Sharif’s legal team. In his plea, Nawaz Sharif has requested protective bail to surrender himself before the law. He intends to face the cases against him, and he is asking that authorities refrain from arresting him…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has successfully tested Ababeel Weapon System on Wednesday, enhancing regional deterrence and strategic stability. The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, along with senior officers, scientists, and engineers, witnessed the successful launching ceremony. The missile system’s flight test aimed to evaluate performance, technical parameters, and subsystems. General Mirza praised the technical skills and dedication of contributors to the test. The achievement garnered congratulations from the president, prime minister, and all services chiefs.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court granted bail to fashion designer Khadija Shah and six co-accused in the Jinnah House and Askari Tower attack case on Wednesday. Among those granted bail today are Usman Sharif, Muhammad Shehbaz, Suleman Qadri, Faiz Ahmed, and Arbaz Khan. A division bench, led by Justice Aalia Neelum and including Justice Asjad Javed Ghural, delivered the verdict that had been reserved on October 12. During last week’s proceedings, Justice Neelum inquired if Khadija was named in the FIRs. Special prosecutor Syed Farhad Ali Shah admitted that she was not named in the FIRs but was “identified by…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday urged United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterrus to intervene and halt Israeli violence and aggression against Palestinians. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum. Taking to the social media platform X, the prime minister stated, “We call for an immediate halt to this indiscriminate targeting and urge the international community to swiftly intervene to stop the violence and hold the responsible parties accountable.” https://twitter.com/anwaar_kakar/status/1714480892121670042 PM Kakar vehemently denounced the Israeli assault on Al-Ahly Al-Mamadany Hospital in Gaza, emphasizing the substantial toll on civilians. He characterized the…

GAZA:  In Gaza, a chorus of international voices, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, France, and Canada, united in condemnation of Israel’s brutal attack on a Gaza hospital. The UN secretary-general issued a stern warning to Israel, emphasizing the protection afforded to hospitals and medical staff under international humanitarian law. Pakistani leaders In Pakistan, leaders from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and PTI vehemently decried the Israeli bombing. PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz labeled the events in Gaza as cruel and inhumane, emphasizing the urgency of holding those responsible accountable. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto condemned…

PESHAWAR: The funeral prayer of Sepoy Waris Khan of the Pakistan Army, who embraced martyrdom in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, was held in his hometown of Karak, as stated by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release on Tuesday. The military’s media wing, ISPR, stated in the release that Sepy Waris Khan embraced shahadat while fighting bravely in the line of duty with terrorists in the Miranshah area of North Waziristan. A large number of army officers, soldiers, relatives, and local people participated in the funeral prayer of the martyr, and he was…

KARACHI: The renowned TikTok sensation, popularly recognized as Dolly but officially named Nosheen Syed, has been exposed as a tax defaulter with a substantial outstanding tax debt of 10 million Pakistani Rupees. Swift action has been taken by the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), freezing her bank account due to her inability to settle this substantial tax liability. Dolly, who has achieved immense fame on TikTok, is now ensnared in a legal dispute with the authorities regarding her unpaid taxes. The PRA, acting on behalf of the government, has not only frozen her account but has successfully collected 4.4 million Pakistani…

KARACHI: the sister of former cricket team captain Shahid Khan Afridi has passed away after undergoing treatment in a private hospital. The funeral prayers for the deceased took place at Zikriya Mosque in Defense Phase-8 following the Zuhr prayer. Shahid Afridi had earlier requested prayers for his sister’s recovery on social media. The burial occurred at Gulshan Iqbal 13-D Cemetery in Karachi. The funeral prayers, held at Zakaria Mosque in Defense Phase-8, saw the presence of Shahid Afridi’s close relatives, friends, former cricketers, legendary squash player Jahangir Khan, and actors. Attendees gathered to pray for the forgiveness of the…