The Pakistan Army has taken former ISI chief, Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid, into custody, according to a statement released by the military’s media wing on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that this action complies with the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s orders. A detailed court of inquiry was conducted by the Pakistan Army to verify the complaints made against Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) in the Top City Case. Based on this investigation, the military has begun appropriate disciplinary action against him under the Pakistan Army Act. In addition to the Top City Case, multiple violations of the…
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari announces a special remission of 90 days in the sentences of prisoners, exercising his powers under the Constitution On the occasion of Independence Day. The President of the State has approved the reduction of sentences under Article 45 of the Constitution. However, this reduction will not apply to prisoners convicted of murder, espionage, and anti-state activities. The sentence reduction will also not apply to those convicted of adultery, theft, robbery, kidnapping, and terrorism. The sentence reduction will not apply to those convicted of financial crimes, causing harm to the national treasury, as well as those…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has once again voiced concerns about the current members of the federal government, questioning their representation of the people. JUI-F is calling for fresh elections, insisting that the public should have the opportunity to choose their true representatives. The party maintains that the February 9 general elections were not conducted fairly. Following the elections, the JUI-F distanced itself from its former allies, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), amid allegations of election interference. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who led the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in successfully ousting former Prime Minister Imran Khan…
The Islamabad Capital Territory administration has enforced a toy horns ban in the federal capital as the nation prepares for Independence Day. The sale, purchase, and use of honking toy horns are now prohibited under the ban. According to a notification issued by Islamabad Additional District Magistrate Usman Ashraf, the ban comes into effect immediately and will remain in place for ten days. The toy horns ban is imposed under Section 144 as local traders set up stalls to sell celebratory items like flags, badges, and other goods ahead of Independence Day. The notification, issued by Additional District Magistrate Usman…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed to confer Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Arshad Nadeem, the gold medalist in Javelin Throw at the 2024 Olympics. The President will award the civil award to Arshad Nadeem in a special ceremony in recognition of his outstanding services in the field of sports. Arshad Nadeem, known as the “Javelin King”, has brought pride to Pakistan by winning the gold medal. The President will award the civil award under Article 259(2) of the Constitution, which empowers the President to confer awards on Pakistani citizens for their outstanding services in various fields. On the President’s direction, the…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chaired a review meeting on Saturday to discuss the upgradation of, police stations. He emphasized the need to transform traditional police stations, which have become synonymous with fear, into smart police stations that align with global standards. Minister Naqvi highlighted his personal experience of visiting police stations and witnessing their deplorable conditions. He stressed that Islamabad, being the capital city, should showcase Pakistan’s commitment to modernization and excellence. To achieve this, he directed the provision of necessary resources for upgrading police stations in phases. He emphasized the importance of deploying well-mannered, educated police…
BLOCHISTAN: In Blochistan floods and heavy rainfall in Luchistan have devastated the province, resulting in the loss of eleven lives, including seven children, in various incidents since July 20.” Torrential rains and floods have devastated the area, submerged dozens of villages, and destroying crops. In the regions of Ziarat Jhal Magsi, Sahbatpur, and Sibi, everywhere there is water , and the rivers and streams are overflowing. In the areas of Quetta, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and others, 11 people have lost their lives due to lightning strikes and drowning in floodwaters, including 7 children, and 8 people have been injured. The rains…
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly reconvened on Friday at the Parliment House, commencing with the recitation of Holy Quran verses by esteemed guest Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq presided over the session, which was also attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malki. Speaker Sadiq warmly welcomed the Imam, acknowledging his presence as a source of pride and spiritual guidance. He highlighted the significance of Masjid Al-Nabawi, revered by Muslims worldwide. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also extended warm welcomes to the Imam. Leader of…
TOKYO: Two powerful earthquakes on Thursday struck Japan, forcing the authorities to issue Tsunami warnings for several regions. On the Richter scale, the magnitude of the first earthquake was recorded at 6.9 and the second at 7.1. The earthquake in Japan forced the high-speed train to stop, while according to the PIMA center, the depth of the earthquake recorded at 25 km. Due to the earthquake, people were evacuated from the nearby buildings, while a tsunami warning has been issued in 5 prefectures in Japan after the earthquake. The tremors were felt in the island of Kyushu and Shikoku.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024, after which the Election Amendment Bill has now become a regular act. After signing the Act Amendment Bill 2024 last evening, President Asif Zardari put out the bill sent for gazette notification. Its said that the notification of the Act Amendment Bill will be issued today. The bill produced by the PMLN lawmaker in the National Assembly last month in an attempt to block PTI’s reseverd seats and independents lawmakers from joining in the light of the Supreme Court’s July 12 verdict. The both house of the…
