Terrorists began indiscriminate fire on the officers as they saw them, according to the police, and three militants were killed in the ensuing shootout. According to the authorities, the terrorists slain were involved in horrific crimes such as targeted killings of security forces and other acts of terrorism. Suleman, a Bajaur native, was recognised as […]
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IHC to hear additional arguments before convicting Rana Shamim
Chief Justice Athar Minallah of the Islamabad High Court has said that the contempt case of former GB top judge Rana Shamim is an open investigation because it involves the accountability of judges. The Chief Justice has also requested preliminary arguments in the case before the next hearing, when the indictment will begin. On Monday, […]
NAB opposes Hamza’s acquittal appeal in Ramzan Sugar Mills case
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Hamza Shehbaz, the son of Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, seeking acquittal in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case. The agency asked the court to dismiss Hamza’s plea, claiming that no clause in the NAB’s […]
SBP tighten rules on foreign currency purchases
According to a circular released by the central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has tightened the rules governing the sale and purchase of foreign currencies in an effort to improve paperwork and transparency. Foreign exchange companies must verify that no individual purchases more than $10,000 in foreign currency in a single day and […]
JUI-F’s leader kills himself while celebratory gunshots
A Village Council candidate for Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) accidently killed himself on Sunday when he fired a rifle in celebration of his victory. Zakariya Khan, overjoyed with the prospect of winning a General Councillor seat, resorted to celebration gunfire, only to be wounded by the bullet. Before filing a complaint, police claimed they will […]
KP assembly votes to elect Shaukat Tarin as senator
Ayub Afridi, a PTI senator from KP, vacated the seat to make space for PM Advisor on Finance Shaukat Tarin to join the Senate. Voting for the vacant seat in the Senate for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is started, with provincial Finance Minister Tamoor Salim Jhagra casting the first vote in the province. According to reports, voting […]
Consumers likely to get another Rs4.33 per unit hike in electricity prices
The electricity tariff is set to increase by Rs4.33 due to fuel charges adjustment, as the National Electrical Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) received a request for the increase from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). On December 29, the NEPRA will hold a hearing on the request. If NEPRA approves the plea, consumers will be […]
In 2022-23, New Zealand to visit Pakistan twice
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced today that New Zealand Cricket will tour Pakistan for two Tests and three One-Day Internationals in December/January 2022-23 as part of the Future Tours Programme, and will return in April 2023 for ten white-ball matches to make up for the September 2021 tour that was cancelled. Following meetings and negotiations […]