Pakistan Customs inspector detained for dollar smuggling at Torkham. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended Inspector Wajid Toor, an official from Pakistan Customs, on charges of his alleged involvement in a dollars smuggling operation at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The FIA operation also led to the arrest of another individual, […]
Day: December 1, 2023
FBR unfreezes PIA accounts
FBR unfreezes PIA accounts. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday, successfully resolving the issue surrounding the non-payment of substantial dues. The move, which initially raised eyebrows as it coincided with a safety audit conducted by the European Union Aviation Safety […]
Kamran Akmal, Salman Butt and Rao Iftikhar to assist chief selector Wahab Riaz
Kamran Akmal, Salman Butt and Rao Iftikhar to assist chief selector Wahab Riaz. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has enlisted the services of former cricket luminaries Kamran Akmal, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, and Salman Butt as consultant members. These seasoned ex-cricketers will be working in tandem with chief selector Wahab Riaz, forming a formidable selection panel […]
Nawaz Sharif’s return as PM sparks speculation amidst PML-N leadership
Nawaz Sharif’s return as PM sparks speculation amidst PML-N leadership. In the lead-up to the upcoming elections in Pakistan, speculation is rife about the potential return of Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister for the fourth time, should his party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), emerge victorious. However, conflicting reports and uncertainties surrounding Sharif’s intentions have […]
IHC orders removal of Shireen Mazari’s name from Passport Control List
IHC orders removal of Shireen Mazari’s name from Passport Control List. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a compelling order on Friday, directing relevant authorities to expunge the name of former human rights minister, Shireen Mazari, from the Passport Control List (PCL). This decisive verdict came in response to a petition filed by Mazari herself, […]