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Pakistan, Iran jointly inaugurates border market, 100mw transmission line project World
  • May 18, 2023

Pakistan, Iran jointly inaugurates border market, 100mw transmission line project

On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi inaugurated the 100 MW Polan-Gabd power transmission line project from Iran to Gwadar at the Pakistan-Iran border crossing site of Mand-Pishin. The two leaders also dedicated the Mand-Pishin crossing point’s food market. The Polan-Gabd Electricity Transmission Line is critical in addressing the region’s energy needs, particularly those of…
Imran Khan responds to NAB call-up notice Politics
  • May 18, 2023

Imran Khan responds to NAB call-up notice

LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan responded to a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) call-up notice in the £190 million National Crime Agency scam on Thursday. Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were summoned to NAB Rawalpindi today for questioning in connection with the National Crime Agency’s £190 million scandal. Imran Khan demanded that the NAB…
Another PTI leader jumps ship over May 9 protests Politics
  • May 18, 2023

Another PTI leader jumps ship over May 9 protests

ISLAMABAD: Another Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Malik Amin Aslam, has decided to leave the party following the national May 9 riots following the arrest of party head Imran Khan. Malik Amin Aslam, a former climate change minister, will hold a news conference today to announce his resignation from PTI. Amin Aslam’s resignation occurred a day after Amir Mahmood Kiyani Kiani,…
PTI leader Azam Swatii lands in hot water Politics
  • May 18, 2023

PTI leader Azam Swatii lands in hot water

ISLAMABAD: A bailable arrest warrant has been issued for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati in connection with the case of the controversial tweet. According to records, the case involving PTI politician Azam Swati’s controversial tweet was heard in the presence of Azam Swati’s lawyer Sohail Khan, and Prosecutor Rizwan Abbasi before the Special Judge Central Islamabad. Lawyer Sohail Khan…
SC grants bail to Gwadar ‘Haq Do Tehreek’ leader Maulana Hidayatur Rehman Latest
  • May 18, 2023

SC grants bail to Gwadar ‘Haq Do Tehreek’ leader Maulana Hidayatur Rehman

The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail on Thursday to Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, the leader of the Haq Do Tehreek (HDT), who has been imprisoned for more than three months on murder allegations. Last year, Hidayutur Rehman gained headlines for organizing a series of rallies in Gwadar against illegal trawling in Gwadar waters, a large number of security checkpoints, and…
Jinnah house attack: Lahore police prepare list of over 300 women Latest
  • May 18, 2023

Jinnah house attack: Lahore police prepare list of over 300 women

Over 300 women were sighted inside and outside Jinnah House on May 9 during vandalism and arson, according to Lahore police. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the list has been finalized with the use of technical and intelligence assistance. The arrests would be carried out after the Punjab caretaker administration has given its assent. The Punjab government…
WhatsApp launches chat lock to enhance individual chat privacy Technology
  • May 18, 2023

WhatsApp launches chat lock to enhance individual chat privacy

WhatsApp, the most popular messenger app, has released a new feature called Chat Lock, which aims to provide users with an extra layer of privacy and protection for their individual talks. Users can now independently lock specific chats, such as personal or sensitive talks, to ensure that only authorized individuals can access them, thanks to the introduction of Chat Lock.…
PTI’s Aliya Hamza, Maryam sent on judicial remand in vandalism case Politics
  • May 18, 2023

PTI’s Aliya Hamza, Maryam sent on judicial remand in vandalism case

LAHORE: Following Imran Khan’s arrest, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Aliya Hamza, Maryam Mazari, and others were put to jail on judicial remand in an arson and vandalism case. The investigating officer informed the court at the start of the hearing that the female suspects were involved in the attack and sought that judicial remand be granted for their identification. Admin…
Sindh govt brings more diesel-electric hybrid buses for Karachi Business
  • May 18, 2023

Sindh govt brings more diesel-electric hybrid buses for Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Information and Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Peoples Bus Service in Karachi would be extending its fleet, as the provincial government was negotiating an agreement with a local manufacturer of diesel-electric hybrid buses. Mr. Memon told foreign investors and the local business community at a ceremony to launch the diesel-electric hybrid bus built by Yutong…
SSGC increases gas load shedding in Karachi Latest
  • May 18, 2023

SSGC increases gas load shedding in Karachi

KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has increased the timing of gas load-shedding. According to an SSGC spokeswoman, gas delivery in Karachi would be interrupted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. According to the statement, SSGC is experiencing a 200 MMCFD gas shortage, which has resulted in an increase in gas shutdowns. It should be remembered that Karachi already…