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Day: May 25, 2023

16 Jinnah house attackers handed over to army for trial

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted a commanding officer custody of 16 miscreants implicated in the Jinnah House vandalism case under the Military Act. According to the information, the commanding officer sought the detention of 16 miscreants under the Military Act, and the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) immediately reacted to the commanding officer’s request, granting the custody of miscreants implicated in…

Irfan Qadir appointed SAPM on accountability

ISLAMABAD: The federal government nominated former Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Irfan Qadir as special assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on accountability on Thursday. The Cabinet Division issued the notification in this regard. According to the notification, Irfan Qadir would be appointed as a minister of state. It should be remembered that Irfan Qadir served as Pakistan’s 29th Attorney…

South Korea refuses to send artillery ammo to Ukraine

SEOUL: South Korea disputed a US media claim that its artillery rounds were on their way to Ukraine on Thursday, saying its attitude on not providing lethal help to Kiev remained unchanged. According to the Wall Street Journal, hundreds of thousands of South Korean-made shells are planned to be sent to Ukraine via the US under a “confidential arrangement” between…

Imran Khan challenges article 245 enforcement in supreme court

ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has petitioned the Supreme Court to declare the implementation of Article 245 unconstitutional. Former Prime Minister Imran is the petitioner in a constitutional petition filed by advocate Hamid Khan. PTI leader has also asked the Supreme Court to form a panel to investigate the May 9 and 10 violent occurrences. He has asked the court…

Sindh IG vows to strengthen police force

KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General (IG) Ghulam Nabi Memon announced on Thursday the formation of a Task Force to improve security in Karachi. In a statement, IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon said that there were over 2,400 police martyrs who gave their lives to bring calm to the city. He went on to say that the police force will not be…

Hold presser and end the matter, IHC judge suggests Asad Qaiser

ISLAMABAD: Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard PTI senior leader Asad Qaiser’s request for details on the cases filed against him on Thursday. During the hearing, the IHC judge asked Qaiser’s counsel if his client was in the mood for a news conference. “Hold a press conference and end the matter,” the IHC judge joked,…

Electric taxi service to hit Karachi roads soon

KARACHI: Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon stated on Thursday that the province government has decided to launch an electric taxi service for Karachi residents. The provincial minister announced the debut of pink-colored cabs for female passengers while chairing a transportation conference. Over 200 electric taxis will be introduced in the initial phase of the project, with 50 of them designated…

Peshawar Police to form SSU to control riot

PESHAWAR: In response to recent violent incidents following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9, Peshawar Police have decided to establish a Special Security Unit (SSU). According to the Chief City Police Officer (CCPO), a decision has been made to construct a Red Zone security circle in the city, and a special security force has been…

Pervaiz Elahi’s bail rejected in corruption case

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court in Lahore has dismissed former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s temporary bail in an alleged corruption case. The public prosecutor contended at the start of the hearing that the medical certificate presented in court by Pervaiz Elahi’s counsel is a forgery. The court denied the temporary bail request due to noncompliance, and it also denied…

IHC orders PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry release

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry on Thursday after ruling that his arrest was ‘illegal’ under 3MPO. IHC Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard Ejaz Chaudhry’s appeal against his arrest under 3MPO. Following the cancellation of Ejaz Chaudhry’s arrest, the Islamabad High Court ordered that he be released immediately. It should be…