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DG CAA says scanning machines at airport unable to detect ‘ice drugs’ World
  • June 5, 2023

DG CAA says scanning machines at airport unable to detect ‘ice drugs’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Director General of Civil Aviation acknowledged on Monday that even the most advanced machines deployed at the country’s airports cannot detect ice – Crystal methamphetamine – narcotics. Senator Hidayatullah presided over a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Aviation, where the DG of Civil Aviation revealed that, unfortunately, even the most advanced machines are unable to detect…
ECP contempt case verdict on June 20 Politics
  • June 5, 2023

ECP contempt case verdict on June 20

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Election Commission (ECP) has deferred its decision in a contempt case against the head of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and others. The ECP reserved the verdict following the conclusion of both parties’ arguments. The Pakistan Election Commission will declare the results on June 20. Today (June 5), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman…
Blocked funds threaten airline operations in Pakistan: Iata Latest
  • June 5, 2023

Blocked funds threaten airline operations in Pakistan: Iata

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has cautioned that rapidly rising amounts of blocked cash endanger airline connectivity in a number of nations, including Pakistan. The worldwide airline association stated in a statement on Sunday that the industry’s frozen funds have climbed by 47% to $2.27 billion in April 2023 from $1.55 billion in April 2022. “Airlines cannot continue to…
Govt to hike taxes on cell phones other imported items in FY23-24 budget Business
  • June 5, 2023

Govt to hike taxes on cell phones other imported items in FY23-24 budget

ISLAMABAD: According to sources, the federal government has suggested raising taxes on cell phones, automobiles, and other imported luxury items in the FY2023-24 budget. According to the reports, the government is considering raising the levy on mobile phones valued at more than $100. They also stated that imported energy-saving lights, chandeliers, and LEDs will be more expensive in the upcoming…
Nadra to open Passport Counters at 30 offices across country Business
  • June 5, 2023

Nadra to open Passport Counters at 30 offices across country

KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) will operate passport counters at its offices in 30 locations across the country, according to a government announcement. A spokeswoman for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the decision was made during a session convened by Sharif to make the process of obtaining a passport easier for citizens. “Now a passport counter will…
US, China join naval drills in Indonesia despite rifts World
  • June 5, 2023

US, China join naval drills in Indonesia despite rifts

JAKARTA: Despite their differences, the United States and China have sent vessels to the international naval exercises that began in Indonesia on Monday. Washington and Beijing are at odds on political, military, technological, and economic fronts. The US military has increased its presence in the Asia-Pacific region in response to an increasingly assertive China, which has lately conducted three rounds…
Sindh police to establish new unit to tackle incidents like May 9 Latest
  • June 5, 2023

Sindh police to establish new unit to tackle incidents like May 9

KARACHI: Sindh Police took measures on Monday to control situations like May 9 and decided to establish a new unit to avoid such incidents from happening in the future. In a recent move, the authorities approved the formation of an international-style Anti-Riot Force to replace the existing Sindh Reserve Force. The Crowd Management Unit is made up of 3,000 highly…
Private university van looted in Karachi Crime
  • June 5, 2023

Private university van looted in Karachi

KARACHI: In yet another case of street violence, robbers looted a van belonging to a private university in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighborhood on Monday. According to information, two bandits on motorcycles plundered the van of a university female student and teacher in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. The female pupils and a teacher were robbed of their cellphones and cash, and the criminals departed the…
Oil jumps 2% on Saudi plan to deepen output cuts from July World
  • June 5, 2023

Oil jumps 2% on Saudi plan to deepen output cuts from July

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than $1 per barrel on Monday as Saudi Arabia committed to cut output by another 1 million barrels per day beginning in July, counteracting macroeconomic headwinds that have weighed on markets. Brent crude futures were at $77.64 a barrel at 0014 GMT, up $1.51, or 2%, from their session high of $78.73. After reaching an…
FIA submits money laundering report against Pervaiz Elahi’s Family Latest
  • June 5, 2023

FIA submits money laundering report against Pervaiz Elahi’s Family

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has filed a report in the Lahore High Court (LHC) about a money laundering case filed against PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s son, Rasikh Elahi. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has presented a report to the LHC regarding the money laundering case against Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s son and his two daughters-in-law. According to the report,…