LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) is mulling over converting its ‘ Haqeeqi Azadi’ Rawalpindi march into a sit-in to mount pressure on the coalition government for elections date, ARY News reported on Saturday quoting sources. Well-placed sources in the PTI told ARY News that senior PTI leadership has put forward a series of recommendations before party chairman Imran Khan regarding the Rawalpindi march and next strategy. The PTI leadership has recommended PTI chief to convert Rawalpindi march into a sit-in, say sources. The party leaders also suggested staging a sit-in in Rawalpindi until their demands for fresh polls are not met. In case of a sit-in, the party representatives from every division will be given responsibilities for the arrangements, they say. A final decision regarding sit-in would be taken by PTI Chairman Imran Khan, sources say. PTI all set to hold rally in Rawalpindi today The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to hold its power show in Rawa
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KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Karachi on Saturday arrested the mastermind behind the killing of a police constable and a citizen during a robbery incident on October 19, ARY News reported. A Karachi cop policeman was killed when an armed robber tried to rob a citizen in the Bara Board area of Karachi last month. According to CTD police, the accused Zahid Channa was arrested from Korangi area of Karachi. The man was robbed when he was taking money from a bank. Right after the incident, the Shaheen force of Sindh police arrived at the spot but both the police constable and robber got injured in an exchange of fire in Bara Board. Later Constable Nihal Zia-ul-Haq and the robbery victim, Shakeel Ghafoor were declared dead. The mastermind of the robbery Zahid Channa was inside the bank on the day when the robbery incident took place, the CTD in charge Chaudhry Safdar explained. Revealing the robbery planning, the accused Zahid told police that he informed the other r
LAHORE: A special court for narcotics control on Saturday granted exemption of one day to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah from drug case hearing, ARY News reported. The Court for Control of Narcotics Substances exempted Rana Sanaullah from attending the court hearing of a drug case filed against him and others. The interior minister in his plea said that he was busy with regard to the law and order situation after long march in Rawalpindi today. The special court adjourned further hearing of the case until December 03. Rana Sanaullah was arrested on July 1, 2019, by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) from the Islamabad-Lahore motorway near the Sukheki point. The ANF had claimed that 15 kilograms of drugs were recovered from his car. He was later released on bail in December of the same year. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/sK3g1BJ
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have issued a traffic plan for the capital in wake of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) power show in Rawalpindi today. The Islamabad police shared the traffic plan from its Twitter handle with spokesman saying that a diversion had been set up at Faizabad for those travelling from Islamabad to Rawalpindi via Murree Road. According to the capital police, commuters can use Old Airport Road and Stadium Road to enter Islamabad from Rawalpindi. In Islamabad, Express Chowk and Nadra Chowk are closed for entry into the Red Zone. Traffic Alert 08:30am #ICTP #TrafficUpdate pic.twitter.com/8kFUvEqFj0 — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) November 26, 2022 However, alternative routes of Margalla Road, Ayub Chowk and Serena Chowk could be used for commuting. Faizabad Under the bridge for Islamabad Highway is open while its all loops are closed for IJP Road, Murree Road and Rawalpindi. PTI to flex muscles in Pindi today The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all
Russian shelling of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed 15 civilians Friday, officials said, as engineers across the country sought to restore heat, water and power to major cities. Throughout the country, Russian air strikes in recent weeks have brought Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to its knees as winter approaches and temperatures near freezing, spurring fears of a health crisis and a further exodus. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than six million households in the country were still affected by power cuts, two days after targeted Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The country’s national energy company, Ukrenergo, said late Friday that the grid was still facing a 30 percent deficit, with its technicians working “around the clock” to restore power. But it said it expected to increase coverage over the weekend, boosted by additional nuclear power. The attack on Kherson, a key southeastern city recently recaptured by Ukrainian forces,
KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Friday overturned a decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to disqualify former PTI leader Faisal Vawda for life, ARY News reported. A three-member bench headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial announced the decision after Vawda rendered an unconditional apology before the court. The former federal minister appeared before the court today and tendered apologise after top court gave him two options – either confess his mistake and accept disqualification under clause 63 (1)- C or the court will proceed under clause 62 (1)-F. Accepting his apology, the apex court ruled that Vawda was disqualified under Article 63(1)(c) and not Article 62(1)(f) – the lifetime ban applied on former PM Nawaz Sharif and Jahangir Tareen. Vawda had challenged his lifetime disqualification following a verdict issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). In his petition, the former PTI leader had stated that the electi
In an unusual incident, security staff at the John F. Kennedy International Airport captured a cat in the luggage bag of passenger. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) noticed something unusual when they were monitoring the luggage of a passenger. Initially, when the X-ray was carried out it seemed like an animal. To everyone’s surprise, a big orange alive cat was found When the luggage was opened. We’re letting the cat out of the bag on a hiss-toric find. This CATch had our baggage screening officers @JFKairport saying, “Come on meow”! Feline like you have travel questions reach out to our furiends @AskTSA . They’re available every day, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ET). pic.twitter.com/LpIkLbAgzC — TSA (@TSA) November 22, 2022 Luckily, the cat did not suffocate inside the closed baggage. Read more: EXPENSIVE CAT GOES MISSING FROM AIRPLANE CARGO, CAGE FOUND EMPTY Right after the incident the security administration was able to find out the owner of the luggage. He tol
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday notified the appointment of General Asim Munir as the next chief of army staff and Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff committee (CJCSC). The notification comes after President Arif Alvi Thursday approved Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s nominations for the next army chief and CJCSC, hours after receiving a summary in this regard. As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Defence , the incumbent CJCSC Gen Nadeem Raza and Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa will retire on November 27 and 29 respectively. “In exercise of powers conferred by Article 243(4)(b) of the Constitution […] read with Section 8A of Pakistan Army Act 1952, the president on the advice of the prime minister is pleased to approve the promotion of PA-25031 Lt Gen Syed Asim Munir […] to the rank of General with immediate effect and his appointment as Chief of the Army Staff for a period of three years with effect from 29th November 2022,”
ISLAMABAD: Two Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers have been removed from their posts over their alleged involvement in the leak of Army chief (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, family’s income tax details, ARY News reported, citing sources on Friday. Following the leaking of tax details, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar directed the SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha to personally lead an immediate investigation into the violation of tax law and breach of FBR data, affix responsibility and submit a report at the earliest. According to the initial report, Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue, Atif Nawaz Waraich and DC Inland Revenue Zahoor Ahmed have been removed from their posts in the light of the report’s findings. Sources say the COAS, family’s tax details were leaked through their login and password. Read more: Ishaq Dar seeks report into leaking COAS, family members’ tax details Further investigation from the FBR officers is underway under Income Tax Ordinance Section 198
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has conditionally allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally, ARY News reported on Friday. According to details, the Deputy commissioner (DC), Islamabad has notified permission to PTI for the public gathering in Faizabad with the 56 conditions to be followed. The notification stated any deviation from PTI during the public gathering will ultimately lead to the cancellation of the NOC/permission. As per the notification, PTI has been asked to vacate Faizabad on the night of November 26 after a public gathering as England’s cricket team is reaching Pakistan for a test series. Chairman PTI is barred from using a sunroof vehicle before or after the public gathering and has been directed to follow the route agreed upon with the administration. Read more: Imran Khan urges nation to come to Rawalpindi November 26 The police have been directed to ensure foolproof security arrangements, while the use of drone cameras is
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has embarked on a two-day official visit to Turkiye on Friday (today) with an aim to further boost friendly ties with the brotherly country. PM Shehbaz Sharif is undertaking this visit at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Alongside President Erdogan, Shehbaz Sharif will jointly inaugurate the third of the four MILGEM Corvette Ships for the Pakistan Navy, PNS Khaibar, at the Istanbul Shipyard. The two leaders will also hold wide-ranging discussions encompassing bilateral relations, the regional situation and other issues of common interest. The prime minister will interact with leaders of the Turkish business community. The President of the ECO Trade and Development Bank will also call on the Prime Minister during his stay in Istanbul. Read more: Khawaja Asif decides against visiting Turkiye It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan and Türkiye enjoy fraternal ties deeply embedded in commonalities of faith, culture and
Bollywood starlet Janhvi Kapoor confessed that her launch by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has made her an ‘easier target to hate’. Janhvi Kapoor – daughter of late actor Sridevi and filmmaker Boney Kapoor – is one of the prominent names whenever there is a debate about nepotism and priviledges of being from a celebrated family. Watch ARY News live on live.arynews.tv Kapoor star kid, who made her debut with Karan Johar and Dharma productions’ ‘Dhadak’ and continued to star in big budget projects, adressed those priviledges in one of her recent conversations with an Indian tabloid. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor) When questioned about the pros and cons of association with the Bollywood biggies including being launched in the industry by big banners, the ‘Mili’ actor said, “I think it comes with the fact that Dharma is such an iconic production house.” “I have realised whatever people say,
Few will lose as much as journalists if Twitter dies, having grown reliant on its endless sources and instant updates despite the dangers and distortions that come with it. There has been fevered talk of the platform’s imminent demise since billionaire Elon Musk took over last month and began firing vast numbers of staff. But most journalists “can’t leave,” said Nic Newman, of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. “It’s actually a really important part of their work.” Newman was working at the BBC when Twitter started making waves in 2008 and 2009. “It was a new Rolodex, a new way of contacting people — fantastic for case studies and… experts,” he said. But Twitter also became a competitor, replacing newsrooms as the source of breaking news for the public when terrorist attacks, natural disasters or any fast-moving story struck. “Journalists realised they wouldn’t always be the ones breaking the news and that their role was going to be different — more about context
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (IHC) on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs10,000 on the applicant who filed a plea related to a COAS appointment, ARY News reported. The summary for CJCSC and the COAS is currently with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who is expected to forward it to the president after signing it. The SHC while slapping the fine on the applicant said in its remark that it is not their job to appoint or stop the appointment of the chief of the army staff (COAS). In an informal talk with reporters hours after the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed it had received the summary, Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that new army chief will likely be appointed before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Ankara visit. Read more: COAS APPOINTMENT: ‘UNCERTAINTY WILL PREVAIL IF PRESIDENT DELAYS SUMMARY’ Replying to a question about the COAS’s appointment at seniority or at merit, the defense minister said he is unaware and the name will be finalized by tomorrow. Earlier in the day, the
KARACHI: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane flight from Sukkur to Islamabad made an emergency landing at Islamabad International airport after warning of fire in one of its engines, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesperson, the PIA ATR flight, with 54 passengers on board, was en route to Islamabad from Sukkur when the pilot of the flight was cautioned by the signal of fire in one of its engines. The pilot gave a mayday call at a distance of 2 nautical miles from the airport. The pilot of the plane successfully landed the flight at the 2241 runway. The passengers of the flight remained safe in the emergency landing, the CAA spokesperson said and added that medical tests of the pilot will be done as per the set pattern. Read more: Chartered plane of Philippines makes emergency landing at Karachi airport Recently , a Quetta-bound Pakistan International Airline (PIA) plane encountered an accident at the Islamabad International