Shifting of bus terminals to go ahead as planned: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that despite the provision of a free shuttle service to the new bus terminal, some bus operators have filed lawsuits based on what he describes as “false and fabricated claims.” He said, these operators are resisting legal actions or pursuing personal interests in an attempt to […]
Passenger with tampered travel documents held
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration authorities at the Jinnah Terminal intercepted and offloaded a passenger, Ahmed Shakeel, attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia on ‘fake travel documents’. He was travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah using fake travel documents. During the immigration process, the counter officer noticed a suspicious South African visa in […]
PTI caravans face police action en route to Capital: Haleem
KARACHI: A PTI caravan left Karachi for Islamabad to participate in the party’s rally scheduled for September 8. PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh is leading the caravan, which includes hundreds of vehicles. Participants were warmly welcomed on their first stopover in Hyderabad en route to the federal capital. However, the caravan faced disruptions in […]
Candidates shortlisted for CAA DG interview
KARACHI: The process to appoint a new Director General (DG) for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advanced, with 11 candidates being shortlisted for interviews. The shortlisted individuals also include Nadir Shafi Dar, the current acting DG of the CAA. The interviews are scheduled to take place next week at the Ministry of Aviation, under […]
Govt zips lips on Feb 8 internet shutdown, cites security
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has refused to disclose the reasons for shutting down mobile and internet services on February 8 general elections, citing concerns over national security. A request was submitted to the Pakistan Information Commission seeking clarification on the disruption of services during the elections. However, in response, the ministry classified the information […]
IHC appointed commissioner visits Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A day after the IHC appointed a three-member commission to observe Adiala Jail officials’ treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan and his counsel, commission member Barrister Zopash Khan visited the prison on Saturday. On the occasion of a case hearing, Barrister Zopash Khan talked to Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi. He also […]
PM pays tribute to PAF’s sacrifices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) unwavering sacrifices and professional excellence on the occasion of Air Force Day. He commended the bravery and valor of PAF personnel, who despite being outnumbered, thwarted the enemy’s malicious intentions with their courage. “On September 7, 1965, the PAF’s Shaheens […]
‘Much progress’ made on PIA flights, Dar says after raising issue during UK visit – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said “much progress” has been made to resume Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flights to and from the United Kingdom, where he is on an official visit this week. In 2020, the revelation of pilots holding “dubious” licences prompted the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority to […]
PIA buyers seek investment protection
ISLAMABAD: Local prospective buyers of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have demanded protection that is currently available to foreign investors under an Act of parliament and have also sought complete exemption from taxes applicable to air travel, fuel and the lease of aircraft. Privatisation Commission sources told The Express Tribune that some of the shortlisted parties […]
Growing tea culture boosts trade with China
BEIJING: “Tea is an embedded part of our culture, joy, and conversations. One cannot take tea away from a Pakistani’s life,” said Sadia Khatri, a writer from Karachi. “Any time is a good time for tea.” This sentiment reflects the deep-rooted tea culture in Pakistan, which has made the country the world’s largest tea importer. […]