Governor Kundi administers oath to 5 new KP ministers – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday administered the oath to five new provincial ministers. The ministers were sworn in a day after Kundi’s approval of the summary for the induction of 18 new cabinet members sent by the office of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Shafiullah Jan, Shakeel Ahmed, Tariq Mahmood, Nazir Abbasi, […]
FIA arrests two for ‘impersonating government officials’ in Karachi – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle of Karachi has arrested two individuals, including a woman, for posing as government officials and illegally using state logos and emblems, it emerged on Sunday. According to an FIA spokesperson, the suspects presented themselves as representatives of the s0-called National Peace Force Committee for Interfaith Harmony Pakistan […]
Mouth-watering drinks, punches hit taste buds at Karachi beverage fest – Pakistan
Two student chefs prepare to showcase a pineapple and peach drink ahead of the judges’ arrival. —Fahim Siddiqi / White Star KARACHI: A drinks show at the Wok Hei restaurant on Saturday was a unique opportunity to beat the heat by tasting refreshing summer beverages prepared by student chefs and professionals. From lemonades, mint drinks, […]
Anmol Pinky complains of ‘pressure to give false statements’, disputes official claim on arrest timing – Pakistan
KARACHI: While police on Saturday managed to secure a further six-day remand of Anmol Pinky in two cases, the suspected drug baroness contested the police’s claim that she was arrested on May 12 in Karachi, saying she had actually been picked up 22 days earlier in Lahore and was being pressured to give “false statements […]
E-challan system yet to bring order on Karachi’s roads – Pakistan
• Absence of traffic police, non-functional signals contribute to road chaos• DIG claims e-ticketing boosts rule compliance• Says number of cameras will be increased by 2,000 in next phase KARACHI: Although compliance with traffic laws remains inconsistent throughout the city, chaotic situations are seen even on roads where cameras are installed to detect violations and […]
ISPR takes exception after Indian army chief says Pakistan should decide between being ‘part of geography’ or not – Pakistan
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday took exception to the Indian army chief’s recent provocative remarks and cautioned New Delhi against pushing South Asia towards another conflict with “devastating” consequences for the region. “Indian COAS gave a provocative statement during a recent interview that ‘Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of […]
ISPR cautions ‘warmongering’ New Delhi after Indian army chief’s provocative statement – Pakistan
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday cautioned “warmongering” India against pushing South Asia towards another war after its army chief made provocative remarks about Pakistan. “Indian COAS gave a provocative statement during a recent interview that ‘Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history’,” ISPR noted in a statement […]
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet in Karachi for Zilhaj moon sighting today
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairperson Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad looks through telescope for the new moon. Photo: AFP The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at […]
Woman cop, poet killed in Balochistan attacks – Pakistan
GWADAR / QUETTA: A woman police constable and a Brahvi-language poet were gunned down in the Turbat and Nushki areas of Balochistan on Saturday. Police officials said woman police constable Shakeela was on her way to Turbat town on a motorcycle along with her husband and child when armed men targeted her near Apsar Research […]
PTI says all united behind Imran as insiders claim internal rifts – Pakistan
• Waqas Akram insists difference of opinion part of political process• Rejects social media campaign against party• Insiders complain about lack of unified strategy amid ‘multiple centres of influence’ ISLAMABAD: Amid reports of internal rifts, leadership crisis and serious differences within the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) over its policies, the party has stressed that its leadership, […]