MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off ‘grand national dialogue’ on new provinces – Pakistan
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) announced on Sunday that it was taking the initiative to begin a “grand national dialogue” on the creation of new provinces and approaching other political parties for talks. MQM-P Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui made the announcement at a press conference in Karachi, where he stressed the need for a […]
Police recover Indonesian woman in Hyderabad, hand her over to consulate – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: An Indonesian woman, Indah Marlyan, was recovered under judicial orders and handed over to her country’s consulate by the district police on Saturday. The woman had married a man, Naik Mohammad Shaikh alias Mohammad Hamza Mirza. She had submitted a complaint to the consulate alleging that she was being subjected to domestic violence. The […]
Police questioning Mir Raza Ali’s 35 phone contacts: IO – Pakistan
KARACHI: Investigators probing the Mir Raza Ali murder case are questioning as many as 35 persons who were found to have been in contact with the deceased over the phone. The information was provided by the newly appointed investigating officer (IO), DSP Siraj Lashari, to a judicial magistrate on Saturday. Young businessman and IBA graduate […]
‘No no-go areas’ across Balochistan, says Home Minister Langove – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove has said there were no “no-go areas” in the province, though terrorists remained active along the Quetta-Karachi national highway and security forces were conducting operations against them. Speaking at a press conference here on Saturday, Mr Langove accused armed groups of carrying out terrorism and extortion in the […]
Pakistan announce squads for Asia Cup, Asian Games
Pakistan have named their 15-member squads for the Women’s Asia Cup and the 20th Asian Games, with regular captain Fatima Sana returning to lead the side in both tournaments after missing the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka due to her commitments in The Hundred. The Women’s Asia Cup will be played in Dubai from […]
AJK Election Commission rejects two pleas against Rathore’s LA-17 victory – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Saturday, by a 2-1 majority, rejected two petitions challenging the victory of the region’s Prime Minister, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, in LA-17 (Haveli). Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal and Senior Member Muhammad Ahsen dismissed the petitions filed separately by PML-N candidate Chaudhry […]
AJK elections: PPP, PML-N candidates retain lead in Bagh after repolling – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: Sardar Ziaul Qamar of the PPP and Sardar Mir Akbar of the PML-N retained the lead in their respective constituencies in Bagh, after results were received from all 23 polling stations where repolling was held on Saturday. According to unofficial and unverified results, Qamar defeated the PML-N’s Mushtaq Ahmed Minhas in LA-15 (Central Bagh) […]
Women exercising lawful rights should not be subjected to violence with impunity: SC – Pakistan
While rejecting an appeal by a convict who murdered his former wife just two days after she obtained a judicial decree dissolving their marriage, the Supreme Court on Saturday ruled that women who exercise their lawful rights should not be subjected to violence with impunity. “This court, being mindful of the constitutional imperative to protect […]
Aleem Khan expresses support for Hazara province, calls for new administrative units – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan on Saturday expressed support for the creation of Hazara province in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying people across the country wanted new provinces to be created on administrative grounds. He said calls for the creation of Hazara province had been raised in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly since 2010, adding […]
18 girls’ schools in Upper Dir border areas recommended for week-long closure over security concerns – Pakistan
LOWER DIR: The district education officer on Saturday recommended the temporary closure for one week of 18 girls’ schools in the border areas of Upper Dir amid the prevailing security situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to an official letter issued by the District Education Officer (Female), Upper Dir, to the deputy commissioner, serious concerns […]