Month: August 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday urged political parties to unite and form a consensus on addressing the ongoing challenges in Balochistan, ARY News reported. Speaking at a Senate session, Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for collective action to restore peace and end terrorism in the country, specifically in Balochistan. He expressed …

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Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been elected unopposed as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council. Shah will succeed current ICC Chair Greg Barclay and will assume the role on December, 1, the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday. Barclay on August 20 had …

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KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), conducted a major operation against electricity theft in Karachi’s Nazimabad area, ARY News reported on Monday. The joint action targeted six illegal hydrants in the Jahangirabad, Jalalabad, and Murid Goth areas of Nazimabad. According to a K-Electric spokesperson, the illegal hydrants were found stealing electricity …

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah alerted all local bodies, district administration, and the irrigation department to be prepared for timely action in case of any emergency in the wake of the heavy rainfall forecast in the province. Chairing a meeting to discuss emergency measures in response to the heavy rainfall forecast, …

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ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has assured the Government is steadfast in its commitment to reducing the tax burden on exporters while talking to industry representatives during a key meeting with the Sectoral Council for Sports Goods. The virtual meeting, held at the Ministry of Commerce on Monday, focused on addressing the …

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ISLAMABAD: A Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) report has revealed significant money laundering activities involving the import of solar panels in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. The report, covering the period between 2017 and 2022, highlights over-invoicing by 63 importers, with transactions totaling Rs 69.5 billion. According to the report, two companies, Bright Star …

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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Sunday raised concerns over Pakistan’s strategy after they were thrashed by Bangladesh in the first home Test in Rawalpindi. Earlier, Bangladesh defeated the Shan Masood-led side by 10 wickets after chasing the 30-run target without losing a wicket. The visitor had bowled Pakistan out for 148 runs during their …

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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) recently postponed its much-anticipated public gathering in Islamabad on August 22 and now it has emerged that there were back-door contacts between the party and the federal government over the issue, ARY News reported citing sources. The federal government was in contact with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur …

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the recent devastating flood situation in Bangladesh and offered assistance to the neighbouring country, ARY News reported. In a letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Mohammad Yunus, PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan stands with Bangladesh and its people during this difficult time. The prime minister …

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Kenya police offered a cash reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest of Collins Jumaisi, a suspected serial killer, who escaped from a Nairobi police cell. Police launched a manhunt on Tuesday after Collins Jumaisi, who is accused of murdering and dismembering dozens of women, broke out of a police station in an …

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