Punjab govt withdraws appeals against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi bail in SC
ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed that the Punjab government has withdrawn its appeals seeking cancellation of bail granted to PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi. The state counsel told the court that he had received instructions to withdraw the appeals challenging the bail orders. Consequently, the apex court disposed […]
Punjab govt orders recall of substandard medicines amid public health concerns
LAHORE : The Punjab government has taken strong action against substandard medicines, ordering the recall of two drugs from the market. The Health Department issued an alert regarding Cetirizine 10mg tablets and Ivermectin injections, declaring them unsafe for human and veterinary use. Drug testing laboratories have confirmed that the medicines are harmful to health. Authorities […]
State can’t be destabilized through violence: Sarfraz Bugti
QUETTA : Balochsitan Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday said that the state cannot be destabilized through violence, adding that no concession would be made to those who take up arms against the state. Addressing to officers who have completed training at Balochistan Civil Services Academy, Sarfraz Bugti said that the strength of […]
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Ramazan moon sighting
ISLAMABAD : The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to sight the moon for the holy month of Ramazan will be held in Peshawar today (Wednesday). The meeting will be chaired by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Department of […]
Cop martyred as police foil heavy gun attack in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In a late-night act of terror, heavily armed militants launched an attack on passenger buses and a Customs Office in Dera Ismail Khan, spreading panic and fear across the area. According to police officials, outlawed Khawarij elements attempted to target unarmed civilians during the assault. The attackers reportedly used heavy weapons, creating […]
Two years child kidnapped while playing outside home in Lahore
LAHORE : A two-year-old boy was abducted while playing outside his home in Lahore, and CCTV footage of the incident has now surfaced. The child, identified as Zohan, went missing from the Johar Town area. According to the family, Zohan was playing inside his house when he suddenly wandered outside, where a suspect on a […]
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause
KARACHI : Gold and silver prices registered an increase in both international and domestic markets after a two-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce climbed by $13, reaching $4,933. Following the global uptrend, gold prices in the local market also moved higher. The price of gold per tola surged […]
Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali blessed with baby boy
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali has announced the birth of a baby boy. Taking to social media platform X, Hassan shared the joyous news of the birth of his son. In his post, the cricketer wrote, “Helena, Hezel,Samiya and I welcomed a new addition to our family last night”. “Alhamdulillah, our beautiful baby boy (Hamdan […]
Court postpones Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail hearing to Feb 25
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore has summoned the lawyers of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in connection with his bail applications. Judge Manzar Ali Gul conducted a hearing on the bail pleas filed against Qureshi in two cases related to the May 9 “Jalao-Ghirao” incidents. The court has adjourned the hearings to February 25 and […]
Maryam Nawaz aims to make Punjab drug-free: Azma Bokhari
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that making Punjab drug-free is the mission of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stressing that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility. During her visit to the headquarters of the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the department’s performance and […]