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Woman Kills Husband With Axe Over Family Dispute
LAKKI MARWAT: In a heinous crime, a woman reportedly axed to death her husband over a family dispute in Karim Baistkhel area of Bannu, ARY News reported quoting police.According to Mandan police, the woman, named Sultana Bibi, attacked her husband, Mohammad Roshan, 40, with an axe, killing him on the spot.They said the attacker fled the place and the body was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.The officials said they had registered a case against the killer on the complaint of the deceased’s brother, Gul Sher Khan.Separately, in another incident, a man accidentally shot at and killed his brother in Mir Wali Kallay Bazaar Ahmad Khan area.Police identified the deceased as Ihsanullah. They said Adil Khan was cleaning his loaded pistol when it went off.They, however, said the police had started investigating the shooting.
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Court Grants 5-Day Remand Of Sohail Shah In Missing Girl Case
KHAIRPUR: A local court granted five days' physical remand of two accused missing case of a young woman from Ranipur Haveli, ARY News reported on Saturday.Police produced accused Sohail Shah and Riaz Mashori after completion of four days' physical remand, before the court in the case of 20-year girl Sana Guramani who was allegedly went missing from Sohail Shah’s Haveli in Ranipur.The court granted five days physical remand of Sohail Shah and Riaz Mashori to police for investigation.Sana was said to be missing from the Haveli two years ago mysteriously. The police have failed to trace the girl so far.Reportedly the girl entrusted by her parents to the Ranipur Haveli after a family dispute.Caretaker CM Sindh Justice (rtd) Maqbool Baqar, had directed Commissioner Sukkur to inquire into the incident and submit immediate report about the girl.He has also directed DIG Sukkur to recover the missing girl immediately.The family of the girl, residing in Mena village, said that their girl was entrusted to the Ranipur Haveli. “We received a phone call from the Haveli and told that our daughter has been missing,” family members said.“We visited Ranipur Haveli several times but didn’t inform about whereabouts of our girl,” parents said. “We also complained with the police station of Ranipur but they did nothing,” aggrieved family members complained.
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Sindh Govt All Set To Launch Crackdown Against Street Criminals
KARACHI: The Caretaker Home Minister Sindh announced to initiate a crackdown against criminals and drug peddlers from Monday [Sep 11], ARY News reported on Friday.The caretaker home minister Sindh - Haris Nawaz - stated that a crackdown against the street criminals and drug peddlers will be started from next week, adding that the Police and Rangers will be deployed on the streets to protect the citizens of Karachi."Wherever extortionists and drug dealers are found in these areas, we will take decisive action against them," Nawaz maintained, following the announcement of the crackdown, signaling a strict enforcement of the law.While addressing concerns about his statements, Nawaz clarified that his remarks were taken out of context, he said that, "My statements were misrepresented in the media. I am deeply committed to improving the security and safety of our citizens."Nawaz also emphasized the need for citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and avoid resisting when faced with armed criminals. He stated that "When faced with armed criminals, citizens should avoid to resist and instead report the incidents to the police."In a bid to further address these issues at a systemic level, Haris Nawaz announced his intention to meet with the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.He expressed his commitment to working closely with the judiciary to ensure that the legal system supports efforts to combat street crime and drug trafficking effectively.
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Audio Leaks Case: Top Court Rejects PDM Govt’s Objections On SC Judges
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set aside all the objections raised by the previous Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government against the members of the five-judge bench hearing audio commission case, ARY News reported.The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Shahid Waheed and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi had earlier reserved its verdict against the Justice Qazi Faez Isa-led inquiry commission formed by the then PDM government to probe audio leaks.The government had objected to the inclusion of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib Akhtar on the bench.Justice Ijazul Ahsan pronounced the reserved decision on Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Abid Shahid Zuberi's petition which declared the objections "an attack on the independence of the judiciary".The apex court reserved the verdict on the then government's petition on June 6. Background On May 26, the five-member bench order of the apex court, headed by the chief justice, stayed the proceedings on various petitions challenging the constitution of the judicial commission formed by the then federal government, tasked to inquire about the veracity of audio leaks allegedly involving the SC judge and a relative of the top judge.The commission was headed by the most senior judge of the Supreme Court after the CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa. It also compromised of Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan.
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Rangers Foil Smuggling Bid Of Iranian Diesel
KARACHI: Rangers have foiled a bid to smuggle huge quantity of Iranian diesel on Sindh Balochistan border, ARY News reported.According to Rangers spokesperson, a grand action was taken against the smuggling mafia in the border areas of Sindh and Balochistan.The smuggling attempt was foiled on the Band Murad Check post where four suspected trucks smuggling 9000 litres of Iranian diesel were caught. The smugglers were arrested and the oil was recovered.On September 6, Sindh Rangers decided to launch crackdown on illegal hydrants and smuggling mafia after receiving special instructions from the military high-ups.Read more: Rangers decide crackdown on illegal hydrants, smuggling mafiaThe military high-ups gave the go-ahead to the paramilitary troops, Rangers, in Sindh to launch crackdown on illegal hydrants and smuggling mafia. During the operation, actions will also be taken against the illegal Afghan citizens.It is pertinent to mention here that Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed the custom authorities to establish a monitoring system at irregular border crossings to prevent smuggling in the country.The prime minister issued the directives while chairing a meeting, wherein he was given detailed briefing by the ministry of commerce. The meeting discussed several measures to discourage smuggling and promote trade through legal channels in the country.
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Consultation With IMF On Relief In Electricity Bills Underway: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Thursday said consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was underway for the relief in electricity bills, ARY News reported. Talking to ARY News programme "11th Hour", the minister said some final decisions for the purpose were taken during the last meeting of the Cabinet presided over by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar the other day.He said the prime minister had directed the relevant stakeholders to hold a consultation with the IMF which was underway.The minister said the position on the relief in the electricity bills for the masses would be clear within a few days.He said energy-saving measures were under consideration as multiple factors involved in the prevailing energy crises.The caretaker government had limited mandate, authority, and tenure, he said, while emphasizing on cooperation of all the political parties in holding free, fair and transparent elections in the country. “Our job is not to criticize but to play our role in resolving issues,” Solangi remarked.He said the caretaker government would assist the Election Commission of Pakistan in holding the election in accordance with its schedule.The caretaker government has been performing its functions in line with its mandate, he said, adding “We have taken an oath to protect the Constitution. He said everybody had the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.“Under Article 218(3) of the Constitution, the Election Commission has the authority to hold free, fair, and impartial elections in the country,” Murtaza Solangi said in response to a query. The caretaker government would provide all possible assistance in this regard, he added.
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Miftah Ismail Favours Loadshedding In Summer, Early Closure Of Markets
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail has favoured the continuation of loadshedding in the summer season for conserving energy and the early closure of markets, ARY News reported on Thursday.He also suggested to hike gas price in the winter season and shift the load to the electricity appliances. Ismail also favoured the closure of markets at 8pm under the energy conservation plan.While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Miftah Ismail said that there is no other option left for Pakistan than continuing loadshedding in summer season to reduce expenditures on generating expensive electricity.Related: Asad Umar opposes early closure of marketsRegarding the relief for electricity consumers, the former finance minister said that the IMF would definitely reject the recommendation for relief to the 90% of power consumers using 400 unitsIsmail favoured the caretaker government’s decision to provide relief to the power consumers using 200 units.“The IMF demands the privatisation of the loss-making national entities. We should definitely privatise the loss-making entities.”To a question, Ismail urged the caretaker government to revisit its decision to reopen imports. He added that smuggling would be increased after a ban on imports.Earlier in the day, the caretaker government ordered measures to conserve energy, including closing all malls and markets at sunset to mitigate the effects of energy crisis.A similar announcement was also made by the previous Shehbaz government regarding the closure of markets by 8pm across the country under the ‘energy conservation plan’.On June 6, the former federal minister made the announcement while talking to journalists after a meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by then prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.“The NEC has approved an energy conservation plan under which shops and commercial centres would be closed by 8pm,” he had announced, noting that energy has become a huge challenge for Pakistan due to global prices.However, no implementation was made on the measures announced by the previous govt.Sources privy to the development told ARY News that the implementation of the current energy conservation plan will start from October 1 to February 15.According to the sources, the administration of the four provinces will implement the decision, while a draft is also being prepared for permanent legislation.
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CAA Unions Sit-In Postponed After 'Successful Talks'
KARACHI: The officers and employees unions of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have postponed their sit-in till September 12, ARY News reported citing sourcesAccording to sources, the sit-in was postponed after successful talks between the Civil Aviation Authority management and CAA unions.Sources within CAA unions, the management has approved the demands of unions including an increase in pension.Earlier, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) management and the employee unions came face-to-face over protests.Read more: CAA management, employee unions come face-to-face over protestsThe CAA management spokesperson said that the DG CAA had already held a meeting with the registered union of employees and union chairman Ayaz Butt’s suggestions have been received by the CAA management.The suggestions will be presented in the CAA’s next board meeting but some people are trying to sabotage the process through so-called protests and the CAA employees are wasting their time by participating in protests by unregistered unions.On the other hand, the CAA disconnected the power supply during the COAP meeting held at the CAA press club. Chairman COAP Zareen Gul Durrani claimed that the power supply was disconnected on the direction of DG CAA.It is pertinent to mention here that the officers and employees unions of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had announced to stage protests at airports across the country. The unions also decided to launch a movement to remove the current CAA director-general (DG).The federal government’s decision to outsource the management of three major airports resulted in strong protests from the CAA employees.
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Asad Umar Opposes Early Closure Of Markets
Former finance minister Asad Umar on Thursday opposed the early closure of markets and said that the decision would further damage the economy, ARY News reported.While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Asad Umar said that the country will have to pay Rs1,300 billion whether it consumes electricity or not.“IMF [International Monetary Fund] wants Pakistan to refrain from artificially controlling the markets and keep the original value of Pakistani rupee.”He said that smuggling cannot be stopped by the monetary policy but in an administrative way.“Every task cannot be done forcefully without taking concrete economic steps. In the past 16 months, the global market raised suspicions of Pakistan’s default after witnessing its economic situation.”Umar said that smuggling of currencies would affect the country’s reserves. He urged the government to formulate long-term policies to control the currency.Earlier in the day, the caretaker government ordered measures to conserve energy, including closing all malls and markets at sunset to mitigate the effects of energy crisis.A similar announcement was also made by the previous Shehbaz government regarding the closure of markets by 8pm across the country under the ‘energy conservation plan’.On June 6, the former federal minister made the announcement while talking to journalists after a meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by then prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.“The NEC has approved an energy conservation plan under which shops and commercial centres would be closed by 8pm,” he had announced, noting that energy has become a huge challenge for Pakistan due to global prices.However, no implementation was made on the measures announced by the previous govt.Sources privy to the development told ARY News that the implementation of the current energy conservation plan will start from October 1 to February 15.According to the sources, the administration of the four provinces will implement the decision, while a draft is also being prepared for permanent legislation.
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Elections Might Be Held Ahead Of February 2024: Caretaker PM Kakar
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday said that general elections in the country might be held ahead of February next year.While talking to a private news channel, PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar the Election Commission of Pakistan was the relevant forum to take a decision in this regard.The ECP was mandated to take a decision in this regard and the caretaker government would fulfil its constitutional obligation by extending all possible support to the ECP for holding elections, the prime minister expressed his views.To a question, the prime minister said that the Supreme Court was an apex body and if it announced any decision over the polls matter, it would be binding upon the interim government to implement its verdict in letter and spirit.Related: PML-N ‘opposes’ PPP’s requisition for Senate session“Let me assure, all the voters across the country, that they can choose the leadership of their choice with the power of their votes and there will be no institutional interference,” the prime minister asserted.PM Kakar further elaborated that they would ensure a level playing field to all political parties who would have the freedom of expression and holding of processions.In a relevant statement regarding general elections, Maulana Fazlur Rehman predicted that general elections would be held at the end of February. “Immediate organisation of the elections is inevitable due to the ongoing situation. It is difficult to run election campaign in tribal areas.”Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) supremo and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) of breaking its promise and delaying general elections.Related: Maulana Fazl ‘conditionally agrees’ on timely elections “In democratic countries, no one could think about caretaker government.”He blamed PPP for unfulfilling the promise in the final moment. “Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Akhtar Mengal and others had reached consensus to demand immediate elections. PPP had urged to bring a no-confidence motion in the final moment.”The PDM head claimed that elections would have been held today if the PPP had not broken its promise.He admitted that he could not run his election campaign even in his own constituency due to the deteriorated situation.
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Top Military Brass Assures Full Support In Uplifting Economy
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reiterated to continue full support of ongoing efforts in uplifting socioeconomic growth under the umbrella of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), ARY News reported.Army Chief Asim Munir made these remarks while presiding over the 259th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.He said that Pakistan army will wholeheartedly assist the government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence.The Forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada (martyrs) including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Citizens who laid their lives for the safety, security and territorial integrity of the country.Fateha (prayer) was offered for the martyrs and it was reiterated that the State of Pakistan and its Armed Forces will continue to hold, the Shuhadas, and their families in the highest esteem, ever honouring them with utmost respect and dignity.Commemoration of Defence and Martyrs Day on 6 September across the country by all segments of the society was appreciated for which the Armed Forces of Pakistan remain ever thankful to the proud nation.The participants reiterated the Pakistan Army’s resolve to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of direct and indirect threats.The forum reaffirmed that inimical propagandists’ desperate attempts to cause a wedge between the state institutions and the public are indicative of their mounting desperation and will only result in more humiliation of such elements, InshaAllah (By the Will of Allah).Participants were briefed on the prevalent geo-strategic environment, challenges to national security and their own strategy in response to the evolving threat. The forum resolved that all terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on the behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan will be dealt with full might of the state.The need for speedy development of the economic potential of Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) and Border Districts of Balochistan for sustainable peace and growth was also emphasised.COAS Asim Munir stressed on maintaining high standards of professionalism and motivation during operations and achieving excellence during the training of the formations.
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CCTV: Five-Year-Old Girl Injured In Dacoits’ Firing In Karachi
KARACHI: No respite for Karachiites from the menace of street crimes as a five-year-old girl got injured from the firing resorted to by armed muggers in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday.A CCTV footage showed the terrifying incident of robbery in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar area. A minor girl was hit by a bullet when the armed muggers opened fire at a citizen. گلستان جوہر میں اسٹریٹ کرمنلز کی فائرنگ سے 5 سالہ بچی زخمی، فوٹیج سامنے آگئی#ARYNews pic.twitter.com/D3iqkYjB79 — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) September 7, 2023 The incident took place near Gulistan-e-Johar’s Kamran Chowrangi yesterday. The footage showed the dacoits looting valuables from a citizen. During the robbery, a citizen opened fire at the dacoits.The muggers carried out response firing at the citizen but a five-year-old girl namely Anum became a victim of the gunshot.The video showed Anum walking along the road with other children and she fell to the ground after receiving a bullet. The passersby immediately shifted the wounded girl to the hospital.Related: Young man shot dead by robbers over resistance in KarachiPolice told the media that Anum received a bullet in her shoulder and her condition is out of danger. The girl would be discharged from the hospital in a few days.Some eyewitnesses told the media that five muggers on two motorcycles were looting valuables from citizens. The girl received the gunshot while returning from a shop amid firing.An eyewitness said that the citizen who was robbed by the muggers shifted the wounded girl to a private hospital.Yesterday, a father-son duo was brutally killed by armed dacoits for resisting the robbery in Karachi’s Korangi area.Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Korangi told the media that armed dacoits killed the father-son duo at a book shop over resistance. The slain men were identified as Muhammad Hassan, 70, and Asad, 37.The CCTV footage of the terrifying incident showed three robbers entering a book shop and opening fire at the shop owners over resistance.The bodies were shifted to the hospital by rescue officials.
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Delaying Tactics Used To Prevent NA Committee Briefing On Arshad Sharif Murder
ISLAMABAD: National Democratic Movement chief and former chairman of the Foreign Affairs Standing Committee Mohsin Dawar said that delaying tactics were used to prevent NA Committee briefing on ARY News anchorperson and senior journalist Arshad Sharif's murder, ARY News reported.Former chairman of the Foreign Affairs Standing Committee Mohsin Dawar made startling revelations about Arshad Sharif Murder case.He said that former speaker national assembly did not allow to summon a meeting to brief the committee about the slain journalist Arshad Sharif.Mohsin Dawar claimed that committee meetings were summoned thrice but were adjourned before they started.He revealed that in one meeting the JIT head refused to brief the committee on Arshad Sharif's Murder and said that he would not brief without other members of JIT. The foreign minister had given up on this matter and declared that this matter was in the jurisdiction of interior ministry.Read more: Arshad Sharif murder: Kenyan journalist raises concerns over delay in probe findingsEarlier, Kenyan investigative journalist Brian Obuya raised concerned over the delay in the probe findings into the senior journalist Arshad Sharif murder case.Brian Obuya said that the investigators have spent a very long time completing the probe into the Arshad Sharif murder case.He criticised that neither any report was issued after the probe into the journalist’s assassination case nor the names of the accused Kenyan policemen were disclosed.‘I haven’t received any information from Kenyan authorities so far about the suspension of the accused cops. The Kenyan authorities kept complete secrecy on the names of the five accused cops,” said Obuya.On the other hand, the five Kenyan policemen, who were involved in the killing of former ARY News anchorperson and senior journalist Arshad Sharif, have ‘resumed’ their official duties without facing any accountability.It is pertinent to mention here that the senior journalist and former ARY News anchor, was killed in Kenyan capital Nairobi on October 23 where he was living in self-exile.Kenyan police first said that Arshad Sharif was killed in a case of “mistaken identity” but since the seasoned journalist’s post-mortem and his body’s transfer to his home country,
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World Cup 2023: Shoaib Akhtar Sets High Hopes From Pakistan Team
Former speedster of Pakistan Shoaib Akhtar has set high hopes from Pakistan cricket team in the upcoming World Cup 2023.Watch ARY News live on live.arynews.tvHe said that Pakistan would be a strong contender in the upcoming World Cup along with hosts India and defending champion England.Shoaib Akhtar said "This is going to be the most amazing World Cup ever, with India hosting it. I want India to make full use of this World Cup. But Pakistan will be the underdog and what Pakistan will do is play with their three pacers along with the medium pacer and the two spinners. Pakistan will be a strong contender along with India and England."He said that going into the World Cup, playing against Pakistan in India, Pakistan will be the underdog. "Nobody is going to talk about the World Cup when these two face each other, it's just going to be India versus Pakistan. And I believe this is going to be one of the best World Cups of the past 50-60 years,"Earlier, Pakistan qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s after its blockbuster fixture against India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka was washed out due to rain.Pakistan were to chase a 267 to win the rain-affected game. Their innings never started as showers interrupted the start of proceedings.
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Maulana Fazl Accuses PPP Of Breaking Promise, Delaying Elections
LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) supremo and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) of breaking its promise and delaying general elections, ARY News reported on Thursday.While talking to anchorpersons in Lahore, Maulana Fazlur Rehman predicted that general elections would be held at the end of February. “Immediate organisation of the elections is inevitable due to the ongoing situation. It is difficult to run election campaign in tribal areas.”“In democratic countries, no one could think about caretaker government.”Related: Maulana Fazl ‘conditionally agrees’ on timely elections He blamed PPP for unfulfilling the promise in the final moment. “Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Akhtar Mengal and others had reached consensus to demand immediate elections. PPP had urged to bring a no-confidence motion in the final moment.”The PDM head claimed that elections would have been held today if PPP did not break its promise.To a question, Maulana Fazl claimed that those who brought Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the rulership had confessed to having a different agenda. “PTI was brought to power to economically weaken the country.”Related: PML-N ‘opposes’ PPP’s requisition for Senate sessionMaulana Fazl said that the mistakes of politicians have resulted in a powerful establishment.Regarding tribal areas, the JUI-F supremo said that he had opposed the merger of KP-FATA merger from day one. He admitted that he could not run his election campaign even in his own constituency due to the deteriorated situation.A few days ago, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senators ‘strongly opposed’ the requisition of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for the Senate session.Sources revealed that PML-N senators strongly opposed PPP’s requisition for the Senate session amid the current situation.Related: Senate session’s requisition: Signatures of six senators declared ‘fake’Sources added that PML-N senators asked the PPP legislators to refrain from submitting a request for the Upper House session, otherwise, they would face severe reaction from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers.However, PML-N had conditionally agreed to summon a Senate session after being forced by the PPP lawmakers and restricted the agenda to debate on the Jaranwala incident.However, the Senate chairman has not summoned the session so far despite the submission of the requisition.
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Pakistan Sees Chances High Of UK, Europe Flight Restoration
Pakistan has set expectations high for the restoration of direct flight operations in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe after the upcoming visits of their aviation audit teams, ARY News reported on Thursday.A delegation from the British safety agency, Department for Transport (DfT), will visit Pakistan at the end of October.During its visit, the DfT team will conduct an audit of the safety management system, flight data monitoring and aircraft, sources told ARY News.The DfT will conduct the audits of both Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).The PIA spokesperson said that the airline management completed all preparations ahead of the Dft team’s visit to Pakistan.Related: PIA starts preparations to resume Europe flightsThe spokesperson added that there are high chances for the restoration of direct flights to the UK and European countries after the DfT and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) visits.Earlier in July, it was reported that the management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had issued a tender for cargo handling services in France and sought applications from the willing companies.The PIA spokesperson had said that the applications will be submitted to the national airline’s country manager in France.After a three-year ban, the national carrier is expected to be allowed to resume direct flights to European countries after getting clearance from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).Related: UK flights restoration: British DfT schedules visit to PakistanMoreover, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) made appointments of senior officers in the United Kingdom (UK) earlier this month.The national flag carrier is facing a ban on direct flights to the United Kingdom (UK) for three years. Despite the financial crisis and the ban, the national airline appointed officers and staffers on high salaries.The PIA spokesperson said that the national airline continued its flight operation on the basis of code sharing with Turkish Airlines in the UK and earning £14 million annually. The spokesperson said that only 1.8% of earnings is being spent on the PIA staffers in the UK.The spokesperson added that Pakistan-UK direct flight operations will be resumed soon. It added that the airline’s country manager and sales managers were appointed citing the early restoration of direct flights to the UK.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop To $13.12 Bn
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have reached $13.12 billion, ARY News reported, quoting the central bank.According to the stats issued by the SBP, the country’s foreign reserves dropped by $44 million to $13.12 billion during the week ending on September 1, 2023. The reserves in the SBP dropped by $70 million to $7.77 billion.Whereas, the Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks decreased by $25.6 million to $5.34 billion.On August 31, the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) dropped to $7.84 billion after a decrease of $81 million.Read more: SBP decides to introduce ‘structural reforms’ in exchange companies sectorMeanwhile, the total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $13.17 billion after a decrease of $77.4 million. The net reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5.32 billion with a drop of $3.9 million.It is pertinent to mention here that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to introduce ‘structural reforms’ in the Exchange Companies sector to provide “bring transparency and competitiveness” in the sector.According to a statement issued by the central bank today, the reforms were introduced to provide better services to the general public and bring transparency and competitiveness to the exchange companies’ sector.“This is expected to strengthen governance, internal controls, and compliance culture in the sector,” the state bank noted.As part of these reforms, leading banks actively engaged in foreign exchange business will establish wholly owned “exchange companies to cater to the legitimate foreign exchange needs of general public”.
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NEPRA Okays Increase In Hydropower Tariff
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday approved the increase in tariff for hydropower electricity by 29 percent, ARY NEWS reported.As per details, the average tariff for hydropower is set to increase from Rs 3.85 to Rs 4.96 per unit for 2022-23.NEPRA also ordered the CPPA to conduct the capacity status of WAPDA hydropower stations.The power regulatory authority directed that the capacity status should be conducted separately and the report of all the stations should be submitted to NEPRA.Earlier in the month, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) launched an investigation into the issue of over-billing on faulty and slow-speed electricity meters.According to NEPRA officials, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) violated the law by allegedly issuing average bills to consumers.NEPRA’s intervention follows reports of average charges being applied to technically sluggish meters, a violation of standard procedures.LESCO customers, in some instances, have reportedly been billed for periods extending from six months up to a year, raising concerns over billing practices.In response to numerous complaints, NEPRA has issued a show-cause notice to LESCO, demanding explanations for the alleged irregularities within 15 days.Authorities have stated that the power supply company has to pay a fine of Rs 200 million if irregularities are found.
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11 Judges To Get Interest-Free Loans Worth Rs360m
LAHORE: 11 judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) will get interest-free loans worth over Rs360 million on easy instalments following the approval of the caretaker Punjab government, ARY News reported on Thursday.The Punjab caretaker government approved the provision of interest-free loans worth over Rs360 million to 11 LHC judges. The loans will be interest-free and the judges would make repayments in 12 years.It was learnt that the LHC judges have been awarded the loans equivalent to their 36 basic salaries of three years whose average amount is Rs31.5 million.The approval was given by the Standing Committee for Finance of the Punjab caretaker cabinet.Related: CJP, fellow Supreme Court Judges salaries increased by ordinanceThe judges include Justice Rasaal Hasan Syed, Justice Shakil Ahmad, Justice Muhammad Tariq Nadeem, Justice Amjad Rafiq, Justice Abid Hussain Chattha, Justice Anwaar Hussain, Justice Ali Zia Bajwa, Justice Nadeem Arshad, Justice Salim Shahid, Justice Raza Qureshi and Justice Raheel Kamran.In August, the judges with less than five-year service have been barred from availing leaves for studying abroad.A report was issued by the registrar of Lahore High Court which stated that judges who are yet to complete five-year service should not apply for leaves for studying abroad.The report was sent on the directions of Chief Justice Lahore High Court and strict actions will be taken against the judicial officer who shows carelessness in this regard.Earlier, the newly elevated Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) Muhammad Ameer Bhatti made several changes in the judicial hierarchy of the province after taking the oath of his position.The LHC chief justice replaced seven district and session judges in the province besides also removing the registrar of the Lahore High Court Mushtaq Ahmad Ojla. He was replaced by Irfan Saeed as the new registrar of the high court.
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USD Open Market Rate Drops Below Interbank Rate: Forex Body
KARACHI: The exchange companies have deposited 20 million US dollar (USD) in the State Bank in two days, President Forex Association has stated on Thursday."The dollar's open market rate has dropped below the interbank rate after a year," Malik Bostan has said."The dollars' buyers were scarce in the currency market today," he said."The credit goes to the Army Chief," Bostan said. "The task forces has been formed on our advice," he further stated."Several agents of the black mafia have been arrested in crackdown of the task force," he said. "Several others have gone underground into hiding," Bostan said."The task force's operation has restored supply of the exchange companies," Forex Association official said.The USD exchange rate in the open market today dropped between 302 to 305 rupees, Malik Bostan said. "There were scarce buyers despite drastic rate plunge of the greenback," he added.Pakistani rupee (PKR) has made impressive recovery against the US dollar (USD) in the open market in three days, earlier currency dealers said. "The banks selling the dollar to importers at Rs 305.70," dealers said.President Forex Association of Pakistan said that the US dollar has entered in the reverse gear mode and will come down to Rs 300.
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Woman Kills Husband With Axe Over Family Dispute
LAKKI MARWAT: In a heinous crime, a woman reportedly axed to death her husband over a family dispute in Karim Baistkhel area of Bannu, ARY News reported quoting police.According to Mandan police, the woman, named Sultana Bibi, attacked her husband, Mohammad Roshan, 40, with an axe, killing him on the spot.They said the attacker fled the place and the body was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.The officials said they had registered a case against the killer on the complaint of the deceased’s brother, Gul Sher Khan.Separately, in another incident, a man accidentally shot at and killed his brother in Mir Wali Kallay Bazaar Ahmad Khan area.Police identified the deceased as Ihsanullah. They said Adil Khan was cleaning his loaded pistol when it went off.They, however, said the police had started investigating the shooting.
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Court Grants 5-Day Remand Of Sohail Shah In Missing Girl Case
KHAIRPUR: A local court granted five days' physical remand of two accused missing case of a young woman from Ranipur Haveli, ARY News reported on Saturday.Police produced accused Sohail Shah and Riaz Mashori after completion of four days' physical remand, before the court in the case of 20-year girl Sana Guramani who was allegedly went missing from Sohail Shah’s Haveli in Ranipur.The court granted five days physical remand of Sohail Shah and Riaz Mashori to police for investigation.Sana was said to be missing from the Haveli two years ago mysteriously. The police have failed to trace the girl so far.Reportedly the girl entrusted by her parents to the Ranipur Haveli after a family dispute.Caretaker CM Sindh Justice (rtd) Maqbool Baqar, had directed Commissioner Sukkur to inquire into the incident and submit immediate report about the girl.He has also directed DIG Sukkur to recover the missing girl immediately.The family of the girl, residing in Mena village, said that their girl was entrusted to the Ranipur Haveli. “We received a phone call from the Haveli and told that our daughter has been missing,” family members said.“We visited Ranipur Haveli several times but didn’t inform about whereabouts of our girl,” parents said. “We also complained with the police station of Ranipur but they did nothing,” aggrieved family members complained.
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Sindh Govt All Set To Launch Crackdown Against Street Criminals
KARACHI: The Caretaker Home Minister Sindh announced to initiate a crackdown against criminals and drug peddlers from Monday [Sep 11], ARY News reported on Friday.The caretaker home minister Sindh - Haris Nawaz - stated that a crackdown against the street criminals and drug peddlers will be started from next week, adding that the Police and Rangers will be deployed on the streets to protect the citizens of Karachi."Wherever extortionists and drug dealers are found in these areas, we will take decisive action against them," Nawaz maintained, following the announcement of the crackdown, signaling a strict enforcement of the law.While addressing concerns about his statements, Nawaz clarified that his remarks were taken out of context, he said that, "My statements were misrepresented in the media. I am deeply committed to improving the security and safety of our citizens."Nawaz also emphasized the need for citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and avoid resisting when faced with armed criminals. He stated that "When faced with armed criminals, citizens should avoid to resist and instead report the incidents to the police."In a bid to further address these issues at a systemic level, Haris Nawaz announced his intention to meet with the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.He expressed his commitment to working closely with the judiciary to ensure that the legal system supports efforts to combat street crime and drug trafficking effectively.
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Audio Leaks Case: Top Court Rejects PDM Govt’s Objections On SC Judges
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set aside all the objections raised by the previous Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government against the members of the five-judge bench hearing audio commission case, ARY News reported.The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Shahid Waheed and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi had earlier reserved its verdict against the Justice Qazi Faez Isa-led inquiry commission formed by the then PDM government to probe audio leaks.The government had objected to the inclusion of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib Akhtar on the bench.Justice Ijazul Ahsan pronounced the reserved decision on Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Abid Shahid Zuberi's petition which declared the objections "an attack on the independence of the judiciary".The apex court reserved the verdict on the then government's petition on June 6. Background On May 26, the five-member bench order of the apex court, headed by the chief justice, stayed the proceedings on various petitions challenging the constitution of the judicial commission formed by the then federal government, tasked to inquire about the veracity of audio leaks allegedly involving the SC judge and a relative of the top judge.The commission was headed by the most senior judge of the Supreme Court after the CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa. It also compromised of Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan.
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Rangers Foil Smuggling Bid Of Iranian Diesel
KARACHI: Rangers have foiled a bid to smuggle huge quantity of Iranian diesel on Sindh Balochistan border, ARY News reported.According to Rangers spokesperson, a grand action was taken against the smuggling mafia in the border areas of Sindh and Balochistan.The smuggling attempt was foiled on the Band Murad Check post where four suspected trucks smuggling 9000 litres of Iranian diesel were caught. The smugglers were arrested and the oil was recovered.On September 6, Sindh Rangers decided to launch crackdown on illegal hydrants and smuggling mafia after receiving special instructions from the military high-ups.Read more: Rangers decide crackdown on illegal hydrants, smuggling mafiaThe military high-ups gave the go-ahead to the paramilitary troops, Rangers, in Sindh to launch crackdown on illegal hydrants and smuggling mafia. During the operation, actions will also be taken against the illegal Afghan citizens.It is pertinent to mention here that Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed the custom authorities to establish a monitoring system at irregular border crossings to prevent smuggling in the country.The prime minister issued the directives while chairing a meeting, wherein he was given detailed briefing by the ministry of commerce. The meeting discussed several measures to discourage smuggling and promote trade through legal channels in the country.
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Consultation With IMF On Relief In Electricity Bills Underway: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Thursday said consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was underway for the relief in electricity bills, ARY News reported. Talking to ARY News programme "11th Hour", the minister said some final decisions for the purpose were taken during the last meeting of the Cabinet presided over by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar the other day.He said the prime minister had directed the relevant stakeholders to hold a consultation with the IMF which was underway.The minister said the position on the relief in the electricity bills for the masses would be clear within a few days.He said energy-saving measures were under consideration as multiple factors involved in the prevailing energy crises.The caretaker government had limited mandate, authority, and tenure, he said, while emphasizing on cooperation of all the political parties in holding free, fair and transparent elections in the country. “Our job is not to criticize but to play our role in resolving issues,” Solangi remarked.He said the caretaker government would assist the Election Commission of Pakistan in holding the election in accordance with its schedule.The caretaker government has been performing its functions in line with its mandate, he said, adding “We have taken an oath to protect the Constitution. He said everybody had the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.“Under Article 218(3) of the Constitution, the Election Commission has the authority to hold free, fair, and impartial elections in the country,” Murtaza Solangi said in response to a query. The caretaker government would provide all possible assistance in this regard, he added.
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Miftah Ismail Favours Loadshedding In Summer, Early Closure Of Markets
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail has favoured the continuation of loadshedding in the summer season for conserving energy and the early closure of markets, ARY News reported on Thursday.He also suggested to hike gas price in the winter season and shift the load to the electricity appliances. Ismail also favoured the closure of markets at 8pm under the energy conservation plan.While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Miftah Ismail said that there is no other option left for Pakistan than continuing loadshedding in summer season to reduce expenditures on generating expensive electricity.Related: Asad Umar opposes early closure of marketsRegarding the relief for electricity consumers, the former finance minister said that the IMF would definitely reject the recommendation for relief to the 90% of power consumers using 400 unitsIsmail favoured the caretaker government’s decision to provide relief to the power consumers using 200 units.“The IMF demands the privatisation of the loss-making national entities. We should definitely privatise the loss-making entities.”To a question, Ismail urged the caretaker government to revisit its decision to reopen imports. He added that smuggling would be increased after a ban on imports.Earlier in the day, the caretaker government ordered measures to conserve energy, including closing all malls and markets at sunset to mitigate the effects of energy crisis.A similar announcement was also made by the previous Shehbaz government regarding the closure of markets by 8pm across the country under the ‘energy conservation plan’.On June 6, the former federal minister made the announcement while talking to journalists after a meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by then prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.“The NEC has approved an energy conservation plan under which shops and commercial centres would be closed by 8pm,” he had announced, noting that energy has become a huge challenge for Pakistan due to global prices.However, no implementation was made on the measures announced by the previous govt.Sources privy to the development told ARY News that the implementation of the current energy conservation plan will start from October 1 to February 15.According to the sources, the administration of the four provinces will implement the decision, while a draft is also being prepared for permanent legislation.
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CAA Unions Sit-In Postponed After 'Successful Talks'
KARACHI: The officers and employees unions of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have postponed their sit-in till September 12, ARY News reported citing sourcesAccording to sources, the sit-in was postponed after successful talks between the Civil Aviation Authority management and CAA unions.Sources within CAA unions, the management has approved the demands of unions including an increase in pension.Earlier, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) management and the employee unions came face-to-face over protests.Read more: CAA management, employee unions come face-to-face over protestsThe CAA management spokesperson said that the DG CAA had already held a meeting with the registered union of employees and union chairman Ayaz Butt’s suggestions have been received by the CAA management.The suggestions will be presented in the CAA’s next board meeting but some people are trying to sabotage the process through so-called protests and the CAA employees are wasting their time by participating in protests by unregistered unions.On the other hand, the CAA disconnected the power supply during the COAP meeting held at the CAA press club. Chairman COAP Zareen Gul Durrani claimed that the power supply was disconnected on the direction of DG CAA.It is pertinent to mention here that the officers and employees unions of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had announced to stage protests at airports across the country. The unions also decided to launch a movement to remove the current CAA director-general (DG).The federal government’s decision to outsource the management of three major airports resulted in strong protests from the CAA employees.
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Asad Umar Opposes Early Closure Of Markets
Former finance minister Asad Umar on Thursday opposed the early closure of markets and said that the decision would further damage the economy, ARY News reported.While talking to the ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Asad Umar said that the country will have to pay Rs1,300 billion whether it consumes electricity or not.“IMF [International Monetary Fund] wants Pakistan to refrain from artificially controlling the markets and keep the original value of Pakistani rupee.”He said that smuggling cannot be stopped by the monetary policy but in an administrative way.“Every task cannot be done forcefully without taking concrete economic steps. In the past 16 months, the global market raised suspicions of Pakistan’s default after witnessing its economic situation.”Umar said that smuggling of currencies would affect the country’s reserves. He urged the government to formulate long-term policies to control the currency.Earlier in the day, the caretaker government ordered measures to conserve energy, including closing all malls and markets at sunset to mitigate the effects of energy crisis.A similar announcement was also made by the previous Shehbaz government regarding the closure of markets by 8pm across the country under the ‘energy conservation plan’.On June 6, the former federal minister made the announcement while talking to journalists after a meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by then prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.“The NEC has approved an energy conservation plan under which shops and commercial centres would be closed by 8pm,” he had announced, noting that energy has become a huge challenge for Pakistan due to global prices.However, no implementation was made on the measures announced by the previous govt.Sources privy to the development told ARY News that the implementation of the current energy conservation plan will start from October 1 to February 15.According to the sources, the administration of the four provinces will implement the decision, while a draft is also being prepared for permanent legislation.
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Elections Might Be Held Ahead Of February 2024: Caretaker PM Kakar
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday said that general elections in the country might be held ahead of February next year.While talking to a private news channel, PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar the Election Commission of Pakistan was the relevant forum to take a decision in this regard.The ECP was mandated to take a decision in this regard and the caretaker government would fulfil its constitutional obligation by extending all possible support to the ECP for holding elections, the prime minister expressed his views.To a question, the prime minister said that the Supreme Court was an apex body and if it announced any decision over the polls matter, it would be binding upon the interim government to implement its verdict in letter and spirit.Related: PML-N ‘opposes’ PPP’s requisition for Senate session“Let me assure, all the voters across the country, that they can choose the leadership of their choice with the power of their votes and there will be no institutional interference,” the prime minister asserted.PM Kakar further elaborated that they would ensure a level playing field to all political parties who would have the freedom of expression and holding of processions.In a relevant statement regarding general elections, Maulana Fazlur Rehman predicted that general elections would be held at the end of February. “Immediate organisation of the elections is inevitable due to the ongoing situation. It is difficult to run election campaign in tribal areas.”Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) supremo and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) of breaking its promise and delaying general elections.Related: Maulana Fazl ‘conditionally agrees’ on timely elections “In democratic countries, no one could think about caretaker government.”He blamed PPP for unfulfilling the promise in the final moment. “Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Akhtar Mengal and others had reached consensus to demand immediate elections. PPP had urged to bring a no-confidence motion in the final moment.”The PDM head claimed that elections would have been held today if the PPP had not broken its promise.He admitted that he could not run his election campaign even in his own constituency due to the deteriorated situation.
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Top Military Brass Assures Full Support In Uplifting Economy
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reiterated to continue full support of ongoing efforts in uplifting socioeconomic growth under the umbrella of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), ARY News reported.Army Chief Asim Munir made these remarks while presiding over the 259th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.He said that Pakistan army will wholeheartedly assist the government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence.The Forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada (martyrs) including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Citizens who laid their lives for the safety, security and territorial integrity of the country.Fateha (prayer) was offered for the martyrs and it was reiterated that the State of Pakistan and its Armed Forces will continue to hold, the Shuhadas, and their families in the highest esteem, ever honouring them with utmost respect and dignity.Commemoration of Defence and Martyrs Day on 6 September across the country by all segments of the society was appreciated for which the Armed Forces of Pakistan remain ever thankful to the proud nation.The participants reiterated the Pakistan Army’s resolve to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of direct and indirect threats.The forum reaffirmed that inimical propagandists’ desperate attempts to cause a wedge between the state institutions and the public are indicative of their mounting desperation and will only result in more humiliation of such elements, InshaAllah (By the Will of Allah).Participants were briefed on the prevalent geo-strategic environment, challenges to national security and their own strategy in response to the evolving threat. The forum resolved that all terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on the behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan will be dealt with full might of the state.The need for speedy development of the economic potential of Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) and Border Districts of Balochistan for sustainable peace and growth was also emphasised.COAS Asim Munir stressed on maintaining high standards of professionalism and motivation during operations and achieving excellence during the training of the formations.
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CCTV: Five-Year-Old Girl Injured In Dacoits’ Firing In Karachi
KARACHI: No respite for Karachiites from the menace of street crimes as a five-year-old girl got injured from the firing resorted to by armed muggers in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday.A CCTV footage showed the terrifying incident of robbery in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar area. A minor girl was hit by a bullet when the armed muggers opened fire at a citizen. گلستان جوہر میں اسٹریٹ کرمنلز کی فائرنگ سے 5 سالہ بچی زخمی، فوٹیج سامنے آگئی#ARYNews pic.twitter.com/D3iqkYjB79 — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) September 7, 2023 The incident took place near Gulistan-e-Johar’s Kamran Chowrangi yesterday. The footage showed the dacoits looting valuables from a citizen. During the robbery, a citizen opened fire at the dacoits.The muggers carried out response firing at the citizen but a five-year-old girl namely Anum became a victim of the gunshot.The video showed Anum walking along the road with other children and she fell to the ground after receiving a bullet. The passersby immediately shifted the wounded girl to the hospital.Related: Young man shot dead by robbers over resistance in KarachiPolice told the media that Anum received a bullet in her shoulder and her condition is out of danger. The girl would be discharged from the hospital in a few days.Some eyewitnesses told the media that five muggers on two motorcycles were looting valuables from citizens. The girl received the gunshot while returning from a shop amid firing.An eyewitness said that the citizen who was robbed by the muggers shifted the wounded girl to a private hospital.Yesterday, a father-son duo was brutally killed by armed dacoits for resisting the robbery in Karachi’s Korangi area.Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Korangi told the media that armed dacoits killed the father-son duo at a book shop over resistance. The slain men were identified as Muhammad Hassan, 70, and Asad, 37.The CCTV footage of the terrifying incident showed three robbers entering a book shop and opening fire at the shop owners over resistance.The bodies were shifted to the hospital by rescue officials.
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Delaying Tactics Used To Prevent NA Committee Briefing On Arshad Sharif Murder
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World Cup 2023: Shoaib Akhtar Sets High Hopes From Pakistan Team
Former speedster of Pakistan Shoaib Akhtar has set high hopes from Pakistan cricket team in the upcoming World Cup 2023.Watch ARY News live on live.arynews.tvHe said that Pakistan would be a strong contender in the upcoming World Cup along with hosts India and defending champion England.Shoaib Akhtar said "This is going to be the most amazing World Cup ever, with India hosting it. I want India to make full use of this World Cup. But Pakistan will be the underdog and what Pakistan will do is play with their three pacers along with the medium pacer and the two spinners. Pakistan will be a strong contender along with India and England."He said that going into the World Cup, playing against Pakistan in India, Pakistan will be the underdog. "Nobody is going to talk about the World Cup when these two face each other, it's just going to be India versus Pakistan. And I believe this is going to be one of the best World Cups of the past 50-60 years,"Earlier, Pakistan qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s after its blockbuster fixture against India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka was washed out due to rain.Pakistan were to chase a 267 to win the rain-affected game. Their innings never started as showers interrupted the start of proceedings.
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Maulana Fazl Accuses PPP Of Breaking Promise, Delaying Elections
LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) supremo and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) of breaking its promise and delaying general elections, ARY News reported on Thursday.While talking to anchorpersons in Lahore, Maulana Fazlur Rehman predicted that general elections would be held at the end of February. “Immediate organisation of the elections is inevitable due to the ongoing situation. It is difficult to run election campaign in tribal areas.”“In democratic countries, no one could think about caretaker government.”Related: Maulana Fazl ‘conditionally agrees’ on timely elections He blamed PPP for unfulfilling the promise in the final moment. “Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Akhtar Mengal and others had reached consensus to demand immediate elections. PPP had urged to bring a no-confidence motion in the final moment.”The PDM head claimed that elections would have been held today if PPP did not break its promise.To a question, Maulana Fazl claimed that those who brought Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the rulership had confessed to having a different agenda. “PTI was brought to power to economically weaken the country.”Related: PML-N ‘opposes’ PPP’s requisition for Senate sessionMaulana Fazl said that the mistakes of politicians have resulted in a powerful establishment.Regarding tribal areas, the JUI-F supremo said that he had opposed the merger of KP-FATA merger from day one. He admitted that he could not run his election campaign even in his own constituency due to the deteriorated situation.A few days ago, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senators ‘strongly opposed’ the requisition of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for the Senate session.Sources revealed that PML-N senators strongly opposed PPP’s requisition for the Senate session amid the current situation.Related: Senate session’s requisition: Signatures of six senators declared ‘fake’Sources added that PML-N senators asked the PPP legislators to refrain from submitting a request for the Upper House session, otherwise, they would face severe reaction from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers.However, PML-N had conditionally agreed to summon a Senate session after being forced by the PPP lawmakers and restricted the agenda to debate on the Jaranwala incident.However, the Senate chairman has not summoned the session so far despite the submission of the requisition.
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Pakistan Sees Chances High Of UK, Europe Flight Restoration
Pakistan has set expectations high for the restoration of direct flight operations in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe after the upcoming visits of their aviation audit teams, ARY News reported on Thursday.A delegation from the British safety agency, Department for Transport (DfT), will visit Pakistan at the end of October.During its visit, the DfT team will conduct an audit of the safety management system, flight data monitoring and aircraft, sources told ARY News.The DfT will conduct the audits of both Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).The PIA spokesperson said that the airline management completed all preparations ahead of the Dft team’s visit to Pakistan.Related: PIA starts preparations to resume Europe flightsThe spokesperson added that there are high chances for the restoration of direct flights to the UK and European countries after the DfT and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) visits.Earlier in July, it was reported that the management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had issued a tender for cargo handling services in France and sought applications from the willing companies.The PIA spokesperson had said that the applications will be submitted to the national airline’s country manager in France.After a three-year ban, the national carrier is expected to be allowed to resume direct flights to European countries after getting clearance from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).Related: UK flights restoration: British DfT schedules visit to PakistanMoreover, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) made appointments of senior officers in the United Kingdom (UK) earlier this month.The national flag carrier is facing a ban on direct flights to the United Kingdom (UK) for three years. Despite the financial crisis and the ban, the national airline appointed officers and staffers on high salaries.The PIA spokesperson said that the national airline continued its flight operation on the basis of code sharing with Turkish Airlines in the UK and earning £14 million annually. The spokesperson said that only 1.8% of earnings is being spent on the PIA staffers in the UK.The spokesperson added that Pakistan-UK direct flight operations will be resumed soon. It added that the airline’s country manager and sales managers were appointed citing the early restoration of direct flights to the UK.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop To $13.12 Bn
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have reached $13.12 billion, ARY News reported, quoting the central bank.According to the stats issued by the SBP, the country’s foreign reserves dropped by $44 million to $13.12 billion during the week ending on September 1, 2023. The reserves in the SBP dropped by $70 million to $7.77 billion.Whereas, the Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks decreased by $25.6 million to $5.34 billion.On August 31, the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) dropped to $7.84 billion after a decrease of $81 million.Read more: SBP decides to introduce ‘structural reforms’ in exchange companies sectorMeanwhile, the total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $13.17 billion after a decrease of $77.4 million. The net reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5.32 billion with a drop of $3.9 million.It is pertinent to mention here that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to introduce ‘structural reforms’ in the Exchange Companies sector to provide “bring transparency and competitiveness” in the sector.According to a statement issued by the central bank today, the reforms were introduced to provide better services to the general public and bring transparency and competitiveness to the exchange companies’ sector.“This is expected to strengthen governance, internal controls, and compliance culture in the sector,” the state bank noted.As part of these reforms, leading banks actively engaged in foreign exchange business will establish wholly owned “exchange companies to cater to the legitimate foreign exchange needs of general public”.
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NEPRA Okays Increase In Hydropower Tariff
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday approved the increase in tariff for hydropower electricity by 29 percent, ARY NEWS reported.As per details, the average tariff for hydropower is set to increase from Rs 3.85 to Rs 4.96 per unit for 2022-23.NEPRA also ordered the CPPA to conduct the capacity status of WAPDA hydropower stations.The power regulatory authority directed that the capacity status should be conducted separately and the report of all the stations should be submitted to NEPRA.Earlier in the month, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) launched an investigation into the issue of over-billing on faulty and slow-speed electricity meters.According to NEPRA officials, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) violated the law by allegedly issuing average bills to consumers.NEPRA’s intervention follows reports of average charges being applied to technically sluggish meters, a violation of standard procedures.LESCO customers, in some instances, have reportedly been billed for periods extending from six months up to a year, raising concerns over billing practices.In response to numerous complaints, NEPRA has issued a show-cause notice to LESCO, demanding explanations for the alleged irregularities within 15 days.Authorities have stated that the power supply company has to pay a fine of Rs 200 million if irregularities are found.
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11 Judges To Get Interest-Free Loans Worth Rs360m
LAHORE: 11 judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) will get interest-free loans worth over Rs360 million on easy instalments following the approval of the caretaker Punjab government, ARY News reported on Thursday.The Punjab caretaker government approved the provision of interest-free loans worth over Rs360 million to 11 LHC judges. The loans will be interest-free and the judges would make repayments in 12 years.It was learnt that the LHC judges have been awarded the loans equivalent to their 36 basic salaries of three years whose average amount is Rs31.5 million.The approval was given by the Standing Committee for Finance of the Punjab caretaker cabinet.Related: CJP, fellow Supreme Court Judges salaries increased by ordinanceThe judges include Justice Rasaal Hasan Syed, Justice Shakil Ahmad, Justice Muhammad Tariq Nadeem, Justice Amjad Rafiq, Justice Abid Hussain Chattha, Justice Anwaar Hussain, Justice Ali Zia Bajwa, Justice Nadeem Arshad, Justice Salim Shahid, Justice Raza Qureshi and Justice Raheel Kamran.In August, the judges with less than five-year service have been barred from availing leaves for studying abroad.A report was issued by the registrar of Lahore High Court which stated that judges who are yet to complete five-year service should not apply for leaves for studying abroad.The report was sent on the directions of Chief Justice Lahore High Court and strict actions will be taken against the judicial officer who shows carelessness in this regard.Earlier, the newly elevated Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) Muhammad Ameer Bhatti made several changes in the judicial hierarchy of the province after taking the oath of his position.The LHC chief justice replaced seven district and session judges in the province besides also removing the registrar of the Lahore High Court Mushtaq Ahmad Ojla. He was replaced by Irfan Saeed as the new registrar of the high court.
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USD Open Market Rate Drops Below Interbank Rate: Forex Body
KARACHI: The exchange companies have deposited 20 million US dollar (USD) in the State Bank in two days, President Forex Association has stated on Thursday."The dollar's open market rate has dropped below the interbank rate after a year," Malik Bostan has said."The dollars' buyers were scarce in the currency market today," he said."The credit goes to the Army Chief," Bostan said. "The task forces has been formed on our advice," he further stated."Several agents of the black mafia have been arrested in crackdown of the task force," he said. "Several others have gone underground into hiding," Bostan said."The task force's operation has restored supply of the exchange companies," Forex Association official said.The USD exchange rate in the open market today dropped between 302 to 305 rupees, Malik Bostan said. "There were scarce buyers despite drastic rate plunge of the greenback," he added.Pakistani rupee (PKR) has made impressive recovery against the US dollar (USD) in the open market in three days, earlier currency dealers said. "The banks selling the dollar to importers at Rs 305.70," dealers said.President Forex Association of Pakistan said that the US dollar has entered in the reverse gear mode and will come down to Rs 300.
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Woman Kills Husband With Axe Over Family Dispute
LAKKI MARWAT: In a heinous crime, a woman reportedly axed to death her husband over a family dispute in Karim Baistkhel area of Bannu, ARY News reported quoting police.According to Mandan police, the woman, named Sultana Bibi, attacked her husband, Mohammad Roshan, 40, with an axe, killing him on the spot.They said the attacker fled the place and the body was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.The officials said they had registered a case against the killer on the complaint of the deceased’s brother, Gul Sher Khan.Separately, in another incident, a man accidentally shot at and killed his brother in Mir Wali Kallay Bazaar Ahmad Khan area.Police identified the deceased as Ihsanullah. They said Adil Khan was cleaning his loaded pistol when it went off.They, however, said the police had started investigating the shooting.
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Court Grants 5-Day Remand Of Sohail Shah In Missing Girl Case
KHAIRPUR: A local court granted five days' physical remand of two accused missing case of a young woman from Ranipur Haveli, ARY News reported on Saturday.Police produced accused Sohail Shah and Riaz Mashori after completion of four days' physical remand, before the court in the case of 20-year girl Sana Guramani who was allegedly went missing from Sohail Shah’s Haveli in Ranipur.The court granted five days physical remand of Sohail Shah and Riaz Mashori to police for investigation.Sana was said to be missing from the Haveli two years ago mysteriously. The police have failed to trace the girl so far.Reportedly the girl entrusted by her parents to the Ranipur Haveli after a family dispute.Caretaker CM Sindh Justice (rtd) Maqbool Baqar, had directed Commissioner Sukkur to inquire into the incident and submit immediate report about the girl.He has also directed DIG Sukkur to recover the missing girl immediately.The family of the girl, residing in Mena village, said that their girl was entrusted to the Ranipur Haveli. “We received a phone call from the Haveli and told that our daughter has been missing,” family members said.“We visited Ranipur Haveli several times but didn’t inform about whereabouts of our girl,” parents said. “We also complained with the police station of Ranipur but they did nothing,” aggrieved family members complained.
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