LAHORE: An anti-corruption court in Lahore is set to announce its verdict on the acquittal pleas filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case on February 6. The development came as Anti-Corruption Court Judge Sardar Iqbal Dogar heard the case regarding the alleged misuse of authority by PM Shehbaz during his tenure as Punjab’s chief minister. He was accused of using public funds to construct a sludge carrier benefiting Ramzan Sugar Mills, owned by his sons. In its reference filed on February 18, 2019, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) alleged that…
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KARACHI: Weeks have passed since the disappearance of five-year-old Aliyan and six-year-old Ali Raza from Karachi’s Garden area, yet police have been unable to achieve a breakthrough despite extensive search efforts. Speaking on Geo News’ program “Geo Pakistan,” SSP City Arif Aziz provided an update on the investigation, emphasizing that authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to locate the missing children. SSP Aziz highlighted that the biggest challenge in the case has been the lack of CCTV footage or eyewitnesses, making it difficult to determine the exact timing and circumstances of their disappearance. “Initially, we assumed the…
KHYBER: A policeman was shot dead when armed assailants opened fire at an anti-polio vaccination team under police security in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. The incident occurred in the Bakarabad area on the first day of the nationwide anti-polio campaign. While the polio workers remained unharmed, the policeman assigned to protect them was killed on the spot. Local police official Zarmat Khan stated, “Two motorcycle riders opened fire” on the officer who was accompanying the polio vaccinators for their security. The attackers managed to escape after the assault, leading to the suspension of the vaccination drive in…
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas – A major controversy has erupted over the legality of British Prince Harry’s U.S. visa, resonating not only in American courts but also intensifying within political circles. The issue gained further traction when former U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly declared during his election campaign that if re-elected, he would show no leniency regarding Harry’s visa status. At the center of this controversy is a lawsuit filed by the Heritage Foundation, which has demanded that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disclose details of Prince Harry’s visa. The objective is to determine…
New research has revealed that regularly flossing your teeth lowers the risk of certain heart conditions such as strokes and irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or AFib). According to Heart.org, findings from a new study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles showed that people who flossed their teeth once a week reduced the risk of stroke caused by blood clots or irregular heart rhythm (AFib). Lead researcher, Dr. Souvik Sen, stated, “I wouldn’t say dental flossing is the only thing you need to do to prevent a stroke, but our findings suggest it is…
The government of Pakistan is poised to announce a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, aimed at providing much-needed relief to consumers across the country. Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have submitted petitions seeking a negative adjustment of approximately Rs. 52.123 billion (around Rs. 2 per unit) for the second quarter of FY 2024-25 under the Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) mechanism. If approved, this adjustment could lower electricity prices for millions of consumers starting in March 2025. A public hearing by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is scheduled for February 12, 2025, to discuss these petitions. The requested adjustments primarily…
On Saturday, the price of 24 karat gold per tola increased by Rs. 400, reaching Rs. 292,200, up from Rs. 291,800 on the previous trading day, as reported by the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also rose by Rs. 343, reaching Rs. 250,514 from Rs. 250,171, while the price of 10 grams of 22 karat gold increased to Rs. 229,646 from Rs. 229,331. On the other hand, the price of per tola silver decreased by Rs. 30, bringing it down to Rs. 3,270, and the price of 10 grams of silver…
Pakistan Customs foiled an attempt on Saturday to game the Faceless Customs Assessment System (FCAS), a newly launched system aimed at ensuring speedy and quality assessments. A press release stated, “Such an attempt was quite expected, and the Karachi Customs team, tasked with its operations, was directed by the FBR to exercise constant vigilance in this regard.” The individuals attempting to game the FCAS have been taken to task, with customs licenses of 45 agents involved in the attempt being suspended by Karachi Customs, and show-cause notices being issued in accordance with the Customs Agents Rules. An appraising officer found…
The Pakistani government has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. Petrol prices have risen by Rs1 per liter, while diesel prices have increased by Rs7 per liter. The new price of petrol is Rs257.13 per liter, and the new price of high-speed diesel is Rs267.95 per liter. These price adjustments will take effect at midnight tonight and will remain in place for the next 15 days. This announcement follows a recent price increase for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced a Rs3.68 per kilogram increase in LPG prices, resulting in…
The Pakistani government has pledged to prevent sugar prices from rising during the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Industries and Production Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain made the announcement following a Friday meeting in Islamabad convened to review sugar pricing. Minister Hussain stated that providing consumer relief during Ramadan is a government responsibility. To this end, sugar millers have been granted a one-week period to consult on pricing, with final rates to be announced on Thursday. He also emphasized the importance of fair profit-sharing with farmers and urged sugar millers to address the production and financial challenges faced by agricultural…
