Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 10-11 to participate in the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. A spokesperson from the Foreign Office stated on Sunday, “The Summit will bring together a large number of Heads of State/Government, global policymakers, and leading private sector figures to discuss the future of governance, innovation, and international cooperation.” This will be Prime Minister Shehbaz’s second visit to the UAE since taking office in March 2024. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister…
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Karachi: In a move aimed at benefiting citizens, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab announced on Sunday that no parking fees will be charged at sites under the administrative control of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). Wahab explained that the decision, which is in the public interest, comes after the financial stability of the KMC. With over Rs2 billion in its bank account, the corporation no longer needs to collect the usual Rs40-50 million in parking fees. He further elaborated that the KMC had achieved a remarkable financial milestone, earning a record-breaking Rs2.3 billion in just seven months, which represented a 300%…
Karachi: US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has urged President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir to release former Prime Minister Imran Khan, stating that his freedom would strengthen US-Pakistan relations. Joe Wilson, who represents South Carolina’s 2nd congressional district and serves as an assistant majority whip, made this appeal in a letter, which he publicly shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on February 7. He wrote, “Grateful to send this letter today to the political and military leaders of Pakistan to Free Imran Khan.” In his letter, Wilson emphasized…
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is likely to secure a chief secretary of his choice as the federal government has reportedly agreed to appoint Shahab Ali Shah to the key post. A senior government official stated that Gandapur had been pushing for the appointment of both a police chief and a chief secretary of his choosing for quite some time. However, this had been delayed due to PTI’s agitation for the release of party founder Imran Khan. Upon assuming office, Gandapur demanded the replacement of Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry and proposed the appointment of senior…
Rawalpindi: Former first lady Bushra Bibi refused to record her statement in cases related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) demonstrations without first consulting PTI founder Imran Khan and her lawyer. Following her request, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi ordered the authorities to permit her meeting with her incarcerated husband at Adiala Jail. On Saturday, police brought Bushra Bibi before Judge Amjad Ali Shah in connection with 31 cases registered after the November 26 protests in Islamabad. She requested the court to allow her to consult Imran Khan and her attorney, Salman Safdar, before participating in the investigation. The cases against…
Karachi: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is facing internal discord following the allocation of organisational positions, with several senior leaders expressing dissatisfaction. This unrest led to a large protest by party workers at the Bahadurabad headquarters against the recent structural changes. On Saturday, the party issued a circular announcing new organisational responsibilities, which intensified internal disagreements and triggered a strong reaction from workers and some leaders. Senior leaders Anees Qaimkhani, Aminul Haq, and Dr Farooq Sattar were inducted into the Central Organising Committee. Protesters at the Bahadurabad headquarters voiced their concerns, chanting slogans in support of party Chairman Khalid Maqbool…
Karachi: In response to the rising number of fatal accidents involving dumpers and other heavy vehicles in the metropolis, the Sindh government has decided to restrict their entry into Karachi, particularly during rush hours. As per the new directives, dumpers will only be allowed to enter Karachi between 11 PM and 6 AM, effectively banning them during daytime in the country’s financial hub. The move comes amid a surge in fatalities caused by heavy vehicle accidents, including dumpers, in recent weeks. At least three people lost their lives in Ibrahim Hyderi after being hit by a dumper on Saturday, while…
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, has ruled out the possibility of resuming talks between the former ruling party and the incumbent government. “The chapter of talks is now closed,” Ayub stated on Saturday, emphasizing that political negotiations are not based on mere wishes but require firm commitments, which the government failed to demonstrate. Criticizing the coalition government’s approach to negotiations, the senior PTI leader said that his party’s committee had initiated discussions in good faith. However, the other side neither displayed goodwill nor seriousness, leading to a deadlock. His remarks…
A 34-year-old man, identified as Qazi Waqasuddin, died in the custody of Karachi’s Preedy police on Saturday. He had been involved in a road accident on Friday. Following the incident, nine police officers were suspended, and both the Karachi police chief and Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar ordered a transparent investigation. The incident occurred when two motorbikes collided near the MA Jinnah Road traffic signal. The accident led to an argument between the parties, which soon turned into a physical altercation. According to the FIR registered at the Preedy police station, Police Constable Muhammad Usama was riding his…
Private Funeral Held in Lisbon, Portugal The private funeral of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was held in Lisbon, Portugal, with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb attending on behalf of the Pakistani government. Prince Karim passed away at the age of 88 four days ago. National Day of Mourning in Pakistan Pakistan is observing a national day of mourning today, following the private funeral of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV in Lisbon. The national flag has been flown at half-mast across the country, as announced by the federal government two days ago. The prince will be laid to rest in…
