ISLAMABAD: If all goes as planned, the much-delayed local government elections in the federal capital will be held on September 29, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued the election schedule on Thursday. In this election, one million voters would cast their votes to elect their representatives in the 125 union councils of Islamabad. The ECP also barred the executive authorities of the city from announcing any development project and using state resources to influence the elections in favour of a particular candidate. The ECP stated that after the issuance of this schedule, no transfer/posting of government officers and…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
LAHORE: Following rains, dengue cases are on the rise in Punjab as 20 people tested positive for the virus during the last week or so across the province. The public health experts warned that the number of cases may further increase in the days to come following the stagnant water in the streets, ponds, rooftops of the buildings and on open places due to the spells of rain. According to the official figures, 57 positive dengue cases were reported across Punjab during the last 30 days. On the other hand, some officials claimed that the health authorities were not properly…
ISLAMABAD: Sahil’s Six Months Cruel Numbers data reveals that a total of 1,630 cases of child abuse were reported from across the country. In the first six months of 2024, 862 cases of child sexual abuse, 668 cases of abduction, 82 cases of missing children and 18 cases of child marriages were reported. This year, 48 cases of pornography after sexual abuse were also recorded. Six-monthly data shows that out of the total reported cases, (962) 59pc of victims were girls and (668) 41pc were boys. According to a statement, Sahil is working on child protection with special focus on…
LAHORE: Although many PTI leaders — including incarcerated former PM Imran Khan — have repeatedly foretold the downfall of the incumbent set-up, another top party leader on Thursday offered a rare hint about why they believe the government’s days are numbered. Speaking to reporters at Kot Lakhpat jail, incarcerated PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi hit out at the PPP — the PML-N’s main ally — criticising it for “playing both sides”. The party claims it is not part of the government, but continues to enjoy the perks associated with being in power, Mr Qureshi said after a hearing at the anti-terrorism court…
RAWALPINDI: The Jamaat-i-Islami has called off its two-week-long sit-in after it reached an agreement with the government on the formation of a task force aimed at addressing issues related to independent power producers (IPPs), reducing electricity bills and lowering taxes on the salaried class. The announcement came in the early hours of Friday after the two sides concluded the fifth round of talks at JI’s protests site at Rawalpindi’s Liaquat Bagh. However, JI emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman insisted that the party was deferring and not ending the sit-in, warning that his party would follow up on the government’s promises and would stage a sit-in…
ISLAMABAD: Two petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court seeking contempt proceedings against perceived violation of the June 11 order of the court to relocate restaurants, including Monal, out of the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) area within three months. Moved through Advocate Umer Ijaz Gillani, the first petition was filed by a citizen, Bilal Haque, and the second by Rina Saeed Khan, highlighting her removal as the chairperson of Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB). The petitions were moved under Article 204 of the Constitution read with Order 26 of the Supreme Court Rules 1980 as well as sections…
LAHORE: PML-N leaders, rejecting former prime minister Imran Khan’s offer to tender a conditional apology, leading to any reconciliation with the military establishment, over May 9 events, insisted the PTI founder should be punished for “orchestrating” the violent episode. They say the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder leader Imran Khan should not be pardoned even if he seeks an apology for the May 9 riots. Mr Khan had on Wednesday offered to tender an apology, provided the involvement of PTI supporters in the violence was proved. Reacting to Khan’s offer, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Thursday that the “mastermind” of…
GILGIT: Pakistan Customs on Thursday advised the protesting traders to lift restrictions on consignments lying at the Sost dry port after having been imported from China. Besides, the Gilgit-Baltistan customs announced approaching the GB Chief Court with a request to vacate its orders halting the collection of taxes, sales tax and additional sales tax from traders on items imported from China. Last month, Justice Raja Shakeel Ahmed of the Chief Court stopped FBR and Customs from collecting these taxes, observing the region was exempted from such taxes. Local traders have been staging a sit-in for the past two weeks, blocking the Karakoram Highway (KKH)…
GWADAR: The leadership of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has called off its sit-in in Gwadar and other areas of Balochistan, following a marathon round of talks with government officials that concluded late on Thursday night. The negotiations were held in Gwadar, with senior minister Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi leading the government delegation and Dr Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen representing the BYC. Officials confirmed that all issues between the government and the BYC were resolved during the final round of discussions, which lasted several hours. Dr Mahrang then announced the decision to call off the protests in Gwadar and…
Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni couldn’t help but gush over the actress’ work ethic. The Jane the Virgin actor reflected on his journey working with the actress on the romantic drama, which is adapted from the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name. During an exclusive sit-down with Today, the actor opened up about his experiences as he shed light on his troubled character in the film. When discussing his new leading lady, Baldoni, who wrote and directed the film, became enthusiastic as he went on to heap on praises for her. He told the outlet on Thursday, August 8, “I think…
