LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Members of the ruling alliance on Tuesday lashed out PTI founder Imran Khan over what they saw as a confession that he had ordered his supporters to gather outside the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on May 9 last year, in case he was arrested. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday called for strict action against the PTI, citing national interest and security, and accused former prime minister Imran Khan of orchestrating the May 9 riots. “Strict action against this evil anarchist group, following the Constitution and law, is a requirement of national security and national interests,” she said…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the prosecution and other respondents on a petition filed by PTI founding chairman Imran Khan against his physical remand in 12 cases of May 9 riots, including attack on the corps commander’s residence. A division bench, headed by Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh, also summoned details of the cases and charges against Imran Khan, as well as the prosecutor general and the advocate general, for Wednesday (today). Advocate Usman Riaz Gill appeared on behalf of the petitioner and argued that his client is not physically present before the antiterrorism court for the remand…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan on Tuesday agreed to intensify joint efforts to further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation in defence, economic and political domains. The two countries also agreed to develop closer economic engagement in priority areas of trade and investment, energy, connectivity and information technology. The understanding was reached at the third round of Pakistan-Turkmenistan bilateral political consultations held here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, led the Pakistan side while the Turkmenistan side was led by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs…
ISLAMABAD: At a time when the government has implemented several tax measures in the budget for the real estate sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday directed its field formations to increase property valuation rates to bring them closer to market values, starting next month. FBR Chairman Amjed Zubair Tiwana told Dawn that the new rates will be finalised in the coming days across more than 50 cities. “I have directed the regional tax offices to revise the valuation rates,” he said, noting that the process had been delayed due to tax officials’ involvement in finalising indicative incomes and tax rates…
RAWALPINDI / LAHORE: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday refused to undergo polygraph, photogrammetry and voice matching tests, despite a Lahore police team’s efforts to interrogate him regarding a dozen cases related to the May 9 riots. A 12-member team, led by DSP Javed Asif and including officials from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA), arrived at Adiala Jail, where Mr Khan has been imprisoned for nearly a year. The team, which included investigation officers (IOs) of the cases and PFSA experts Abid Ayub and Inspector Waqas Khalid, tried to question the former premier and perform the necessary tests. Mr Khan…
The US administration has sought a budget of $101 million for Pakistan to “strengthen democracy, fight terrorism, and stabilise the country’s economy”, US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu told a congressional panel on Tuesday. Lu’s statement came as he presented a written budget request for South and Central Asian Affairs to the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. He said that Pakistan was facing “ongoing challenges and opportunities”, in light of which, the requested funding would strengthen democracy, fight terrorism, and stabilise the economy by supporting economic reforms and debt management. “The President’s Budget requests a straight-lining of our…
Blake Lively is still on cloud nine after meeting her *NSYNC idols at the New York City premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine on Monday night. The 36-year-old actress gushed about the encounter on Instagram Stories, sharing her excitement over meeting JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Joey Fatone. “No one will ever know what this moment meant to me. No. One. Ever. I am living in a simulation. My face knows it. Happiest human ever,” Lively posted a message on Instagram with Bass’s recollection of the occasion, which started with a group shot featuring Lively and Reynolds, 47. The It Ends with…
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman offered an inside scoop on their long-lasting friendship just days ahead of the release of their joint project, Deadpool & Wolverine. During an exclusive conversation with Entertainment Tonight’s Spilling the E-Tea, Hugh, who first met Ryan in 2008 on the set of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, revealed the best thing about their friendship. He said, “I could literally tell you anything and also how I feel both of us – I’m stealing a little bit ’cause you described this perfectly – we are genuinely rooting for each other in every aspect of our lives.” Ryan nodded in agreement as he pointed…
Prince Harry has been labelled ‘petty’ for overshadowing Kate Middleton and Prince William’s son Prince George’s special day with the Invictus Games announcement. For the unversed, it has been revealed that the Duke of Sussex will bring the Invictus Games to the UK in 2027. The upcoming tournament will be held in Birmingham, marking the former working royal’s return to his homeland. However, this update came amid George’s 11th birthday which seemingly ignited a feud between Harry and his estranged brother and sister-in-law. Now, speaking of this new drama, former GB News host Dan Wootton strongly criticised the Sussexeses for allegedly spoiling…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were ordered to clear their possessions out of the royal residence, still struggle to cope with the pain they felt after King Charles’ decision as Frogmore Cottage remains empty a year after the couple were evicted. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid some £2.4 million to renovate the cottage – which has now all been paid back, according to the Palace officials. Palace officials confirmed the four-bed property in the grounds of Windsor Castle hadn’t taken on any new tenants as part of this year’s Sovereign Grant press release. The Sussexes had been…
