ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday warned registration of FIR against the Inspector General of Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi in a missing person case. IHC Justice Kayani was hearing the petition seeking recovery of Samiullah who went missing from the jurisdiction of Sangjani Police Station of Islamabad. The court has set a three days deadline for the recovery of Samiullah and warned that he would order registration of FIR against the IG Islamabad if the missing person was not returned home. During the hearing of the petition, the court inquired about the…
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LAHORE: Police shifted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to the Central Jail Kot Lakhpat, Lahore, from Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, on Friday, following the permission granted by an anti-terrorism court (ATC). ATC-I Judge Khalid Arshad allowed the transfer of the PTI leader on an application filed by the DIG operations. The police told the court that trial proceedings in cases of May 9 riots against the former foreign minister had been commenced before an ATC in Lahore. It said frequent transportation of Qureshi from Rawalpindi to Lahore was not feasible for the authorities as well as for the accused. The police said…
OKARA; Eighteen people were arrested while 134 were booked on Friday for attacking a police station after an alleged blasphemy incident at village Behlolpur. Sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) were added to the case, in which 29 suspects were nominated. Earlier, a man was booked in another FIR on charges of setting the pages of the Holy Quran on fire. As per the first information report (FIR), the complainant was passing through Behlolpur when he saw a village resident allegedly burning the pages of the Holy Quran along a mosque wall. When the alarm was raised, the village men…
ISLAMABAD: After a settlement was reached between the federal government and Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), the latter called off its protest sit-in at Faizabad on Friday evening. In return, the government announced to accelerate support to the Palestinian victims of Israeli atrocities. The negotiations between the two sides continued for the second day on Friday and the agreement was signed by Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar at noon. The TLP was represented at the talks by its central leaders Allama Ghulam Abbas Faizi and Dr Shafique Amini. The key interchange in the twin cities…
ISLAMABAD: Khawar Fareed Maneka moved the Islamabad High Court on Friday against the acquittal of former prime minister Imran Khan and Mr Maneka’s ex-wife Bushra Bibi in the Iddat case. In his appeal, Mr Maneka said the additional district and sessions judge (ADSJ) had acquitted Mr Khan and Bushra Bibi while ignoring key aspects of the case. On July 13, ADSJ Mohammad Afzal Majoka had acquitted both in the case by setting aside their conviction by a trial court. In the 28-page verdict, Judge Majoka rejected the allegations of Khawar Maneka that the nikah of Mr Khan and Bushra Bibi was fraudulently…
ISLAMABAD: The PTI core committee on Friday strongly condemned the violence in Bannu and “directed” its provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to hold a transparent inquiry and punish those involved in the deaths of innocent people. At least one person was killed and scores injured when a peace march in Bannu turned violent. However, the party claimed that the death toll was much higher. The party alleged that the security apparatus had resorted to firing on a peaceful demonstration, staged jointly by almost all political parties in Bannu, opposing a new “operation” against terrorism. In a statement, the party said it feared…
Parts of Karachi received light to moderate rain on Saturday while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast downpours across the country over the next 24 hours. According to DawnNewsTV, rainfall with thunder was recorded in various parts of the metropolis including Clifton, II Chundrigar Road, Saddar, Malir Colony, Landhi, Garden and Naya Nazimabad. After days of extreme hot and humid weather, the downpour brought some relief to citizens. Chief Meteorologist Dr Sardar Sarfaraz told Dawn.com that widespread thunderstorms and rain bands were spread across Karachi, adding that most areas of the city were likely to receive “good rain” today. “Main and…
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has in so many words termed the move to ban a political party an internal matter of Pakistan. “The recent decisions by Pakistani courts, including the Supreme Court of Pakistan, show the strengths of Pakistan’s legal and judicial system and the ability of the Pakistani nation to deal with domestic challenges. Commentary from abroad is therefore unwarranted and unacceptable interference in Pakistan’s domestic affairs,” she said while responding to a question regarding the concern voiced by the US at a press briefing here on Friday. Also, the spokesperson said Pakistan conveyed to the Afghan authorities…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Saturday announced the formation of a commission for a “transparent” investigation into the outbreak of violence at a peace rally in Bannu a day earlier, the provincial spokesperson said. At least one person was killed and 22 others were injured when gunfire caused a stampede at a march in Bannu city on Friday. The gathering was attended by thousands who were demanding security in the district. The peace rally, organised by local traders and political parties, saw participants waving white flags as symbols of peace. Eyewitnesses said that tensions escalated when the crowd marched towards the Bannu…
Miley Cyrus dazzled at Gucci’s summer celebration, co-hosting the event alongside creative director Sabato De Sarno at the iconic Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. As the face of Gucci Flora perfumes, Miley made a stunning appearance in a black minidress with a wrap design and plunging neckline, paired with a lacy black bra, chunky gold necklace, and strappy black sandals. Her wet, slicked-back hair and smoky makeup look completed her chic ensemble. Along with the celebrity were her brother Trace Cyrus, sister Brandi Cyrus, and mother Tish Cyrus. Dominic Purcell, Tish’s spouse, was also present. Maxx Morando, Miley’s boyfriend, was…
