ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will embark on his container at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam in Karachi on Feb 27 to begin an anti-government long march which will reach Islamabad in 10 days after travelling through 34 cities and towns of the country. The PPP chairman on Tuesday gave approval of the route plan for the long march which will reach the capital city on or after March 8, according to an official announcement by the party’s Central Media Office. The PPP, however, has not disclosed the final venue where the participants will stay after reaching the…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
KARACHI: Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M. Shaikh of the Sindh High Court on Tuesday directed the police to complete investigation into the alleged torture of Parveen Rind, the house officer of the Peoples University of Medical and Health Science for Women (PUMHSW), Shaheed Benazirabad district, within 15 days. The DIG and SSP concerned as well as registrar of the university appeared before the chief justice along with reports on the matter. Ms Rind also turned up barefoot and appeared before the chief justice. However, the Shaheed Benazirabad deputy commissioner was found absent. On Feb 12, the CJ had taken notice…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday reserved its verdict on an application filed by PTI leader Faisal Vawda against his lifetime disqualification from parliament by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for concealing his dual nationality at the time of contesting the National Assembly election in the 2018 general elections. An ECP bench last week, headed by the chief election commissioner, had disqualified Vawda for concealing his US citizenship and directed him to return the salary and other benefits he had received as a minister and as a member of the National Assembly, within two months. It had also de-notified him as a…
The historic hike in prices of petroleum products has drawn condemnation from opposition parties’ leaders, with PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif accusing the PTI government of being “insensitive and heartless” to the sufferings of inflation-hit masses. The government last night notified an unprecedented increase in the prices of all petroleum products by up to Rs10 to Rs12 per litre for the next fortnight ending on Feb 28 “to pass on the impact of higher international oil prices” and application of additional petroleum levy, as committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These are the highest-ever prices of all the products and also perhaps…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday raided the residence of media personality Mohsin Jamil Baig in Islamabad and arrested him after he allegedly shot at and roughed up members of the raiding team. According to a press release issued by the investigation agency, the FIA’s Cyber Crime Circle raided Baig’s house after obtaining a search and seizure warrant from the relevant court. “During the raid, Mohsin Baig and his son and servants directly fired at the FIA team and made two officials hostage,” the press release said. It added that Baig was arrested after he ran out of bullets…
TOBA TEK SINGH: Two teachers and a headmistress were suspended from service for allegedly forcing girls to cook and sell biryani here on Tuesday at 672/13 GB. Deputy Commissioner Umer Javed took notice of the complaint that students of Pirmahal government girls high school 672/13 GB were forced to cook and sell biryani by the teaching staff. On the direction of the DC, District Education Authority CEO Muhammad Zulfiqar suspended from service headmistress Razia Manzoor and two teachers Umme Kalsoom and Rukhsana Ramzan. They have been served with show-cause notices with the direction to reply within seven days. ACCIDENT: A…
Khloe Kardashian can expect to be contacted by her ex-husband Lamar Odom in the coming days after the former basketball player vowed to ‘try his damndest’ to try and reconnect with her. Lamar’s admission came on Monday’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother, where he discussed his relationship with Khloe with fellow costars who suggested that he should reach out to her once he gets out of the house. “Well, I’m going to try my damndest,” Lamar then stated. Admitting that he didn’t treat her right when they were married, Lamar also said, “I’ve never thought about getting married again.” “She has…
Pete Davidson is showering love on his girlfriend Kim Kardashian’s sister, Khloé Kardashian on Valentine’s Day. The Saturday Night Live star, 28, sent Khloé flowers for Valentine’s Day and amid all this, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians alum took to Instagram to share a snap of her gift. Sharing the picture of some pink roses and calla lilies she wrote, “The sweetest! Thank you Pete.” Earlier, Khloé, 37, also received flowers from Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott as well as niece Penelope Disick to mark the holiday. For the unversed, the Good American founder split from Tristan Thompson last year. Earlier in January, the…
Famed Bollywood star Varun Dhawan delighted fans with an adorable click as he relished the breathtaking views of nature. The devilishly handsome actor impressed fans with his snaps. Just a few hours ago, the Coolie No 1 actor was active on Instagram and shared a stunning selfie flaunting his infectious smile. Giving supremely peaceful and serene vibes Dhawan looked handsome as ever posing amidst the mighty tree and all the greenery. Fans showered him with love and praise.
Speculations into how deeply lined Prince Andrew’s personal finances have begun following his decision to agree to pay a substantial donation into Virginia Giuffre preferred charity. The first to question the true depth of Prince Andrew’s personal pocket and finances have been royal author and biographer Nigel Cawthorne. Mr Cawthorne asserted his questions during an interview with BBC News. There he began by admitting, “We don’t have much of the details yet about how much money is involved and of course who is going to pay for it.” “He’s not a particularly wealthy man. Where is this money coming from? I’m…
