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  • Gandapur demands US Congress investigation into cipher case

    Gandapur demands US Congress investigation into cipher case

    Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has called for a US Congress investigation into the alleged American conspiracy to oust former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government.

    Gandapur met with a delegation of the New York State Assembly and American-Pakistani Public Affairs Committee, led by Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos. The KP minister remarked that the US should uncover the truth about the alleged cypher conspiracy.

    Adviser to the chief minister on finance Muzammil Aslam told Dawn that the delegation “endorsed the chief minister’s concerns on the matter and said he’s absolutely right.”

    The adviser also stated that their perception of Pakistan changed after their recent visit.

    Furthermore, both sides agreed to sign memorandums of understanding for partnership in health, education, trade, and human resource, and initiate nursing exchange and tele-health programmes.

  • Military dismisses ‘unwarranted criticism’ of Azm-e-Istehkam

    Military dismisses ‘unwarranted criticism’ of Azm-e-Istehkam

    On Friday, the military leadership condemned the “unwarranted criticism” of the newly launched anti-terrorism operation Azm-e-Istehkam, stating that the initiative was being “deliberately misrepresented.”

    According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the statement came after the 265th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), which was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir in the chair.

    The military wing stated that the new operation is aimed at re-invigorating national counter-terrorism efforts in a synchronized manner to eradicate terrorism in Pakistan.

    The statement by ISPR read, “Forum noted with concern the unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation of the vision, only for furthering their vested interests.”

  • PCB summons former Test cricketers for consultation

    PCB summons former Test cricketers for consultation

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has summoned former Test cricketers to Lahore for consultations.

    According to Geo sources, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi will meet 30 to 35 international cricketers on Monday, to hear their feedback and suggestions on domestic cricket. The cricketers will be confident in the three new tournaments launched by the name of Champions.

    Earlier, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi said that he is in touch with former cricketers and is seeking advice on improving cricket.

  • Khan says PTI to participate in APC to hear what govt says about Azm-e-Istehkam

    Khan says PTI to participate in APC to hear what govt says about Azm-e-Istehkam

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan stated on Friday that PTI will participate in the All-Parties Conference (APC), during which the government will take all the political parties into confidence over the newly launched military operation Azm-e-Istehkam.

    Speaking to reporters in Adiala jail during a hearing, Khan said, “My party will participate in the All-Parties Conference and hear what the government has to say.”

    Imran Khan also voiced concerns over the operation, saying it would “only lead to further instability” in the country.

    The federal cabinet approved a new anti-militant operation last week following the Apex Committee’s recommendations to take down terrorists across the country.

    However, opposition parties including the PTI, Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Awami National Party (ANP), and others have voiced concerns over the military operation, demanding that parliament must be taken into confidence before taking any such decision.

  • Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers

    Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers

    The government has further increased the price of electricity by five rupees 72 paise per unit, starting July 1.

    Fixed charges will apply to electricity consumers. For non-protected consumers, the new rates are as follows: Up to 100 units, the rate is Rs. 23.73; for 201 to 300 units, the rate is Rs. 32.98 per unit.

    Monthly fixed charges for industrial electricity consumers have risen by 184 per cent, and fixed charges for commercial electricity consumers have increased by 150 per cent.

    Agricultural tubewell customers will see a 100 per cent increase in monthly fixed charges.

    The federal cabinet has approved the increase in fixed electricity charges, as per sources.

    Industrial customers’ monthly fixed charges have reportedly increased from Rs. 440 to Rs. 1250.

    Fixed charges for commercial users have risen from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1250, while fixed charges for agricultural tubewell users have increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 400, sources report.

  • Punjab govt wants to suspend social media from Muharram 6 to 11

    Punjab govt wants to suspend social media from Muharram 6 to 11

    Update

    The federal government has rejected the Punjab government’s request to suspend social media platforms for six days during Muharram ul Haram, Geo News reported today.

    The Interior Ministry believes that security would be foolproof during the holy month, so there would be no need to shut down social media platforms across the province.

    “Security should be made more active and effective,” said the Interior Ministry, adding that mobile signals will be blocked in areas where processions and majlis will be held.

    Previously

    The Punjab government, in a matter of urgent security, has requested to suspend access to all social media platforms for a week during Muharram ul Haram, as reported by Geo News today.

    The federal government will decide on the province’s request: “Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will present the issue before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today.”

    Shia Muslims hold processions across the globe, including in Pakistan, with thousands of policemen deployed to ensure security during the month.

    Geo News also reported that Mohsin Naqvi is not in favour of suspending social media; the decision will be made after a meeting with the Prime Minister.

    The Punjab Home Department sent a request to the Ministry of Interior to suspend all social media platforms from Muharram 6 to 11, aiming to avoid sectarian violence in the country.

  • Town Chairman Mirpur Mathilo suspended in Nasrullah Gadani murder case

    Town Chairman Mirpur Mathilo suspended in Nasrullah Gadani murder case

    Shahbaz Ahmed Khan Lund, accused in the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, and the Municipal Chairman of Mirpur Mathelo, has been suspended.

    The Sindh government suspended him under the Sindh Local Government Ordinance, and the notification has been issued accordingly.

    Journalist Nasrullah Gadani was killed in an attack by armed men on May 25 in Mirpur Mathilo.

    A murder case against unknown persons has been registered at Mirpur Mathelo police station.

    Gadani sustained three gunshot wounds in a deadly attack last month. Initially, he was transferred to Rahim Yar Khan for treatment and later, on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, he was moved to a private hospital in Karachi. Gadani, however, passed away during treatment there.

  • World Championship of Legends League: Pakistan defeats West Indies by 30 runs

    World Championship of Legends League: Pakistan defeats West Indies by 30 runs

    In the World Championship of Legends tournament, Pakistan champions defeated West Indies champions by 30 runs.

    In the match played in Birmingham, Pakistan decided to bat first and scored 194 runs for 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

    Shoaib Malik scored 54 runs on behalf of Pakistan Champions, besides Sharjeel Khan scored 35 runs, Aamir Yameen scored 29 runs and Shahid Afridi scored 16 runs.

    Chasing 195 runs, the team of West Indies champions scored 165 runs for 9 wickets. Dwayne Smith scored 65 and Jonathan Carter scored 34 runs.

    On behalf of Pakistan Champions, Sohail Tanveer dismissed 4 players while Shahid Afridi took 3 wickets and Wahab Riaz took 2 wickets.

    It should be noted that this is Pakistan’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, previously the Green Shirts defeated Australia.

  • Gifts given to wife at time of marriage or before separation cannot be revoked

    Gifts given to wife at time of marriage or before separation cannot be revoked

    The Sindh High Court has ruled that gifts given by a husband to his wife at the time of marriage or before separation cannot be rescinded.

    The Sindh High Court conducted a hearing on a petition about the return of gifts given to the wife either at the time of marriage or before separation.

    The court dismissed Arshad Jameel’s plea against the trial court’s decision and issued a detailed judgement on the appeal.

    According to the court’s decision, gifts given to the wife at the time of marriage or before separation cannot be reclaimed; gifts given during the marriage become the personal property of the wife.

  • Tax exemption to army officials, bureaucrats challenged in Lahore High Court

    Tax exemption to army officials, bureaucrats challenged in Lahore High Court

     A petition challenging tax exemption conferred to bureaucrats and military officials in the federal budget has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC).

    Advocate Nadeem Sarwar has submitted a plea challenging tax exemption given to certain individuals on behalf of citizen Mashkoor Hussain.

    “The federal government has provided relief to the bureaucracy and military officials in the budget,” the plea read.

     “In the constitution, all citizens are equal; thus, offering tax exemption has been a violation of the constitution,” the petitioner maintained in the filed plea.

    Mashkoor Hussain requested that the court strike down the amendment in section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance as invalid.