Category: Pakistan Zone
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has now made officers from law enforcement and intelligence agencies eligible for monetary rewards. This initiative is part of FBR’s efforts to acknowledge and incentivize the crucial role these officers play in curbing smuggling activities. The announcement, made on Wednesday, comes with an update to the FBR’s Reward Rules…
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As a seven-member Supreme Court bench commenced the hearing on the case of lifetime disqualification on Tuesday, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan asserted his reluctance to advocate the extreme prohibition, especially given the approaching general elections on Feb 8, where three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is vying for a historic fourth term. Awan, representing the…
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In a strategic move directed by the Sindh Agriculture Department, the Sindh caretaker government has chosen to import 52,800 metric tonnes of urea at a cost of approximately Rs4.5 billion for the ongoing Rabi crop season 2023-24. This decision was made during a recent cabinet meeting due to the federal government’s directive requiring Sindh to…
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was arrested again immediately upon his release from Adiala jail in Rawalpindi. Qureshi had secured bail from the Supreme Court in the cypher case four days prior, along with former Prime Minister Imran Khan. However, their immediate release was delayed due to their involvement in other ongoing…
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The cipher case revolves around a diplomatic document that was reported as missing from Imran Khan’s possession. The PTI alleges that this document contained a threat from the United States aimed at removing Khan from office. On August 5, 2023, Imran Khan, the PTI chief, was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison…
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ISLAMABAD – On Monday, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was admitted to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) after experiencing a deterioration in his health, as reported by ARY News. Complaints of chest pain prompted the former interior minister’s immediate transfer to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), where a team of…
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ISLAMABAD – The Jamaat e Islami (JI) has declared its intent to organize a Gaza March in front of the US Embassy in Islamabad on October 29. The march seeks to pressure Israel to lift the siege on Gaza and open routes for humanitarian aid, according to Bol News. JI Amir Sirajul Haq urged the public…
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PESHAWAR – In the wake of Afghanistan’s historic victory over Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup in India, at least four individuals have been apprehended for engaging in aerial firing as part of their celebratory revelry. The arrests took place within the jurisdiction of the Nasir Bagh police station. Afghanistan secured a remarkable triumph, defeating…
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Karachi, a coastal city, has grappled with a severe water crisis over the past few years. The city’s water distribution system is not just outdated but also inadequate, having received minimal maintenance. The governance structure is riddled with weaknesses, allowing water theft to occur openly and unhindered. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (formerly known…
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Ten senior officials at Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) have been dismissed due to their involvement in significant corruption. These terminated officers comprise nine Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) and one Executive Engineer (XEN). One of the SDOs was found to have filed false FIRs against consumers and levied unauthorized detection bills for personal gain. Additionally, 17…