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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released an inquiry report on a major power breakdown in the country that took place earlier this year, ARY News reported. On January 23, several parts of the country including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Quetta had plunged into darkness as a high-tension electricity supply line between Quetta and Guddu caused a major power breakdown. As per the report, NTDC, Jinco Two Port Qasim Electric Power Company have been held responsible for the countrywide blackout. The Inquiry committee while highlighting the flaws in the power system said electricity generation was increased from wind power plants in the South, while in the North, hydel power generation was decreased. Read more: NEPRA forms probe committee on countrywide power breakdown The power system got affected due to the over supply of electricity in transmission lines, as a result, three plants of K-2 were tripped and 1,940mw electricity disappeared from

The Bombay High Court of India quashed the criminal proceedings against Bollywood star Salman Khan and his bodyguard, based on the journalist’s complaint in 2019. As per the reports from Indian news agencies, the high court, on Thursday, struck down the criminal proceedings against the actor and his bodyguard by a magistrate court, upon the complaint lodged by a journalist. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv According to the details, the single judge of justice Bharati Dangre heard the petition of the accused and questioned if the due procedure was followed by the complainant before getting the process issued by the magistrate court. It is pertinent to note here that journalist Ashok Pandey had lodged a complaint against Khan, alleging that he got into a scuffle with him after he tried to take his videos and photographs while cycling in Andheri. The complaint also mentioned that his bodyguard snatched the journalist’s mobile phone and threatened him, which left him in trauma,

The death toll after a floor collapsed at a Hindu temple in India had risen to 35 on Friday, with rescue operations underway to find one person still missing, a local official told AFP.  Dozens of worshippers celebrating a major religious holiday plunged into the stepwell –- a stair-lined communal water source — on Thursday after the floor covering it collapsed in the central city of Indore. “Thirty-five people are dead. One person is still missing. Rescue operations are on,” Indore district magistrate Ilayaraja T. told AFP by phone. A witness at the scene told AFP that rescuers were working to determine whether or not one more person reported missing had also fallen down the well. Women, children and an 18-month-old baby were among those standing on the grill covering the well when it buckled and gave way, plunging them into about 7.5 metres (25 feet) of water, the Times of India newspaper reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday he was “extremely pained” by news of

ISLAMABAD: A four-member bench of the Supreme Court hearing PTI petition against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decision to delay polls in Punjab was dissolved once again after Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail excused himself from hearing the case, ARY News reported. The bench was disbanded for the second time as the original five-member top court bench was dissolved following the recusal of Justice Aminuddin Khan on Thursday. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial today constituted a new four-member bench to hear PTI plea against delay in polls. According to a supplementary cause list issued by the SC registrar today, the new bench included four judges i.e. Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. However, as soon as the proceeding began, Justice Mandokhail recused himself from the case. Justice Mandokhail said that despite being a member of the bench, he wasn’t consulted regarding

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) office on Friday rejected Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s observation regarding suo moto notices hearing, ARY News reported. The SC Registrar’s Office issued a circular regarding the hearing of cases under Article 184/3. On Wednesday, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court ordered to adjourn the hearing of cases of constitutional importance and suo motu notices. “Justice Qazi Faez Isa used suo moto powers in judgment,” the circular said and added the judgment of Justice Isa and Justice Aminuddin does not apply to the larger bench hearing cases related to 184/3. The circular released by the SC further termed the judgment against the orders passed by a five-member bench of the top court. Only the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) can take suo moto notice. Read more: SC bench hearing election delay case dissolved The SC while rejecting the decision of a three-member bench in a case of giving extra marks to Hafiz-e-Quran, turned down Qazi Faez Isa’s obser

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LAHORE: Sessions court on Friday extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in the Zille Shah death case, ARY News reported. Ali Bilal aka Zille Shah, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker died earlier this month when police and the PTI supporters had clashed ahead of the party’s Lahore rally . Additional Session judge Muhammad Bilal Baig heard the bail plea of PTI leaders. Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed and other PTI leaders appeared before the court, while Fawad Chaudhry and Farrukh Habib sought a day exemption from appearance, which was accepted. Read more: LHC petition seeks judicial probe of Zille Shah’s death The Lahore court extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders till April 13. According to the investigation report, Zille Shah was hit by a speeding car, when he was walking on the middle of the road. He was rushed to Services Hospital, but could not survive. After hearing the news of Shah’s death, the accused fl

The official trailer of the upcoming Tamil-language epic ‘Ponniyin Selvan II’ starring Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was unveiled on Wednesday. In a grand event in Chennai, with mega-star Kamal Haasan as chief guest, the makers launched the trailer and audio of ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ marking the comeback of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Similar to the blockbuster hit first part, released last year, the trailer promises the sequel to be on an equally grand scale with breathtaking visuals. While, the ensemble cast teased with a strong screen presence, Bachchan as Nandini, seeking revenge for her father, shone through the video, as she said, “We will destroy the Cholas.” ‘Ponniyin Selvan I’ followed the early life story of Arulmozhivarman [Jayam Ravi], who became the Chola emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). The film also featured Vikram, Karthi, Trisha and Bachchan in other key roles. Aishwarya Rai was ‘removed’ from five big films: D

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been moved for the recovery of Azhar Mashwani, the focal person on Digital Media to PTI chief Imran Khan, ARY News reported. Mashwani went missing on March 23, whereas, his wife wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial to take notice. Azhar Siddiq advocate has moved the plea for the recovery of Azhar Mashwani in the high court. The plea stated that basic human rights are being violated, six days have passed but there is no clue about Mashwani. “As per law, the suspect has to be presented before the court within 24 hours of arrest.” Read more: LHC SERVES NOTICE TO FIA IN AZHAR MASHWANI MISSING CASE The LHC has been pleaded with to pass orders about the details of cases registered against Mashwani and his immediate recovery. The former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan also condemned the ‘abduction’ of the party’s social media head Mashwani, castigating Islamabad and Punjab po

KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved Rs0.56 per unit hike in the power tariff for K-Electric consumers on account of fuel charge adjustment (FCA) for February, ARY News reported on Thursday. The power regulator conducted the hearing on the request of Karachi’s power utility for the FCA and quarterly adjustment. The NEPRA will release a detailed decision on the matter later. The increase in electricity tariff will be applicable to all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers, domestic consumers consuming up-to 300 units, said the power body. Furthermore, Nepra has also approved the reduction in the cost of electricity per unit by Rs0.6 under monthly fuel adjustment for other consumers. Read more:  NEPRA APPROVES RS3.39 PER UNIT ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE FOR ELECTRICITY Earlier, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had allowed electricity distribution companies to charge their consumers an additional fuel cost of Rs

Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters crashed in Kentucky during a training mission Wednesday night, officials said. “The status of the crew members are unknown at this time,” army base Fort Campbell said in a statement early Thursday. “The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.” The helicopters, from the 101st Airborne Division, crashed at around 10:00 pm Wednesday in Kentucky’s Trigg county, northwest of Fort Campbell. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said fatalities were expected. “We’ve got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected,” he said on Twitter. He said Kentucky police and emergency management were responding. “Please pray for all those affected,” Beshear tweeted. Fort Campbell said the incident was under investigation. “More information will be released as it becomes available,” it said. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/PqTb4O6

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declared Section 124A of the Treason Act null and void, ARY News reported. On March 14, the Lahore High Court (LHC) concluded a hearing over petitions against the sedition law and reserved its decision. LHC Justice Shahid Karim in his short order declared Section 124A in conflict with the constitution of Pakistan. The Sedition Law was challenged by Abuzar Salman Niazi advocate and others. “Sedition laws are a legacy of the colonial history”, petitioners’ counsel argued. “Pakistan’s constitution gives freedom of expression and opinion to every citizen,” the lawyer said. “Even today, people are being booked under Section 124-A (sedition) over speeches against the government,” counsel said. Read more: Petition challenges sedition law in LHC, seeks its abolition “The sedition law under Section 124-A being exercised to serve political interests and exploit citizens,” petitioners said in their plea. “The citizens could not be subjected

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy on Thursday exhibited an excellent display of firing surface-to-air missiles in the night. Pakistan Navy spokesperson said Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi witnessed the firing of missiles by air defence units. The spokesperson said the missiles fired by Pak Navy successfully hit their targets. He said firing of these missiles was proof of Pak Navy’s combat readiness and operational capabilities. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi said Pakistan Navy was fully capable of thwarting any aggression against the country. He expressed his complete confidence in the combat readiness of Pak Navy. Read more: Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires surface to air missiles Earlier in the month of April, Pak Navy had successfully test fired missile in the North Arabian Sea. According to Pak Navy spokesperson, the indigenously developed Cruise Missile has Anti-Ship and Land Attack capability. Vice Admiral Kaleem Sh

The unexpected collapse of NATO-sponsored regime led by Ashraf Ghani in Afghanistan is widely analyzed with a view to figure out the reasons for this failure. The sudden collapse of the regime was also strange as for a large part of two decades it had complete support of the western alliance that practically occupied Afghanistan after the 9/11 outrage. As was quite obvious the primary blame of the collapse of the Afghan regime is placed on the defeat of the army that could not sustain its operational capability after the gradually dwindling support of the western forces. Keeping in view the typical circumstances, after occupying Afghanistan, the NATO alliance raised a defence force and tried to transform it into a national army but the abject failure of this effort ultimately proved to be the final failure of the regime that they installed whether led by Karzai or Ashraf Ghani. It is now the considered opinion that it was the Afghan army that was considered the bedrock of the plan

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday resumed hearing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition against delay in general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. A five-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail is hearing the plea. Ahead of the hearing, the SC Registrar’s Office accepted the separate pleas of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) to become parties in the case. Today’s hearing As the proceedings commenced, PPP lawyer Farooq H. Naek requested the court to become respondent in the case. “You want to present your stance … is your application on behalf of the PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement)?” the CJP asked. Naek replied that PPP was not a part of the PDM. “The court will first hear arguments from ECP’s lawyer,” Justice Bandial then said. During the

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ISLAMABAD: The European Commission has removed Pakistan from the list of its “High-Risk Third Countries”, Federal Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar announced late Tuesday. In his Twitter post, Naveed Qamar said “EU has removed Pakistan from the List of High-Risk Third Countries. Pakistani businesses and individuals would no longer be subjected to ‘Enhanced Customer Due Diligence’ by European legal and economic operators.” Qamar noted that all credit goes to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his tireless efforts. Sir EU has removed Pakistan from the List of High Risk Third Countries. Pakistani businesses and individuals would no longer be subjected to ‘Enhanced Customer Due Diligence’ by European legal and economic operators. — Syed Naveed Qamar (@naveedqamarmna) March 28, 2023 According to the minister Pakistan was included in the EU list of high-risk countries in 2018, which caused damage to Pakistan’s economy, exporters, and traders. The EU High-Risk Third Cou

Almost all discerning and rational segments of Pakistani polity have expressed their disdain at the deliberate reduction of political space the onrush of lopsided accountability is causing. It is quite apparent that even the judiciary faces the pressures of arbitrary interference and though the judicial segment is showing considerable restraint yet it is somewhat perplexing to determine how long the situation will last. It must also be borne in mind that elasticity of human perceptions does have definite limitations and it is always prudent to keep this limit in view. The current situation can hardly justify a contradiction in terms by simultaneously expressing discomfort and also taking satisfaction by not trying to redress it on the larger pretext of prudence. It also has become more than apparent at this juncture that the dangers inherent in the specific system of accountability designed by arbitrary forces are not only unsettling but also contain a tendency to boomerang. It is

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted more rain and thunderstorm in different parts of the country from March 28 to 31, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to PMD, the new westerly wave will enter Balochistan this evening and is likely to grip upper and central parts of country on 29th March (Wednesday). According to the Met Office, rain with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms is expected in Sindh including Karachi, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas and Hyderabad on March 29 to 30. “Rain-wind/thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms is expected in Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Harnai, Qila Saifullah, Qillah Abdullah, Chaman, Pishin, Sibbi, Loralai, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Panjgur, Awaran, Ketch from March 28 to 31,” said the Met department’s weather advisory. Another westerly wave is expected to enter western and upper parts of the country on 01st April and likely to persist over Khyber Pakhtunkh

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ISLAMABAD: Mansoor Usman Awan on Tuesday assumed charge as the new Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), ARY News reported. In his informal talk with newsmen after assuming charge of his office, Mansoor Usman Khan said he will appear before Supreme Court in a constitutional petition filed by PTI over delay in Punjab and KP polls. Will you raise an objection over the five-member SC bench? asked the journo. “We will see after appearing before the court,” the newly appointed AGP said. Mansoor Awan is a Lahore-based lawyer. He was the counsel of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in several matters including implementation of Article 95, presidential reference on the interpretation of Article 63(A) of the Constitution. Read more: President Arif Alvi accepts resignation of AGP Shehzad Ata Elahi A day earlier, President Alvi accepted the resignation of Shehzad Ata Elahi from the post of Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) and approved the name of Mansoor Usman Awan for the coveted

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Kareena Kapoor Khan is reportedly being replaced by young diva Pooja Hegde in Salman Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ sequel. After romancing Salman Khan in the upcoming ‘Kisi Ka Bhai, Kisi Ki Jaan’ , the South starlet seems to be the new favourite of the megastar, and buzz is that the two will join hands for the anticipated sequel of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ (2015) as well. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv As per the reports from Indian media outlets, the ‘Radhe Shyam’ actor has been roped in by the makers of ‘Pawan Putra Bhaijaan’ , however, it is yet to be known if it is to replace Kapoor or in a newly added role.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by bajrangi bhaijaan (@bajrangi___bhaijaan) Quoting a source close to the development, the publication reported, “Salman [Khan] has roped in Pooja Hegde to replace Kareena Kapoor in ‘Pavan Putra Bhaijaan’ . However, it remains to be seen if Pooja will play a new character or step int

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Indian actor-comedian Sunil Grover recalled the time when he was replaced on a show without being informed by the makers. In a recent conversation with an Indian tabloid, Grover, best known for his portrayal of Dr Mashhoor Gulati and Gutthi on comedy shows, spoke about the rough phase in life when he was removed from a show after working for just three days. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Without naming the title, Grover said, “ Ek show tha jisme main replace ho gaya tha 3 din mein hi aur mujhe bataya bhi nahi tha. Kisi aur se pata chala tha mujhe, (There was a show in which I got replaced within 3 days and they didn’t even tell me. I got to know through someone else.)”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sunil Grover (@whosunilgrover) “I had immense self doubt, mujhe ni lagta tha ki main dobara ja paunga ya un logo ke saath shooting kar paunga. Toh main ek shell mein chala gaya tha almost one month ke liye,  ( I didn

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NAWABSHAH: The Nawabshah airport has been closed for flight operations for two months, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said Sunday. According to the notification issued here, the airport will remain closed until May 23. The closure is due to a geotechnical study that needs to be carried out at the airport, it added. As a result, only helicopters will be able to land and take off at the Nawabshah airport until May 23. Earlier in September last year, Nawabshah Airport was closed for 15 days by the CAA due to flood water. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/psB7CfZ

At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday. The powerful weather system, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a path of more than 100 miles (60 kilometers) across the state late Friday, slamming several towns along the way. Mississippi’s emergency management agency put the death toll at 25, and said dozens more were injured. Four people reported missing “have been found,” it added. And in Alabama, one man died after being trapped when a trailer overturned in the severe weather, the sheriff’s office in Morgan County said on Twitter. In Rolling Fork, home to fewer than 2,000 people, an entire row of houses and buildings was demolished, leaving only scattered debris. Cars were overturned, fences ripped up and trees uprooted. Some 4,800 customers were without power in Mississip

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LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has thanked Lahorites for making Minar-e-Pakistan rally a success, reported ARY News. In his tweet, Imran Khan wrote: “Despite cabal of crooks locking down Lahore (see map) & arresting 2000 of our workers, people of Lahore came in huge numbers to make our 6th Minar-i-Pakistan jalsa a great success. I want to especially thank my Lahorites for not letting me down yet again. Proud of you.” Despite cabal of crooks locking down Lahore (see map) & arresting 2000 of our workers, people of Lahore came in huge numbers to make our 6th Minar-i-Pakistan jalsa a great success. I want to especially thank my Lahorites for not letting me down yet again. Proud of you. pic.twitter.com/rrRiRx5uSl — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 26, 2023 Read more: Imran Khan details economic recovery plan in historic Lahore rally A large number of party supporters attended the PTI rally despite the Punjab government’