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ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday, announced that a “Stand-By Arrangement” between the global money lender with Pakistan has been reached successfully, ARY News reported. According to the details, a staff-level agreement has been concluded between Pakistan and the IMF, valuing $3 billion for 9 months. IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter along with his team maintained continuous communication with Pakistani authorities and completed the agreement through virtual negotiation. Regarding the agreement, IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter has said that the staff-level agreement with Pakistan has been made under a Stand-By Arrangement for 9 months. READ: Pakistan ‘hopeful’ of IMF deal as loan programme set to expire tomorrow The final approval of this agreement will be given by the IMF’s executive board, which is expected to take place in mid-July. After this approval, Pakistan can receive a loan of $3 billion. Nathan Porter further stated that Pakistan’s parliament playe...

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ISLAMABAD: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted the federal capital Islamabad and nearby areas on Thursday, ARY News reported on Thursday quoting National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). According to the NSMC, the depth of the quake was 170 kilometres with its epicenter being deduced to be the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba. No loss is reported as per initial reports. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 6 earthquake jolted twin cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, adjoining areas, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Local residents out of fear and panic ran out of their homes to open space in the wee hours of Sunday morning after the temblor jolted the area. Read more:  Magnitude 6 earthquake jolts Rawalpindi, Islamabad, KP districts The earthquake tremors were also felt in Swat, Peshawar, Buttgram, Upper Dir, Swabi, Mardan, Kohat districts, and adjoining areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According ...

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MALAKAND: At least nine members of a family were gunned down in Malakand when unidentified persons entered a house and opened fire, ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to details, armed men barged into a house in the Bagardara area on the outskirts of Malakand in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at night and started firing indiscriminately. As a result, four women, three men and children were killed. A 12-year-old child miraculously remained safe. According to the assistant commissioner, three people have been arrested over the incident. He claimed that the victim family’s son-in-law was involved in the incident, who killed his own wife among nine people. The bodies were transferred to Batkhela DHQ Hospital, and after fulfilling legal formalities, handed over to the family. A search operation is underway in the area to arrest the remaining culprits. Meanwhile, residents of Malakand staged a protest against the firing incident by placing the bodies of the victims on the road. from ARY...

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KOHISTAN: At least six people were killed while four others sustained injuries as a vehicle in Lower Kohistan veered off the road and fell into a ditch, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred when an ill-fated vehicle heading to Kolai-Palas from Bisham lost control and plunged into a ditch. The accident resulted in the loss of six lives, while four individuals sustained injuries, rescue officials said. Soon after the incident, the rescue teams rushed to the site and shifted the injured to Tehsil Hospital in Patan for further medical treatment. Read More:  Lower Dir: Four killed as car plunges into ditch Furthermore, the police have launched an investigation into the incident and are trying to determine the cause of the accident. As per the initial police report, the accident occurred due to overspeeding. Meanwhile, the KP caretaker chief minister took notice of the accident and ordered concerned authorities to ensure medical facilities to the injured. K...

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Singer Falak Shabir treated netizens with a recent glimpse of his adorable family in a new video going viral on social media. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Taking to his Instagram handle over the weekend, the ‘Vichora’ singer posted a heartwarming reel with his wife, actor Sarah Khan and their only daughter Alyana Falak. “My world MASHALLAH,” he added in the caption of the reel with a family emoji.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Falak Shabir (@falakshabir1) The clip, with the trending number ‘Zihaal-e-Miskin’ by Shreya Ghoshal in the background, is going viral across social media platforms and netizens are showering their love on the star kid in the form of likes and heartwarming comments. Earlier, he shared a snippet of Alyana, proving her love for red roses, just like her mother, Khan. “ Phoolon par eska qabza ab (The flowers are now for her),” he added to the text overlay on the video. ...

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The federal government has cleared 28 development projects worth Rs309.14 billion as part of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of the next fiscal year. According to the official announcement made by the Planning Ministry, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared 28 development projects worth Rs309.14 billion during its meeting on Saturday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. The meeting was attended by the Planning Ministry’s secretary, members of the Planning Commission and representatives from various ministries and divisions. The forum approved programme for flood response through reconstruction of education facilities in Sindh, assisted by JICA worth Rs1,566,628 million, establishment of one-stop service centre for special economic zones worth Rs698 million, modernisation of academic and research facilities for students at MUET, Jamshoro worth Rs2,000.368 million, immediate needs for ar...

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CHAGAI: Iran has deported 27 Pakistani citizens who had illegally trespassed the international border into Iran, ARY News reported on Saturday. Pakistan’s border authorities said that citizens deported from Iran have been handed over the detained persons to the Federal Investigation Agency’s anti-human trafficking cell. People from here used to cross into Iran in the hope to illegally emigrate to Europe in search of greener pastures. The deportees were intending to reach Greece and other European countries via Iran route without travel documents, border officials said. Several intending emigrants in search of better economic prospects travel on Iran, Turkey and Greece route from Pakistan to enter into Europe. The issue of illegal immigrants has highlighted on global level with recent boat sinking incident near the coast of Greece, in which several Pakistani nationals have reported died. At least 78 people from Pakistan were drowned when an ill-fated boat with reportedly 400 to 7...

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The pre-Hajj operations – scheduled to take place from Karachi to Jeddah – conducted by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was successfully concluded last night, marking an important milestone in facilitating pilgrims, ARY News reported on Friday. According to the details, a significant number of 61,467 pilgrims has been facilitated through a total of 268 flights, serving a total of 41,000 government-sponsored pilgrims, 19,000 private pilgrims and 600 staff members based in Madina and Jeddah. It is worth mentioning here that the pre-Hajj operations was commenced by PIA on May 21 and spanned until June 22, allowing ample time for pilgrims to make their preparations and travel arrangements. READ: PIA slashes fares for domestic travel The flights departed directly from major cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Peshawar, ensuring convenient access for pilgrims from different regions. During the pre-Hajj operations, PIA’s achieved an impres...

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The Bollywood superhero film, ‘Super Soldier’ starring A-list actor Katrina Kaif is ‘very much happening’, confirmed the director. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv In a recent interview with an Indian tabloid, filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar shared an update on his earlier-teased project, ‘Super Soldier’ , a woman-led actioner starring his favourite, Katrina Kaif. Despite facing multiple delays including the Covid-19 pandemic, he confirmed that the film is still happening and is not shelved. “The superhero film was supposed to happen at one point of time but then Katrina got busy with Tiger 3 . And then the pandemic happened. That film is very much happening but I’m waiting for the right time to make the film,” confirmed the ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ director.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Katrina Kaif (@katrinakaif) He added, “Right now, I’m also engaged with a few other films. When we find the right time and spa...

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PESHAWAR: Peshawar police confiscated a significant cache of weapons from a vehicle on Chamkani Motorway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to the details, Peshawar police foiled an arms smuggling attempt by intercepting a suspicious car on the Chamkani Motorway and a recovered a significant amount of weapons from the vehicle. READ: Punjab police foil weapon smuggling bid Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Haroon Rashid claimed that upon intercepting the car, the suspected criminals opened fire and fled from the scene leaving the weapon carrying vehicle behind. During the search of the vehicle, authorities discovered a diverse assortment of weapons, including over 111 pistols, 13 rifles, two Kalashnikovs, three pistols, and one 223-bore rifle. Additionally, more than 14,000 cartridges of various calibers were also recovered. As per SSP statement the footage from various routes is being examined to apprehend the culprits. from ARY NEWS http...

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CHAGAI: Iranian border force has arrested 31 Pakistani citizens who had illegally crossed border into Iran, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Iran’s officials handed over the detained persons to Pakistan’s border officials, who had crossed into the country in hope to illegally emigrate to Europe for economic reasons. Several intending emigrants in search of greener pastures travel on Iran, Turkey and Greece route from Pakistan to enter into Europe. The border officials have handed over 31 persons, expelled from Iran, to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for investigation, authorities said. The issue of illegal immigrants has highlighted on global level with recent boat sinking incident near the coast of Greece, in which several Pakistani nationals have reported died. At least 78 people were drowned when an ill-fated boat with reportedly 400 to 750 people onboard sank in the Mediterranean Sea near the Greece coast. Some 104 people were rescued and sent to Kalamata, Greece, as per...

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BAKHAR: Two persons were critically injured during firing in the Bakhar courtroom on Monday, ARY News reported, citing police.  As per details, the firing incident took place in the court of the additional sessions judge Kalorkot, Bakhar. Two people opened fire at the rival group during the hearing of the case, the police said. The injured were rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while two armed men were taken into custody on the court premises, the police said. The police suspect old enmity behind the incident. Further probe is launched. Also read:  Police brutality: Man killed in custody despite release orders from court Earlier in Lahore, two people facing murder charges were shot dead outside a sessions court in Lahore. Under-trial prisoners (UTPs) Riyasat and Bilal were brought to the court from Kot Lakhpat jail to stand trial in a case pertaining to the murder of a woman within the jurisdiction of Nishtar Colony police station. from ARY NEWS https://i...

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A fresh ceasefire took effect in Sudan on Sunday after intense fighting that saw deadly air strikes in Khartoum and an exodus of wounded over the border into Chad. The army, commanded by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has since April 15 been battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), headed by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, after the two fell out in a power struggle. Multiple truces have been agreed and broken during the conflict, including after the United States slapped sanctions on both generals following the collapse of a previous ceasefire attempt at the end of May. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United States of America announce the agreement of representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a ceasefire throughout Sudan for a period of 72 hours,” a Saudi foreign ministry statement said late Saturday. The ceasefire was to take effect at 6:00 am (0400 GMT) on Sunday, the mediators said, adding the two sides had agreed to...

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KARACHI: Karachi’ UC Chairman Afaaq Baig was arrested by Sindh Police and was kept in police custody for eight hours, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to the details, UC-3 Gulberg Town Chairman Afaaq Baig was arrested in Karachi and was kept in custody at the police station for 8 hours. The police authorities revealed that the UC Chairman was taken into custody on the orders of Assistant Commissioner Gulberg. Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Jahan Dad Khan of Gulberg informed that Afaaq Baig was kept in custody for 8 hours at the Yousuf Plaza police station, Karachi. The UC Chairman had misbehaved with the Assistant Commissioner, which led to his arrest. READ: Karachi court grants UC chairman four-day physical remand Sources revealed that the UC Chairman Afaaq Baig had been detained at Yousuf Plaza police station since 5pm the evening. The UC chairman stated that he was arrested for opposing the illegal road cutting. He stated that pressure was being exerted on him to s...

Bollywood A-lister Kangana Ranaut opened up on her plans for marriage and starting her own family. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv In a recent conversation with an Indian entertainment outlet, Kangana Ranaut confirmed that marriage is definitely on the cards for her, but it will eventually happen when the time is right. “There’s a time for everything and if that time has to come in my life then it will come. I do want to get married and have my own family… but, at the right time, it will happen,” said the ‘Tanu weds Manu’ actor.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) It is pertinent to mention that Ranaut had expressed her wish to get married earlier as well. During the promotion of her film ‘Dhaakad’ last year, the actor was asked by a reporter if she is ‘dhaakad ’ (tomboyish) in real life as well, to which, Ranaut replied, “That’s not how it is, come on. Who will I beat up ...

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Two-times Oscar-winning actor-turned-politician, Glenda Jackson died on Thursday, after a short period of illness. She was 87. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv As per the reports from foreign-based news agencies, the former UK politician breathed her last at her London home yesterday, confirmed her agent, Lionel Larner. “Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning actress and politician, 87, died peacefully at her home in London this morning after a short illness with her family by her side,” Larner confirmed. “She recently completed filming ‘The Great Escaper’ in which she co-starred with Michael Caine.” Larner also grieved about losing a ‘best friend of over 50 years’ in Jackson. Moreover, her final co-star Caine, also paid tribute to ‘one of our greatest movie actresses’. “It was a privilege to work with her on The Great Escaper recently, our second film together. It was as wonderful an experience this time as it was 50 years ago. I shall miss her,” he said. ...

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WELLINGTON: New Zealand slipped into recession as the economy shrank in the first quarter, data showed on Thursday, reducing the risk the central bank would need to hike interest rates further but creating a new headwind for the government’s re-election hopes. Gross domestic product (GDP) matched analysts’ expectations of a 0.1% contraction in the March quarter but was well below the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) forecast of 0.3% growth. Furthermore, fourth-quarter GDP was revised to a contraction of 0.7% from a decline of 0.6%. The New Zealand dollar slipped 0.2% to $0.6197 after the data as it was in line with market expectations and gave traction to the central bank’s position that no further interest rate hikes would be needed. Weakness in the economy was broad-based with output from half of the country’s industries contracting, according to the Statistics New Zealand data. Growth was hurt by the impact of two major cyclones and flash floods in Aucklan...

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LONDON: YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja has been arrested in the United Kingdom (UK) for running a defamatory campaign against Pakistan’s state institutions, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The controversial YouTuber Raja was reportedly detained by Scotland Yard. He was summoned for questioning by the investigators for his alleged involvement in incitement to violence through YouTube and other platforms. یوٹیوبر عادل راجہ لندن میں گرفتار #ARYNews pic.twitter.com/SglLnvImQF — ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) June 14, 2023 It is pertinent to mention here that Raja was also booked in several cases in Pakistan related to inciting Pakistanis to rebel against the state. On Monday, Islamabad police booked overseas Pakistanis including Raja for inciting people to rebel against the state. The FIR was registered on the complaint of G-11 resident, Muhammad Aslam at the Ramana police station. Overseas Pakistanis, Shaheen Sehbai, Haider Raza Mehdi, Wajahat Saeed Khan and Adil Farooq Raja have been n...

SKARU: At least three people were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge near Skardu on Tuesday, ARY News reported. According to local police, the car was heading to Skardu from Gilgit when it skidded off the road and fell into a deep ravine, leaving the three family members dead. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the bodies to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Patika. In a similar incident on Saturday, at least nine people were killed and several others were wounded when a bus fell into a deep ravine in Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The bus carrying 35 passengers skidded off the road and fell into a deep ravine in the limits of Narpoth police station in Kotli. As a result, nine people were killed and scores were injured. The rescue sources said all the passengers were returning to Gujranwala after attending a Urs ceremony Nairian area near Kotli. Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead and injured to District...

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RAWALPINDI: Security forces have identified another suspect involved in an attack over GHQ Rawalpindi during May 9 violence, following the arrest of the former prime minister and the PTI chief. Raja Danish Waheed, who is a resident of Rawalpindi, was found inciting people to attack Pakistan Military’s General Headquarters (GHQ) on May 9. The suspect entered GHQ after taking down its monogram. Danish was also involved in pelting stones and throwing petrol bombs at law enforcement agencies on May 9 during violent protests. Efforts are underway for the arrest of the miscreant. Read more: May 9 violence: Another suspect involved in attack on GHQ identified Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice president – Rawalpindi Chapter – was allegedly identified as a prime suspect for initiating May 9 riots at General Headquarters (GHQ). According to the details, the investigators identified the miscreant – PTI vice president, Mian Atif Mehmood Qureshi – who threw a petrol bomb towards ...

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RAWALPINDI: At least three soldiers embraced martyrdom while three terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in the general area of Miranshah, North Waziristan District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on the night of 09/10 June troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and resultantly three terrorists were sent to hell, while four terrorists were injured. “However, during an intense exchange of fire, Subedar Asghar Ali, Sepoy Naseem Khan & Sepoy Muhammad Zaman having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat,” the ISPR said. It added sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. “Armed forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it reiterated. Last week, two soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom wh...

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KARACHI: The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy over east central Arabian Sea moved nearly northward during past six hours and about 910km of south of Karachi, the Met Office said on Saturday . It is very likely to intensify further move north-northeastwards gradually during the next 24 hours, weather reports said. The storm will likely to move gradually north-northwestwards during subsequent three days. With its probable north-northeast track, the rain-thunderstorm with some heavy falls and squally winds are expected in Sindh-Makran coast from 13 June night/14 June morning. Pakistan Meteorological Department in its Saturday update said that the very severe cyclonic storm over east-central Arabian Sea maintaining its intensity further tracked northeastward during past 12 hours. PMD in its report said that the storm lies at a distance of about 910km south of Karachi, 890km south of Thatta and 990km southeast of Ormara. Maximum sustained surface winds are 120-130 Km/hour gusts 150 ...

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KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a raid on University Road in Karachi, resulting in the apprehension of a wanted police officer in connection with a 29-year-old murder case, ARY News reported on Friday. Chaudhry Safdar, the in-charge of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), has reported that a wanted police officer named Ghulam Hussain, murdered his opponent on Anwar Road, using a government-issued SMG back in 1994. However, the law enforcement team was successful in apprehending the culprit promptly after the incident. However, the culprit Ghulam Hussain obtained bail from the court and become a fugitive. READ: CTD arrest high-profile terrorist from Karachi Meanwhile, the District and Session Court Sukkur, after hearing the case, delivered a verdict and awarded death sentencing to Hussain for his heinous crime. Ghulam Hussain, who joined the police force in 1990, was appointed at Baiji Sharif Sukkur police station in 1994 when the incident took place, whil...

Award-winning rapper, activist and actor Tupac Shakur received a posthumous star on Wednesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where his sister and fellow rappers spoke of the musician’s legacy around the world. “Tupac knew deep down that he was always meant for something great,” Sekyiwa Shakur said amid the crowd of around 100 people. “As his little sister, I had the privilege to watch that greatness unfold.” Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Shakur rose from a childhood of poverty in Harlem to become one of the best-selling musical artists with over 75 million records sold worldwide. “From the first time he stepped foot on the stage of the Apollo Theater at 13 years old, before anyone recognized his name, he knew he had the dream to have a star here on the Walk of Fame,” she said. Shakur was killed in 1996 at age 25 in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas that has never been solved. Fellow members of the late rapper’s music group, Outlawz, Malcolm Greenidge, known by his...

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KARACHI: Passing a budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that meets IMF program objectives is key to paving the way for a final review under the current bailout, the lender’s resident official for Pakistan said. Pakistan stands to secure one board review under the current bailout package of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if measures in its budget, set to be unveiled on Friday, meet the lender’s expectations, IMF’s resident representative for Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz said. The IMF programme runs out this month with about $2.5 billion in funds, under three prior reviews, yet to be released, as Pakistan struggles to strike a deal with the lender while battling record inflation, fiscal imbalances and low reserves. Passing a budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that meets program objectives is key to paving the way for a final review under the current bailout, Esther Perez Ruiz said. “The focus of discussions over the FY2023-24 budget is to balance the need to strengthen debt sustainabili...

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A-list actor Ahsan Khan and his wife Fatima, have been blessed with their fourth child, a baby girl. Congratulations are in order for the  ‘Fraud’ star and his wife, as the two welcomed their fourth child, and second daughter on Tuesday. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv His publicist, Faisal Kapadia broke the news on social media last night, congratulating the family on the latest addition. He posted a picture of the actor holding his newborn girl, whose face was covered with a red heart sticker, with the caption, “Welcoming my niece to the world and a big congrats to @khanahsanofficial and his lovely wife Fatima.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Faisal Kapadia (@faiskap) “May she have the kindness and morals you both have and a long happy and fulfilled life,” Kapadia added, followed by a ‘Congratulations’ hashtag. While there was no mention of the baby girl’s name in his post, a report from...

KARACHI: An Islamabad district and sessions court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill in the sedition case, ARY News reported. Additional District and Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the case while prosecutor Raja Rizwan Abbasi and Shahbaz Gill’s lawyer Murtaza Tori appeared before the court. Read more:  SHAHBAZ GILL APPROACHES LHC AGAINST FIA As the hearing went underway, Judge Tahir Abbas rejected Gill’s plea seeking exemption from appearance in the court and issued his non-bailable arrest warrants over continuous absence. The former aide of Imran Khan sought exemption from appearance in the court as he is currently in the United States. Read More: IGP ordered to allow Shahbaz Gill to travel abroad In March, the Lahore High Court (LHC) allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Gill on March 29 to travel to the United States (US) for four weeks. Earlier, Gill was barred from flying f...

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KARACHI: Jamaat Islami taken back petition against privatization of Karachi power utility KESC (K-electric) and overbilling in Supreme Court, ARY News reported on Tuesday. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial dismissed the petition on the basis of its withdrawal. Earlier, Chief Justice Bandial asked JI counsel Rasheed Razvi, “Are you wants hearing of the petition?” “Yes, this petition is still relevant. Over 20 million citizens of the city being affected, asked Karachiites what they are passing through,” Razvi said. “It is not our concern, you have to see the law,” CJP said. “There were many things in the past, which should not have happened,” Justice Athar Minallah said. “Cases like Reko Diq, Steel Mills were heard. JI is a distinguished party; you should raise such matters in the parliament. The plea has been non-maintainable under 184,” Justice Minallah remarked. “Only the court remains when the parliament fails,” Rasheed A. Razvi s...

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KARACHI: A low-pressure system present above the Arabian Sea is likely to turn into a cyclonic circulation in next 24 hours, the weather department said Tuesday. “A low-pressure area (LPA) has formed over the southeast Arabian Sea at around latitude 11.0 N & longitude 66.0 E at about 1,550km south/southwest of Karachi,” said Sindh Chief Meteorological Officer Dr Sardar Sarfraz. “Due to favourable meteorological conditions, the system is likely to intensify further into a depression (strong LPA) and move initially in northwest direction,” he added. He said that the Met Office was closely monitoring the low-pressure area and currently none of the Pakistan coastal areas is under any threat. If the low-pressure area does concentrate into a cyclonic storm, it will be named Cyclone Biparjoy. It is pertinent to mention here that the name of the cyclone Biparjoy is given by Bangladesh. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/mF5aSMd

A-list actor Sanam Saeed served some major vintage charm in her latest photoshoot and husband Mohib Mirza cannot stop gushing. Taking to her Instagram handle on Sunday night, the  ‘Dobara Phir Se’ star dropped some latest pictures from a recent photo shoot for a local brand. “Sunday sukoon (peace),” she wrote in the caption of the four-picture gallery. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Saeed exuded old-school charm in the viral pictures with her all-white attire, paired with matching khussas and wooden bangles. Her gold jewellery and thick, double-winged liner further added to the retro glam.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sanam Mody Saeed (@sanammody) Along with thousands of her followers who reacted to the post on Gram with numerous likes and comments, the doting husband also fulfilled partner duties with some adorable words for lady love. “Why do I want to call you ‘Baano’ after this photosh...