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Usually, playing and exercising outside aids in a child's physical and mental health development but outdoor activities for children should be limited when there is scorching heat outside. Currently, the hotter days during summer have become a matter of concern for the entire country so, children should be protected during heat waves and parents should follow these essential tips and ensure that the child is safe and sound. Summer is known to be pleasing as many people go on vacation and enjoy outdoor activities where children especially are happy as they get to play their favourite games outdoors but unfortunately, summer can also give a tough time to children. In an interview with international magzine, Dr Sandeep Sawant, Consultant and Head Department of Paediatrics shared, “High temperatures and extreme heat can cause children to become sick. It can invite dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke which is a medical emergency and can turn fatal for the chi...

ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Geoff Allardice arrived in Lahore on Tuesday on a two-day visit to meet the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) top officials. International Cricket Council’s high-ups were received by the Chair of the PCB Management Committee Mr Najam Sethi (also an ICC Director) when they reached the board’s headquarters at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. PCB Chief Operating Officer Barrister Salman Naseer and other board officials were also present on the occasion. The visit is believed to be of enormous importance since it came at a time when the PCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) were at odds over the fate of the 2023 Asia Cup. ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Geoff Allardice meet Chair of the PCB Management Committee Mr Najam Sethi and board officials at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. pic.twitter.com/5I2BHKdNoW — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 30, 2023 According to reports, PCB will discuss the issues related to Pakistan...

After setting multiple records in the world of cricket, skipper Babar Azam and vice-captain of the Pakistan Test team Mohammad Rizwan have now become the first cricketers to ever join Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Programme on The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports (BEMS). The PCB shared the news in a press release. “The world number one ranked ODI batter and Captain of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan, the Vice Captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team, are the first cricketers to join the Harvard Business School’s executive education program, on The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports (BEMS), with their mentor, the Saya Corporation Founder and CEO, Talha Rehmani.” Babar and Rizwan will join the long list of celebrities and top sportspersons — such as Kaka Edwin van der Sar, Gerard Piqué, Oliver Kahn, NFL’s Brandon Marshall, NBA’s Miami Heat teammates Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, and Hollywood A-listers includi...

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali shut down an internet troll after he lent his support to his young compatriot Shahnawaz Dahani after his dismal show with the ball in the sixth one-day against Zimbabwe Select on Saturday. Young pacer Shahnawaz Dahani received a ruthless thrashing amid Pakistan Shaheens’ sixth one-day against Zimbabwe Select where he went for 105 runs in his quota of 10 overs. Following his disappointing performance with the ball in the crucial one-day against Zimbabwe Select, Shahnawaz Dahani received immense backlash from Pakistan fans while some also questioned his focus on the sport. In response to the backlash, Shahnawaz Dahani shared a tweet, curated by a local sports news outlet and reflected upon his own performance by sharing his bowling statistics alongside a message. “To all those who love Dahani, here is his focus & performance before & after injury. Except for today’s performance, Dahani has 30 wickets in last 12 matches, & economy under 6, & ...

Summer is quickly approaching, bringing scorching temperatures and an increased risk of dehydration along with it. Though it’s common knowledge that consuming more fluids on hot days is a good idea, there are also many foods you can consume that can help replenish fluid loss from sweating and prevent dehydration. This article explores the best foods for refreshment on a hot day. What is dehydration? Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid from your body usually as sweat than you are drinking, resulting in a fluid deficit. Without enough fluid, the body has difficulty performing its usual daily functions which can result in severe health problems if left untreated. The signs and symptoms of dehydration to look out for include: Dry mouth Extreme thirst Less frequent urination Dark-colored urine Fatigue and weakness Dizziness Confusion Muscle cramps Low blood pressure Why does heat cause dehydration? The main reason you are at higher risk of becoming dehydrated in the ...

ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Geoff Allardice will reach Lahore on Tuesday morning on a two-day visit to meet the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) top officials. According to the details, International Cricket Council’s high-ups will meet the Chair of the PCB Management Committee Mr Najam Sethi (also an ICC Director), PCB Chief Operating Officer Barrister Salman Naseer and other board officials during the visit. “While Mr Allardice has regularly visited Pakistan, first as ICC General Manager – Cricket and then as ICC Chief Executive, this will be Mr Barclay’s first visit to Pakistan.” said the PCB media release on Sunday. “Mr Barclay will be the first ICC Chairman to tour Pakistan since ICC President Ray Mali’s visit in 2008. This will also be the first time since October 2004 that both the top two ICC officials will together visit the Pakistan cricket headquarters,” it added. via Original Source

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is said to have endorsed Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hybrid plan for hosting the Asia Cup in September. Pakistan will host four to six Asia Cup matches, according to the hybrid model given to the ACC by PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi. Simultaneously, India will play its matches in a neutral venue that will also host other matches. According to sources, the Asian body has accepted in principle the hybrid model offered by Najam Sethi, with no additional requirements. According to this hybrid model, Pakistan will host four to six matches, with the other matches taking place in neutral venues such as Sri Lanka or the United Arab Emirates. “However, all of the details will be finalised at the ACC meeting, which will be held soon,” the insider stated. The 2019 Asia Cup and Pakistan’s participation in the Men’s ODI World Cup have been jeopardised as the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) refused to tour Pakistan for the aforementi...

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday asserted that the country was not on the verge of a financial crisis and “will absolutely not default”. Dar’s remarks comes amid growing fears of default, propelled by the country’s declining remittances and foreign exchange reserves, as well as a prolonged delay in reaching an accord with the International Monetary Fund for the release of a $1.1 billion tranche out of a $6.5bn loan package. Addressing the fears during a gathering at the Federal Board of Revenue in Islamabad, the finance minister commended his economic team for its “efforts and hard work”, pointing out that the country had recorded a current account surplus for the months of March and April at $750 million and $18m, respectively. Regarding the ongoing negotiations with the IMF for release of the long-awaited bailout tranche, Dar said his team had completed all the technical work and prior actions required for the completion of the ninth review. He stressed that there was a ...

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has called for collective work and reconciliation at national level to cope with the challenge of growing population. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said the government has launched a network of Champions of Reforms under which it wants to enroll such individuals who have a background of working in those social sectors, which need our focus in the changing scenario. The Minister expressed the hope that under this way we can transform the ownership of this development agenda to the real movers in the society. Ahsan Iqbal also emphasized the continuity of policies terming it vital for development and prosperity of the country. He said today we need such leadership which can unite the nation and any voice that divides us should not be the part of solution. The Minister said we would also like to establish a strong partnership of government, academia, researchers and civil society to work as a team to check population gr...

Khadija Shah was produced by the police in the Anti-Terrorism Court. Khadija Shah, who is the daughter of former Finance Minister Salman Shah and the granddaughter of former Army Chief General Asif Nawaz Janjua, was arrested yesterday. According to the details, the worker of Tehreek-e-Insaf was presented in Lahore court in the case of arson and vandalism in Jinnah House Lahore. Khadija Shah, who is the daughter of former Finance Minister Salman Shah and the granddaughter of former Army Chief General Asif Nawaz Janjua, was arrested yesterday. via Original Source

Government is considering banning former prime minister Imran Khan’s political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he said the parliament will also be taken into confidence if the government arrives at a final decision. The Defence Minister said those parting ways with the PTI themselves are disclosing that May 9 violent acts were pre planned. He said there is no precedence of the acts that took place on the 9th May as these amounted to challenging the state. Khawaja Asif said the armed forces have legitimate reservations on the violent attacks on military installations and the memorials. He said every step will be taken to ensure that the armed forces are not targeted by anybody for political purposes in future. When asked about whether there is any pressure on the government to send Imran Khan in exile, the Defence Minister said it is our internal issue and there is no pressure from an...

The Supreme Court will hear the Election Commission's review petition related to the Punjab elections again today. A three-member bench headed by the Chief Justice will conduct the hearing. Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan and Justice Muneeb Akhtar are included in the bench. The Election Commission has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against the court decision regarding holding elections in Punjab on May 14. via Original Source

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take all possible steps to provide relief to the common man in the next fiscal year's budget. He was chairing a high-level meeting about the preparation of the budget for financial year 2023-24 in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed by his economic team about preparations of the next year’s budget. He was also briefed about the revised estimates of revenue and expenditures and target estimates for the next year. The meeting was informed that Budget for fiscal year 2023-24 would be presented on 9th of next month in the National Assembly after getting approval by the Federal Cabinet. Speaking on this occasion, the Prime Minister said all available resources should be used to reduce the financial difficulties and provide relief to the middle class. He expressed satisfaction that prices of Urea are continuously decreasing as a result of the timely and prudent strategy...

Pakistan team captain, Babar Azam, has been signed by the Colombo Strikers for the upcoming fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Azam was one of the players directly acquired before the auction, which is scheduled for June 11. The upcoming fourth edition of the LPL is set to take place from July 31 to August 22. Pakistan is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series before the LPL, which is part of the World Test Championship for next cycle. The Men in Green are also expected to play a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in second week of August. Hence, the Pakistan captain is likely to be available partially for LPL. The tournament will feature five teams and will be hosted at three venues, most likely Hambantota, Colombo, and Kandy. via Original Source

The Supreme Court started is hearing the country’s top electoral authority’s petition, seeking a review of the top court’s decision to have snap polls in Punjab. A three-member bench comprising CJP Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib Akhtar is presiding over the case. On Tuesday, the counsel for the PTI sunmitted the reply from the party, opposing the ECP’s argument for a change in the date, which has already passed. The PTI said ECP was advancing fresh argument at the review stage – something that is not allowed in the law. The ECP, which had already submitted it reply, said it had not received the replies submitted by the government and the PTI and it should be allowed more time to go through the submissions. The federal government and the caretaker government of Punjab have submitted separate responses to the Supreme Court, while the same position has been adopted in the separate responses to review the decision. In the separate responses of the federal ...

Six people, four frontier constabulary and two private security company personnel, were martyred on Tuesday after terrorists stormed an energy plant in the Hangu district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) near the Afghan border. According to Deputy Superintendent Police (DSP) Irfan Khan, the attack took place early in the morning, adding that the martyred personnel fought bravely with the terrorists for more than two hours. “The attack by up to 50 terrorists took place at a plant run by the MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company,” said Irfan. The DSP added that a heavy contingent of police and Frontier Corps (FC) reached the area and initiated a search operation.   via Original Source

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new recommendations cautioning against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control weight due to potential health risks. Based on a systematic review of scientific literature, the agency found that these sweeteners do not aid in long-term reduction of body fat and may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death. WHO emphasises that their guidance does not encourage increased consumption of real sugar but rather advocates for reducing the overall sweetness in daily diets. WHO's director for nutrition and food safety, Francesco Branca, suggests alternatives like consuming naturally occurring sugars from fruits or opting for unsweetened foods and beverages. Branca emphasises that sugar substitutes lack nutritional value and advises reducing overall sweetness from an early age to enhance health. The recommendation applies to individual sweetener packets and the range of sugar substitutes increasingly a...

Jamshed Cheema and Musrat Jamshed Cheema announced to quit PTI after their release. Jamshed Cheema's son confirmed that Musrat Jamshed and Jamshed Cheema will going to leave PTI. Jamshed Cheema's lawyer Malik Mohammad Riaz while talking to the journalists in Islamabad High Court said that Jamshed Cheema and Musrat Jamshed are going to leave PTI. Jamshed Cheema's son confirmed that Musrat Jamshed and Jamshed Cheema will going to leave PTI. via Original Source

Army chief Gen Asim Munir has said that the attacks on military installations, martyrs’ memorials and their dignity and respect are extremely regrettable and intolerable. The army chief was speaking at an award distribution ceremony in honor of martyrs and veterans at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. Speaking at the event, he announced to observe May 25 as ‘Youm-e-Takreem-Shuhda Pakistan’. Gen Asim Munir has said that the sacrifices of martyrs and services of the ghazis are a valuable asset and pride for the country. Every soldier and officer only keeps his duties and responsibilities as his priority, the army chief said. Gen Munir said a strong army guarantees the security and unity of the country. “Undoubtedly, we are living in a free atmosphere due to a sense of duty and great sacrifices of the martyrs,” he stressed. The army chief said every soldier of the Pakistan Army puts his duties above all political biases. The army as an institution always remembers every pe...

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has assured to take every possible step for provision of relief to the masses in the next budget. Talking to Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf in Islamabad on Monday, he said the economic team is tirelessly working to put the economy on the growth path. The Speaker appreciated the efforts of the Finance Minister and his team for economic stability. He said political stability is imperative for economic stability. Raja Pervez Ashraf said the coalition government's decision to reduce the prices of petroleum products regardless of economic difficulties, is a welcome step. via Original Source

Replacing your toothbrush is one of the simplest tasks you can do to maintain good dental health, but many of us still don't do it as often as we should.So how often should you replace yours? It depends on the type of toothbrush you use. Replacing a Manual vs. Electric Toothbrush How to Make Your Toothbrush Last Longer Here are a few things you can do to keep your toothbrush in good condition between replacements: Always rinse your toothbrush after brushing to remove residual toothpaste and food debris. Store your toothbrush in a place where it can't touch the head of another toothbrush and spread germs. Store it upright and let it air dry. Never put it in a closed container while it's wet, as this creates an ideal environment for bacteria and mold to grow. Never share toothbrushes, even with your closest loved ones. Studies suggest toothbrushes can harbor bacteria — even fecal matter — so if you choose to clean yours, the ADA says to soak it in 3 percent hydroge...

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued an advisory alert to all the federal and provincial departments concerned to ensure disaster preparedness measures after the met office issued a rain-thunderstorm forecast from May 22 to 26. The NDMA advisory report said that the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that a westerly wave was likely to enter the western and upper parts of the country on May 22, which was likely to persist throughout the week i.e. till May 26, resulting in precipitation with occasional gaps. Under the influence of this weather system, from May 22 (evening/night) to May 26, wind-dust/thunderstorm and rain with likely hailstorms (and isolated heavy falls) is expected in the regions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Punjab. In addition, from May 23 (evening/night) to May 26, the aforementioned weather to prevail in Sargodha, Mianwali, Layyah, Khushab, Bhakkar, Faisalabad...

Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench ordered the release of Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shireen Mazari. The court, while ordering the release of Shireen Mazari, directed that Shireen Mazari give an affidavit to the Deputy Commissioner that she will not be involved in such activities in the future. In the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench, the petition filed against Shireen Mazari's detention was heard. The court, while ordering the release of Shireen Mazari, directed that Shireen Mazari give an affidavit to the Deputy Commissioner that she will not be involved in such activities in the future. via Original Source

The meeting of the National Assembly will be held today at 4 pm. The Rawit Hilal Amendment Bill 2022 will be presented for approval in the meeting. According to the details, the 20-point agenda of the meeting was issued. The Ruet-e-Hilal Amendment Bill 2022 will be presented for approval in the meeting. The Companies Profit Amendment Bill 2023 will be introduced in the House. Climate change, several reports of the standing committees of federal education are part of the attention notice agenda regarding water scarcity in Sindh included in the agenda. Attention notices on the sale of drugs in the country will also be discussed. via Original Source

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that people who attacked military installations during the May 9 protest will be tried under laws in the Constitution. Chairing a meeting on law and order situation in Lahore on Sunday, he said everyone who is involved in the incident of 9th May will be dealt with iron hand. Shehbaz Sharif has said that 9th May will always be remembered as black day in the history of Pakistan. He said the enemies of Pakistan who attacked GHQ on 9th May. He said the miscreants also burned Jinnah house and public properties on the same day. He said Radio Pakistan Peshawar and FC school were also set on fire on 9th May. He said those who are involved in attacking the military installations will also be brought to book. The meeting also reviewed the progress on decisions of national security committee. via Original Source

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says the government is promoting the art of film making as it is one of the most effective tools to disseminate information and spread awareness on key issues. Marriyum Aurangzeb was addressing inaugural ceremony of National Film Production Institute in Islamabad on Sunday. The Minister said this film training institute will promote film making which in turn will project our screen tourism at international level. She said film is a medium used successfully by countries across the world to impart their soft image. She hoped that the institute will train young talent in the field of film making, production, acting and other relevant profiles and will become a breeding ground for new talent. The Minister said in film making, the focus will be particularly on imparting awareness related to democratic values, tolerance, constitution and our national heritage. She said Radio Pakistan and PTV are our national heritage having ...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday termed the May 9 vandalism of sensitive state installations as the “9/11-type” attacks on Pakistan’s national interests. The minister in an exclusive interview with State media said it was regrettable that a political party’s workers on May 9 stormed and destroyed many symbols of Pakistan’s pride that include Jinnah House, Yadgare Shuhada, fighter jets of the famous 1965 war and Chagai mountain model. He said this reaction to their leader’s arrest over corruption charges was unprecedentedly irrational, unacceptable and not less than the 9/11 attacks carried out in the US in 2001. “The May-9 incident for Pakistan’s Armed Forces was equivalent to the September-11 of America. The violent workers of a political party attacked Pakistan’s heritage and the pride of the security departments. The ‘Jinnah House’ was not only the residence of a Corps Commander rather a heritage of the ...

The infamy of May 9, 2023 would go a long way in the institutional memory and political history of Pakistan, when rioters from Punjab, the core of Pakistan, approached and forced a retreat on the serving Corps Commander, also from Punjab, ransacked and vandalised Jinnah House, the property of the founder of Pakistan, now the residence of the Lahore, the provincial Corps Commander. There are hundreds of ways to control a mob without resorting to deadly violence and any military leader worth his training knows it well, but the worthy commander decided to use none and let the crowd get away with trophies from his house, while his family was still inside. Contrary to other cities, not a single aerial shot was fired to disperse the mostly gullible crowd led by non-so gullible leaders. This is command failure is spectacular, monumental, and shameful. It begets an inquiry and consequences that such situations demand. This anti-army violence was immature, emotive, and politically suicidal. Whe...

Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif on Sunday said that the attack on General Headquarters (GHQ) during the May 9 violent protests — motivated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's arrest — was included in India's anti-Pakistan objectives. "Pakistan's existence was attacked on May 9. A person [Imran Khan] made this attack just for the sake of his power," Asif said while addressing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) rally taken out to express solidarity with the armed forces, in Sialkot. He regretted how the families and heirs of the martyred would have felt when a group of vandals attacked the sacred monuments. "I never doubt anyone's loyalty but I doubt the intentions of those who led the attacks on May 9," Asif said. Earlier, the minister visited the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (martyrs monument) in Chawinda and laid a floral wreath on the graves of the martyrs before offering fatiha. He said that they had visited the martyrs mon...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has said that the legal process of trial against planners, instigators, abettors and perpetrators involved in the May 9 mayhem has commenced under Pakistan Army Act and Official Secret Act as per existing and established legal procedures derived from the Constitution. The army chief's statement came as he visited Jinnah House and an army installation in Lahore, which were blatantly attacked and vandalised by “politically motivated” rioters, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a handout. The COAS was also given a briefing on events of May 9 dubbed by the military as ‘Black Day’ — the day when Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters ransacked and torched military installations across the country following the arrest of their leader Imran Khan in a graft case. Addressing the garrison officers and soldiers at Corps Headquarters, Gen Munir emphasised that any action aimed at widening a gulf between people and the milita...

Another audio clip purportedly featuring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and US Congresswoman Maxine Waters has come to light on Saturday. A purported audio conversation between Imran Khan and US senator has surfaced online in which the PTI chairman can purportedly be heard seeking ‘help’ from Maxian Moore Waters following amid an ongoing crackdown on his party following May 9 riots. Breaking News : Leak audio of Imran Khan with American congresswomen Maxian Moore Water pic.twitter.com/4CFSUsnHij — Malik Ali Raza (@MalikAliiRaza) May 20, 2023 In the alleged conversation, Imran Khan could be heard telling US congresswoman about the removal of his government by ex-army chief Gen (r) Bajwa. The former premier also reportedly asked US politician to make a statement and raise her voice in support of PTI. “We are going through difficult times in Pakistan right now and my life is also in danger,” he said in alleged audio, adding that 99% of Pakistan wanted him in pow...

Dermatologists have a magic number in mind, but the right frequency of face washing also depends on your skin’s individual needs, which can depend on skin type and whether you’re managing a skin condition.   Caring for your skin involves cleansing, certainly, but many people are missing the mark, data suggests. More than half of people say they often skip washing their face before bedtime, according to a 2017 survey on 1,000 adult men and women from the skin-care product brand CeraVe. The brand also says that 80 percent of Americans make at least one skin-washing mistake. As you’ll learn, a face-washing routine is important for the health of your facial skin. Here’s what you need to know about how often to do it, if you can ever skip it, and how to cleanse correctly. Why It’s Important to Wash Your Face “Ultimately, face cleansing is critical to maintaining healthy-looking and healthy-feeling skin,” says Aanand Geria, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Verona, New Jersey...

Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by a member of the Israeli occupation authority and members of the Knesset under protection of Israeli occupation forces. “Pakistan calls upon the international community to take urgent action to put an end to Israeli transgressions in the occupied territories that have been conspicuously ascendant since the beginning of this year,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement. Violation of the sanctity of one of the holiest sites in Islam constituted yet another reprehensible event in a series of escalatory Israeli actions disrespectful to religious sentiments of over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, it was added. “We reiterate that such acts are inconsistent with the right to freedom of expression and religion or belief of the Palestinian people, defying all humanitarian and human rights laws and norms,” the spokesperson further said. Pakistan reaffirmed its unstinted support for the Palestinian ca...

As many as three soldiers embraced martyrdom and one terrorist was killed in an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in Zarghun, the area of Balochistan on Saturday. According to the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an operation was launched in the area against suspected terrorists who attacked a security post. “Troops on the post retaliated readily to the fire raid thereby, pushing back the terrorists,” stated the military’s media wing. In the ensuing exchange of fire, three soldiers were martyred while one terrorist was also killed. The military identified the martyred soldiers as Sepoy Zaheer Ahmed, Sepoy Mudassir Shaheed and Lance Naik Abdul Qadeer. The ISPR stated that the post had recently been established to “check extortion efforts targeting coal mines in the area”. “Based on follow-up ISR effort, likely hideout of fleeing terrorists has been identified in nearby mountains and a deliberate blocking and sanitisation op...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to support Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman for the Mayor of Karachi. The spokesperson says that People's Party and MQM do not want to accept the public mandate. The spokesperson of PTI says that PTI will support the candidate of Jamaat-e-Islami in the mayoral election. The spokesman said that the People's Party is rigging pre-poll in the election process of Mayor Karachi, People's Party is abducting the elected local body representatives through the Sindh Police. He said that the People's Party ran back from the municipal elections 4 times, they want to elect the mayor in a hurry, they are being abducted before taking the oath of the local government representatives. He says that PTI has also approached the court on this matter, the mayor should be elected through a transparent procedure. The spokesperson says that People's Party and MQM do not want to accept the public mandate. via Original Source

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gives a clean chit to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Ashiana housing scandal. There was no evidence of corruption in the contracts against the Prime Minister. According to the NAB report, no evidence of corruption was found against Shehbaz Sharif in awarding Ashiana housing contracts. There was also no evidence of abuse of power. There was no damage to the government exchequer in the Ashiana project. The report said that there was no evidence of corruption in the process of awarding Ashiana housing contracts, Shahbaz Sharif received any benefits while starting the Ashiana project, records and evidences prove that any public office holder did not get any benefits. According to the report, Kamran Kayani did not damage the public treasury, Fawad Hasan Fawad also did not take any bribe, NAB requested the Accountability Court Lahore to decide on the plea of ​​acquittal of Shehbaz Sharif. In the written response submitted by NAB to the Acc...

A blast occurred near Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq's convoy as he was travelling for a rally in Balochistan's Zhob. "Sirajul Haq remained unharmed during the blast," the party's general secretary Ameerul Azeem said. The JI said on its official Twitter account that it was a suicide attack, adding that the attacker had been killed. امیر جماعت اسلامی سراج الحق کے قافلے پر ژوب بلوچستان میں خود کش حملہ، حملہ آور مارا گیا۔ الحمدللہ سراج الحق محفوظ ہیں۔ جلسہ عام سے خطاب کے لیے ژوب میں موجود تھے — Jamaat e Islami Pakistan (@JIPOfficial) May 19, 2023 In a separate tweet, the party said that seven workers were injured, of which four were critical. Haq would address the rally as per schedule, the JI added. Footage showed smoke rising close to the vehicle in which the JI chief was purportedly travelling. As the smoke cleared, a dead body, allegedly that of the attacker could be seen. Meanwhile, JI spokesperson Qaiser Sharif said a few vehicles had also be...

Amidst the intensifying crackdown on the former ruling party after May 9 mayhem, former Sindh governor and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Ismail was also arrested on Friday by Karachi Police. The PTI stalwart was taken into custody within the jurisdiction of the Darakhshan Police Station, and he has been relocated to an undisclosed destination. Meanwhile, former Punjab minister and PTI leader Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi was rearrested from Multan court premises. PTI supremo condemning crackdown on his party took to Twitter and penned “The mindset behind this unprecedented crackdown and the current reign of terror that PTI.” He went on to say “PTI’s supporters are being subjected to (that was not even witnessed during Zia and Musharraf martial laws) is that we Pakistanis are like a herd of sheep who can be terrorized enough to meekly bow down to this naked show of power.” via Original Source

The Lahore High Court invalidated the acceptance of resignations from the National Assembly of PTI. Justice Shahid Karim gave a safe verdict. Justice Shahid Karim directed the PTI members of the National Assembly to appear before the Speaker. Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court ruled on the petitions of Riyaz Fatiana and others and annulled the notification of the Election Commission and the Speaker of the National Assembly accepting the resignations of 72 members of the National Assembly of Tehreek-e-Insaf. The court invalidated the notification of acceptance of resignations of Fawad Chaudhry, Hamad Azhar, Shah Mehmood, Shafqat Mehmood and Riaz Fatiana among others. The court directed these members to appear before the Speaker to withdraw their resignations, while the court said that the Speaker should take a decision after hearing all the members of the National Assembly again. via Original Source

In a high-level meeting chaired by caretaker Punjab chief minister Mohsin Naqvi, it was decided to file an official reference against a judge for allegedly providing extraordinary facilitation to terrorists. The meeting also reviewed the progress regarding legal proceedings against extremist elements, while rewards were approved for those identifying the suspects involved in terrorist incidents. The meeting also expressed concern over the alleged illegal facilitation to the nominated suspects in the attack on the ISI office, while it was decided to send an official reference against a judge for providing unusual facilitation to the terrorists. The decision to extend unconstitutional facilitation to the suspects will be challenged. The participants of the meeting also deemed the facilitation of the suspects tantamount to murder of justice. The caretaker chief minister, while ordering complete follow-up of the cases filed against the miscreants, said the arrest of the fleeing misc...

The delegation headed by Commissioner Lahore will search Zaman Park today۔ The caretaker information minister of Punjab, Amir Mir, says that tomorrow a delegation headed by the Lahore commissioner will go to Zaman Park and search Zaman Park in the presence of TV cameras. Talking to private TV, Aamir Mir said that there are not 4 but 40 terrorists in Zaman Park, so at least 400 police personnel will go to Zaman Park. Earlier, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hasan Javed says that 8 suspects who escaped from Zaman Park have been detained. The SSP said that there were confirmed reports that 30 to 40 people were inside Zaman Park, 8 suspects were detained who were trying to escape through the canal. SSP Hasan Javed said that there are still reports that miscreants are present in Zaman Park, the final decision regarding the operation on Zaman Park will be on the order of higher officers. SSP Hasan Javed added that other people also try to escape but go back after seeing the poli...