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FIA nabs man outside US Consulate for visa fraud
KARACHI: In significant operation, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested resident of Lahore outside US Consulate for attempting to obtain US visa using forged documents linked to cricket club. Accused, whose identity has not been disclosed...
ACPK ‘World Culture Festival Karachi 2024’ dazzle with mega music concert 4.0
KARACHI: 24th day of 38-day ‘World Culture Festival Karachi 2024,’ organized by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi continued successfully with vibrant musical concert. Mega Music Concert 4.0 added an extra spark to festival with performance...
KPC condemns route blockages, decries erosion of democratic rights
KARACHI: Karachi Press Club (KPC) has strongly condemned repeated blockage of its routes by law enforcement agencies, citing Section 144 as justification. This move is seen as blatant attempt to stifle democratic right to peaceful assembly and freed...
26th amendment sets Jan 2028 deadline to abolish Riba
Islamabad: 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2024 passed by Senate, has established deadline of January 1, 2028, for end of practice of Riba (interest-based banking) in country. Clause was included on recommendation of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl. To...
Elections Act amendment cannot retroactively undo July 12 verdict, reaffirm 8 SC judges
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has reiterated that amendments made to Elections Act cannot be applied retroactively to alter its July 12 ruling. In detailed clarification issued by eight judges on Friday, court responded to applications from El...
Repair work on water supply conduit underway
KARACHI: Repair work on water conduit damaged due to power breakdown occurred at Dhabeji Pumping Station in Thatta was underway for last 24 hours . It was expected that work would be completed within next 24 hours, Water Board said. Leading to shutdo...
FIA busts illegal currency exchange racket
KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested man involved in illegal currency exchange operations, recovering foreign currency worth millions of rupees. Suspect, identified as Muhammad Shehzad, was apprehended during raid in Federal B Ar...
Pakistan Navy seizes $26m worth of hashish in Arabian Sea operation
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy seized 1.3 tonnes of narcotics valued at approximately $ 26 million during targeted operation in North Arabian Sea, aimed at disrupting illicit maritime activities, navy said in a press release. Operation, dubbed ‘Himalay...
Sindh govt recommends SHC for judicial inquiry into Dr Shahnawaz killing
KARACHI: Sindh government recommended that Sindh High Court (SHC) launch judicial inquiry into killing of Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar, blasphemy suspect shot dead and whose body was desecrated, triggering widespread outcry by rights groups. Dr Shahnawaz, ac...
Promoting talented youth ‘top priority’ of govt: Minister Nasir Shah
KARACHI:Sindh Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said highlighting talents of youth and providing them with employment are top priorities of government. Addressing special guest to students participating in first All Karachi Inter-Universit...
