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UMARKOT: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior politician and MNA Nawab Yousaf Talpur passed away on Tuesday in Umarkot, Sindh after a period of prolonged illness, ARY News reported citing family sources.Nawab Yousaf Talpur, 82, had been elected as a Member National Assembly from NA-213 (Umarkot) in the General Elections 2024. He was first elected as MNA in 2002’s polls and had won from Umarkot in each general election since then.In general polls 2013, Nawab Yousaf Talpur defeated Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).Nawab Taimur Talpur, a member of the Sindh Assembly, and Nawab Younis Talpur, the former deputy nazim of the District Council Mirpurkhas, are both sons of Nawab Yusuf Talpur.
ISLAMABAD: Three senators of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been suspended over non-parliamentary language, ARY News reported.Acting Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan on Tuesday suspended the membership of three Senators belonging to the PTI over “unruly” behavior for the ongoing 346th session of the Upper House of Parliament and ordered their expulsion from the House.The chairman suspended the membership of PTI Senators Awn Abbas, Humayun Mohmand and Falak Naz Chitrali.He said that the senators belonging to the opposition benches used non-parliamentary language.The acting chairman added, “I have the right to take action against those who spoil the environment. If the previous day’s environment is created in the future, action will be taken.”The chair adjourned the session till February 21 (Friday) at 10:30 am.Read More: PTI founder orders expulsion of party members over 26th AmendmentEarlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, ordered the expulsion of party members who supported the 26th Amendment.Sources reveal that the Imran Khan has instructed the party to expel members who supported the 26th Amendment.Imran Khan has conveyed this decision to the senior leadership, directing them to take action against absent lawmakers.Sources further state that PTI had already issued show-cause notices to members who were missing during the amendment session.On the day of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, Zarqa Suharwardy, Senator Faisal Saleem, and Zain Qureshi were among those absent.PTI also issued show-cause notices to Aslam Ghuman, Riaz Fatyana, Zain Qureshi, and Maqsood Ali Khan. Additionally, Aurangzeb Kachhi also received a show-cause notice from the party.
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar administration has imposed a ban on sale of junk food near schools and aerial firing in the city, particularly airport surrounding areas, ARY News reported. According to a notification issued here, the Deputy Commissioner of Peshawar has enforced Section 144, prohibiting the sale of junk food within a 150-meter radius of schools.Legal action will be taken against vendors selling substandard chips and other junk food items under Section 144, the notification read. "This order will remain in effect for 30 days."In addition, Section 144 has also been enforced around Peshawar Airport for two months, banning aerial firing, kite flying, pigeon flying, and the use of laser lights in the locality of the airport.The notification read that laser lights and pigeon shops around the airport will also be prohibited. This decision has been made to ensure the safety of aircraft and the general public.The enforcement of these regulations is a proactive measure to protect the health and safety of students and residents. The district administration's actions reflect their promise to address public concerns and maintain command in the region.Officials have emphasised the importance of adhering to these regulations to ensure the safety of the community. The Deputy Commissioner has assured that the authorities will closely monitor compliance and take necessary actions against violators.Read More: Parents advised to prevent children from consuming THIS ‘harmful’ candyEarlier on Monday, a similar action was taken by DC Multan by Imposing ban on specific candy. The Deputy Commissioner highlighted that candy named “Strawberry Quick” is a “deadly poison,” and children are being given “crystal meth” in the form of candy.Parents have been advised to prevent their children from accepting any doubtful candy and to be proactive in preventing their children from consuming any suspicious treats including ‘sweet poison’.The district administration took prompt action aware of the rising trend of drug addiction amongst children.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan and Turkey are two brotherly countries that are determined to increase their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion, ARY News reported.Addressing the federal cabinet, the prime minister said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent visit and stated that he has always backed Pakistan in all international forums.“President Erdogan had been a strong voice for Palestine and Kashmir. Pakistan and Turkiye enjoy brotherly ties and both countries also hold regular consultations and support each other at all fora,” PM Shehbaz said.The prime minister said that a number of MoUs were also signed during Turkish president’s visit and urged the ministry of commerce and other relevant ministries to work jointly for the achievement of bilateral trade mark of 5 billion dollars.He said that a flyover which was completed in 84 days in Islamabad was named after President Tayyip Erdogan as a sign of affection by the people of Pakistan.The prime minister also welcomed a recent Gallop’s survey, according to which about 55 percent of people had reposed confidence in the government’s pro-business policies.However, he stressed that they had to move forward and work hard to accomplish the economic agenda and its key components including Uraan Pakistan.PM Shehbaz about his meeting with a delegation of World Bank directors, said that they had unanimously expressed their satisfaction over the reforms agenda and the macro-economic stability.Read More: PM Shehbaz inaugurates Recep Tayyip Erdogan InterchangeThey had praised the government and its credit went to every member of the cabinet, he added. The prime minister said peace in the country was linked with the economic prosperity which would move the wheel of progress rapidly. For economic stability, conducive environment was a requisite, he added.PM shehbaz also paid tribute to the security forces whose officers and personnel were sacrificing their lives for the protection of the country. He said that complete elimination of terrorism is the mission of his government, as Pakistan’s development and prosperity are linked to it.
KARACHI: Despite the Karachi police's claims of intensifying their search, there has been no success in locating the two children who went missing from the Garden area, ARY News reported.As part of the ongoing search operation, a team from Karachi Police visited the shrine of 'Daata Darbar' to explore possible leads. Additionally, posters featuring the photographs of the missing children have been put up across the city.The Karachi police also announced a cash reward to those who provide information about the children.Two children Ali Raza and Aliyan Muhammad went missing from the garden on January 14.Earlier, DIG South Asad Raza formed a committee to search for missing children under the supervision of SSP city.Asad Raza mentioned that the five-member committee included the SP Investigation City and is focused on the recovery of the missing children. He assured that every possible effort is being made to recover the missing children. Three suspects have been imprisoned. however, despite these measures, the children remain missing.Read More: Garden children missing case takes new turnTwo children, five-year-old Aliyan and six-year-old Ali Raza, went missing In Karachi’s Garden area while playing outside their houses in Karachi’s Garden neighborhood six days ago and their whereabouts are still a mystery despite continuous police attempts.On January 15, Aliyan's mother, Zainab, returned home from her job at a gym, only to find that her son was missing. Concerned, she asked her husband, Younis, who informed her that Aliyan had gone outside to play.As Zainab began her search, she learned from a neighbour that Ali had also gone outside to play with Aliyan for a long time but had not returned home. The situation became more alarming when CCTV footage showed a couple on a motorcycle with two children. Later on, it was revealed that the children on the motorcycle were the couple’s kids.Zainab and her husband took a moment to clarify the situation surrounding the concerning footage, emphasizing that the children depicted were not the ones reported as missing.
Islamabad police have registered a case against a woman car driver for abusing and beating up a bike rider in the federal capital, ARY News reported on Tuesday.The incident occurred near the Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital when the car driver allegedly hit a motorcycle.An altercation broke out shortly after, with the woman driver hurling abuse and physically attacking the bike rider. The video of the incident went viral.The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations in Islamabad took notice of the incident and ordered an inquiry.Police have registered a case against the driver at the Women’s Police Station, on behalf of the rider. According to the FIR, the car driver assaulted the rider after hitting his bike and even attempted to kill him.In the video, the woman can be heard saying, “My car is more expensive than your bike.” Despite the woman’s aggressive attitude, the bike rider showed restraint while onlookers tried to de-escalate the situation. [video width="320" height="400" mp4="https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WhatsApp-Video-2025-02-18-at-8.04.51-PM.mp4"][/video]Last year, in a similar incident, a case was registered against a woman driver for misbehaving and hurling abuses at Motorway police personnel near Kallar Kahar.A video of two women misbehaving with the cops went viral on social media. In the viral video, the two women were seen filming Motorway police personnel, misbehaving and hurling abuses at the cops.Read More: Woman driver booked for misbehaving with Motorway cops near Kallar KaharThe case has been registered against the woman driver at the complaint of the Motorway police sub-inspector.The FIR stated that the woman started ‘threatening’ the cops after she was stopped for driving her vehicle at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour.The woman rather than showing documents, raised allegations of harassing at the Motorway cops, the FIR stated and added that the woman interfered in the State’s affairs by filming the cops in uniform without their consent.
LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) in Lahore started to issue roll number slips for the first annual test of 2025 to class 10 students.The roll number are also available online for private students to download. The exam will start with Arabic and geography papers on March 4, 2025 in morning shift, followed by history of Islam, history of Pakistan, woodworking, and art and model drawing (theory) in the second shift.While, the Lahore Board will administer the English mandatory exam on March 5 during both morning and evening sessions. All students, public and private, must bring their the roll number slip for matric exams as they will not be permitted entry to the testing location without them.The roll number slips contain information about the candidate's date sheet, exam center address, and paper timings.Read More: Matric, inter exams rescheduledThe class 10 roll number slip 2025 for the first annual test is available to private students on the BISE Lahore website. The steps to download the roll number slip are as follows:How to Obtain the Roll Number Slip for the 2025 Exam. Go to official website of BISE Lahore Enter your form number in accordance with the admission form. Type your present exam roll number. Type in your prior roll number. Type in your reference No Enter your full name as it appears on the admission form. Enter your whole father's name as it appears on the admission form. Click the "Get Roll No. Slip" button once the information is added
RAWALPINDI: Security forces of Pakistan killed 30 khwarij in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday."On 17 February 2025, security forces conducted an operation in general area Sararogha of South Waziristan District on the reported presence of Khwarij," the military’s media wing said.It added that during the conduct of the operation, the security forces effectively engaged the terrorists' location, as a result of which, 30 were killed."Sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area. Security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR added.Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated the security forces for killing thirty Khwarij in Sararogha area of South Waziristan.In their statements, they reiterated resolve to continue the fight against the menace of terrorism until its complete eradication from the country.The president said that the entire nation is united against terrorism.The prime minister vowed to continue to thwart the nefarious designs of the enemies of humanity as security forces are getting closer to the goal every day of complete eliminating terrorism in the country.Read More: 15 Khawarij gunned down in two KP operations: ISPRPM Shehbaz Sharif said that the sacrifices of the sons of nation will never go in vain.Earlier on Saturday, 15 Khwarij were gunned down by security forces in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) while four personnel also embraced martyrdom.According to ISPR, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Hathala, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of Khwarij.During the conduct of operation, the security forces engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, Nine khwarij including Kharji ring leaders HVT Farman aka Saqib, Kharji Amanullah aka Toori, Kharji Saeed aka Liaqat and Kharji Bilal were killed.The killed Khwarij were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies.In another operation conducted in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District, Six khwarij were effectively neutralized by the security forces."However, during intense fire exchange, Lieutenant Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf (age: 21 years, resident of District Lahore) embraced Shahadat along with his three soldiers. The three soldiers embraced martyrdom includes Naib Subedar Muhammad Bilal (age: 39 years, resident of District Dera Ismail khan), Sepoy Farhat Ullah (age: 27 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat) and Sepoy Himat Khan (age: 29 years, resident of District Mohmand)," the ISPR added.
LAHORE: The Lahore traffic police have made it mandatory for motorcycle rickshaw and loader rickshaw drivers to wear helmets while driving, ARY News reported.According to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), Lahore, drivers of motorcycle rickshaws and loader rickshaws will be required to wear helmets at all times while driving.The CTO warned that action will be taken against drivers who fail to comply with this new rule.To raise awareness about the importance of wearing helmets, the traffic police will launch an awareness campaign and distribute helmets to drivers.The new rule will come into effect from Tuesday, and drivers who fail to wear helmets will face penalties.Read More: Punjab Govt sets speed limit for motorcyclesEarlier, the Punjab government imposed a Sixty Kilometer Per Hour speed limit for motorcycles across the province.According to a notification issued by the Transport Department, the new speed limit is now in effect, and motorcyclists who exceed this limit will face fines or legal action. The decision aims to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents involving motorcyclists.
BEIJING: The Chinese company Mingyang Smart Energy Group Co., Ltd. and the Energy Department of Sindh signed the strategic cooperation agreement to enhance clean energy collaboration.Under the agreement, Mingyang Smart Energy will construct a 350MW wind-solar integrated power storage project and a 75MW wind power project in Sindh.These projects are expected to be completed and operational within three years, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday.The signing ceremony was witnessed by President Asif Ali Zardari, during his recent visit to China.Zhang Qiying, President of Global Business Line and CTO of Mingyang Smart Energy, and officials from the Energy Department of Sindh were the signatories.According to the Chinese company, the partnership builds on the long-standing energy collaboration between China and Pakistan.Notably, in 2017, the two nations launched their first Chinese-funded wind power project in Sindh, which included 33 wind turbines from Mingyang Smart Energy.This project, which was successfully connected to the grid, served as a landmark for China-Pakistan clean energy cooperation.It provided local employment opportunities and spurred the development of related industries, particularly in the supply chain for wind power components.This new agreement underscores the ongoing commitment between China and Pakistan to advance clean energy solutions, contributing to both countries’ green development goals.Read More: World needs not to fear China, says President ZardariEarlier, lauding China’s rise on the World stage President Asif Ali Zardari said that there was no need for the world to fear it.In an interview to the Chinese state media during his five-day visit to the country, Zardari said “China doesn’t interfere in the internal matters of other countries”.President Zardari said that the development demonstrated by the country was a positive thing for the world.Zardari underscored that Beijing’s fast-paced development and transformation over the past few decades had impressed him to a great extent.President Zardari expressed confidence over the peaceful progress of China and highlighted its history of non-interference and lasting good-neighborly relations with the country.
KARACHI: New details have emerged about Armaghan, a prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder case of Mustafa Amir, ARY News reported on Tuesday.On February 8, Police raided Armaghan’s residence. However, he resisted the arrest by opening fire on the raiding police party, injuring a DSP and a constable.A video of the incident has surfaced, showing Armaghan firing at the CIA police party with modern firearms as they entered the house to arrest him.The footage is pretty intense, with police personnel in uniform can be seen, and the sound of gunshots loud and clear. Police officials can be seen rushing toward the exit of the house as the gunfire erupted.Police produced Armaghan in the Sindh High Court (SHC) today, where he denied his involvement in the murder and claimed he is being trapped in false case.“Why you opened fire on the police,” he was questioned. “They were committing robbery in my house,” he replied.Read more: Co-accused Shiraz makes startling revelations in Mustafa Amir caseLater, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) handed over Armaghan to police on four-day physical remand.Following the SHC orders, Armaghan, was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) No. 2 of Judge Arshad Murtaza.At the outset of the hearing, the judge inquired from the prosecution about the number of FIRs registered against the accused. The government lawyer confirmed that four cases have been filed.Meanwhile, in compliance with the court’s order, a medical board has been formed for the exhumation of Mustafa Amir’s body in connection with his murder case.The exhumation is set to take place on February 21 in the presence of the judicial magistrate.Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed has been appointed as the chairperson of the medical board. The board will also include Dr. Shri Chand and Medico-Legal Officer Dr. Kamran Khan.
ISLAMABAD: Work opportunities in Uzbekistan have resumed for Pakistani citizens following a brief hiatus.The federal government has lifted the ban on Pakistani workers, allowing them to seek employment in Uzbekistan, after the Pakistan Embassy in Tashkent recommended the removal of the restriction.The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) has issued a circular in this regard, confirming that the Pakistan Embassy in Tashkent has proposed the registration of workers to facilitate their foreign employment in Uzbekistan.In light of this, the BEOE has directed all Protectorates of Emigrants to register workers for Uzbekistan, ensuring the protection of the interests of intending emigrants.It is important to note that Pakistan had previously halted citizen work permits for Uzbekistan due to unfavorable working conditions and the issue of non-payment of salaries by Uzbek employers.The decision came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan in the last week of February 2025. The prime minister will stay in Uzbekistan for two days.Read More: Uzbekistan to start direct flights to KarachiPakistani citizens planning to work in Uzbekistan are legally required to obtain visa protection from the concerned department to ensure legal protection in the host country.Visa protection provides several key benefits to holders, including complete legal protection and entitlement to full assistance from Pakistan’s mission.Protector Fee in Pakistan for Uzbekistan Work VisaEach Pakistani worker must pay the following fees:Fee Structure of Emigrants through Direct Employment Life Insurance Fee: Rs2,500 (covers life risk for up to Rs1 million for five years) OPF Welfare Fund Fee: Rs4,000 Registration Fee: Rs2,500 OEC Fee: Rs200 Total Fee: Rs9,200 Fee Structure of Emigrants through Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP) Life Insurance Fee: Rs2,500 OEP Service Charges: Rs15,000 (additional Rs6,000 for processing cases) Registration Fee: Rs500 OEC Fee: Rs200 Welfare Fund (OPF): Rs4000 Total Fee: Rs22,200
The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) is the authorised body to issue the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) including those living in Germany.This NADRA NICOP is designed for Pakistani nationals planning to travel abroad or settle in foreign countries.Any citizen of Pakistan is eligible to apply for a NADRA NICOP, which enables dual nationals to enter Pakistan without needing a visa. To apply for a Smart NICOP, a valid passport number is mandatory.Applications can be submitted at any NADRA office within Pakistan, while overseas Pakistanis can visit their respective consulates or apply online.NADRA has classified countries into two categories: Zone A and Zone B. Zone A includes European and Western countries like Canada, while Zone B comprises Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE.NADRA NICOP fee for Pakistanis living in GermanyOn 18th February 2025, the NADRA NICOP fee remains unchanged. Zone A and Zone B are the two groups into which NADRA has separated the nations of the world. Additionally, the fee schedules for the two zones differ. Germany is one of the nations that are located in Zone A.As of February 2025, the standard charge for a new NICOP in Pakistani rupees is Rs11, 340; the urgent fee is Rs16,589; and the executive fee is Rs21,820The new Smart NICOP has an online standard price of $39, an urgent fee of $57, and an executive fee of $75.Follow these steps when visiting an NRC:Obtain a token.Your photograph will be taken.Your fingerprints and signature will be recorded.Complete the required data entry.Review the printed form and submit your application.Applying for NICOP through the Pak Identity WebsiteFor a more convenient option, applicants can apply for a Smart NICOP online at the Pak-Identity website. This service also allows for doorstep delivery.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally inaugurated the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Interchange, in Islamabad's F-8 sector to ensure smooth flow of traffic.Addressing the inaugural ceremony in the Federal Capital today (Tuesday), he commended Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Capital Development Authority team, the Islamabad administration and the contractors for the swift completion of the interchange within eighty-four days.PM Shehbaz Sharifsaid future beautification plan and development projects for the federal capital will be undertaken in consultation with the Interior Minister.He expressed appreciation for the project, noting that it has been completed at a lower than the initially anticipated cost.Read more: Erdogan gifts Turkish electric cars to Zardari, ShehbazEarlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gifted Turkish-made electric cars “Togg” to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday.The Togg SUVs were presented during Erdogan’s official visit to Pakistan, symbolizing the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif even took a test drive with Erdogan, getting a firsthand experience of the vehicle’s features.Meanwhile, Pakistan and Turkiye signed twenty-four Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Protocols to further enhance cooperation and cement relations in diverse fields between the two brotherly countries.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned US $1.864 billion by exporting different Information Technology (IT) services in various countries during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024-25, ARY News reported.This shows a growth of 28.04 percent as compared with the US $ 1.455 billion earned through the provision of services during the corresponding months of the last fiscal year 2023-24, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.During the months under review, the computer services grew by 34.54 percent as it surged from US $1.175 billion last year to US $1.581 billion during July-December 2024-25.Among the computer services, the exports of software consultancy services witnessed an increase of 35.73 percent, from US $405.160 million to US $549.912 million this year while the export of hardware consultancy services however witnessed a decline of 7.84 percent, from US $3.129 million to US $2.884 million.The export and imports of computer software services also decreased by 5.18 percent, from $311.331 million to $295.203 million whereas the exports of other computer services witnessed a growth of 61.04 percent from US $454.812 million to US $732.430 million.Meanwhile, the export of information services during the months under review also increased by 746.93 percent growing from US $1.755 million to US $14.871 million.Among the information services, the exports of news agency services up by 1240.84 percent, from US $1.037 million to US $13.909 million whereas the exports of other information services also rose by 33.87 percent, from US $0.718 million to US $0.961 million.The data revealed that the export of telecommunication services decreased by 3.90 percent as these came down from US $278.681 million to US $267.825 million.Among the telecommunication services, the export of call centres services increased by 29.26 percent during the months as its exports increased from US $119.994 million to US $155.101 million whereas the export of other telecommunication services decreased by 28.96 percent, from US $158.686 million to US $112.724 million during this year, the PBS data revealed.
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday handed over Armaghan, a prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder case of Mustafa Amir, to police on four-day physical remand.https://youtu.be/KedUHBtMmrEFollowing the SHC orders, Armaghan, was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) No. 2 of Judge Arshad Murtaza.At the outset of the hearing, the judge inquired from the prosecution about the number of FIRs registered against the accused. The government lawyer confirmed that four cases have been filed."My name is Armaghan son of Kamran and police have severely beaten me," the accused told the court after being asked.The defense lawyer requested a medical examination of the accused, citing his poor condition. The judge expressed anger at the investigation officer (IO) for not conducting the medical checkup earlier, stating, "The medical should have been done on the first day. Why wasn’t it conducted?"The IO requested a 30-day physical remand for further investigation. However, during the proceedings, Armaghan collapsed in the courtroom and was placed on a bench for medical attention.Later, the court approved a four-day physical remand for the accused to facilitate the ongoing investigation.Read more: Co-accused Shiraz makes startling revelations in Mustafa Amir case Medical board form for body's exhumation In compliance with the court’s order, a medical board has been formed for the exhumation of Mustafa Amir’s body in connection with his murder case.The exhumation is set to take place on February 21 in the presence of the judicial magistrate.Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed has been appointed as the chairperson of the medical board. The board will also include Dr. Shri Chand and Medico-Legal Officer Dr. Kamran Khan.The exhumation will be conducted at Edhi Cemetery in Mochko.During the process, the medical board will collect DNA samples and work to determine the cause of death.
KARACHI: Sindh's senior minister Sharjeel Memon chaired a session on soaring road accidents on Tuesday, also attended by opposition figures, transporters and officials.On the instructions of the chief minister, Transport Minister presided over the meeting attended by, opposition leader in provincial legislature, MQM's Ali Khursheedi, Jamaat Islami's parliamentary leader in Sindh Assembly Muhammad Farooq, Muslim Pervez and Raja Arif Sultan, ANP's Shahi Syed and others.The meeting was also attended by Sindh's Home Minister Zia Lanjar, secretary transport Asad Zamin, CCPO Javed Alam Odho and DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah.Transporters' representatives Liaquat Mehsud, Sardar Abdul Hameed, Ghulam Muhammad Afridi and Alhaj Yousuf also attended the huddle.The session discussed increasing traffic accidents in the metropolis, the timing of heavy transport in city and other related issues.The meeting also discussed burning of transport vehicles and other arson incidents after traffic mishaps.
Pakistan’s first moon rover mission is set to launch in 2028, announced Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Tuesday.The development follows after Pakistan and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing Pakistan’s first lunar rover to be part of China’s Chang’E 8 mission.The Chang’E 8 mission, scheduled for launch in 2028, will focus on robotic exploration of the lunar south pole.To engage the public in this historic venture, SUPARCO has opened a nationwide competition to name the Pakistan moon rover. The winner will receive a reward of Rs100,000.The rover, developed by SUPARCO, will be deployed at the lunar south pole. It will carry advanced scientific payloads designed by Pakistani scientists, along with a collaborative scientific payload developed by Chinese and European researchers.Read more: SUPARCO set to launch indigenous electro-optical satelliteIn May 2022, Pakistan launched its first lunar satellite aboard China’s Chang’e-6 probe, which successfully landed on the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken Basin. The mission returned samples to Earth in June, making China the first to bring back samples from the Moon’s far side.The cooperation between Pakistan and China in space exploration highlights the growing partnership between the two countries in scientific and technological advancements.
HYDERABAD: A local court granted physical remand of accused to police on Tuesday in murder case of renowned Sindhi poet Akash Ansari.An anti-terrorism court granted four days' physical remand of accused Latif Akash to police for further investigation of the case.The murder case taken a shocking turn on Monday. Hyderabad district police chief SSP Dr. Farrukh Ali Lanjar disclosed that Dr. Ansari’s foster son, Latif, has confessed to orchestrating his father’s murder.During a press conference, SSP Lanjar explained that Dr. Akash died in a fire that broke out in his room, and his son initially gave the impression that it was an accident.However, during the investigation, police found Latif’s behavior suspicious. After his arrest, he confessed to the crime. Police have also arrested Dr Akash’s driver in the case, recovering the murder weapon.The accused Latif Akash reportedly had a strained relationship with his father. On the day of the incident, Latif spent time with a friend before returning to his father’s house, where he killed Dr. Akash after brutally torturing him. He then set the house on fire and fled the crime scene.Medico-Legal Officer (MLO) Dr. Abdul Hameed Mughal, in an interview with ARY News, stated that the victim’s body showed signs of torture, and cut marks suggested a sharp knife was used in the murder.Sindh’s Minister of Education, Syed Sardar Shah, condemned the killing and confirmed that a sharp-edged object had been used on the neck and back of the victim. It appears that Dr. Akash was murdered before the fire was set.
LAHORE: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Dubai-bound flight from Lahore, narrowly escaped an accident after a bird collided with the plane, ARY News reported.As per details, the incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing.The PIA flight PK-203, captain immediately contacted air traffic control, requesting permission for an emergency landing and managed to land the plane carrying 150 passengers safely.https://youtu.be/z5KenRyGb2IA team of PIA engineers from Karachi will travel to Lahore on PK-304 to conduct a thorough inspection of the aircraft. The team will perform a boroscope inspection to assess the damage caused by the bird strike to the engine.Earlier, the Passengers of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) international flight were left extremely uncomfortable when the washroom of the aeroplane started leaking during mid-flight.Read more: VIDEO: PIA PLANE FACES WASHROOM LEAKAGE MID-FLIGHTThe unpleasant video of the incident went viral on social media which showed the leakage of the washroom of the PIA’s Boeing 777 aircraft travelling from Istanbul – Turkey to Islamabad.The leakage led to dirty water, defecation and toilet paper piling up throughout the plane, causing a strong unpleasant odour that left passengers feeling extremely uncomfortable.The airline apologized for the inconvenience caused to the passengers and assured them that necessary measures would be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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