PTI leaders detained: IHC issues notice to IGP and AGP

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued letters to the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General of Pakistan on Friday while hearing petitions challenging the detention of PTI officials notwithstanding a court order. The notifications were given during the hearing of various petitions seeking contempt of court proceedings againstContinue Reading

NAB will investigate Punjab’s free-flour programme for violations.

KARACHI – The National Accountability Bureau made the decision on Friday to launch an investigation into corruption and irregularities in the free flour programme in Punjab. In this respect, the NAB Chairman instructed the DG NAB Lahore to launch a thorough investigation in order to hold individuals responsible for corruptContinue Reading

China will not attend the G20 summit in Indian-occupied Kashmir.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China said on Friday that it will not go to the G20 tourism summit that would be held the following week in India’s disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. In preparation for the G20 summit in New Delhi in September, India, which is serving as the organization’sContinue Reading

Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is incarcerated, will receive the PEN America Freedom to Write Award

(AP) NEW YORK — The PEN America Literary Gala will honour Iranian author, journalist, and human rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi this week. Mohammadi, who is incarcerated at the moment for “spreading propaganda,” will win the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award in 2023. In a statement issued on Monday, PEN AmericaContinue Reading

Criminals taken into custody in Punjab total 3368

The criminals who participated in violent protests a few days ago and destroyed a number of significant structures were being detained. On Monday, there were 3368 criminals from Punjab who were in custody. A spokeswoman for the Punjab Police claimed in a statement that there were close to 162 policeContinue Reading

Pakistan’s debt of $19.91 million is postponed by South Korea

ISLAMABAD: As part of the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) framework, the federal government on Monday signed a Debt Service Suspension Agreement with the Republic of Korea equating to the postponement of payment of loans totaling $19.911 million. According to a news statement from the Economic Affairs Division (EAD),Continue Reading

The PM of Vietnam has approved a $135 billion power plan until 2030

(Reuters) HANOI – According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade late on Monday, the prime minister of Vietnam has given his approval to a power plan that calls for investing $134.7 billion to build new power plants and infrastructures between 2021 and 2030. According to a statement from theContinue Reading

Six people are killed in a hostel fire in New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND (Reuters) – At least six people have died as a result of a fire at a multi-story hostel on Tuesday in Wellington, New Zealand, and authorities have warned the number may increase. Fire and Emergency Services New Zealand (FENZ) stated, “There are still a number of people unaccountedContinue Reading

Near Kohat, a coal mine border conflict claimed 16 lives

In the Dara Adamkhel region of the district of Kohat, two tribes engaged in fighting over a coal mine border that resulted in at least 16 deaths and several injuries. According to police sources, the Sunni and Zarghoon Khel tribes engaged in fire on one other on Monday, which ledContinue Reading

PTI will start holding public events again on May 18

On Monday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) resolved to start holding public rallies again on May 18. The PTI has planned demonstrations all around Punjab, with the first one taking place on Thursday in Muridke and the others occurring in Gakhar Mandi, Lalamusa, and Attock. Additionally, Mr. Khan stated on MondayContinue Reading