PIA plane encountered an accident at Islamabad International Airport

A Quetta bound Pakistan International Airline (PIA) plane encountered an accident at the Islamabad International Airport on Saturday. According to details, the incident occurred with an Airbus A320 owing to the alleged negligence of a tug master, resulting in damage caused to the wheel of the plane. It emerged that during the pushback process, the connecting rod of the tug master broke down, resulting in infrastructural damage. The PIA plane had to be grounded after the incident and passengers of the Quetta-bound flight were disembarked and shifted to the lounge…

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FIA arrested three people for allegedly blackmailing a girl

Cybercrime wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested three people for allegedly blackmailing a girl, threatening to share her photo on social media. According to details shared by the FIA, the girl had approached the police saying that she had been threatened by some people to share her photo on social media. “They demanded money from the girl and threatened that in case of a denial, they will immediately share her photo on social media,” the agency said adding that the FIA acted upon the request immediately…

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Court Extend the interim bail of opposition leader shehbaz sharif till Sept 25

A banking court on Saturday extended the interim bail of Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz in an inquiry into sugar scam and money laundering charges,  reported.

The court extended the pre-arrest interim bail of the Leader of Opposition in National Assembly and his son till September 25.

Shehbaz and Hamza appeared before the court in the case hearing today.

Shehbaz Sharif earlier stated that the charges of corruption and money laundering could not be applied over him as he was neither a partner nor a director in the case related to Ramzan Sugar Mills.

“I didn’t give any subsidy to the sugar mills during my tenure as the chief minister and appeared scores of times for the inquiry”, PML-N leader said.

Hamza Shehbaz in his statement said that he was questioned one year ago in jail and he replied the questions asked to him. “I was told that my arrest not required in the case,” Hamza said.

In the sugar scam, Shehbaz Sharif and his two sons, Hamza and Suleman Shehbaz, were booked by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) under the charges of financial fraud, corruption and money laundering charges.

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Court Extend the interim bail of opposition leader shehbaz sharif till Sept 25

A banking court on Saturday extended the interim bail of Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz in an inquiry into sugar scam and money laundering charges,  reported.

The court extended the pre-arrest interim bail of the Leader of Opposition in National Assembly and his son till September 25.

Shehbaz and Hamza appeared before the court in the case hearing today.

Shehbaz Sharif earlier stated that the charges of corruption and money laundering could not be applied over him as he was neither a partner nor a director in the case related to Ramzan Sugar Mills.

“I didn’t give any subsidy to the sugar mills during my tenure as the chief minister and appeared scores of times for the inquiry”, PML-N leader said.

Hamza Shehbaz in his statement said that he was questioned one year ago in jail and he replied the questions asked to him. “I was told that my arrest not required in the case,” Hamza said.

In the sugar scam, Shehbaz Sharif and his two sons, Hamza and Suleman Shehbaz, were booked by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) under the charges of financial fraud, corruption and money laundering charges.

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General Bajwa, British foreign secretary discuss Afghanistan, regional security, bilateral ties

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, ARY News on Saturday, reported quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to military’s public relations wing, matters related to mutual interest, including defence and security cooperation between the two countries and overall regional security situation, especially the current situation in Afghanistan came under discussion.

The two dignitaries also discussed cooperation in multiple fields including security cooperation, joint training and counter terrorism domain, said the ISPR.

Speaking on the occasion, COAS Gen Bajwa said that Pakistan will continue to work for peace and stability in Afghanistan, adding that Pakistan will support the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Separately, Prime Minister Imran Khan had cautioned Dominic Raab against the role of ‘spoilers’, both inside and outside Afghanistan, which could destabilise the situation.

Read more: PM CAUTIONS AGAINST SPOILERS TRYING TO DESTABILISE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had called on PM Imran Khan in Islamabad. They exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan, as well as bilateral matters and regional and international issues.

Recalling his telephonic conversation with his British PM Boris Johnson, the premier had shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. He underlined the importance of a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and regional stability.

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General Bajwa, British foreign secretary discuss Afghanistan, regional security, bilateral ties

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, ARY News on Saturday, reported quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to military’s public relations wing, matters related to mutual interest, including defence and security cooperation between the two countries and overall regional security situation, especially the current situation in Afghanistan came under discussion.

The two dignitaries also discussed cooperation in multiple fields including security cooperation, joint training and counter terrorism domain, said the ISPR.

Speaking on the occasion, COAS Gen Bajwa said that Pakistan will continue to work for peace and stability in Afghanistan, adding that Pakistan will support the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Separately, Prime Minister Imran Khan had cautioned Dominic Raab against the role of ‘spoilers’, both inside and outside Afghanistan, which could destabilise the situation.

Read more: PM CAUTIONS AGAINST SPOILERS TRYING TO DESTABILISE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had called on PM Imran Khan in Islamabad. They exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan, as well as bilateral matters and regional and international issues.

Recalling his telephonic conversation with his British PM Boris Johnson, the premier had shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. He underlined the importance of a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and regional stability.

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Corona claims 79 more lives in a day

COVID-19 has claimed 79 more lives in Pakistan during the last 24 hours, pushing the nationwide tally of fatalities to 26,114.

According to the latest figures issued by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 3,980 persons tested positive for COVID-19.
Pakistan has conducted 64,053 tests in the past 24 hours out of which 3,980 persons tested positive for the disease. The country has conducted overall 17,931,365 tests to diagnose the deadly virus.

The COVID positivity ratio was recorded at 6.21 per cent as compared to yesterday’s ratio of 6.33%.

The NCOC said 5,606 people are in critical condition.

The United States (US) on Friday shipped 6.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccine to Pakistan via the COVAX global distribution program to help the country inoculate its population against Covid-19.

“The U.S. has shipped another tranche of Pfizer vaccines to Pakistan. The 6.6 million doses will arrive in time to assist the Pakistani government inoculate young and at-risk Pakistanis and mitigate the fourth COVID-19 wave,” said the US Embassy in Islamabad in a Twitter statement.

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