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PTI suffers setback as PPP’s Alam defeats Khurram Zaman
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party is leading in Karachi’s local government (LG) elections and has secured simple majority in Hyderabad for first time in history, according to unofficial and unconfirmed results. Results show that PPP has em...
Abdul Moeed, Ghulam Abbas promoted as Air Marshal
Karachi: Air Vice Marshal Abdul Moeed Khan and Air Vice Marshal Ghulam Abbas Ghumman were promoted to rank of Air Marshal, a PAF news release said. Air Marshal Abdul Moeed Khan commissioned in General Duty Pilot (GD-P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in...
SBP expected to raise interest rate by 100-200bps
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), due to rising inflation and declining foreign reserve, is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate in its January 23 meeting, The News reported citing a brokerage house poll. Topline Research said: &ldq...
Firdous Shamim expelled from polling station for ‘opening’ ballot boxes
KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) yesterday took notice of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi for allegedly breaking the seal of ballot boxes, local news channel reported. The ECP has issued directives to expe...
Miftah Ismail calls for ‘overhauling’ for strengthening Pakistan’s economy
KARACHI: Former finance minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Miftah Ismail yesterday called for ‘overhauling’ for strengthening Pakistan’s ill economy, private news channel reported. In his statement, Miftah Ismail sai...
Foreign exchange crisis: Containers in high numbers held up at Karachi port
KARACHI: Thousands of containers packed with essential food items, raw materials and medical equipment have been held up at Karachi port as the country grapples with a desperate foreign exchange crisis. A shortage of crucial dollars has left banks re...
‘Terror threats ahead of LB polls, security beefed up’
KARACHI: Security was put on high alert after terror attack threats ahead of Local Government (LG) polls in Karachi and Hyderabad. Sources told that banned outfits Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army can carry out terroris...
Sindh Cabinet postpones LB polls in Khi, Hyd, Dadu: Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI: Local Government (LG) elections scheduled for January 15 will not be held in Karachi, Hyderabad and Dadu, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said early Friday. In press conference, he said that decision was taken after Sindh governmen...
‘LG polls will be held at any cost’
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Khurram Sher Zaman said Local Government elections in two divisions of Sindh will be held at any cost despite Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan faction’s desire of staging circus. Reacting to press...
Court accepts compromise plea of accused including MPA Jam Awais in Jokhio murder case
KARACHI: Court has accepted out of court settlement plea of 3 accused including Sindh Assembly member Jam Awais in Nazim Jokhio murder case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Malir announced decision on out of court settlement of accused persons...
