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KARACHI: A local jirga has imposed heavy fines on Sindh police officials found of killing activist Saddam Lashari in a “fake encounter”, ARY News reported, citing sources. The illegal jirga, presided over by Lak Bijarani and Sardar Zulfikar Sarki, found the Jacobabad police of killing the activist in a fake police encounter and imposed Rs20.2 million fine on the police officials involved in the operation, sources said. Lashari was killed in an alleged police encounter in Thul town of Jacobabad district in Sindh. The jirga in its verdict directed the two Station House Officers (SHOs) along with four policemen to pay Rs20.2 million to Saddam Lashari’s family in fines. The police officials paid Rs1 million following the jirga’s verduct while each of the policemen will pay Rs1 million to the victim’s family every month. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/aB1hfQw

ISLAMABAD: Over 300 lawyers, belonging to different bar associations, urged the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan to hear Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges’ allegations of interference by intelligence agencies in judicial functions under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, ARY News reported on Sunday. Six serving judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) penned a letter to Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention to review matter of “interference of intelligence agencies with judicial functions”. IHC top judges – including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Baqir Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Salman Rafat Imtiaz – penned the letter to SJC in the aftermath of Supreme Court’s March 22 judgement on Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal case. In the letter, the top judges sought guidance from the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) with regard to the duty of a “judge to report and r

Police in India solved the case of a citizen’s mysterious death after the suspect was accidentally captured by another man’s phone while filming a selfie video. The incident occurred in the Indian state of Maharashtra’s Kalyan when a thief, who tried to snatch a train passenger’s phone, was accidentally recorded in the video, an Indian media outlet reported. The suspect Akash Jadhav attempted to make the passenger lose his phone by slapping his hand while he was filming a selfie video on a moving train. According to local police, Zahid Zaidi, the passenger, was clicking a selfie video when Jadhav tried to snatch his phone, however, he failed in his attempt. Zaidi, on the other hand, managed to click Jadhav’s face and posted the video from his social media account in a bid to seek help from the police. Read more: Horrific: Man mauled to death after entering Lion’s enclosure for selfie Meanwhile, the Kalyan Railway Police found the viral video and arrested Jadhav. “On Tuesday, we

LARNACA: Ships carrying 332 tons of food for Gaza left Cyprus’s Larnaca port on Saturday in a convoy which will reach the besieged enclave early next week, authorities said. It is the second shipment this month after Israel eased a 17-year naval blockade on the Gaza Strip to allow aid in from Cyprus, sourced by U.S. charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) for starving Palestinians. The aid will be taken to Gaza on a cargo ship and a barge towed by a salvage vessel, along with a tugboat carrying a support team in a journey which will take about 60 hours, a Cypriot official told Reuters. Cypriot authorities have established, in cooperation with Israel, a maritime corridor to facilitate pre-screened cargoes arriving directly in Gaza. WCK, which has been active in Gaza for months, arranged the mission with Spain’s Open Arms charity, with financing mainly from the UAE and support from Cypriot authorities. On its first mission earlier in March, it built a makeshift jetty from rubble to off

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday underlined the need for promoting barter trade and economic relations with Iran for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. The president, talking to Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, said that both countries had great scope for expanding bilateral economic cooperation in diverse fields. Talking to the ambassador, the president expressed his commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. He called for working together to overcome the common challenges faced by both sides. The Iranian ambassador congratulated the president on assuming the office. He emphasised the need for increasing the bilateral trade volume, banking cooperation, and air and business linkages between the two countries. The ambassador said that Pakistan could benefit from the Chahbahar-Zahedan railroad for trade with Central Asia, Europe and Turkiye. He expressed the

KARACHI: At least six Station House Officers (SHOs) posted at different police stations of Karachi have been suspended during the last month over a surge in crimes in their respective jurisdictions, ARY News reported. As per the details, SHO Shahrah Faisal Raja Tariq, SHO Bilal Colony Shahzada Salim, SHO Korangi Industrial Area Faraz and SHO Surjani Town Rao Nazim are among the suspended police officers over deteriorated law and order in their respective jurisdictions. SHO Zaman Town Rao Rafiq has been suspended over his alleged involvement in the robbery incident. SHO Orangi Town Rizwan Patel was also removed from the post for poor performance. Read More:  Karachi: At least 45 killed over robbery resistance so far this year It is pertinent to mention here that at least 46 Karachi citizens have been killed so far in 2024 over resisting robberies with February recording the highest number of 20 killings. Month-wise data showed that February recorded the most killings with 20 citiz

KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani asked the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to show no compromise on the issue of illegal constructions in Karachi. During his first visit to the office of SBCA after assuming charge of his ministerial position, Saeed Ghani directed the SBCA officials to ensure ‘indiscriminate and uncompromising’ action against those involved in illegal construction in the city. He said the area additional director of the SBCA would be held responsible if, from now on, any unauthorised construction takes place in any locality in Karachi. The local government minister directed all building inspectors, senior building inspectors, and additional building inspectors to submit reports monthly regarding illegal construction in their respective jurisdictions. Saeed Ghani said the SBCA’s rules of business should clearly define the procedure for fixing responsibility for illegal construction in the city. He also directed the SBCA officials to laun

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad has said that Eidul Fitr 2024 is likely to fall on Wednesday, April 10 in Pakistan, ARY News reported. Maulana Azad revealed that scientific observations revealed that the Shawwal crescent moon will likely be sighted on the 29th of Ramadan this year. He also hinted at taking help from scientific observations and forecasts to sight the Eidul Fitr moon. Recalling his dealings with former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, Maulana Azad said that he had told the minister that the Ruet-e-Hilal committee accepts and recognises scientific findings. However, he said that the final decision regarding the Eidul Fitr moon will be taken based on Islamic principles and testimonies. Read more: Ramadan moon sighted, holy month to begin from tomorrow It is pertinent to mention that Pakistanis will have a 29-day Ramadan in 2024 and will celebrate Eidul Fitr on April 10 if the crescent moon is sighted on April 9. The first of the ho

A minor boy, who went to a local mosque for evening prayers, was kidnapped and later killed for ransom in India. The victim, 9-year-old Ibad, was found dead in a bag in Maharashtra’s Thane on Tuesday after he was reported missing a day earlier, an Indian media outlet reported. Local police said that they arrested a suspect Salman Maulvi, a tailor, who abducted the boy in an attempt to extort INR2.3 million from the family to build a new house. The minor boy’s family began an extensive search for him after he did not return home after the evening prayers. Read more:  Mom fights off daughter’s would-be kidnapper down 4 flights of stairs According to police, the victim’s father Muddasir received a call from an anonymous phone number demanding ransom in return for his son’s life, however, they could not agree terms as the alleged kidnapper ended the call abruptly without giving any information. Later, villagers joined hands with the local police in search for the boy after knowing h

FAISALABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz visited the residence of Asif Shafiq, a young man who passed away a few days back after a kite string slit his throat, ARY News reported. Nawaz Sharif and CM Maryam condoled with the bereaved family residing in Railway Housing Colony Samanabad. Nawaz Sharif urged for coordinated actions to curb the menace. “We all should play a collective role to stop kite flying with sharp string,” he said and added that the horrific video of Asif breathing his last cannot be watched. CM Maryam Nawaz said that to fully eradicate the ‘evil’ of kite flying with razor-sharp string, the Punjab government has issued directives for taking strong action against the production, distribution, and acquisition of metallic and chemically coated thread. Before the visit, Nawaz Sharif and the chief minister also chaired a meeting regarding the law and order situation in Faisalabad. PML-N leaders, MPAs

The French government is raising its terror alert warning to its highest level following the shootings on Moscow, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Sunday after a meeting with senior security and defence officials with President Emmanuel Macron. Attal said in a post on X that the decision, which comes months before Paris hosts the Olympic Games, was taken “in light of the Islamic State’s claiming responsibility for the (Moscow) attack and the threats weighing on our country”. France’s terror alert system has three levels, and the highest level is activated in the wake of an attack in France or abroad or when a threat of one is considered to be imminent. It allows for exceptional security measures such as stepped-up patrols by armed forces in public places like train stations, airports and religious sites. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/E4TNCcQ

LAHORE: A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker from Punjab Assembly forced a Lahore policeman to apologise for stopping his vehicle, ARY News reported. Video footage showed MPA Malik Waheed threatening the Baghbanpura police station officials and continuously asking them to apologise for stopping and asking for a search of his vehicle. “I will not leave until you apologise to me. Excuse and apologise to me, or it will not be good for you,” Waheed is heard saying in the video. Following the incident, DIG Operations Lahore Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi ordered the transfer of the policeman who faced threats from the PML-N leader, instead of initiating legal action into the matter. It is pertinent to mention that the police fell short of taking action against Waheed over the use of tinted windows and threatening a police official. Waheed won the election for Punjab Assembly’s constituency PP-152 in the February 8 election that saw PML-N form government in the province and the centr

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dissolved the current National Cricket Selection Committee, ARY News reported on Sunday. As per details, the cricket board has dissolved the National Cricket Selection Committee and the new committee will be announced soon. The Pakistan Cricket Board spokesperson said that the new selection committee will be free to use its powers in the selection process of the national cricket team. The development came after sources revealed on March 18 that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will further empower the National Cricket Selection Committee with full authority. Sources claimed that the PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi urged that the selection committee should be granted complete authority, expressing his commitment to refrain from interfering in matters related to the selection committee. READ:  PCB no longer under IPC’s domain Sources revealed that the selection committee will be responsible for the selection of the national team and the captain, addi

Russia said on Saturday it had arrested all four gunmen suspected of carrying out a shooting massacre in a concert hall near Moscow, and President Vladimir Putin pledged to track down and punish those behind the attack. Militant Islamist group  Islamic State  claimed responsibility for  Friday’s rampage , but there were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite  emphatic denials  from Ukrainian officials that Kyiv had anything to do with it. Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov said 133 bodies had been recovered from the rubble in 24 hours and doctors were “fighting for the lives of 107 people”. State TV editor Margarita Simonyan, without citing a source, had earlier given a toll of 143. In a televised address, Putin said 11 people had been detained, including the four gunmen. “They tried to hide and moved towards Ukraine, where, according to preliminary data, a window was prepared for them on the Ukrainian side to cross the state border,” he said. Russia’

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a compulsory tax registration scheme targeted at retailers and wholesalers in major cities of Pakistan, ARY News reported. The scheme has been launched in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta and Peshawar and will come into effect from April 1, as per an FBR notification. However, traders will make their first tax payments on July 15, said the notification. The tax collector body of Pakistan gave a month, with the last date on April 30, to traders and wholesalers to register. According to the FBR, the scheme called “Special Procedures for Small Traders and Shopkeepers will “apply to the traders and shopkeepers operating through a fixed place of business including a shop, store, warehouse, office or similar physical place (herein referred to business premises) located within the territorial civil limits including cantonments in the cities as specified in the Schedule to this scheme for registration and payment of minimum adv

TV actor Agha Shiraz, who is also famous for his magic tricks, recently shared a supernatural experience that happened to him and which positively impacted his life. During a guest appearance on the Ramadan transmission, the TV actor shared details of an incident that happened in 2019, while he was offering prayer at a mosque near Karachi’s Sea View. Sharing the incident, Agha said: “I was praying Namz-e-Asar near Sea View and someone tapped my shoulder and asked me to offer the prayer again. They also told me that my prayers won’t be accepted until I seek Allah’s love and guidance. Even though I didn’t pay attention to their advice and completed my Darood and Dua . Agha Shiraz said that he turned back to look at the person after the Namaz, but he didn’t find anyone. He then went to the Imam Masjid and told him the entire incident. The Imam, according to Agha, told him that: “I observed you talking to someone invisible. Let me tell you something important, the spiritual beings (J

Russia staged its largest missile attack in weeks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday, injuring at least 17 people and damaging schools, residential buildings and industrial facilities, officials said. The air force said its defences shot down all the inbound missiles that were fired after a 44-day pause in such attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The damage appeared to have been caused by falling debris. “Every day and every night there is such terror. The world’s unity can stop it when it helps us with air defence systems. Now we need this defence here in Ukraine,” President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messaging app. City and regional officials said at least 13 people were injured in different parts of Kyiv and four more in the surrounding region. An 11-year-old girl was among four people taken to hospital, city officials said. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv last week of launching attacks to disrupt the Russian presidential election that hand

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday arrested a man for alleged illicit prize bonds trade, ARY News reported. The suspect, identified as Sajid Katya, submitted around 5,408 claims of prize money on winning prize bonds, as per FIA spokesperson. The submitted winning prize bonds were worth Rs240 million, he added. According to the FIA spokesperson, the suspect carried out transactions worth more than Rs1 billion from 16 different bank accounts and has been accused of converting black money into white money. He was also suspected of submitting claims on behalf of non-filers. The investigating agency spokesperson went on to add that the suspect was working as a sales manager in a local market. Read more: FIA arrests seven human traffickers, hawala hundi operators Days earlier, FIA commercial banking circle Karachi arrested a three-member gang involved in illegal Hawala Hundi business . On March 11, the FIA spokesperson stated that the raid was carried out un

Pakistan Navy, in a joint intelligence-based operation with the law enforcement agencies, seized liquor worth Rs145.6 million in the North Arabian Sea. “A joint intelligence-based operation, coordinated through Joint Maritime Information and Coordination Centre, was conducted by Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Pakistan Customs Intelligence in North Arabian Sea, in which 4104 bottles of Liquor were recovered. “The seized liquor has been handed over to the Customs for further legal proceedings, read the statement issued by navy spokesperson. “PN, PMSA, and Customs are vigilant and remain committed to preventing the use of Pakistani waters and land for any unlawful act.” The successful joint operation by PN, PMSA and Customs intelligence resulting in the seizure of liquor is a testament to the fact that despite the prevailing maritime situation in which the criminals are active for their nefarious designs and leaving no opportunity to defame Pakistan, the spokesp

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday that the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta) will be restructured on modern lines.  The minister announced this while presiding over a meeting during his visit to NACTA headquarters in Islamabad today. Naqvi underscored the need to widely promote Pakistan’s national narrative against the extremist ideology of terrorists. He emphasized full implementation of the National Action Plan and a comprehensive strategy to counter extremism and terrorism. “It is more important to take pre-emptive action against terrorists and their facilitators than taking action after the incident of terrorism,” Naqvi said. He also sought a detailed report on the efficiency of all provincial Counter Terrorism Departments and called a meeting of the Coordination Committee of the National Action Plan next week. Moreover, a comprehensive strategy would be formulated to uproot terrorism, and extremism, besides ensuring “full impleme

Hollywood star Tom Cruise was seen scaling the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles of the US in a casual outfit as shooting for a movie of the Mission: Impossible series is underway. The 61-year-old Top Gun: Maverick star was seen at the landmark Hollywood Sign with a film crew in a black t-shirt along with pants and shoes as he flashed his abs from underneath his shirt. Known for his dedication towards his work and death-defying stunts, Cruise is currently shooting for Mission Impossible 8. Recently, The movie’s shooting was at risk of a delay after a traffic chokehold around the studio. However, Tom Cruise arranged helicopters for the cast and crew to arrive at the location in Surrey after motorways were blocked due to on-site work last weekend. Sources said that M25 closure might be a problem for other people but Cruise had a solution to almost everything that might disturb the filming schedule. Read more; Bad news for Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible’ fans According to sources,

A glitch in the system of a bank prompted the account holders to withdraw large sums of money in Ethiopia, BBC reported. Customers at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia learned early on Saturday that they could withdraw more money than they had in their accounts. After learning the same, the account holders at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia mainly students withdrew more than £31 million. Long queues were observed outside university ATMs as a result of the news spreading via messaging apps. It was reported that students continued to withdraw cash even after the arrival of the police. A student who attends Jimma University Institute of Technology told the media representatives that initially he ‘did not think it was true’ when the news surfaced. Another student of Dilla University said that a number of his friends were able to take more money than they had in their bank accounts out of the ATM between midnight and 2 am local time. Although police cars have been seen outside Jimma

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali said that the party stood by its decision to ally with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), ARY News reported. In a statement issued here, Barrister Gohar Ali said that some of the party leaders had a ‘difference’ of opinion in allying with the SIC, adding that the majority approved the decision. The PTI chairman termed the decision a ‘right’ one. He said that ‘unlike’ Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the PTI takes decision in consultation with the party’s members. “The PTI’s core committee holds many meetings to make a final decision,” Barrister Gohar Ali added. Responding to Sher Afzal Marwat’s statement in which he termed alliance with the SIC a mistake, the PTI chairman said that it was Marwat’s opinion. He said that the PTI would fully participate in parliamentary politics and would neither boycott any elections nor resign from the assemblies. Read More: Sher Afzal Marw

KARACHI: Sindh Food Minister, Jam Khan Shoro, announced on Sunday that the provincial government was gearing up to kickstart the wheat procurement process across the province from March 20. A total of 353 wheat procurement centers are slated to be established, ensuring accessibility for farmers across various regions. Speaking on behalf of the government, Jam Khan Shoro emphasised the comprehensive measures undertaken by the Sindh food department to facilitate the purchase of wheat. The government had set the procurement price aiming to provide fair compensation to farmers for their produce. Read More: Sindh sets wheat procurement target at 900,000 tonnes Wheat procurement centers will be strategically positioned in key cities including Hyderabad, Larkana, Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirrpurkhas, among others, ensuring convenient access for farmers from different parts of the province.   from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/5waMS6J

DUBAI: The people of the United Arab Emirates are likely to observe the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. According to Gulf News, the Emirates Astronomy Society’s chairman of the board of directors, Ibrahim Al Jarwan said that the Shawwal moon is likely to be sighted on April 9. Ibrahim Al Jarwan said that the Muslims in the region will therefore would observe a 30-day holy month of Ramadan. For Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr is a deeply spiritual, cultural, and religious day that represents community togetherness and thankfulness. Muslims congregate for special prayers on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, known as Salat-Al-Eid, which are held in mosques, open spaces, or sizable communal locations. Alongside the prayers, sermons emphasizing charity, compassion, and thankfulness are also held. Families and friends gather to celebrate with spectacular meals and gift-giving after the prayers. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/6JiQ9lT

Pakistan Saturday welcomed the adoption of the resolution titled “Measures to Combat Islamophobia,” by the UN General Assembly with an overwhelming majority. The UN General Assembly adopted Pakistan’s resolution, by a big majority, that calls for, among other elements, concerted action to fight ongoing violence against Muslims and requests the UN Secretary-General to appoint a special envoy to combat Islamophobia. Prior to adopting the new resolution, entitled: ‘Measures to Combat Islamophobia’, by a vote of 113 in favour to none against, with 44 abstentions, the 193-member Assembly rejected two amendments proposed by a group of European nations. India, along with most of European states, abstained on the resolution. The proposals would have replaced key language in the resolution, including calling for a focal point instead of a UN special envoy and removing references to the desecration of the Holy Quran. The UN created the International Day through a resolution adopted followin

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve and commitment to closely work together with the leadership of Turkey to further solidify the bilateral relations. In a post on X, he said, “I am pleased to receive a congratulatory call from my brother Hakan Fidan, FM of Turkey. Recalling close & fraternal ties between our two great nations, we reaffirmed our resolve & commitment to closely work together to further solidify our bilateral relations.” Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar and his Afghanistan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday agreed to continue working together in building on fraternal bilateral relations. “Expanding cooperation in connectivity, trade, security, counter terrorism and people to people contacts is a top priority for Pakistan,” the foreign minister posted on X, after he received a congratulatory call from Afghan minister. Meanwhile, a statement by the deputy spokesperson at the Afghan foreign ministry, Hafiz Zia Ahmad, said

SIBI: Former Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) from Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Khalid Marri was gunned down by unidentified assailant in Balochistan’s Sibi city, ARY News reported on Friday. In a statement, the police said the martyred police official was travelling in his car near the local plaza on Chainak Road in Sibi when suddenly an unidentified assailant opened fire on his car, which resulted in his injuries. Meanwhile, Khalid Marri’s guard opened retaliatory firing at the assailant, who was later chased and captured. The assailant was identified as Rab Nawaz Marri. After the firing, the DSP was shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in critical condition, but succumbed to injuries during medical treatment. The police said the incident seemed to be motivated by a land dispute in Dera Murad Jamali.   from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/UsDJlex

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia launched a special passport stamp to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan, enhancing the travel experience for pilgrims and visitors. The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Culture collaborated to launch a special passport stamp for the Ramadan 1445 AH season. The initiative aimed at documenting this gracious occasion and reviving the historical cultural heritage and traditions of the holy month. According to the General Directorate of Passports, the travelers will be able to receive this special stamp at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam throughout Ramadan. وزارة الداخلية ممثلة في #الجوازات_السعودية تطلق ختماً خاصاً بموسم رمضان بالتعاون مع @MOCSaudi . #يسر_وطمأنينة https://t.co/XvCaMhWJfv pic.twitter.com/LYOTXEyGC5 — الجوازات السعودية (@AljawazatKSA) March 13, 2024 The Ministry of Culture has also started a full Ramadan Season 1445 campaign in addition to introducing the Ramadan season

At least 29 Palestinians were killed while awaiting aid in two separate Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Gaza’s health ministry said. In the first incident, Palestinian health officials in the Hamas-ruled strip said eight people were killed in an airstrike on an aid distribution centre in Al-Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. Later, at least 21 people were killed and more than 150 wounded by Israeli gunfire at a crowd awaiting aid trucks at a northern Gaza roundabout, Gaza’s health ministry said. In a statement, Israel’s military denied attacking aid centres, describing the reports as “false.” “As the IDF assesses the incident with the thoroughness that it deserves, we urge the media to do the same and only rely on credible information,” the statement said. The Gaza conflict has displaced most of the enclave’s 2.3 million population. Chaotic scenes and deadly incidents have taken place during aid distributions as desperately hungry people scrambled for food.