July 27 set for by-polls on ex-MNA Aamir Liaquat’s seat

KARACHI:Provincial Election Commissioner (Sindh) Ejaz Anwar Chauhan said that the polling for by-election on National Assembly seat NA-245 (Karachi East) will be held on July 27 (Wednesday).   The seat was left vacant on June 9 as famous televangelist and former MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain passed away here in Karachi.   For that matter, Joint […]

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CM grieved over loss of lives due to falling of vehicle in canal

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of lives due to falling of a vehicle in the canal near Sarai Alamgir.   The chief minister extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs and prayed that may Allah Almighty grant patience to the bereaved family members.

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Men held for impersonating cops to loot people

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Kohsar Police on Friday claimed to have arrested two members of an inter-provincial gang who used to impersonate police officers and loot people.   The accused Waleed alias Wali, and Ali Javed had previous crime record and were sent to jail on judicial remand for identification parade, said a police spokesman.   He said […]

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CM visits Services Hospital to enquire about health of Daniyal Aziz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Friday visited Services Hospital to enquire about the health of PML-N leader Daniyal Aziz.   The CM wished him a speedy recovery, and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant him perfect health.   The chief minister also visited other patients undergoing treatment at the facility.   Provincial Ministers […]

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2 killed, 2 injured in building, wall collapse incidents

FAISALABAD: Two people were killed while two children sustained multiple injuries during building and wall collapse incidents due to rain in different parts of Faisalabad on Friday.   Rescue 1122 spokesman said that roof of an under construction house caved in due to rain in 3-marla scheme near Gattwala Park on Sheikhupura Road. As a […]

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Govt preparing reforms to improve power sector, says Chairman PM’s Inspection Commission

MULTAN: Chairman Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission Islamabad, Mumtaz Ahmad Kamal here on Friday said that the incumbent government was preparing  reforms to improve power sector.   The power crisis is temporary and will be overcome soon.  Lack of field staff in power companies is a real problem for which solid measures will be taken.   […]

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Farewell ceremony held for retiring AIG Legal

LAHORE: Inspector General of Punjab Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan on Friday said that hardworking, dutiful and capable officers were valuable asset of Punjab police who made mechanism of public service delivery better and faster track.   He said that AIG Legal Saif-ul-Murtaza was also one of those officers who fulfilled every responsibility given to […]

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