Nomination papers of AJP candidate rejected

FAISALABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (CEP) has rejected the nomination papers of Awami Justice Party (AJP) candidate Ghulam Mustafa Magan for by-election in NA-108 (Faisalabad-VIII). District Election Commissioner-II/Returning Officer NA-108 Irfan Kausar told reporter here on Tuesday that during scrutiny it was found that the nomination papers filed by Ghulam Mustafa Magan of Awami […]

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Ban on arms, tinted glass vehicles, pillion riding during anti-polio drive

PESHAWAR: District Administration Bannu under section 144 has imposed ban on use of tinted glass vehicles and pillion riding from August 16 to September 14 as part of measures to enhance security measures during anti-polio campaign. Ban has also been imposed on brandishing of arms during the same period. Strict action would be taken against […]

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IHC decides to form larger bench to hear PTI’s appeal

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday decided to constitute a larger bench to hear the appeal of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) against the verdict of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in prohibited funding case. Acting Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by PTI’s Additional Secretary General Omar Ayyub through his […]

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LSM grows by 7.7% during July-June 2022

ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) production for the old base-year 2005-06, grew by 7.7% during twelve months of fiscal year (2021-22) as compared to the corresponding period of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported Tuesday. The LSMI Quantum Index Number (QIM) was recorded at 160.2 points during July-June (2021-22) against 148.7 […]

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Bodies of passengers died in accident handed over to heirs

MULTAN: The bodies of 20 passengers who died in a road accident after collision between a bus and oil tanker are being handed over to heirs after identification and DNA tests. According to Rescue 1122, the bus heading to Karachi from Lahore, collided with an oil tanker coming from rear side near Jalalpur Pirwala. Resultantly, […]

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Rs 5, 107.35 mln to be distributed in pilgrims from Wednesday

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor said a sum of Rs 5, 107.35 million was being distributed in 34, 049 pilgrims from Wednesday who had performed Hajj – 2022 on the government scheme. Addressing a press conference on the successful completion of post Hajj operation the other day, he said […]

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