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Political motives behind sit-in, ISI tells Supreme Court

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 News Desk

(Nasir Iqbal/Dawn) ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in its report submitted to the Supreme Court, has stated that the protesters blocking the Faizabad interchange have a political agenda to fulfill. “The Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah is determined to exploit the situation and gain political mileage to gain support for the next general elections,” said a six-page order issued by a two-judge bench consisting of Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The bench had taken suo motu notice of the disturbance to public life due to the ongoing…

Operation started at Faizabad to Disperse Protesters

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 News Desk

Overseas Tribune, Islamabad Police has started the operation against Tehreek e Labaik Protesters. Frontier Corps and other law enforcement agencies are participating in this operation. Around 8000 officials are started this operation at 7 am today, which was the last deadline given to the protesters to end their protest. Police is using tear gas, but there’s no effective results of tear gas shelling. According to sources, the protesters were well prepared for government’s action as they are armed with clubs and wearing masks. However, TLYR leadership is appealing Police to…

Quratulain Balouch faces criticism after abusing Imran Khan in her tweet

November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 News Desk

Famous Pakistani singer Quratulain Balouch is facing criticism on Twitter, due to use of abusive language against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. Quratulain Balouch is known for her melodious voice and became famous from Coke Studio. Recently, she used abusive language for Chairman PTI Imran Khan in her tweet. Imran khan has become an asshole https://t.co/afJyCaCyQ6 — Quratulain Balouch (@Quratulainb) November 21, 2017 After tweeting this, QB is now facing harsh words from the followers of Imran Khan. Another attention seeking and cheap publicity stunt. Insafian’s should ignore this GulaLIE part…

Religious Parties ‘Sit in’ Islamabad & state’s responsibility to bring a mutual consensus.

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 News Desk

Islamabad, The capital city of Pakistan is at halt and disrupted for almost two weeks by protesters belonging to Pakistani religious parties including- Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) and the Sunni Tehreek Pakistan (ST) — who are calling for sacking of the Law Minister Zahid Hamid and a strict action against those behind the amendment to the ‘Khatm-i-Nabuwwat oath’ in the Elections Act 2017. The protestors are mainly demanding the removal of Federal Law Minister Zahid Hamid and Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, Asiya Bibi’s execution, dismissal of cases…

Imran Khan moves SC against ECP’s decision to allow Ayesha Gulalai retain NA seat

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 News Desk

(Haseeb Bhatti/Dawn) PTI chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday submitted a petition in Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision which allowed MNA Ayesha Gulalai to retain her National Assembly’s membership. Khan in his petition claimed that Gulalai had violated party laws and should be deseated as she had abstained from voting for the PTI’s chosen candidate, Sheikh Rasheed, for the office of prime minister after the ouster of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif. It said that Khan had issued a show-cause notice and gave Gulalai ample time to explain…

Hafiz Saeed set to be freed after LHC turns down extension in detention order

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 News Desk

(Idress Sheikh/Dawn) A review board comprising judges of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday refused to extend the detention orders of Jamaatud Dawa’s (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed. His current house arrest is going to expire on Nov 24 (Friday). The review board under the chair of Justice Abdul Sami Khan passed these orders after a senior finance ministry official failed to convince the board that the release of Saeed would bring diplomatic and financial problems to the country. During the last hearing, the government while seeking extension in the detention orders…

Accountability court declares Ishaq Dar an absconder

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 News Desk

(Mohammad Imran/Dawn) Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was declared an absconder by an accountability court in Islamabad on Tuesday in a corruption reference filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). During an accountability hearing pertaining to Dar, who is accused of amassing assets of an approximate value of Rs831.7 million — disproportionate to his known sources of income ─ NAB’s investigating officer Nadir Abbass told the court that a NAB team had visited the minister’s residence in Lahore and Islamabad after non-bailable arrest warrants were issued against him. However,…

Ace boxer Waseem might quit representing Pakistan due to lack of funds, support

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 News Desk

(Abdul Ghaffar | Dawn) The unbeaten World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Silver Flyweight Champion, Pakistan’s Muhammad Waseem, expressed disappointment again over the lack of funds and support, and said he was thinking of accepting offers from other countries and play for them. The country’s ace boxer announced his decision through a video message on Monday, saying he had no sponsors to fund his participation in the international boxing events and represent Pakistan — therefore he was thinking of switching sides. Waseem, who hails from Quetta, told his fans that his upcoming fight for the…

Islamabad protesters given more time by govt to reconsider protest

November 20, 2017 News Desk

(Mohammad Imran | Dawn) Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday announced an extension granted by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in the deadline for religious parties to end their sit-in at Islamabad’s Faizabad Interchange. Daily life in the capital has been disrupted for nearly two weeks by protesters belonging to religious parties — including the Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) and the Sunni Tehreek Pakistan (ST) — who are calling for the sacking of Law Minister Zahid Hamid and strict action against those behind the amendment to the Khatm-i-Nabuwwat…

Nawaz is name of ideology for revolutionary change, says former PM

November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 News Desk

Nawaz Sharif at Anti Corruption Court Islamabad

(Abrar Rasheed/Geo) ABBOTTABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday that he has brought his review petition [in the Panama Papers case] to the people today. Addressing a public gathering of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) at the Abbottabad college ground, the party chief said, “you have to decide my appeal. Give a decision that echoes far and wide”. The PML-N president said he is not scared of jail or death. “You have to promise, we will march together towards our destination. Don’t sit at home, we will walk together…

PTV current affairs director sacked after allegations of harassment, misuse of authority

November 18, 2017 News Desk

(Shakeel Qarar/Dawn) Pakistan Television (PTV) on Friday sacked its suspended director of current affairs, Agha Masood Shorish, following allegations of sexual harassment and misuse of authority by multiple staffers at the state-run broadcaster. A total of five inquiries had been initiated against Shorish, including three for sexual harassment. PTV’s 14 producers had also filed a complaint against him in the Islamabad High Court, and the issue was also taken up in the National Assembly. Shorish, who was suspended three months ago for negligence, had continued to receive his salary and…

NAB moves to put names of Sharif, four relatives on ECL

November 18, 2017 News Desk

Nawaz Sharif gets Angry on arrest of PML N social media activists

(Imran Gabol/Dawn) LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore, on Friday initiated the process to place ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif and four of his family members on the Exit Control List (ECL). According to the NAB Islamabad spokesman, the other members of the family who may face travel restriction are Mr Sharif’s sons Hussain and Hassan, daughter Maryam and son-in-law retired Capt Mohammad Safdar. An accountability court had earlier declared Hussain and Hassan proclaimed offenders for skipping court proceedings in references pertaining to their family’s Avenfield properties, Azizia Steel…

In light of Dar’s health, Finance Ministry portfolio with prime minister: PM house

November 18, 2017November 18, 2017 News Desk

(Murtaza Ali Shah/Geo) ISLAMABAD: Reports of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s resignation circulated on Saturday morning, claiming he had sent his resignation to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. However, credible sources inside the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) denied the reports terming them as mere rumours. Later the prime minister house spokesperson Musadik Malik, cleared the confusion stating that in light of Ishaq Dar’s health and him seeking treatment abroad, as per cabinet rules, the finance ministry portfolio had already come under the prime minister’s control The spokesman added, that the prime…

Mohammad Hafeez handed third suspension from bowling in international cricket

November 16, 2017 News Desk

Pakistani spin bowler Mohammad Hafeez has been handed his third suspension from international bowling by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which today announced that an independent assessment had found his bowling action to be illegal. A bio-mechanical examination of his action revealed that his arm bent more than 15 degrees for the majority of his deliveries. The 15-degrees level of tolerance is the maximum allowed under the ICC’s regulations. The ICC has said that the ban on Hafeez’s bowling will be recognised and enforced by all national cricket federations for…

NA passes Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017 to ‘strengthen’ Khatm-i-Nabuwwat clauses

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 News Desk

The National Assembly on Thursday evening passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017 to restore Khatm-i-Nabuwwat laws to their original form and make sections relating to it “more effective.” The bill was tabled by Law Minister Zahid Hamid, who assured the house that he and his family “were Muslims and believed in the finality of prophethood”. “My family and I are ready to lay our lives for the honour of Prophet Muhammad,” the law minister offered to his critics, some of whom have insisted on his resignation for his alleged role…