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PESHAWAR: Anti-Corruption Raids Lead to Arrest of Medicine-Selling Gang The Anti-Corruption Circle of the FIA apprehended six individuals for selling government-funded medicines in Peshawar. The gang, led by Yousuf Jan, included three hospital employees and was involved in embezzling medicines worth millions. Raids on private hospitals in Peshawar resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of official medicines. The FIA stressed the importance of dismantling networks involved in the illegal sale of government-provided medicines. In a separate crackdown in Islamabad, two individuals were arrested for selling fake and unregistered medicines. The suspects, including Mazhar Qeebbal, were caught in possession…

In a shocking turn of events, a man who went missing as a teenager 26 years ago has been found alive in his neighbor’s cellar. Omar Bin Omran, who disappeared in Algeria 27 years ago during the civil war, was rescued on May 12 at the age of 45. His family had believed he was killed during the conflict, but Omar was discovered in a pit surrounded by hay, looking shocked as he was found. Images of him as a teenager and at the moment of his rescue have surfaced, shedding light on his years in captivity. Tragically, Omar’s mother…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Receives Delegation from Chinese Firm MCC Tongsin Resources A delegation from Chinese firm MCC Tongsin Resources, led by Chairman Wang Jaichen, recently met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. During the meeting, Chairman Wang Jaichen extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to invest in Pakistan’s mining sector and the manufacturing of export goods. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the delegation of his government’s full support and facilitation in all steps of the investment process, from minerals exploration to the export of goods. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Chinese firm and instructed…

BHAKKAR: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman criticized alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections, stating that those uninvolved in the polls played a significant role, as reported by ARY News. Maulana Fazalur Rehman claimed that the elections were tainted by rigging, with those responsible for conducting them failing to take action, while outsiders influenced the outcome. He lamented the JUI-F’s defeat due to massive rigging on February 8, emphasizing the party’s stature in politics. Highlighting differences between JUI-F and PTI, Maulana Fazalur Rehman expressed the need for a consensus before forming an alliance. He stressed the importance of a constitutional…

Asian Development Bank Delegation Meets with Pakistan’s Finance Minister A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently met with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss the ongoing and future cooperation between Pakistan and the ADB. The finance minister highlighted the improvements in Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions and emphasized the need for broadening the tax base and digitalization of the country’s tax regime. Services of Mckinsey & Company have been engaged to assist with the digitalization of the Federal Board of Revenue. The finance minister also reiterated the government’s commitment to State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) reforms and…

Jamaat Islami Leads Kisan March in Lahore Against Delay in Government Wheat Procurement Jamaat Islami is spearheading a Kisan March in Lahore today to protest the government’s delay in wheat procurement. As police crackdown on farmer activists, JI’s Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman will lead the protest outside the CM House. JI leader Liaquat Baloch emphasized the peaceful nature of the protest and urged the government to fulfill farmers’ demands. Addressing a press conference, JI Central Punjab chief Javed Kasuri announced the march’s route from Masjid-e-Shuhada to the chief minister’s house. The arrests of several farmer leaders, including Kisan Board…

SHEIKHUPURA: A tragic incident took place at Children’s Hospital Sheikhupura where a woman, who was allegedly gang-raped by security guards, ended her life by consuming poisonous pills. The victim, who went to inquire about her niece’s health, was lured into a separate room and violated by three security guards. One suspect has been arrested, while efforts are underway to capture the other culprits. The Prime Minister and Punjab Chief Minister have taken notice of the heinous crime and demanded reports from concerned authorities. The police have now incorporated rape-related charges into the FIR. However, this is not an isolated incident…

Clarification on Taxation of Solar Net Metering by Federal Minister for Power Division Recently, Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari addressed concerns regarding the government’s alleged plans to impose taxation on solar net metering. He clarified that there are no current plans to tax the solar net metering system. Existing regulations for installed solar systems will not be altered, as stated by the minister. While acknowledging the benefits of net metering, Leghari mentioned possible fiscal challenges in the future, such as increased circular debt. He emphasized the need for the public to consider solar power as a means to…

Breaking News: Fuel Prices Slashed by Federal Government The Federal government announced a significant reduction in fuel prices, with petrol dropping by Rs15.39 per litre for the next two weeks. This decision, approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to provide relief to consumers amid the economic challenges. The new prices are as follows: Petrol – Rs 273.1 per litre, High-Speed Diesel (HSD) – Rs 274.8 per litre, Light Diesel – Rs 161.17 per litre, and Kerosene Oil – Rs 173.48 per litre. This move comes as global oil prices decrease, allowing for a positive impact on the local market.…

Hope for Imran Khan’s Release: PTI Leader Optimistic Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sardar Latif Khosa expressed optimism for the release of party founder Imran Khan from jail within 10 days. The Islamabad High Court’s decision to approve Imran Khan’s bail application in the 190 million pound corruption case was praised by Khosa. Khosa highlighted that no legal case had been registered against Imran Khan, ensuring his imminent release. The IHC ordered his release on a surety bond of Rs1 million, pending his trial in cipher and Nikah cases. In a significant turn of events, the court’s ruling today deemed the…