Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
LHC seeks detailed report on wheat, sugar price hike
LAHORE : The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed on Wednesday the authorities concerned to submit a detailed report on skyrocketing prices of wheat and sugar. A single bench comprising Justice Sajid Seth was hearing a writ petition seeking directives for the government to bring down the prices of essential food items. Over the course of the hearing, the court asked why the prices of sugar and wheat are going up? The bench directed the relevant authorities to submit a detailed report spelling out what measures they have taken thus farRead More
PM Imran Khan arrives in GB, attends oath-taking ceremony of cabinet
GILGIT : Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan and attended the oath-taking ceremony of cabinet members. GB governor administered oaths to the newly-elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA). Earlier, PM Imran Khan scheduled to visit Gilgit-Baltistan today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of new GB cabinet. He is accompanied by chief organiser Saifullah Khan Niazi, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (FB) Ali Amin Gandapur and Adviser to PM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam. During his visit, PM Imran Khan will also meet governor, chiefRead More
AC adjourns hearing of assets reference against Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad has adjourned the hearing of assets reference against former finance minister Ishaq Dar due to absence of the defence counsel. The accountability court’s judge Mohammad Bashir heard the assets reference against Ishaq Dar. Co-accused Naeem Mehmood and Mansoor Raza appeared in the hearing. The assistant lawyer told the court that defence counsel Qazi Misbah could not appear in the hearing due to a busy schedule at the high court. During the hearing, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor said that Dar’s records have beenRead More
Punjab govt extends parole of PML-N’s Shahbaz, Hamza for one day
LAHORE : The Punjab government on Wednesday decided to extend the parole of PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz for one day which was ending today. Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan tweeted that the provincial government has approved the PML-N’s application of extension in the parole of the opposition leaders. “The Punjab government, on the directions of Chief Minister Usman Bazdar, has granted an extension of 24 hours in the parole of Shahbaz Sharif and Hamza Shahbaz,” Awan said. The decision wasRead More
Australia legend Glenn McGrath picks Wasim Akram among top 5 ODI bowlers
Former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, also known as the pigeon, has chosen legendary left-arm pacer Wasim Akram among his top five picks for One Day International (ODI) bowlers. McGrath put forth the names while speaking ahead of Australia’s third and final ODI against India on Wednesday, December 2 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Named number one by McGrath, the Sultan of Swing is one of the highest wicket-takers of Pakistan with 502 wickets to his name. The former Australian cricketer has also named Australia’s Brett Lee, who is alsoRead More
Afghanistan’s Murky Drawdown
Iqbal Khan Susannah George and Dan Lamothe reported for Washington Post on November 27: “The United States has closed at least 10 bases around Afghanistan. But drawdown details remain murky”. Closure of bases is part of the complete withdrawal of the US military.Many officials in Afghanistan say “they are uncertain of what’s to come despite a fast-approaching deadline”.Little is known about the current status of many bases in Afghanistan’s most volatile conflict zones where the US support for Afghan operations is critical in pushing back the Taliban. Some American basesRead More