PESHAWAR: The capital city police have warned the people against aerial firing on Chand Raat and said all those involved would have to spend the Eid behind bars. All the sub-divisional police officers and station house officers have been directed to mobilise the public, community elders and elected representatives to discourage aerial firing on Chand Raat and other festive occasions. “All the SDPOs...
Friday, 31 May 2019
Polio programme remains right on track
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Babar Bin Atta believes that Pakistan’s polio programme has been put right back on track by a revamp of its communications and operation strategies. However, the number of polio cases in the country will cross 50 this year, declining next year onwards so that Pakistan interrupts poliovirus transmission by 2022.“We are cognizant of...
Hectic preparations for Eidul Fitr on
Eidul Fitr is still eight days away, but the tempo of shopping is picking up. The crowded bazaars and shopping centres with decorations lend a festive air to the Rawalpindi environment. Shopping centres get crowded in the evening after the soaring temperatures cool down. At night the neon blazed shop fronts and the hectic dealings inside radiate a joyous Eid mood."People start buying clothes, shoes,...
Another would-be chief justice in the eye of storm
ISLAMABAD: After Justice Qazi Faez Isa, another would-be chief justice is in the eye of storm with anti-judiciary elements are on the lookout for a “dossier” to use in the reference that they plan to file against him, The News has learnt on good authority.Undeterred by public outcry triggered after renewed efforts to silence the bold voices in the judiciary, efforts are in progress to target judges...
KP Assembly polls in tribal districts 297 to contest for 16 general seats
PESHAWAR: Amid uncertainty surrounding the July 2 provincial assembly elections in the erstwhile Fata due to pending legislation, a total of 297 people are in the field to contest 16 general seats.The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday issued final list of 297 candidates for 16 general seats in erstwhile Fata. A total of 122 candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers.According to the...
Emerging crisis for IK
Former president Pervez Musharraf could have stayed much longer in power if in March 2007 he had not forced the then Supreme Court chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to resign. He was shocked when the ex-CJ said ‘no’.Are we going to see a similar kind of political-cum-judicial crisis for Prime Minister Imran Khan after Eidul Fitr or this time some better sense would prevail within the government to avert...
PHC sets aside life imprisonment
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has set aside life imprisonment of a terror suspect due to lack of evidence.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth and Justice Abdul Shakoor set aside conviction of Jan Badshah. The sentence was awarded to him under Section 121, 121 A PPC read with section 27 of Action (in Aid of Civil Power) Regulation, 2011 by erstwhile APA Bara on October...
Two KP advisers, special assistants made ministers
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has granted the status of ministers to two advisors and as many special assistants.An official communiqué said those upgraded to ministers include Ziaullah Khan Bangash, the member provincial assembly who was an advisor to the chief minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, and Himayatullah Khan, advisor for Energy and Power.Abdul Karim Khan, MPA who was...
Three new judges of PHC sworn in
PESHAWAR: The three recently confirmed judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) took oath on Friday. Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth administered oath to the judges at a ceremony in Court Room No 1. The judges included Justice Muhammad Nasir Mehfooz, Justice Shakeel Ahmad and Justice Arshad Ali, appointed as additional judges of the high court.PHC judges, law officers from the office...
Jumatul Wida observed countrywide
LAHORE: Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of Ramazan, was observed with traditional religious fervour and solemnity across the country. Millions of fast observing faithful thronged the mosques and other open places to offer Friday prayers in congregations.All large and small mosques across the provincial metropolis were specially decorated for the occasion and were crowded with believers to the capacity.Many...
Over 13pc Pakistani teenagers use tobacco
Islamabad: As world observed World No Tobacco Day Friday, Pakistan bears a huge burden of tobacco with as many as 19.1 per cent adults using tobacco in any form, men 31.8 per cent and women 5.8 per cent.According to World Health Organisation (WHO), among the youth (13-15 years of age), the prevalence is 13.3 and 6.6 per cent among boys and girls respectively.As per Global Adult Tobacco Survey that...
Pervez Khattak continues to show political clout in KP
PESHAWAR: Federal Defence Minister Pervez Khattak may be in some trouble as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is investigating him for misuse of power, but he showed his political clout recently by getting his younger brother Liaqat Khattak appointed as a provincial minister ahead of other potential candidates in their native Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.There has been talk of inducting more ministers...
Wapda chief visits Mohmand Dam project site
PESHAWAR: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Muzammil Hussain and a jirga of local elders headed by local MNA Sajid Khan on Friday visited Mohmand Dam project site to witness construction work on the access roads on banks of River Swat.The 15.5-kilometre road starting from Munda headworks would provide access for construction of the dam’s spillway and irrigation tunnels....
LHC orders action against false testimony
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Friday ordered the district & sessions judge Layyah to initiate action against a man for giving a “false testimony” in a gang-rape case.Justice Asjad Javed Ghural was hearing an appeal of a prime convict in the gang-rape case when it transpired that testimony of one of the prosecution witnesses namely Muhammad Sharif had been found false. The judge observed that the...
Punjab CS orders restoring non-functional water supply schemes
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Yousaf Naseem Khokhar on Friday directed all the deputy commissioners in the province to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.Addressing a video link meeting of the deputy commissioners (DCs) here, the chief secretary directed the DCs that security plan for Eid be finalised in consultation with the district vigilance committees and stakeholders....
Community policing enhancing service delivery: IGP Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police Cap (retd) Arif Nawaz Khan has said that Punjab police is working to maintain law and order along with the speedy solution of the problems of public according to the principles of community policing which is also enhancing the service delivery and trust between public and police.He expressed these views during a meeting with provincial ministers Nauman Ahmad...
Heatwave intensifies as Lahore sizzles at 46°C
LAHORE: Heat wave intensified forcing majority of citizens to stay indoor as mercury reached 46°C here Friday while Met office predicted similar weather conditions during the next 24 hours.Met officials said that maximum temperature in Lahore reached 46°C at airport while in city area it was 44.8°C whereas minimum temperature also reached 29.5°C. Following the intensity of the heat wave, majority...
Peshawar city
PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Shahram Khan Tarakai has said that the Peshawar city is gaining its beauty again after the completion of civil work on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. "Flowers and plants are being planted again which will enhance the beauty of the city," Shahram Khan said in a video message. The video shows the main roads with...
Obituary
LAHORE: Chaudhry Liaqut Gill, elder brother of Senior Vice-President PPP Central Punjab Chaudhry Aslam Gill passed away after he succumbed to injuries received in a road accident a couple of weeks ago.
from The News International - National http://bit.ly/2I8pr...
Stunning photo of Suhana Khan from a wedding
Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan has a huge fan following even though she has entered the film industry yet. Her pictures and videos take the internet by storm in no time.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Vivek accidentally promotes Salman's 'Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a number of bigwigs of Bollywood. And amongst them was Vivek Oberoi who also played the titular in Modi biopic.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Kangana, KJo, Rajini at PM Modi's swearing-in
An array of celebrities from the world of entertainment is present at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony today. The event is currently taking place in Delhi this evening.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Salman fan apologises to Sona Mohapatra
Singer Sona Mohapatra had yesterday took to Twitter to reveal that she received a death threat from a fan of Bollywood actor Salman Khan after the singer criticized him for repeatedly taking digs at actress Priyanka Chopra .
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News...
Salman, Big B, Bebo at Veeru's prayer meet
Ajay and wife Kajol arrived first along with daughter Nysa. They were joined in by Bollywood personalities like Chunky Panday and wife Bhavana, Kabir Bedi and wife Parveen Dusanj, Ritesh Sidhwani, Vipul Shah and Shefali Shah.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News...
PC's unseen videos at Jonas Bros concert
Global sensation Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas are one of the most adored couples in Bollywood. The lovebirds shell major couple goals ever since they made their first public appearance together. Proud wife PeeCee cheers for her hubby Nick and shells out some major relationship goals. Recently,...
Jackie advised Tiger to listen more& talk less
Though Jackie has given him a few life lessons, the father-son don’t discuss work
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Ayushmann starrer ‘Article 15’ trailer released
After intriguing the viewers with the poster and teaser, the makers unveiled the trailer of ‘Article 15’ and apart from sending a chill running down your spine, it is sure to make you sit right up and think.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment...
Janhvi & Ishaan's hilarious social media banter
Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut last year with Shashank Khaitan's 'Dhadak' alongside Ishaan Khatter. The duo not only won over the audience with their stellar performances but their sizzling chemistry on the silver screen too became the talk of the town.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies...
Ishita's post hinting at Siddharth Chopra?
Ishita was soon seen moving on in her life by taking up a job in London. She recently shared a cryptic post on her Instagram handle and although it has been directed towards nobody, netizens have been speculating that it might be hinting at her Siddharth.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News,...
Katrina talks about her equation with Salman
In an interview, Katrina talked about her equation with Salman and said, "Salman is receptive towards what you bring to table as an actor. When I came on the set, I was 1000 per cent prepared. Salman accorded me respect for that. We share a respectful equation. Honestly, I don’t cross the line with...
Kangana, Karan attend PM Modi’s swearing-in
If all goes as planned, an array of celebrities from the world of entertainment will be present at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony today. The event is scheduled to take place in Delhi this evening. The list that BT has received from well-informed industry sources includes names like...
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Tanuja hospitalised due to abdominal pain
Veteran Bollywood actress Tanuja is undergoing treatment for abdominal pain at a hospital here.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Saif, Bhushan visit Ajay Devgn's residence
Ajay's co-star in his upcoming film 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior', Saif Ali Khan and the film's producer Bhushan Kumar paid a visit to his house today.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Veeru arrived with fighters to save Ajay
The B-town recently mourned the death of the popular action director and Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan. Veeru Devgan breathed his last on May 27.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
This is why Sushmita joined Instagram
The dazzling diva Sushmita Sen who recently marked the silver jubilee of her Miss Universe crown revealed the story behind joining the Instagram.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India...
Salman confesses he needs to learn dancing
Salman Khan was promoting his upcoming film ‘Bharat’ at a dance reality show and watching the talented kids perform the actor was indeed left dumbstruck. The actor reportedly declared that he needs to start dancing too.
from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment...
PM Khan to represent Pakistan in OIC Summit
The 14th Summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be held in the Saudi holy city of Makkah on Friday. The title of the conference is “Mecca Summit: Together for the Future.” The summit to be chaired by King Salman aims to develop a unified stance on current issues and events in the Islamic world. Prime ...
from Top Stories News http://bit.ly/2I5HP...
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Top Three Looks That Prove She is an Ultimate Star
From basic tees to the figure-hugging gowns, Kareena proves she can pull off just about every look in the books
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2JLYo...
Throwback Thursday: Rekha spills details of affair with Amitabh Bachchan
For this Throwback Thursday, let's remember the 2004 interview, where Rekha revealed how it didn't make a difference to her that Big B was a married man
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2Ibz8...
Huma Qureshi Signs Zack Snyder Film
Huma Qureshi has signed a Zack Snyder film and all we can say is WOW
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2Mhqu...
Sajal Aly's Next Film? Here's What the Actress Has to Say About Upcoming Projects
Sajal Aly revealed that she is waiting for the right film
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2XnCo...
Katrina Kaif Addresses Vicky Kaushal Rumors
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were rumored to be dating
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2WoH8...
Ranbir Kapoor Spotted with Alia Bhatt and ... Siddharth Malhotra!
Ranbir Kapoor was seen partying with Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2WdKt...
Eid ul Fitr 2019 and Bharat: Five Reasons Why It Will Light Up Our Eid
Eid ul Fitr and Salman Khan's Bharat are right around the corner. Here are five reasons why it will light up our eid
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2Wtyw...
Avengers: Endgame Box Office Collection - Film Earns 366 Crores in India, Nears $2.7B Worldwide!
Avengers Endgame has been roaring at the box office across the world
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/30Wm2...
Arianna Grande's Concert Cancelled Due to Illness, 'Please Forgive Me', She Posts on Instagram
Singer Arianna Grande's concert has been canceled due to her illness
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2EI3q...
Box Office Collection: PM Narendra Modi, India's Most Wanted Cannot Surpass Aladdin
Box office collection of PM Narendra Modi, India's Most Wanted could not surpass Aladdin
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2Xcmf...
10 Stars That Opened Up About Mental Health Struggles
Plenty of stars have to deal with mental health issues from time to time. Here are ten that spoke out about what they went through
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2EFAw...
Salman Khan Reacts to Disha Patani’s ‘Age Difference’ Statement
Disha Patani had stated that they might not be able to work together again after Bharat
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2Wc47...
Arianna Grande’s New Wax Figure Under Criticism by Fans!
Arianna Grande’s new wax statue was revealed and it came under fire by fans
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2wt5J...
Cardi B to Release New Single
Cardi B is all set to release a new single. Read all about it!
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2I3BI...
Khushi Kapoor Gets Papped After Workout
The young Khushi Kapoor was recently snapped after a gym visit smiling cheerfully for the paps
from Masala.com http://bit.ly/2KcjN...
Fund to prop up stock market in 7-10 days likely: SECP chairman
KARACHI: The government is putting together a fund with contributions from banks and insurance firms to buy stocks through a state-owned asset management company, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).The fund, proposed by brokers this month, will be similar to the one that helped stabilise the Karachi Stocks Exchange after the 2008 financial crisis, international...
Mepco detects 101 power thieves
MULTAN: The Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) detected 101 power thieves who stole 325,000 electricity units from southern Punjab districts. According to Mepco officials, the company has imposed Rs 4,692,000 fine on the power thieves and also registered criminal cases against six people. The power thieves were found stealing electricity by tempering meters, slowing down meters’ speed and getting...
Young, educated boys part of criminal gangs in KP: experts
PESHAWAR: A number of young and educated locals were part of various gangs busted by the police in the last few years for involvement in criminal activities and terrorism, it has been learnt.A source said that a large number of those held by the police in recent months for involvement in street crimes were young boys in their 20s, mostly from poor families. The source said that a gang of robbers and...
500 cops deployed for security at capital’s shopping centres, main markets
Islamabad: The Islamabad Police have deployed 500 policemen at important places, shopping centres, main markets from this week till Chand Rat for the maximum safety and convenience to public.Eid shopping will be at peak in Capital during the on-going week following which IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar and DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed have directed to beef up security arrangements and ensure...
KP govt asked to cancel contract of plaza construction
MANSEHRA: Tehsil council Mansehra through a unanimous resolution has demanded the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to cancel contract agreement of Jinnah Plaza being constructed at a cost of Rs220 million to enhance the revenue of the tehsil municipal administration.We have detected some ambiguities in the award of Rs220 million construction contract of Jinnah Plaza and provincial government should immediately...
Japanese envoy hands over four ambulances to PRCS
Islamabad: The Government of Japan formalised the donation of four state-of-the-art high-roof ambulances to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) at a handing over ceremony here at the PRCS Headquarters.Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan and Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda were the special guests at the iftar dinner-cum-handover...
Swabi varsity VC awarded RES fellowship
PESHAWAR: University of Swabi Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Imtiaz Ali Khan, has been awarded the prestigious fellowship of the Royal Entomological Society (RES) of London. The fellows are entitled to make use of the title Fellows of the Royal Entomological Society and the suffix FRES is regarded as an academic qualification.
from The News International - National http://bit.ly/2EEDo...
Youth shot dead in Mansehra
MANSEHRA: A man killed his young cousin over unknown reasons in Pulrah area of the district on Wednesday. Mohammad Umar following exchange of harsh words allegedly fired at Ahsan Ali, 12, leaving him seriously injured. He was rushed to the King Abdullah Teaching Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.
from The News International - National http://bit.ly/2XgH5...
Anti-dengue walk held in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: The district administration with the support of the health department held anti-dengue walk at district headquarters complex, Tajazai, to raise awareness among people about the dangers of the disease. Deputy Commissioner Jehangir Azam Wazir led the walk which started from his office and culminated at the same point after passing on the road in front of government departments buildings.
from...
Federal govt promises all assistance to merged districts
PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting to review the social and economic needs of the merged districts of erstwhile Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (Fata) was held Wednesday under the chairmanship of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh.KP Minister for Finance Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Adviser to Prime Minister for Establishment Mohammad Shehzad...
PBM releases funds for bringing back Pakistanis stranded in Malaysia
Islamabad: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) has released Rs40 million in order to bring back the stranded Pakistanis in Malaysia.MD, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Aon Abbas Buppi highlighted the media along with Special Assistant to PM on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Bukhari and Minister for Aviation Division Ghulam Sarwar in PBM Head Office, Islamabad. Special Assistant...
KP Food Authority seals six sweet production units
PESHAWAR: The KP Food Authority in two different operations sealed six sweets production units and discarded 500 litres of adulterated milk on Wednesday.Director Operations Khalid Khan Khattak said the night squad raids on the Phandu Road, sealed six sweets production units over using non-food graded colours and unhygienic conditions. All the produced items were discarded.Assistant Director Food Safety...
Three bakeries selling unhygienic food sealed in Kohat
KOHAT: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety Authority sealed three bakeries for selling sweets prepared from harmful ingredients and expired products, officials said on Wednesday.A special team, comprising Assistant Director Rukhsar Ali and Food Safety Officer Salman Ahmad and formed on directives of Deputy Director Operations Kamran Khan, inspected 27 outlets mostly bakeries on Pindi Road in Kohat...
Senior journalist Idrees Bakhtiar passes away
KARACHI: Senior journalist Idrees Bakhtiar, who embodied an institution for training for budding journalists, passed away after a brief illness here on Wednesday. He was 75.Bakhtiar was not keeping well for some time. His health once again deteriorated after he was returning home after Iftar reception hosted by the Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastoor) at the Karachi Press Club on Saturday.He was...
UK agency unearths three properties bought through Rs15.21 bn unexplained wealth
LONDON: The National Crime Agency (NCA) has secured three Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO) as part of a major investigation into London property linked to a politically exposed person believed to be involved in serious crime in a foreign country.A spokesman of the NCA told The News that the UWOs, which were obtained at the High Court last week, are for three residential properties in prime locations...
‘1,200 children start smoking daily in Pakistan’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s population consists of 60% youth below the age of 25 while around 1200 children start smoking every day due to affordable prices of cigarettes.This data has been revealed in a knowledge and fact sharing session on tobacco, organized by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC).Babar bin Atta, Prime Minister’s focal person for polio eradication and tobacco...
‘PTI govt to allocate 70pc of education budget for girls’
PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister on Elementary and Secondary Education Ziaullah Bangash has said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government would allocate 70 percent budget of the total education budget for girls education.He was speaking at a pre-budget seminar on State of Education Budget 2019-2020 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa organised by Blue Veins. The adviser said no nation can progress without educating...
Pakistani climber scales peak without oxygen
Islamabad: Doing the country proud, Sirbaz Khan has become the first Pakistani to successfully climb the world’s fourth highest mountain, Mount Lhotse (8,516 meters) on the Nepal-Tibet border, without using supplemental oxygen.The expedition was sponsored by the Serena Hotels under its Adventure Diplomacy Initiative meant to encourage human engagement with nature, especially through mountain activities....
Mahmood Shaam’s open letter to BJP’s Tarun Vijay
Respected Mr. Tarun VijayEx-member Rajya SabhaCurrent member BJP, National Executive SalutationsFirst and foremost, many congratulations to you that the people of India have again elected your party for five years giving it the right and authority to make decisions that affect their destiny. The decision of the masses is never without reason. The performance of the past five years may have appeared...
Leaked audio-video tapes: Principal political forces’ changing stance vis-a-vis NAB chairman
ISLAMABAD: The longstanding stands of three principal political forces vis-à-vis National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (R) Javed Iqbal underwent a quick change after the surfacing of leaked audio-video tapes involving him.But neither the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nor the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) or the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) concedes that it has taken a U-Turn,...