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06/02/2024

کیا آپ نے اپنے خاندان، دوستوں اور محلے داروں کے لیے یہ “ووٹر پرچی” تیار کی ہے؟
اگر نہیں تو آج اور کل کا دن اس اہم ترین کام پر لگائیں-

آپ کی یہ تھوڑی سی محنت پاکستانیوں کو 76 سال بعد حقیقی آزادی کی منزل کی جانب گامزن کر سکتی ہے-

28/01/2024

آل شریف جو خود کو فاتح سمجھ رہے ہیں دراصل انکی دلیلی اور جیت کی گواہی کے لیے یہی کافی ہے کہ انکے مقابل وہ خواتین ہیں جو اس وقت پابند سلاسل ہے۔
گویا شیر ہاتھ پاؤں باندھ کر بھی خواتین کا مقابلہ کرنے سے ڈر رہا ہے۔

26/01/2024

Ali Muhammad Khan Best Candidate of National Assembly.

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20/01/2024

Shoaib Malik ties the knot with actress Sana Javed, shares pics on social media

Shoaib Malik tied the knot with actress Sana Javed. It is unclear if he has divorced Indian tennis player Sania Mirza. Speculations about Malik's separation with Javed circulated after he wished her on her birthday last year.
Veteran Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik recently announced his marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed. Malik took to X (formerly Twitter) to share pictures from their wedding ceremony with the caption, "And we created you in pairs."
Sana Javed is a Pakistani actress, who has appeared in many Urdu show. It is not yet clear whether Shoaib has formalised his divorce with Indian former tennis player Sania Mirza.
Speculations about Malik's separation with Javed had been circulating since years, gaining traction when the cricketer wished the actress on her birthday last year. The 41-year-old had previously expressed support for Javed in the face of criticism, emphasizing her kindness and courtesy.
The wedding revelation comes amid heightened divorce speculations with Sania Mirza, with whom Malik tied the knot in 2010 in a nikah. The couple later had a Walima ceremony in Sialkot, Pakistan, and shares a son named Izhaan, born in 2018.
Sania Mirza added fuel to the speculations earlier in the week when she posted a cryptic message on Instagram, addressing the challenges of marriage and divorce. The post ignited discussions about the couple's relationship status.
Shoaib Malik marries Pakistani actress Sana Javed amid separation rumors with

18/01/2024

Shaheen Afridi praises Saim Ayub despite New Zealand series loss,

Pakistan’s T20I captain Shaheen Afridi heaped high praise on young opening batter Saim Ayub despite losing the T20I series against New Zealand.

Pakistan suffered a 45-run loss in the third T20I match in Dunedin, courtesy of Finn Allen’s blistering 137 runs from 62 balls.

New Zealand attained an unassailable lead of 3-0 in the five-match series after thumping Pakistan in the first two matches.

During the post-match press conference, Shaheen Afridi lauded Saim Ayub, who showed glimpses of his talent during the series.

“Saim can be a very big star. He has the ability and hunger to do well for Pakistan. He always gives his best, even in the nets,” said Afridi.

“In these conditions, it’s not always easy for a young kid. We need to give him some time.”

Saim Ayub played a quick cameo of 27 runs from eight balls in the first match, featuring three sixes and two boundaries.

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Shaheen Afridi also backed hard-hitting wicket-keeper Azam Khan, who is yet to set the stage on fire in the series, scoring 22 runs from three innings.

“Azam [Khan] is the best performer in domestic cricket at #5/6. His average and strike rate is the best in Pakistan at these positions. If we give these players proper opportunities, they can go on to do well for Pakistan,” Shaheen mentioned.

Upon being asked about his decision to bowl, Shaheen Afridi justified the decision, citing the ground’s history as the core reason.

“This ground’s history, both in international and domestic cricket, showed us that chasing is easier here. After consultation as a team, we thought it would be better to bowl first,” said Afridi.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t deliver in the powerplay as a bowling unit, and our bowling has collapsed in these three games. However, we need to give this team time if we are to think about the big events ahead.”

READ: Brian Lara hopes to see Test cricket prosper beyond India, England, Australia

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18/01/2024

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13/01/2024

Babar Azam achieves major landmark in T20I cricket,

AUCKLAND: Pakistan ace batter Babar Azam on Friday, added another feather to his cap as he went past Martin Guptill in the list of leading run-scorers in T20Is.

Babar, who scored a gutsy half-century in Pakistan’s 46-run defeat against New Zealand, became the third leading run-scorer of the shortest format.

The right-handed batter now has 3,542 runs in just 99 innings at an average of 41.67 with the help of three centuries and 31 fifties.

India’s Virat Kohli tops the list of leading run-getters in T20Is with 4008 runs in 107 innings, closely followed by his compatriot Sharma with 3853 runs in 141 innings.

Notably, Babar Azam is the only batter among the top four, who took less than 100 innings.

It is worth mentioning here that despite Babar’s half-century, Pakistan succumbed to a 46-run defeat against New Zealand as they were bundled out of 180 while chasing a mammoth 227.

Saim Ayub gave Pakistan a flying start with a blistering 27-run knock from eight balls before getting run out in the third over.

His innings featured two boundaries and three sixes.

Mohammad Rizwan was the next to depart after scoring 25 off 14 as Southee got him out caught behind with 63 runs on the board.

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Fakhar Zaman came in at number four but could only manage 15 runs from 10 balls before getting out off Ish Sodhi, bringing Iftikhar Ahmed to the middle with Pakistan needing 137 runs in 71 balls.

Babar Azam and Ahmed knitted a promising 40-run partnership but Southee removed the latter with a slower one to reduce Pakistan to 130-4.

Iftikhar Ahmed scored 24 runs from 17 balls with the help of one boundary and two sixes.

Adam Milne then removed Azam Khan (10) and Shaheen Afridi (0) to further dent Pakistan’s progress.

Babar Azam switched gears towards the end but could only score 57 runs from 35 balls, laced with six boundaries and two sixes before Kane Williamson caught him off Ben Sears.

Aamir Jamal scored an unbeaten 14 off 7 for Pakistan, while New Zealand bowlers cleaned up the tail to wrap the innings at 180.

Southee led the bowling charts for the home side with four wickets, while Milne and Sears picked two each.

Earlier, after being put into bat first, New Zealand registered a massive total of 226/8 in the allotted 20 overs, courtesy of skipper Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell’s half-centuries.

READ: Saim Ayub creates unique records during first T20I against New Zealand

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12/01/2024

PM Kakar calls for boosting trade ties with Italy in diverse sectors

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anawaarul Haq Kakar on Friday emphasized the need to enhance trade, investment and cooperation in diverse areas including migration and mobility with Italy.

In a meeting Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, who paid a farewell call on him, the prime minister acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding friendly ties with Italy. He urged the need to expand ties with Italy in agricultural technology, education and tourism too. PM Kakar and the Italian Ambassador also discussed bilateral ties.

The prime minister appreciated the ambassador’s contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, noting his efforts to foster economic ties and facilitate cooperation in various fields.

Andreas Ferrarese thanked expressed gratitude to the prime minister for receiving him and thanked for the excellent cooperation he received throughout his stay in Pakistan. He also briefed the prime minister on key developments during his tenure.

The ambassador praised the valuable contributions of Pakistan to Italy’s economic development. The prime minister also wished the outgoing ambassador success in his future endeavours.

12/01/2024

Pakistan launches first-ever credit guarantee company for SMEs

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry on Friday launched Pakistan’s first special credit guarantee company namely the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGCL), to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives from the British High Commission, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCP), State Bank of Pakistan, and the Ministry of Finance.

NCGCL, the joint venture of Ministry of Finance and Karandaaz, aims to enhance financial accessibility through special credit guarantee facilities, particularly focusing on expanding financial reach for businesses operating at the small and medium scale across the board.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad highlighted the significance of this revolutionary initiative.

She said that the private credit for SMEs in Pakistan stands at a mere 5.2 percent, declining from 7.7 percent in the last five years in the country.

The minister said the credit level was significantly lower compared to other South Asia, which has an average of over 17 percent, undoubtedly they do better on exports and they do better on competitiveness.

Dr Shamshad noted reality is that SMEs sector accounts 90 percent of formally registered businesses, contributes to around 40 percent of GDP and employees around 80 percent of non-agriculture labour forces, offering an opportunity to low income strata.

She was of the view that inadequate investment in SME sector, globally recognized to enhance competitiveness of countries and industries and value addition as well as employment generation, has hindered Pakistan’s sustainable growth and development.

The minister said launching of NCGCL was a far-reaching institutional reform that is being launched, adding the purpose of this transformative step was to facilitate smoother capital investment paths for small businesses.

She said, a well-designed and effectively implemented credit guarantee schemes can create an average 30 t0 35 percent financial additionality in the market which translates into economic additionality in terms of higher productivity and innovation, employment generation etc.

The minister said the credit guarantee company would create various products tailored for the Pakistani market, catering to over 1.5 million SMEs and a market volume exceeding PKR 3.7 trillion.

Dr Shamsad Akhtar emphasised that the collaboration with financial institutions through NCGCL will ensure a guaranteed access to credit in the market, fostering economic growth for businesses.

12/01/2024

Fawad Hassan reiterates election to be held on time

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Privatisation Minister Fawad Hassan Fawad reiterated that the General Elections 2024 will be held on its announced date February 8 and the incumbent government would fully support the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in conducting the polls.

Speaking at ARY News programme “Aitraz Hai”, the caretaker privatisation minister pointed out that the interim government’s responsibility was to assist the electoral watchdog in holding elections.

He said that the previous federal government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) had empowered the caretaker government by amending the Election Act.

Fawad Hassan Fawad said that the Supreme Court (SC) has also made it clear that the general polls will be held on February 8. “As per the constitutional procedure, the caretaker government will remain in place until formation of the new elected government,” he noted.

“The Caretaker government will not go beyond its constitutional period even for a day,” he asserted.

The remarks came after another resolution was moved in the Senate of Pakistan today, seeking a delay in the general election 2024 for three months, citing security challenges.

Expressing concern about the rising attacks on the candidates willing to contest the general election, the resolution moved in the Senate has demanded delaying the election for three months.

The Senate resolution urged the Election Commission of Pakistan and the Supreme Court to ensure a peaceful election.

It is to be noted that earlier this month, the Upper House of Parliament adopted a resolution, which was moved by independent Senator Dilawar Khan during a session with only 15 lawmakers in attendance. It sought polls delay in the light of extreme weather in hilly areas and the deteriorating security situation.

“پاکستان اس وقت تاریخ کے سب سے بڑے معاشی بحران سے گزر رہا ہے۔۔” نگراں وفاقی وزیر فواد حسن فواد کا اہم بیان pic.twitter.com/8vtEzgXBi2

— ARY NEWS () January 12, 2024

The interim minister – while speaking to ARY News – regretted that Pakistan was currently going through the biggest economic crisis in history, adding that due to unsatisfactory performance, it was decided to privatise some national institutions.

Fawad Hassan reiterated that privatisation process was underway in accordance with the law and rules, adding that legal formalities related to Pakistan International Airline (PIA) privatisation have been completed.

He said the process of PIA privatisation is made transparent as Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) representatives are also incorporated in the commission.

12/01/2024

Jahangir Tareen-led IPP announces candidates for NA, PA seats

LAHORE: The newly-formed Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), which will contest its first election, has announced its candidates for national and Punjab assembly seats following a seat adjustment with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), ARY News reported on Friday.

According to the list available with ARY News, the Jahangir Tareen-led party has field 12 candidates for National Assembly seats in Islamabad and Punjab, while 27 candidates will contest for Punjab Assembly seats.

National Assembly seats

Jahangir Tareen – IPP’s patron-in-chief – will contest election from NA-149 and NA-155 (Lodhran), while President Abdul Aleem Khan from NA-117 (Lahore).

Ghulam Sarwar Khan will contest from NA-54 (Rawalpindi), and Sharjeel Meera will be the candidate for NA-56. Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan secures the ticket for NA-70 (Sialkot), while Rana Nazir Khan is the designated candidate for NA-79 (Gujranwala).

Read More: PML-N, IPP finalises seat adjustment on key Lahore constituencies

Meanwhile, Gul Asghar Khan is set to contest from NA-88 (Khushab), Humayun Akhtar Khan from NA-97, Hashim Dogra from NA-133 (Kasur), Malik Nauman Langriyal from NA-143 (Sahiwal) and Mohammad Ayaz Khan Niazi from NA-147 (Khanewal).

However, the party hasn’t announced the candidates for key seats Islamabad’s NA-48 and Lahore’s NA-128.

Punjab Assembly

The IPP also unveiled its candidates for the Punjab Assembly elections.

Key nominations include Abdul Aleem Khan for PP-149 (Lahore) and PP-209 (Khanewal). Jahangir Khan Tareen is set to contest from PP-227 (Lodhran), while Nazir Ahmad Khan secures the ticket for PP-228 (Lodhran).

Amar Sadiq Khan will contest from PP-12 (Rawalpindi), Malik Azmat Mehmood from PP-13, Atif Ali from PP-16, Fayyaz ul Hasan from PP-17 and Adnan Hasan from PP-19.

The distribution continues with Raja Yavar Kamal for PP-24 (Jhelum), and Mamoon Tarar for PP-37 (Hafizabad).

Among other candidates, Tahir Mahmood secured party nominations from PP-45 (Hindli) and Mohammad Mossadeq Riaz from PP-59 secure. Rana Nazeer Khan and Rana Umar Nazir secured nominations from PP-66 and PP-68 (Gujranwala).

Read More: PML-N ‘withdraws’ candidate in favor of IPP’s Aleem Khan

In Khushab, Aamir Haider Singh (PP-81) and Ehsanullah Tiwana (PP-83) receive party tickets. Additionally, Mohammad Zubair will contest from Khushab (PP-84), and Sikandar Hayat from Faisalabad (PP-102).

It is pertinent to mention here that the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) was formed by disgruntled PTI leader and sugar baron Jahangir Tareen, once a close aide of the PTI chief Imran Khan, in June.

12/01/2024

Two terrorists gunned down in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Two terrorists were gunned down in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan as the country battles rising terrorism, ARY News reported on Friday, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to the military’s media wing, the security forces conducted the intelligence-based operation (IBO) on reports of terrorists’ presence.

During the operation, two terrorists identified as Abdullah Khadri and Khalid alias “Janan” were gunned down.

“The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area including target killing of innocent civilians,” the ISPR stated.

Meanwhile, security forces are carrying out a sanitisation operation to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.

“The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country”, the military’s media wing noted.

The operation comes amid a surge in terrorist activities across the country, especially in KP and Balochistan, since the outlawed militant group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

Earlier on Jan 10, two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Lakki Marwat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

According to ISPR, the intense exchange of fire took place in Lakki Marwat, where Pakistan Army troops killed two terrorists identified as Aftab aka Malang and Masood Shah.

Whereas, two soldiers Sepoy Muhammad Afzal (resident of district Bhimber, Azad Kashmir) and Sepoy Ibrar Hussain (27 years old, resident of district Mansehra) fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom.

12/01/2024

Elections 2024: IPP’s Aamir Kiani withdraws nomination papers

LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) leader Aamir Mehmood Kiani has withdrawn nomination papers from two National Assembly constituencies of Islamabad after his party and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) failed to strike seat adjustment, ARY News reported.

Aamir Mehmood Kiani has submitted nomination papers from NA-46 and NA-47 and wanted to be the joint candidate of his party and the PML-N. He has withdrawn nomination papers from both constituencies after the IPP and PML-N failed to strike seat adjustment.

Read More: PML-N ‘withdraws’ candidate in favor of IPP’s Aleem Khan

Earlier on January 10, it was reported that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) decided to withdraw its candidate in favour of IPP President Aleem Khan.

The PML-N decided to withdraw the candidate from NA-117 Lahore as they strike seat adjustment on another National assembly seat with the IPP.

Sources said that IPP president Aleem will contest elections from NA-117 whereas he has withdrawn nomination papers from NA-119 and decided not to contest elections against PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz.

12/01/2024

Elections 2024: JI announces PA candidates from Karachi

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced its candidates for Sindh Assembly constituencies of Karachi, with the city Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman contesting from PS-129, ARY News reported.

The JI announced list of its aspirants for provincial assembly from Karachi, according to which former MPA Syed Abdul Rasheed has been awarded the party ticket from PS-106.

The other candidates included Syed Sadruddin from PS-122, Muhammad Akbar from PS-123, Muhammad Ahmed from PS-124, Farooq Naatullah from PS-125, Nusratullah from PS-126, Muhammad Masood Ali from PS-127, Syed Wajeeh Hasan from PS-128 and Haris Ali from PS-130.

Saqib Hussain is awarded the JI ticket from PS-84, Faiz Ahmed Faiz from PS-85, Khalid Khan from PS-86, Mairaj Mohammad Khan from PS-87.

Likewise, other ticket holders included Mohammad Nawaz from PS-88, Shoaib Haider from PS-89 Mohammad Waseem from PS- 90, Mohammad Farooq from PS- 91, Mirza Farhan Baig from PS-92, Abdul Hafeez from PS-93, Arshad Hussain from PS-94, Mansoor Feroz from PS-95, Shafiq Ahmed from PS-96, Muhammad Khalid Siddiqui from PS-97, Hamadullah Khan from PS- 98, Mohammad Younis Barai PS- 99 and Naeem Akhtar from PS- 100.

Similarly, Syed Qutb Ahmad will be JI’s candidate from PS- 101, Najeeb Ayubi from PS- 102, Muhammad Younis from PS- 103, Junaid Mukati from PS- 104, Nauman Sabir from PS- 105, Syed Abdul Rasheed from PS- 106, Mehmood Isa from PS- 107, Mohammad Zakir Mehanti from PS- 109, Sufyan from PS- 110 and Ghulam Mustafa from PS- 111.

The other candidates included Syed Khaliqur Rehman from PS- 112, Arshad Qureshi from PS- 113, Abdul Razzaq Khan from PS- 114, Mohammad Tayyab Khan from PS- 115, Mohammad Abu Zia from PS- 116, Muhammad Rizwan Shah from PS- 117, Abdul Majeed from PS- 118, Abdul Hannan Khan from PS- 119, Nazar Mohammad from PS- 120 and Maulana Mudassar Ansari from PS- 121.

Read More: Election 2024: JI unveils candidates from Karachi

Earlier on January 7, the JI unveiled its candidates for National Assembly constituencies of Karachi for general election 2024. The JI fielded its Karachi head Hafiz Naeem from two National Assembly seats (NA-246, NA-250).

The other JI candidates for the National Assembly included Umar Farooq, Taufeeq Uddin, Jameel Khan, Akhtar Hussain, Mairaj Siddiqui, Dr Usama Razi, Irfan Ikhlas.

12/01/2024

Pakistan Army modernising systems in line with country’s requirements: COAS

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that the Armed Forces of Pakistan were modernising their systems in line with country’s requirements to respond to any threat emanating against Pakistan, ARY News reported, quoting the military’s media wing.

The army chief made these remarks while interacting with the officers and troops at the occasion of witnessing firing of different air defence weapon systems during Exercise Al-Bayza-III, 2024 at Sonmiani today.

COAS Munir viewed integrated fire and battle maneuvers of Army Air Defence systems which includes High to Medium Air Defence Weapons System (HIMADS), Low to Medium Air Defence System, Short Range Air Defence system and Extended Short Range Air Defence system.

In a landmark achievement and milestone in enhancing the Air Defence of the aerial frontiers of Pakistan, HIMAD system in maiden fire was able to successfully engage the target at maximum ranges along with other layered weapon systems which were tested during the exercise.

Read More: COAS Munir calls NASTP as project of ‘national significance’

COAS Asim Munir also appreciated the remarkable achievement of engaging targets with precision and operational readiness of Corps of Army Air Defence.

Corps Commander Karachi, Commander Army Air Defence, Inspector General Training & Evaluation and Inspector General Arms also witnessed the exercise.

Earlier, the Army Chief visited Army Air Defence Center. He laid floral wreath at Yadgar e Shuhada and paid homage to martyrs of Armed Forces.

The Army Chief also installed Lieutenant General Muhammad Zafar Iqbal as Colonel Commandant of the Army Air Defence Corps.