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LHC grants bail to ADCR in bribery case

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LAHORE, Dec 23 (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday granted bail to Sialkot Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR), Muhammad Iqbal Sanghera, in a case involving alleged bribery linked to a housing society’s No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry heard the bail petition and approved the accused’s release against surety bonds worth Rs1 million. The court ordered that the accused be released upon furnishing the required bonds.
The prosecution argued that a case was registered against Iqbal Sanghera for allegedly receiving a bribe after threatening to reject the NOC of a housing society. Opposing the bail plea, it informed the court that the accused had allegedly obtained more than Rs193.3 million in bribe money from the housing society’s owner. The prosecution further claimed that the accused spent Rs800,000 on a trip to Dubai, adding that receipts bearing his name were available on record.
Defence counsel, however, termed the allegations baseless and fabricated, arguing that the deputy commissioner revenue’s office has no authority to cancel or reject an NOC. The defence also submitted that the accused had been in jail for the past four months despite being innocent and sought his release.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court allowed the bail application and ordered the accused’s release on furnishing surety bonds.

Artists performing in the drama “ Mela Naseeban Ja ” during Drama Festival at Z.A. Bhutto Open Air Theater, Arts Council.

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Artists performing in the drama “ Mela Naseeban Ja ” during Drama Festival at Z.A. Bhutto Open Air Theater, Arts Council.
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IHC adjourns appeals of three accused in Barrister Fahad murder case

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the appeals of three accused against life imprisonment sentence in the murder case of British citizen Barrister Fahad Malik, until after the winter court vacations.
The court accepted the request of the victim’s family’s lawyer Khawaja Haris to be given time to prepare the case and submit the power of attorney.
IHC’s Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the appeals against the life imprisonment sentence awarded by the trial court to the accused Raja Arshad, Raja Hashim and Noman Khokhar in the murder case of Barrister Fahad Malik.
The victim’s mother and brother Jawad Sohrab Malik appeared in the court. Khawaja Haris told the court that the plaintiff in the case, Malik Tariq, has passed away and the mother of the deceased Barrister Fahad Malik had appointed him as a lawyer a few days ago, he should be given some time to prepare the case and submit the power of attorney.
The court accepted the plea and adjourned the hearing till after the winter vacations.
Barrister Fahad Malik was murdered on August 15, 2016, on the service road of Sector F-10-3 within the limits of Shalimar police station. One of the accused, Raja Arshad, was arrested in August 2016 while trying to flee abroad after the incident. The court completed the trial in October 2022 and sentenced the three accused to life imprisonment after being found guilty in the light of the available evidence and forensic report.

Customs seizes 109.5kg Hashish of worth Rs 273 mln

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Customs Enforcement Gadani has seized 109.5 kilograms of Hashish (chars) of worth Rs. 273 million at Customs check post Khurkhera.
Acting upon the information provided by the Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, the staff of Customs Check Post, Khurkhera stopped a Hino truck bearing registration number SEA-312 (Zhob-Quetta), said a news release.
Upon conducting a thorough search, 109.5 Kgs of Hashish was recovered from concealed cavities of the vehicle.
The recovered narcotics carry an estimated international value of Rs.273 million, while the vehicle used for transportation is valued at Rs.15 million.
Both narcotics and vehicle have been seized and further investigation was underway.
FBR reaffirms its strong commitment to combating narcotics smuggling and protecting society from this menace.

CS Sindh pays surprise visit to secretariat reception, listens to public grievances

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Asif Jalal
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KARACHI, Dec 23 (APP): Chief Secretary (CS) Sindh Asif Hyder Shah paid a surprise visit to the public reception established for visitors at the Sindh Secretariat, where he met citizens directly and personally heard their problems and complaints.
Taking the grievances of visitors seriously, the Chief Secretary issued on-the-spot instructions to the concerned secretaries to ensure prompt and effective resolution of public issues and to eliminate unnecessary delays and procedural hurdles.
According to the spokesperson, the Chief Secretary directed that the problems of visitors be addressed on a priority basis and that all stages from registration of complaints to their resolution be properly monitored so that citizens are not forced to make repeated visits to government offices.
 He also instructed the reception staff to provide effective guidance to citizens and ensure their timely facilitation to the relevant departments.
The Chief Secretary Sindh also reviewed the overall public facilities at the Sindh Secretariat and emphasized further strengthening public-friendly measures. He stated that transparency, accountability, and improved service delivery are core components of the provincial government’s policy, and no negligence in this regard will be tolerated.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to remain proactive at all levels to resolve public issues and to continue practical measures for alleviating citizens’ difficulties.

IESCO notifies power suspension programme for Wednesday

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Tuesday issued a power suspension programme for Wednesday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work.
According to IESCO spokesperson, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM, Islamabad Circle, including Jinnah Avenue, G-6, Mehfooz Shaheed, Service Road East, Zia Masjid , Kund Rajgan, Marvi, Tumair, F-10/3, G-9 Markaz , I-8/3, New I-10/1, New I-10/2, G-13/4 Extension, D-12/1, Park View, Treat, Nih, Scheme-2, Kuri, Rehara, Cm Pak Zong, Chak Shahzad, King Hamad Univesity, Tramri, Comset, Chatha Bakhtawar feeders.
In the Rawalpindi City Circle, power suspension during the same hours will affect Raja Sultan, National Market, Muzammil Town, Al-Noor Colony, Farooq-E-Azam, Gulzar-E-Quaid, A/Block, Zafar-Ul-Haq, Dhoke Khabba, Major Masood, Sarafa Bazar, Gawalmandi, Westridge, Khayaban-E-Sir Syed, Bagh Sardaran, Misrial Road, Allama Iqbal, Dk: Choudrian, Capt: Amir Shaheed, Bhadana, Eighteen, I-14-3, Ratta, Railway Colony feeders.
Similarly, feeders in the Rawalpindi Cantt Circle, Pakistan Railway, Adam Jee Road, Mecca Chowk, River Garden-Ii, Mohra Nagial, Gulistan Colony, Park View, Dheri Hassan Abad, Adyala, Hayal, Girja-1, Choungi-No-22, Chakri, Spd, Mansoor Shaheed, Rcci-Iii, Lehtrar-I, Kallar Syedan, Hamid Jhangi, Kalyam, Sukho, Ramman, Bhaal feeders, in Attock Circle, Nawajis Shaheed, Faisal Hills-1, Faisal Hills-2, Saifiya Town, Millat Colony, Cabinat Division, Pmc, Munir Abad, Hassanabdal, Burhan, Shah Der, Khanzada,  Gbhp Cly, Shamsabad, Qazi Abad, Hattian, Gbc-3, Nartopa, Peoples Colony (Triple Circuit), Mari (Triple Circuit), Shakardara (Triple Circuit), D.I.Colony, Dk; Fateh, Katchery, Dilawar Abad, Muslim Town, Hafizabad, Moorat, Narra, Parri, Kamrial, Gul Muhammad, Chabb, Bahtar feeders will also remain without electricity during scheduled hours.
In Chakwal Circle, Kot Chaudhrian, Line Park, Mengan, Islamia Chowk, Jand Awan, Dhudial Express, Latifal, Khanpur, Saigalabad, Pinwal, Dandot, Dharyala Jalip, Dalwal, Tobha, P.D.Khan, Abdullah Pur, Kot Gullah, Kot Shera, Pichnand, Talagang City, Jhatla, Pera Fatihal, Thoa Mehram Khan, Dhermond, Khuian, Cwo, Jalal Pur, Saghar Pur Feeders, Jhelum Circle, F-5 ( Jada), Langer Pur, Mandi Bhalwal, Puran, F.9 (Chak Daulat), Bong-Ii, Madu Kalas, New Domeli, Sohan, Khai Kulia, Co Muhammad Akram, Gujar Khan, Bhai Khan, Mal Awan, Dora Badhal, Qazian feeders will remain closed.
Meanwhile, in the GSO Circle, power supply will remain suspended from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in  Exchange, I-10 Sector, Furnace, Kh.S.Syed, P.T.N, United.Steel, Hayal, Girja-1, Qureshi Abad, A-Sector, Bandral, C-Sector, Sang, Jari Kass. Additionally, feeders in B-Sector, F-Sector, Shah Pur, Mangla Metal feeders and surrounding areas will face outages from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
IESCO management has apologized for the inconvenience caused to consumers and stated that electricity supply may be restored earlier than scheduled if maintenance work is completed ahead of time.

Successful Rs135 bln bid for PIA highlights Pakistan’s economic reform success: Awais Leghari

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Tuesday said the successful Rs135 billion bid for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by the Arif Habib Consortium is a landmark achievement, and a strong vote of confidence by investors in Pakistan’s economic future.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the minister said the historic privatization milestone reflects the success of the government’s reform agenda and the restoration of investor trust in Pakistan’s economy.
Awais Leghari said this historic milestone was made possible by the visionary leadership and steadfast commitment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Advisor on Privatisation Muhammad Ali and the unwavering support and guidance of Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Their combined resolve has steered this critical privatization to fruition, signaling to the world that Pakistan is firmly on the path of economic stability, transparency, and sustainable growth. This transaction underscores the international business community’s renewed faith in our nation’s potential and marks a new chapter of efficiency and progress for our national institutions.

Political activities in AJK intensified to secure PML-N ticket in coming elections

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MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 23 (APP): As the general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are coming nearer, expected in June next year, political activities aimed at securing the Pakistan Muslim League (N) ticket have intensified significantly. In this connection, a large and well-attended public gathering was organized in Union Council Chark Pora under the chairmanship of Shafqat Ali Chaudhry, a ticket aspirant of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Central Deputy Secretary Finance. The gathering was attended by party workers, office-bearers, local elders, and a large number of people from the constituency.
Addressing the meeting, Shafqat Ali Chaudhry said that the politically aware people of Constituency Khawara have now clearly decided which candidate should be awarded the Pakistan Muslim League (N) ticket. He stated that ignoring public opinion and the sacrifices of party workers is unacceptable under any circumstances.
He warned that if the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) in Azad Kashmir makes the ticket decision under pressure, expediency, or personal interests, its negative consequences will not be limited to Constituency Khawara alone, but the entire party across Azad Kashmir will have to bear the loss.
Shafqat Ali Chaudhry emphasized that the Pakistan Muslim League (N) is not the personal property of any individual or group; rather, it is a popular, democratic, and ideological party founded and led by Quaid of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He said that, God willing, they will personally approach Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and present the stance of the people and workers of Constituency Khawara with full courage, honesty, and strong arguments, and will return victorious in this struggle for truth and justice.
He further stated that no individual can usurp the democratic and fundamental rights of the people of Constituency Khawara through temporary fame, media exposure, or artificial displays of power. Party workers are fully united, and respect for the public decision will be ensured at all costs. He reaffirmed that the real strength of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) lies in its sincere workers and the masses, whose voices cannot be suppressed by anyone.
Shafqat Ali Chaudhry said that the people of Constituency Khawara have always supported the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and will continue to play their role in further strengthening, organizing, and ensuring the success of the party in the future. He urged party workers to make unity, discipline, and democratic struggle their identity and to firmly defend the public mandate before the party leadership.

PM congratulates nation over successful divestment of PIA

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, congratulated the nation over successful conduct of bidding for the privatization of 75% shares of PIA.

“Upon assuming office, I had promised the nation that steps would be taken for the privatization of state-owned enterprises; this process of PIA’s privatization is a very important milestone in this regard”, the prime minister said in a statement issued by the PM Office.

By the grace of Allah, the bidding process was extremely transparent, he said adding that the privatization of PIA and other state-owned enterprises will play an important role in further stabilizing the economy.

He noted that investors’ confidence in the national economy had been restored and PIA’s privatization was its proof.

With the cooperation of all state institutions, he said the national economy was becoming stable.

He also commended the efforts of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Adviser on Privatization Muhammad Ali, the Privatization Commission, and other concerned individuals.

The prime minister expressed the government’s determination to ensure national development, prosperity, and public welfare through partnership with the private sector.

DPM Dar directs implementation of govt policies for GSP Plus continuation

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday directed all the ministries and departments concerned to implement the government policies in letter and spirit for the continuation of GSP Plus status.

The deputy prime minister, chairing a meeting to review strategy for continuation of GSP Plus status, sought implementation status from all federal and provincial departments regarding their assigned tasks to meet the criteria for GSP Plus status.

The Secretary Commerce gave a detailed presentation, apprising the committee about the steps taken by the government to meet the criteria prescribed by the European Union (EU) for continuation of GSP Plus status.

He also shared details relating to the recent visit of the EU Review Mission to Pakistan.

The meeting was attended by ministers of law and commerce; SAPM Tariq Bajwa; federal secretaries of foreign affairs, commerce, human rights, law, climate change and overseas Pakistanis; other heads of federal and provincial departments and senior government officials, including Pakistan embassy in Brussels which attended the meeting via Zoom.

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