ISLAMABAD, Sep 29(ABC): Senator Dr Sania Nishtar met Imran Khan on Thursday and updated him about the donations received for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees. During the meeting, Senator Sania also briefed Imran Khan about the transparent and fast process of transferring the donations. PTI Chairman Imran khan said that a large number of people have been affected by …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (ABC): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday announced the results of local government elections held in 57 wards of 11 Union Councils of four districts of Baluchistan  which were delayed due to torrential rains and floods. According to consolidated results of three wards, the candidates of JUI-F and PK-MAP managed to secure one seat each from …

ISLAMABAD, Sept 28 (ABC): Renowned Shia cleric and philanthropist Hafiz Basheer Hussain Najfi has issued a passionate appeal to the affluent people to come out for help of the flood affectees. “Our country fellows are in distress due to recent floods and we all are aware of it. It is an obligation for us to help those who have been …

PESHAWAR, Sep 28(ABC): Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday quashed the petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser, in which he challenged the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) inquiry against him in the prohibited funding case. A PHC bench headed by Justice Lal Jan delivered a short verdict, while the court also directed the FIA to continue the inquiry. Asad …

KARACHI, Sep 28(ABC):  Another patient lost her life to the dengue virus in Karachi’s central district on Tuesday, taking the death toll of the disease in Sindh to 33. The patient was under treatment at a private hospital in the North Karachi area of the port city, according to the Sindh Health Department. Overall, 436 people have been affected by …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27(ABC): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday strongly rejected “irresponsible and baseless allegations” leveled by a “political figure”, saying the ECP will keep taking decisions under the law and the Constitution in fulfilment of its lawful obligations. The statement from the ECP comes a day after former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan targeted Chief Election Commissioner …

KARACHI, Sep 27(ABC): Former president and PPP Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi’s Clifton area after his health deteriorated. According to sources, a medical team, led by Dr Asim Hussain, is examining the former president, adding that a “procedure” will be performed on Zardari’s lungs. Sources privy to the development added that further …

LAHORE, Sep 27(ABC):  Vice-Chancellor Dr Asghar Zaidi was dismissed on Tuesday from the search committee established for federal universities after he invited PTI Chief Imran Khan to address the Government College University Lahore. According to a notification issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Asghar Zaidi has been replaced with Dr Shoaib Mir as a member of the search committee. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27(ABC): The Ministry of Interior officials Tuesday clarified that the identity cards and passports of Pakistanis living in the United Kingdom cannot be revoked merely on the basis of their inappropriate behaviour towards lawmakers. The clarification came after Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Ata Tarar announced that action will be taken against those who misbehaved with Information …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27(ABC): A plea seeking PML-N leader Ishaq Dar’s disqualification was withdrawn by the petitioners on Tuesday, ahead of his oath-taking as a senator. Dar — who touched down in Pakistan on Monday night after ending five years of self-imposed exile in the UK — will be sworn in as a senator today at 4pm, sources privy to the matter said. …