ISLAMABAD, May28(ABC): Following the decision to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs30 a day ago in a bid to revive the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) programme for Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government will include a Rs28 billion package in the upcoming budget to provide relief to the masses. Addressing the nation, the …

ISLAMABAD 27 May (ABC): Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Shareef and Opposition leader Raja Riaz held meeting on Firday to made consultation on new Nab chairman at PM house. Fawad Hassan Fawad, Qamar Zaman, Bashir Mamon and Irfan Qadir Sheikh were the names present for NAB chairman. According to source both leaders agreed to consult with their allied parties to finalize …

ISLAMABAD, May 27(ABC): The Interior Ministry on Friday has decided to impose a permanent ban on the entry of rallies in the federal capital Islamabad, reported. Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah chaired a PTI Long March law and order review meeting in which details of the loss of life and property across the country, attacks on police and other law …

ISLAMABAD, May 27(ABC): Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday criticised former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan and said that by revealing that he and his party were not prepared for the so-called “Azadi March”, he has accepted his defeat. Speaking during a press conference in Islamabad, Aurangzeb said that Imran Khan and his supporters were not prepared for …

PESHAWAR, May 27(ABC): PTI Chairman Imran Khan Friday rebutted rumours of his party striking a deal with the establishment and said that he ended the “Azadi March” to avoid bloodshed. In a surprise move on Thursday morning, Khan gave a six-day ultimatum to the government to announce the election date, warning to return with three million people after chaos gripped …

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (ABC): The Senate on Friday passed Election Act amendment bill 2022 and National Accountability Ordinance Amendment Bill 2022 with a majority vote to reverse the use of EVM, voting rights of overseas Pakistanis and curtail powers of NAB amid protest from opposition lawmakers. Law Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the bills in the House for voting …

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (ABC): Islamabad High Court (IHC) has remarked those convicted by court cannot become public office holders. A petition filed against the appointment of Hanif Abbasi as special advisor to Prime Minister came up for hearing before single bench of IHC led by Chief Justice (CJ) Athar Minallah here Friday. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) represented  federation while counsels for …

LAHORE, May 27(ABC): Hike in the prices of petroleum products has been challenged in Lahore High Court. Along with OGRA, federal government and other concerned authorities have been made party in the petition. In the plea submitted by advocate Azhar Siddique, it has been prayed that the prices of the petroleum products has been increased without the approval of cabinet. …

SKARDU, May 27(ABC): Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Ali Raza Sadpara passed away in the wee hours of Friday at the age of 55, reported. Ali Raza Sadpara had suffered critical injuries after falling from a mountain during a routine climbing practice near his village in Skardu. He met an accident while pre-expedition preparation of his K-2 summer expedition and got severe …

ISLAMABAD, May 27(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce a relief package for the poor in an address to the nation today (Friday), reported. Sources privy to the matter said that the premier will take the nation into confidence over the prevailing economic situation of the country and shed light on the government’s decision to remove subsidies on petroleum products. …