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Lahore: The issuance of visas for the Pakistani cricket squad for the ICC World Cup, which is to be held in India, has faced delays, according to reports. According to sources, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has not yet issued visas for the Pakistani cricket team .The delay in obtaining visas has affected the Pakistani squad, as the documents for the 25-member squad were sent two weeks ago, but the issuance of visas requires the approval of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Sources suggest that the national cricketers had gathered their passports for the return from the Asia…

New York: Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, in a press conference in New York, stated that the Election Commission of Pakistan will soon announce the date for elections. He emphasized that Pakistan’s Election Commission has not imposed any restrictions on any political party and will not prevent any political party from participating in the electoral process. Responding to questions about the possibility of Nawaz Sharif’s return to the country and his potential arrest, he stated that whatever legal process is adopted in his case, they will adhere to it. According to Prime Minister Kakar, “No matter who commits a violation against…

Islamabad: In light of the three-month adjustment by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), following the decision to increase electricity rates for six months, monthly rates for protected consumers using 101 to 200 units will now be set at Rs. 35.92 per unit. According to sources, from October 2023 to March 2024, an additional charge of Rs. 2.40 per unit will be applied, and the earlier Rs. 1.24 per unit increase from the three-month adjustment after September will be reversed. After the conclusion of the previous adjustment, the new adjustment will be Rs. 2.40 per unit instead of Rs.…

Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has approved changes to the electoral rules in accordance with Section 239 of the Election Act 2017. The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued notifications stating that various amendments have been made to the electoral rules to address different scenarios and challenges that may arise over time in compliance with the law.The Election Commission has made changes in 18 sections of the Election Rules and has also introduced 5 new forms. It has been stated that objections can be filed within 15 days regarding the amended rules, whether by political parties or candidates, with…

Srinagar: The Indian government has released Kashmiri freedom leader Mir Waiz Omar Farooq after more than 4 years of house arrest in occupied Kashmir. According to the foreign news agency AFP’s report, the 50-year-old Kashmiri freedom leader Mir Waiz Omar Farooq was under house arrest when the government revoked the semi-autonomous status of occupied Kashmir and placed it directly under federal control in 2019.After months of internet blackout to control protesters, India had increased the presence of armed forces in the region. However, several detained freedom leaders in occupied Kashmir were released later, but Mir Waiz Omar Farooq had been…

Islamabad: The district and sessions court handed over journalist Muhammad Khalid Jameel, who was arrested yesterday, to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for two days.According to the FIA, journalist Muhammad Khalid Jameel has been taken into custody on charges of spreading incendiary statements against state institutions through social media posts.A picture of journalist Muhammad Khalid Jameel holding a piece of paper with his arrest case number written on it is circulating on social media.ABN News had issued a message on the social media platform ‘X’ last night, confirming that the journalist had been arrested.According to the FIR filed by the…

New York : Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, demanding that extremism, including Hindu extremism, and all forms of terrorism be combated, and Kashmir be made the foundation of peace between Pakistan and India.Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, speaking at the General Assembly, stated that we are at a delicate juncture in modern history, with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and numerous disputes in 50 other countries, and increasing tensions among global powers. He emphasized that at such a time, new and old military blocs and geopolitical agendas should take a backseat, with the…

Lahore: The announcement for the national cricket team for the upcoming World Cup, which is set to begin in the first week of next month in India, was made today in Lahore. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, during a press conference in Lahore, stated that we will reveal which players are part of the team, we have selected those individuals, may Allah bless it, and InshaAllah (God willing), Pakistan will emerge victorious.He mentioned that according to ICC regulations, they can include 15 players in the squad and 3 reserves, who will travel with the team.He revealed that the team includes Babar Azam…

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has finalized the national team for the upcoming World Cup set to begin in the first week of next month in India, and the announcement will be made tomorrow.According to a statement issued after the PCB meeting, PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf held a meeting with the coaching staff of the national cricket team, including captain Babar Azam, vice-captain Shadab Khan, and former captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez, to review the performance of the national team in the recently held Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.The statement mentioned that Chief…

Islamabad: The Election Commission has announced general elections to be held in the last week of January 2024. In a statement issued by the Election Commission, it was stated that after reviewing the work of constituencies, it has been decided to publish the preliminary constituency lists on September 27. The statement further mentioned that after the hearing of objections and suggestions on constituency delimitations, the final list will be released on November 30.It should be noted that there is a growing demand from political parties for transparent and fair general elections in the country, and the concerned government and the…