ISLAMABAD: The federal government has challenged the Supreme Court’s decision to transfer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to a private hospital, filing a review petition against the order. Islamabad Chief Commissioner filed the petition through the Advocate General Islamabad. The petition says the Supreme Court issued an interim order on August 18 directing the authorities to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. It argues that the court exceeded its jurisdiction in issuing the directive and urges it to review the order. The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the transfer of Imran Khan to a private hospital and directed…
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AFP: The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday its inspectors had found several tonnes of nuclear material in Syria, at a site Damascus reported to the agency last month. The inspectors visited two sites, one in Deir Ezzor and “a second location related to the nuclear material identified by Syria recently”, according to a joint statement. Speaking at a news conference in Damascus, Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), praised Damascus’s “courageous decision” to report the undisclosed site, which dates back to the rule of ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad. “We are…
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday raised the price of petrol by Rs3.34 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.27. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs334.54 per litre while HSD will cost Rs395.69 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable for August 19 (Wednesday). The price of HSD has come down from a peak of Rs520.35 recorded on April 3. Its price had started rising from Rs281 per litre after the…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced that Basant Lahore 2027 will take place from 12 to 14 March, inviting people from across Pakistan and overseas to join the three-day spring festival. Sharing a teaser video announcing the dates, the chief minister described the event as a major celebration for Pakistan and the world. “After the successful Basant 2026, I am proud and happy to announce Basant Lahore 2027,” she said in a post on X. 🇵🇰 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PAKISTAN & THE WORLD! 🇵🇰 After successful Basant 2026, I am proud and happy to announce Basant Lahore…
LEEDS: Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam will miss the opening Test against England after suffering a hand injury during a practice match, with Salman Ali Agha set to lead the side in his absence. National team head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed that Salman will captain Pakistan in the first Test, while Shan Masood has regained full fitness and remains available for selection. Babar sustained the injury while batting on the second day of Pakistan’s three-day practice match against Kent County Cricket Club. A delivery struck his right hand, prompting the team doctor to examine him. As a precaution, the team…
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS): Pop music veteran Madonna secured the most nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards on Tuesday, four decades after her headline-making performance helped put the event on the cultural map. Madonna earned 11 nominations for next month’s VMA ceremony, including nods for Video of the Year for “Confessions II – The Film” and Artist of the Year. She surpassed Taylor Swift, who received nine nominations and will compete for Video of the Year with “The Fate of Ophelia”, from her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Both artists have already collected several VMA Moon Person trophies. Madonna…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Google’s office in Pakistan, marking a significant development in the country’s digital technology sector. The prime minister also met a Google delegation, during which he said Pakistan represented the beginning of an important and promising new journey for Google, with enormous opportunities for the technology giant in the country. PM Shehbaz said the government welcomed Google’s presence in Pakistan and looked forward to expanding cooperation in the digital and technology sectors. Speaking on the occasion, a Google vice-president said the company sought a long-term partnership with Pakistan and stressed the need for further…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital on Tuesday for a comprehensive medical examination and treatment. The three-member bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, directed that Imran be shifted to the hospital under tight security and remain there until the next hearing. The court also ordered the formation of a special medical board to oversee his treatment. During his medical examination, Dr Faisal Sultan and Imran’s sister, Dr Uzma Khan, will be allowed to accompany him. The court…
ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to increase electricity tariffs by Rs2.52 per unit across the country under the fuel price adjustment for July. According to a Nepra statement, the CPPA submitted the request seeking the tariff adjustment for electricity consumed in July. It said power generated from imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) cost Rs47.37 per unit during the month. The CPPA said Rs77.19 billion worth of electricity was generated from LNG, which accounted for 10.78 per cent of total generation. Furnace oil contributed 1.42 per cent, with the cost…
ATHENS: Three people were killed in a private helicopter crash shortly after take-off on the Greek island of Sifnos, local authorities said. The victims of the helicopter crash included the Greek pilot and a newlywed British couple who had travelled to the island for their honeymoon, according to local media reports. Authorities said the helicopter crashed shortly after taking off, killing all three people on board. Images circulating on social media appeared to show the wreckage at a mountainous location on the island, with flames and thick smoke rising from the crash site. Local media reported that the helicopter exploded…
