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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has categorically denied allegations from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that the government offered to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Bani Gala or place him under house arrest. Speaking at an event in Sialkot on Saturday, Asif dismissed the claims as baseless. "No such proposal has been made, nor is there any pressure for his release," he stated. Asif clarified that the government has no involvement in decisions regarding Khan’s detention or relocation, stressing that such matters are solely within the judiciary’s jurisdiction. The minister also accused PTI of fabricating narratives for political mileage. "These claims are entirely unfounded and are part of PTI’s ongoing attempts to mislead the public," he said. He further added, "Imran Khan’s future will be decided by the courts, not by the government. I have no connection with the judiciary and am certainly not a fortune-teller to pr...

The Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that new rain system is expected to enter Pakistan on January 14. The arrival of this system will result in rainfall across various regions and is anticipated to reduce the intensity of fog in affected areas. According to the department, dry weather continues across Punjab, including Lahore, while dense fog has taken over the plains of the province today. Due to extremely low visibility, traffic may face difficulties. In some areas of the province, visibility has been recorded as low as 50 meters due to the thick fog. The minimum temperature recorded in Lahore today was 5°C, with a maximum expected temperature of 17°C. On the other hand, the ongoing cold wave in Karachi and throughout Sindh was expected to persist, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicting continued cold and dry conditions for the next two days. In Karachi, temperatures dipped as low as 8°C to 9°C during this period, with a maximum temperature range of ...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has stated that his party has no other options left but to take their cases to the international stage. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, revealed that he had expressed that they had approached both the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and the Supreme Court (SC), but no one was willing to listen to them. "We have no other option left. We will take our cases to the international level." Aleema Khan explained that they were prevented from entering the jail and had to walk to the internal gate. She stated that previously, the whole family had access to the jailed leader, but now, only limited access was being granted. She added that this situation was tantamount to torture, as even Imran Khan's personal doctor was being denied access. Imran Khan's sister further commented that after watching the press conference of Rana Sanaullah, Imran Khan smiled and enjoyed it. "We are tryi...

Federal government has decided to introduce a motorcycle patrol service on motorways as a pilot project to enhance surveillance and security. The initiative aims to bolster safety and curb incidents such as fencing theft along motorways, Express News reprted. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan emphasised the need for 30 to 35 motorbikes to patrol various sectors simultaneously. He directed the motorway police to launch the service using their existing resources in the first phase, with plans for further expansion. The project will involve collaboration between the National Highway Authority (NHA), Motorway Police, Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), and local police to ensure its effectiveness. The minister highlighted the importance of a robust mechanism to make motorway travel safer. He suggested amendments to legislation to expand the powers of the motorway police and increase their responsibilities. To tackle fencing theft, Abdul Aleem Khan instructed the identific...

Sindh Transport and Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Thursday that the provincial government plans to operate double-decker buses on Karachi's roads this year and has already begun preparations for their procurement. Addressing the media in Karachi, the provincial minister stated, "Double-decker buses will be procured in the ongoing year and will run on Karachi’s Sharae Faisal." He further added, "Sindh government is working on transport projects across the province and will run double-decker buses on Sharae Faisal this year." The minister also clarified that there has been no delay in the Red Line BRT project due to the provincial government's actions, explaining that the delay was caused by the relocation of utilities. Sharjeel Memon emphasised the special attention that President Asif Ali Zardari gives to the business community, saying, "Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and the Sindh government take the con...

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced plans for a nationwide protest on January 17, demanding a reduction in electricity prices. The announcement was made by party chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman during a press conference in Lahore, as reported by Express News. Hafiz Naeem criticised the government for not addressing the rising economic challenges, particularly the failure to reduce electricity bills despite the shutdown of Independent Power Producers (IPPs). "Even though the IPPs are closed, electricity bills have not decreased," he said, emphasising the party's concerns regarding the economic hardships faced by the public. He also pointed to the increasing prices of petrol and essential food items, which have continued to rise while other sectors, such as the stock exchange, show positive trends. Highlighting the issue of IPPs, Hafiz Naeem stressed that despite the government’s claims of resolving the crisis, the people continue to suffer. "We raised the issue of IPPs, bu...

The Sindh government has announced an ambitious plan to provide unemployed youth with electric vehicles (EV) in easy instalments, aiming to offer them a sustainable livelihood while promoting environmental sustainability. The initiative, designed to address the rising unemployment rate among young people, will provide them with eco-friendly EV taxis, enabling them to earn an income through driving, Express News reported. Senior Provincial Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has directed the Secretary of Transport to engage with banks and financial institutions to explore various financial models for the project. The aim is to develop easy repayment schemes, allowing unemployed individuals to gradually own the taxis. During a recent meeting with officials from a Karachi-based company that assembles EV taxis, Minister Memon was briefed in detail about the environmental benefits of these vehicles. He stated that the provision of EV taxis on easy instalments would not only help create jobs but ...