Pak SC dismisses appeal against suspension of Sharifs’ sentences in graft case
Islamabad: In a relief to jailed former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the anti-graft body’s appeal against the suspension of his jail sentence and that of his family in one of three corruption cases faced by the embattled leader. In July 2018, an accountability court here handed Sharif 10 years […]
Kashmir still a challenge due to Pakistan: Rajnath Singh
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP): Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities by Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Monday. He was talking to mediapersons after inaugurating the administrative building, residential block and officers’ mess at the SSB sector headquarters here. “Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities by neighbouring […]
Former DIG, singer Waheed Jeelani join NC
Srinagar: Former retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mushtaq Sadiq and known singer Waheed Jeelani Monday joined the National Conference (NC) in Srinagar in presence of Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah. Party General Secretary, National Conference, Ali Mohammad Sagar and Provincial President Kashmir, Nasir Aslam Wani were also present on the occasion.
Governor advises militants to shun ‘violence’, assures rehabilitation
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Monday advised militants to shun the path of violence, assuring that his administration is ready to do whatever it can for their rehabilitation. “There is nothing like ‘operation all out’ and some people are using this wrong term. We want these children (militants) to come back and […]
Woman gate crashes at India Gate, shouting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Sunday arrested a woman for allegedly shouting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans at India Gate. The woman, who is believed to be mentally unstable, managed to sneak into a high-security area when the Republic Day rehearsal was on and raised the ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans, ‘Zee News’ reported. Police officials said the woman […]
Hizbul militant arrested in Bandipora village
Bandipora : Police on Monday arrested a militant in North Kashmir’s Bandipora village. According to sources forces had laid a Naka in Ajas area of the district following specific inputs about the militant’s movement in the area. “A joint Naka was laid by Bandipora Police, Army’s 13 RR and at Ajas village of Bandipora,” sources […]
1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC notice to CBI on Sajjan Kumar’s appeal
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the CBI on former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Ashok Bhushan and S K Kaul also issued notice on Kumar’s bail plea. Kumar, 73, […]
Pak to shelve major CPEC power project
Islamabad, Jan 14 (PTI) The Pakistan government has decided to shelve a major coal-based power plant project under the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, citing sufficient generation capacity already lined up for the next few years. The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of Chinese […]
SC gives Centre six weeks to reply to notice on PIL against ‘snooping’
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system and sought a response within six weeks. The PIL challenging the government’s December 20 notification came up before a bench headed by […]
Six among Ambulance driver injured in Pattan mishap
(Bilal Ahmad) Baramulla: Six persons including an ambulance driver were injured in an accident at Pattan, Baramulla on late Sunday evening. “Six persons including an ambulance driver were injured. The ambulance driver has been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Khan resident of Gund Razak Khan Haril Handwara. He has been shifted to Srinagar as his […]
