Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Com­mission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday notified PML-N’s Raja Sagheer Ahmed as the winner after his victory in recently held by-polls in Punjab was challenged by the rival PTI. A day after the July 17 elections, Mr Ahmed emerged as the winning candidate in Rawalpindi’s PP-7 constituency with a margin of just 49 votes, bagging 68,906 votes …

ISLAMABAD: Respon­ding to objections raised against PTI leader Zain Qu­­reshi’s membership of the Punjab Assembly that he won in the recent by-elections, the Election Com­mis­sion of Pakistan (ECP) main­­tained that it held no water, as Mr Qureshi ceased to be a member of the Natio­nal Assembly the moment he took oath as an MPA. An ECP official told Dawn that under the …

Karachi is expected to receive heavy rainfall with wind and thunderstorms tomorrow (July 24), according to the latest weather advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Earlier today, several areas of the city such as Jinnah Terminal, Quaidabad, and Korangi reported light rain. In its fresh update, the PMD said strong monsoon currents have started penetrating into eastern Sindh …

ISLAMABAD: A high-level military huddle on Friday discussed ‘peace talks’ with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and decided to pursue the matter in accordance with “comprehensive security strategy”. The national security meeting, chaired by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Nadeem Raza, was attended by all three services chiefs — Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief …

Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman on Saturday administered the oath to newly re-elected Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz after a day of drama that ended with Chaudhry Parvez Elahi’s shock defeat in the contest for the slot as provincial assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari decided not to count the votes of PML-Q lawmakers. Hamza, clad in a black sherwani, was administered the oath at …

The Supreme Court on Saturday passed orders allowing Hamza Shehbaz to remain as a “trustee” Punjab chief minister until hearing resumes on Monday, as it adjourned proceedings in a plea filed by PML-Q leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi challenging Deputy Speaker Dost Mohammad Mazari’s calling the chief minister’s re-election in Hamza’s favour a day earlier. Hamza Shehbaz is to remain trustee CM till …

LAHORE: The solar net-metering power generation has reached 419MW (approximately) with a considerable number of consumers switching to solar across the country. With around 149MW, Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) stands first among 10 power distribution companies (Discos), Dawn has learnt. The net-metering project had been launched in 2016 countrywide. It allows any domestic, commercial, industrial and other consumers having at least …

LAHORE: A seven-hour long spell of monsoon rain played havoc with the city as it is said to have broken the record of the last 20 years with a maximum rain of 238mm. Heavy rain with thunderstorm in the city and its adjacent areas in the wee hours of Thursday turned the weather pleasant but culminated in humidity. It also …

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is expected to meet on July 28 to consider elevation of four judges to the Supreme Court from different high courts. The Supreme Court is currently functioning with 13 judges against a sanctioned strength of 17, whereas five judges from three high courts have been selected for appointment as judges of the apex …

RAWALPINDI: Low lying areas in the twin cities were inundated by water accumulated as a result of heavy rain on Thursday. According to the Met Office, more rain is expected from July 22 to July 23 and may cause urban flooding. The rain started on Wednesday night and continued till Thursday afternoon varying from moderate to heavy. Water level in …