Neither they have come on a visa, nor they have any legal documents,” Kakar told reporters after the meeting. According to the UNHCR, more than 4.4 million Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland since 2002 under a UNHCR-assisted voluntary repatriation program, but around 1.4 million still live in refugee camps, villages and urban centers across Pakistan. But a senior diplomat from Afghanistan and a human rights activist said that many of those apprehended possessed valid documents. “And an illegal industry of currency, our crackdown on that will be very consistent and this message should be conveyed repeatedly,” he said. The hikes came as part of the conditions agreed with the IMF for the $3 billion bailout deal.

Judicial activism since the restoration of judiciary headed by Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry after the movement by lawyers has further aggravated the situation. All the aforementioned verdicts reflected will of the judges rather than adherence to the constitution and law. These constitutions invariably delineate an arrangement for distribution of powers between the pillars of the state known as the trichotomy of powers. They have also pitched the judiciary against the executive as well which can have disastrous consequences for the country. Nevertheless this unfortunate happening is a lesson for those occupying seats at the highest court to refrain from being partisan or playing politics which is none of their business.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) surprised financial markets on Thursday by leaving its benchmark policy rate – the cost of bank lending – unchanged at 22%, against the expectation of an aggressive hike of up to 300 basis points. In a statement, the SBP said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain the policy rate at 22%. 1/4 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain the policy rate at 22 percent in its meeting today. https://t.co/Rns1WF4AsB#SBPMonetaryPolicy pic.twitter.com/HT9w9wWZAU — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) September 14, 2023As such, the real interest rates continue to remain in positive territory on a forward-looking basis. "This has helped in narrowing the gap between the interbank and open market exchange rates," the bank maintained.

The Denver Broncos team site has Wilson with no eye black, however, we cross-referenced with ESPN, and we found our white whale. Russell Wilson, in eye black:Then we went and checked other websites to see if there was any eye black on those. I think we can also rule out that Wilson took two separate photos, one with eye black and one without. Which leaves us one option here: someone either photoshopped the eye black on or off Wilson and then sent it out. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that Wilson took two separate photos, one with eye black and one without.

He expressed these remarks during a meeting of the provincial cabinet held at the Chief Minister House in Karachi. Karachi (September 14th, 2023) Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar presides over a cabinet meeting at CM House. Media Cell TeamSindh Chief Minister House. The chief minister in today's meeting issued directives to the police and law enforcement agencies to curb street crimes in urban areas of the province. All ministers, advisors, special assistants to CM, Sindh Chief Secretary Dr Fakhar Alam, IG Riffat Mukhtar, Principal Secretary to CM Hassan Naqvi, Advocate General, Prosecutor General and other concerned officers attended the meeting.

ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Far­hadov called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office on Wednesday. Amidst the discussions, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu shared his strategic vision for Pakistan Air Force and reiterated his unwavering commitment to modernize its capabilities across the realms of air, space, cyber and electronic war­fare. The discussion primarily focused on the ar­eas of joint operational training and comprehen­sive cooperation in cross-domain, multi-spectrum operations. He offered his full cooperation for comprehen­sive training programs, starting from the basic level and progressing to tactical training of Azer­baijan Air Force air and ground crew in order to strengthen their technical skills and foster greater interoperability between the two air forces. The visiting dignitary reaffirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan, with their strong diplomatic and defence ties, are poised for an even stronger alliance in future.

Extremely hot and humid but dry weather continues affecting most parts of Pakistan even in mid-September after scanty rains in August and best half of the current month helped temperatures rise well-above average. In fact, today (September 14) is the last day of Bhadon – one of the months of seasons-based local calendar followed in the Subcontinent – which marks not only the end of monsoon season but also summers. In local folklore, Assu – the month following Bhadon which starts on September 15 (Friday) – represents the birth of winters with cooler nights and a sufficient drop in highs as well. However, there is no sign of any change yet. Despite the notoriously wrong weather prediction in recent years, the current unbearable hot and humid weather makes to believe in the words of Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) which says the simultaneous effects of the two weather systems will bring rain and thunderstorm with wind in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, and upper parts of KhyberPakhtunkhwa and Punjab from September 15 to 20 with occasional gaps.

The tribal district of Kurram in Peshawar made headlines for appointing the first Christian woman as the Station House Officer (SHO) at the Parachinar Police Station. Samreen Amir is an established individual who has proved to be an integral police officer. With countless successful raids and investigations, she has strived to create an environment that supports voiceless and vulnerable women. Her promotion is an accolade that is truly deserved, and will undoubtedly uplift not only women, but the Christian community as well. Beyond this even, having a woman SHO transforms police stations into safe spaces that women view to be accessible and empathetic to their complaints.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari lamented on Tuesday lack of a level-playing field to political parties, while campaigning for the upcoming general elections, demanding that the “old ways” of running the country must be changed. How they didn’t know that the terrorists who martyred children and teachers … and the soldiers won’t attack Pakistan army again,” he questioned. The PPP chairman demanded: “... Read More At least one FC official martyred in Peshawar blast"No, there is no level-playing field for anyone. He requested the Sindh caretaker chief minister to meet Mahar’s family and to listen to their complaints.

In an apparent jibe at former coalition partner Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that no one knows when the general elections are supposed to be held but a “certain party” already has this information. The proposal came following the PTI’s, the party to which Dr Alvi belongs, insistence that the president immediately reveal the election date. “No one knows when the elections are supposed to be held, not me, or the chief election commissioner, but a certain party is repeatedly announcing elections in February next year. This is the reason I talk about level playing field,” Bilawal said while addressing party workers in Muzaffargarh. He said that the party will devise its strategy regarding the elections in its CEC meeting, scheduled in Lahore for tomorrow.

Specifically, on Feb. 16, 2022, Jenkins willfully deprived inmate V.R. Jenkins used a dangerous weapon — chemical spray and the can of chemical spray — on V.R. Following his assault on V.R., Jenkins authored a false incident report. “Senior law enforcement officers set the tone for junior officers whom they supervise,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. The FBI Birmingham Field Office investigated the case with the assistance of ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division.

Indian model-cum-actor Sonam Bajwa has recently gained immense popularity due to her stunning looks and acting prowess. This is, however, not the first time the Indian actor has expressed her interest in Pakistan when earlier this year she revealed a visit across the border was well in the works. The revelation was made during a Q&A session on Twitter, during which a fan took the chance and told Bajwa, "Sonam, please do visit Pakistan too someday!" Iss saal aavange 🤫 https://t.co/v3SYy2ZycJ — Sonam Bajwa (@bajwasonam) February 22, 2023Earlier in 2022, during a conversation with a radio portal, Connect FM Canada, the Ardab Mutiyaran actor expressed her desire to be in a relationship with Fawad, if he wasn't already married. "This is a mystery, I can't tell, but only that the person I want to have an affair with is already married."

The G20 Conference, which brings together the top 20 economies in the world, recently took an unexpected turn when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested relegation of India to ‘Bharat.’ Political leaders, opposition parties, and intelligentsia within India and beyond reacted differently to this move, which has stirred national and international apprehensions. The dispute started when summit invitations referred to the nation as “Bharat” rather than the traditional “India.” India’s renaming to Bharat has long been a topic of discussion. Some people believed that the government was making an effort to gradually change the name of the nation from “India” to “Bharat.” Given the Modi government’s prior efforts to separate India from what it viewed as leftovers of British colonial control, this notion was not wholly without merit. INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) was founded in July by the leaders of 26 opposition parties in India with the primary goal of taking on Prime Minister Modi in the forthcoming general election in 2024. The change from “Bharat” to “Akhand Bharat” represents a comprehensive vision with consequences that go beyond India’s national boundaries.

From The Tribune staff reportsMCCALLA — A off-duty UAB police officer was killed when the pickup truck he was driving collided with an 18-wheeler in McCalla on Monday, September 11. Marvin Wade Hart, 61, of McCalla, was driving through the intersection of McAshan Rd and Old Tuscaloosa Highway in McCalla just before noon when his Ford Ranger collided with a Publix 18-wheeler. He was taken to UAB Hospital and was pronounced dead 12:38 p.m. According to Carol Robinson, Hart is a military veteran and sergeant with the UAB Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is conducting the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

In response to protests against high electricity bills, the gov­ernment is cracking down on electricity theft, with millions of units stolen across the country. While this crackdown provides short-term relief, experts empha­sise the need for structural re­forms in the power sector. A report highlights that power companies lack modern tools to combat theft, and line losses due to various issues further exacer­bate the problem. Despite plans to hand over distribution companies (DISCOs) to provinces, resistance persists, burdening taxpayers. To ensure lasting solutions, the government must invest in ener­gy distribution, reduce line losses, and control theft.