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Polling for the election of new mayor of Islamabad underway. The polling process that began at 9am will continue until 5pm without any break, according to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has fielded Pir Adil Shah while the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Malik Sajid Mahmood. An independent candidate, Azhar Mahmood is also in the run for the slot of the Islamabad mayor. In the 73-member electoral college, the main opposition party PML-N enjoys a clear majority with 47 votes against the 25 votes of the PTI. The seat of the mayor fell vacant after Sheikh Anser Aziz resigned from the post in October last, months after he was restored by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) after being suspended over corruption allegations. In 2016, Sheikh Anser Aziz was elected the first mayor of Islamabad. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/34MXzJx

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route on Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France. Some 12,000 households suffered power cuts in Brittany and Normandy in northern France and up to 6,000 around the Calais region. Power company Enedis said normal electricity supplies should be restored on Sunday evening. Over a third of flights from France’s main airport of Charles de Gaulle north of Paris suffered delays of an average of 50 minutes due to the storm, the airport operator said. Three flights heading to the airport were re-routed to Paris Orly airport south of Paris, while an Aeroflot flight landed in Amsterdam and a plane heading from Luxemburg turned back. A top flight rugby clash between Pau and Stade Francais scheduled for the afternoon was delayed by three hours after the storm prevented the Paris-based team from taking off. The winds and rains were due to abate in some areas by the l

President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir has condemned an attack of terrorists on an Frontier Corps (FC) post in Harnai, Balochistan. He tweeted: “I condemn the terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. I express my condolences to the people and the Government of Pakistan.” I condemn the terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. I express my condolences to the people and the Government of Pakistan. ???? — Volkan BOZKIR (@volkan_bozkir) December 27, 2020 Acknowledging the condolence of Volkan Bozkir, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram said Pakistan has paid a heavy price in blood and treasure in the fight against externally sponsored terrorism. He said despite these losses our resolve to defeat terrorism remains unwavering. According to the ISPR, “Terrorists fire raid on Frontier Corps Balochistan post in Sharig, Harnai, Balochistan late last night. During intense exchange of fire, 7 brave soldiers embra

The fuel prices are likely to go up in the country from January 01, 2020, after Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has recommended a hike in prices. According to sources, the petrol prices from January 01 are likely to be increased by Rs 2.76 per litre while diesel will go up by Rs 3.12 per litre. The Ogra has conveyed a summary to the petroleum division for changes in fuel prices for 15 days from January 01. However, a final decision in this regard will be made by the petroleum division after consultation with Prime Minister Imran Khan. On December 15, Pakistan’s oil regulatory body announced an increase of Rs3 per litre on petrol, which now sell at Rs103.69 per litre, in its bimonthly petroleum product pricing exercise. Prices of Hi-speed diesel, after Rs3 per litre hike, now sold at 108.44 per litre while other products such as Kerosene oil saw Rs5 per litre jump in retail. The lowest surge was noted in Low-speed diesel with Rs2 per litre as it is sold for Rs67.86 per li

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Sunday the government has strong evidence that India is patronising terrorists and other banned organisations to create unrest in Pakistan, but it will not succeed in its nefarious designs. While addressing a ceremony at the Union Council Multaniwala in his hometown, FM Qureshi said the neighbouring country is conspiring to destabilise us. The foreign minister said India had earmarked billions of rupees to damage the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Similarly, the FM added that India was also sabotaging the peace process in Afghanistan. “Disinfo Lab had exposed India’s conspiracies also. Due to inhuman measures by the Narendra Modi government, the voices are also being heard against the fascist regime from inside India. Instead of addressing local issues, the Indian government was bent on hatching conspiracy against Pakistan. India’s nefarious designs could create law and order situation in the region and the consequence

Kyle Jamieson struck early to have Pakistan 30 for one at stumps after a Kane Williamson century anchored New Zealand's 431 on day two of the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Abid Ali was not out 19 with nightwatchman Mohammad Abbas yet to score. Shan Masood was dismissed for 10 when he poked at a Jamieson ball straying down the leg side and was well caught by wicketkeeper BJ Watling. It was an uncomfortable stay for Masood who had earlier been dropped at third slip by substitute Daryl Mitchell, who was on the field while Neil Wagner continued to receive treatment after being hit by a Shaheen Afridi yorker while batting. New Zealand, having started the day at 222 for three, added a further 209 before Wagner was the last man out. The innings was headlined by Williamson's 129, his 23rd Test century, with sizeable contributions from Watling (67) and Henry Nicholls (56) to go with Ross Taylor's 70 on the first day. It was a commendable performance by New Zealand

A series of explosions hit the Afghan capital on Saturday morning, killing at least four people including two police officers, officials said. The deaths were caused by a sticky bomb attached to a police vehicle detonated in western Kabul, police spokesman Ferdaws Faramarz said. The explosion wounded two civilians. Two other police officers were wounded when a bomb attached to their car exploded earlier on Saturday in southern Kabul, Faramarz said. Maooma Jafari, deputy spokeswoman for the health ministry, said that four corpses and four wounded people were taken to hospital following the two explosions. A third sticky bomb detonated in eastern Kabul but caused no casualties, he said. There were reports of at least two other blasts elsewhere in the city but police had no immediate details. In a separate report from northern Balkh province, a senior army officer was killed when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb, said Arif Iqbali, a Sholgara district police chief. Iqbali said that