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Punjab anti-corruption summons Sheikh Rasheed in corruption case

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2 years ago

Farwa

Punjab ACE summons Sheikh Rasheed for interrogation on July 15.
It has also summoned members of the management of housing society.
Interrogation is to be held regarding embezzlement of crores in payment of govt fees.

LAHORE: The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) on Wednesday summoned the former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed for interrogation on July 15.

According to an ACE official, the former interior minister has been summoned for interrogation regarding the embezzlement of millions of rupees in payment of government fees.

The officials revealed that corruption in the payment of government fees has been reported in the selling of land situated at a housing society in the federal capital. In this regard, the AML chief has been summoned for further interrogation.

Rasheed has been directed to appear before the Anti-Corruption officials with the record and documents of the sale of land.

Moreover, the ACE has also summoned the members of the management of the housing society.

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PTI presents seven nominations to Imran Khan for the judicial commission.

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13 hours ago

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has proposed seven individuals to its founder, Imran Khan, for consideration as founding members of PTI for membership in the next Judicial Commission.

None of the nominated individuals are attorneys; rather, the roster includes four Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and three senators.

The proposed MNAs are Umar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Ali Mohammad Khan, and Aamir Dogar, while the senators are Shibli Faraz, Mohsen Aziz, and Aun Abbas Bapi. Sources suggest that the Judicial Commission will include one opposition member from both the National Assembly and the Senate.

The PTI founder will evaluate and endorse two names from the suggested list, which will then be sent to the Speaker for future actions.

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Pakistan’s gold prices are slightly declining.

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3 days ago

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Pakistani gold prices saw a slight decline on Monday, following a significant increase, in line with worldwide market patterns.

According to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs900 in the local market, ending at Rs283,400.

The cost of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also decreased by Rs771, reaching Rs242,970.

On Monday, the price of gold fell by $9 on the global market as well, to $2,739 an ounce, with an extra $20 premium.

However, the local market’s silver prices were stable at Rs3,350 per tola, untouched by the recent fluctuations in gold prices.

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During Punjab’s anti-polio campaign, polio workers will provide drops to children as young as five.

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3 days ago

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During the October 28–November 3 anti-polio campaign in Punjab, polio workers will knock on every house in the province, including those in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.

In Punjab, 20 million youngsters will receive anti-polio drops in total.