Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday directed for ensuring the supply of fertilizer to farmers and asked the authorities concerned not to show any leniency towards the elements involved in profiteering and hoarding. The prime minister, chairing a high-level follow-up meeting to review supply and demand of fertilizer in the country, said the … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with the federal ministers, visited the Inter-Services Intelligence Secretariat in Islamabad on Wednesday wherein he appreciated the institution’s role for national security, stability and prosperity. Read more: PM Imran, Air Chief discuss professional matters of air defence Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa was also present on the … Read more
Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday sought a comprehensive report from the Punjab government about non-release of inmates due to non-payment of fines on completion of their sentences. Advocate Saddem Sarwar has approached the LHC seeking the release of convicts rotting in jails for non-payment of fines. Read more: State to Pursue Prosecution in Usman Mirza … Read more
Opposition Leader in National Assembly and President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif has challenged Federal Investigation Agency’s probe against him into allegations of money laundering in the Lahore High Court through a writ petition. In the petition filed through advocate Amjad Pervez, the PML-N president has sought cancellation of FIR and subsequent investigation against … Read more
The 246th Corps Commanders’ Conference on Tuesday presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarter (GHQ) in Rawalpindi took comprehensive review of the security situation with particular focus on Border Management and Internal Security. The participants were apprised on the progress and achievements of Operation Radd ul Fassad … Read more
The government on Tuesday initiated debate on mini-budget and the opposition lambasted it for presenting supplementary finance bill which is seeking imposition of Rs350 billion new taxes. Moreover the opposition has vowed to resist the passing of supplementary finance bill on the floor of the House besides resisting this move of the government on the … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has underlined that exports and tax collection are the two main driving agents to boost the country’s economy, over which the present government is fully focused. The prime minister was addressing at an inaugural ceremony of 14th International Chambers Summit 2022 arranged by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) … Read more
A Sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday extended interim pre-arrest bail of former Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Bashir Memon in three cases of fraud, money laundering and human trafficking till January 31. The court issued notice to the FIA and ordered the accused to join investigation. Read more: Accountability Court defers hearing on Mir … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan is still a cheaper country as compared with other countries in the region where commodity and petroleum product prices are higher than in Pakistan. He said this while addressing an inaugural ceremony of 14th International Chambers Summit 2022 organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) … Read more
The Sikh community cast the ballot in the referendum from 10 am to 5 pm at Guru Nanak Gurdwada in Luton and Sikh Temple Chapel Town Road in Leeds. With 20,000 votes in favour of Khalistan state cast by the British Sikh community at four venues on 31 Dec 21, overall figure of votes cast … Read more
On the directions of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the cellular mobile operators have extended free calling facility on their own network to users with zero balance, stranded in Murree and Galliat areas. “In view of an emergency situation in Murree and Galliat areas, the mobile phone users, currently present in these areas with no balance, … Read more
Federal Minister for Education and President Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Punjab Chapter Shafqat Mahmood on Sunday asked Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Khawaja Asif to stop issuing negative and cheap statements over the Murree tragedy and review his irresponsible politics. Strongly reacting to the statement of PML-N leader about the Murree tragedy, he said that Khawaja’s speech … Read more
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said that the government has received positive response from Afghan authorities to resolve border fencing issue through diplomatic channels. The Foreign Minister expressed these views while addressing a press conference along with Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Senator Dr Sania Nishtar … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday warned that those who were creating an artificial shortage of urea will not be spared. He said 25,000 tonnes of urea was produced in Pakistan every day, which was enough to meet the needs of the agriculture sector. The Prime Minister was chairing a meeting in Islamabad regarding the … Read more
Pakistan People’s Party is ready for the long march announced by chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on February 27. This was announced by former Prime Minister and President Central Punjab Raja Pervez Ashraf and General Secretary PPP central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza in a press conference at the PPP Punjab Secretariat, Lahore on … Read more
Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world with a population of 207.8 million growing at a growth rate of 2.4 percent per annum between 1998-2017 (Population and Housing Census 2017). At this rate, Pakistan population will double in next 30 years compared with an average doubling time of 60 years for other … Read more
A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday reviewed the preparation of Pakistan Diamond Jubilee 2022. Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr. Shahbaz Gill, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Culture, Arts & Communication Shahzad Nawaz, Information Secretary Shehreeha Shahid and other senior high-ups attended … Read more
The Lahore High Court on Thursday sought a reply from the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on a petition questioning illegal construction in the walled city and for the conservation of heritage. Representing the petitioner, Advocate Lubna Saleem submitted that an illegal construction of a commercial plaza at main road of Shah Alam Gate … Read more
A Lahore High Court full bench headed by LHC Chief Justice Ameer Bhatti will hear the petitions filed by policemen Rizwan Qadir and Khurram Rafique challenging the formation of a new JIT. Last year, the bench consisting of seven LHC judges had adjourned the proceedings on the grounds of sickness of the petitioner’s counsel and … Read more
Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman of Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology, has assured Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ministry of Science and Technology and Information Technology of full support from the PM Task Force on science and technology. Provincial Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology and Information Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Dr Amber Ali Khan called … Read more
Shah Mahmood Qureshi has thanked the PTI Founding Chairman Imran Khan to appoint him as Vice Chairman of the PTI again. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs, in a tweet said, “It is my utmost privilege & honour to be appointed as Vice Chairman of PTI. I would like to thank … Read more
Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab has said that the second Marigold Festival will be held from 7th to 9th January at Frere Hall, in Karachi. He said this while visiting the Safari Park on Thursday. Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi, Senior Director Recreation Mansoor Qazi and Director Safari Park were also present on the occasion. Read … Read more
Two army personnel have been martyred whereas two terrorists killed and three others arrested in two different operations conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Read more: Reports of deal with former PM Nawaz Sharif ‘baseless’: DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar According to a statement issued by ISPR on Wednesday, … Read more
As many as sixty local government representatives as well as notables belonging to different political parties from different districts of Punjab on Wednesday joined the Pakistan People’s Party. President Pakistan People’s Party Central Punjab, Raja Pervez Ashraf; General Secretary, Syed Hassan Murtaza; Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah; Sindh Minister for Information, … Read more
Korean Mission Head, Kim Haksung on Wednesday called on Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab and discussed issues of mutual interest. The administrator on this occasion said that there were excellent investment opportunities for Korea in Karachi as it is the largest city and economic hub of Pakistan having head offices of local and international companies. … Read more
Karachi Administrator, Sindh Government Spokesperson and Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister on Law, Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that Sindh Local Government Act is not a ‘holy book’ which cannot be changed. “The mayor has been given powers and he will be in charge of ten to twelve departments. The political party that … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the development of the people of Balochistan is among the top priorities of the federal government. One of the major concerns of the local fishermen is of the illegal fishing trawlers that has been addressed on a priority basis by improved patrolling by the concerned agencies. “The protection … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said that the Sindh Government had not procured even a single dose of vaccine. He said this while addressing a press conference after the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. He further said that the federal government, on the other hand, … Read more
