KARACHI : The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has strongly condemned the discriminatory policy of the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) against three new medical colleges of Balochistan. Central President PIMA Dr. Khubaib Shahid, former Central President Dr. Ata-ur-Rehman and PIMA Balochistan President Dr. Sarwar Badini in a statement said on Tuesday that according to the … Read more
LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that a larger committee including PPP, PML-N and all parliamentary parties has been constituted on Local Government Bill so that the bill could be passed by consensus. He was talking to Federal Minister for Education and President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Central Punjab Shafqat Mahmood, who called … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi has appointed Grievance Commissioners for women employees and children. Addressing the officers and staff of the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat on Tuesday, the federal ombudsman, who took the oath of his office on 27th December 2021, said that the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat’s mandate is to redress the grievances of general … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Charge de’ Affaires of United States Angela Aggeler has assured that her government will extend all out support for establishment of economic zones at Afghan border areas. She said this while calling on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Tuesday. She agreed that the people of Afghanistan should not suffer, adding that the USA … Read more
LAHORE: The Steering Committee of National Water Policy has constituted a body to review the matter of providing additional water to Karachi in pursuance of the decision of the Council of Common Interests (CCI). The committee, which met with Federal Minister for Water Resources Moonis Elahi in the chair at the Ministry of Water Resources … Read more
LAHORE: Following directions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has so far retrieved over 1150 acres of land, worth billions of rupees, of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) from illegal occupants across the country. Addressing a press conference here at FIA Lahore office on Monday, Director FIA Lahore Zone-1 DIG Dr … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the PTI will perform well in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local government elections. He said this while replying to questions of media persons during the inauguration ceremony of Gulab Devi Underpass, which is now named after Abdul Sattar Edhi. The chief minister said that the … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Local Government and Community Development Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed has said that under the Local Government Act 2019, 359 local bodies have been set up keeping in view the urban-rural divide across the province. The minister on Monday said this while expressing his reaction to the press conference of PML-N leader Ahsan … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and the party Vice President Maryam Nawaz have paid rich tribute to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her 14th death anniversary. Shehbaz Sharif, in his tweet, said that the martyrdom of Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto was a huge loss … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Monday approved of conferring Tamgha-e-Shujaat on Malik Adnan who had tried to rescue a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot from a mob that lynched him over blasphemy allegations. Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced to confer the gallantry award on Malik Adnan in recognition of his bravery … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar has asserted said that Sharif family has made calculated attack on judiciary to hamper and influence proceedings. Akbar in a tweet on Sunday said that it has also been gone public that Nawaz Sharif had Rana Shamim sign the shady affidavit in his presence in office. … Read more
LAHORE: President, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Punjab chapter, Rana Sanaullah has said that the PTI’s government has gone panic before the arrival of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Reacting to the statement of Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Sunday, Sanaullah said that the government had terrified with the news of Nawaz Sharif’s return. He … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram has said that Pakistan will combat the virus of disinformation globally in cooperation with other member states of the UN and international organizations. He said this on Saturday while expressing his gratitude over adoption of a Pakistan-sponsored resolution by the UN General Assembly … Read more
ISLAMABAD: At least 18 innocent Kashmiris have been martyred by occupation forces in Indian held Kashmir in the month of December so far. On Friday, Indian forces did not stop their cruelty as they also gunned down another 19-year-old student on Sunday with impunity in Islamabad, IHK. The Foreign Office spokesperson in a statement said … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that continuous vigil and readiness to counter all threats and contingencies is vital for ensuring security along the LOC. He said this while visiting forward areas along Line of Control (LOC) on Thursday. Read more: Pakistan welcomes UNSC, US decisions to help support reach … Read more
ISLAMABAD: : Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted 10 more days to committees constituted by electoral watchdog to present their recommendations on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and I-voting. All the bodies on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and I-voting presented their draft report to the Commission. Read more: Larger LHC bench sought on petitions against new … Read more
LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has urged the United Nations and other countries to come forward and play their due roles in strengthening Afghanistan as Pakistan has already taken initiative for peace in the region by holding the OIC conference for the neighbouring country. Elahi said this while talking to Member of British … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Secretariat has received an investigating report finding out the causes of the PTI defeat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local government elections and the party’s performance in the province. The report made some important revelations. As the report, the relatives of the provincial governor, ministers, MNAs and MPAs were issued the party tickets without … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Javan Bakht has assured the Textile Mills Association that the problem of gas shortage would be taken up with the federal government and the issue would be brought to a logical conclusion soon. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of the association at his camp office, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has told the National Assembly that in all 67,771 overseas Pakistanis have lost jobs abroad and got themselves registered on the web portal as overseas returnees since 2020. To a question raised by PPP MNA Shazia Marri on Wednesday, the ministry said that these overseas … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat on Tuesday said that the accused, who are responsible for the Sialkot tragedy, must be awarded maximum punishment, adding that the police and public prosecution departments had been directed to submit flawless challan before the court within 30 days. He said this while talking with US Consul General William … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed a plea against PML-N leader Ishaq Dar for his notification as member of the Senate due to non-perusal of the case. The apex court three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed, heard the case. Read more: SC gives six months to ERRA for … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has vowed that the PTI’s provincial government will take all necessary steps to protect the rights of prisoners in jails across the province. Chairing a meeting held at his office on Tuesday to review the progress on the implementation of the prison reforms package, he directed the officials … Read more
LAHORE: Lahore Police have claimed to have arrested as many as 17,155 proclaimed offenders (POs), targeted offenders (TOs) and court absconders (CAs) during its crackdown against criminals involved in heinous crimes during the year of 2021 so far. Read more: ANF, Sindh Rangers foil drugs smuggling bid The Lahore police spokesperson on Tuesday said that out … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday expressed anger over the poor performance of Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and remarked that it was not doing anything except issuing license after license. A two-member bench headed by Justice Jawad Hassan of the Lahore High Court was hearing petitions seeking action against those responsible for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Election Commissioner to present a comprehensive report including details of all FIRs registered on the polling day (Dec 19) before the commission on December 22. The ECP has called debriefing meeting on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s local government elections on Wednesday (Dec 22). Read … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the 17th extraordinary session of OIC will help save Afghanistan from approaching security and humanitarian crises. He said this while talking to Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud, who called him on Sunday. Read more: OIC sets up … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said OIC Council of Foreign Ministers had agreed to establish a humanitarian trust fund and launch a food security programme to help people of Afghanistan, facing a dire situation. Addressing a press conference along with Secretary General of OIC Hissein Brahim Taha here at the … Read more
