CEC takes notice after Qureshi accuses ECP of aiding pre-polling rigging

ECP releases Local government election schedule in Punjab

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday claimed that the Punjab government was violating the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) code of conduct ahead of the by-elections. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja has taken notice of a statement by Qureshi who claimed the credibility of the ECP was at stake … Read more

Finance Minister assures relief for real estate sector

The finance minister met a delegation of DHA Estate Agents Association.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Tuesday assured real estate stakeholders that their proposal about capital gains tax would be considered by the government. The minister was meeting a delegation of DHA Estate Agents Association headed by Chief Patron Mian Irfan. The minister assured the delegation to consider the relief in … Read more

National Security committee session to be held tomorrow

COAS General Bajwa and DG ISI will brief the lawmakers.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned an in-camera session of the the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) tomorrow. The venues of the venue has been changed from the National Assembly Hall to the PM’s Office at 3 PM on Wednesday, June 22 (tomorrow). PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi and former interior minister Sheikh … Read more

NIH issues Congo virus advisory ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

CCHF is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus.

ISLAMABAD: Health experts have issued an advisory for prevention and protection from the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), known as Congo Virus, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has prepared a special advisory to provide information to health professionals and general public. The possibility of the infection’s spread increases during Eid-ul-Azha due … Read more

PM invites Saudi businessmen to invest in Pakistan

PM Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation of Saudi businessmen and investors.

Chairman  Saudi-Pak Business Council is heading the delegation The delegation will visit Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Karachi Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Working Group will be revived ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged Saudi investors to come forward and invest in the different sectors of Pakistan. Talking to a delegation of Saudi businessmen and investors in … Read more

Benazir Bhutto birth anniversary: Bilawal to address rally in Larkana

The 69th birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto is being observed..

The 69th birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto is being observed Bilawal will address a public gathering in Larkana He will also inaugurate the Peoples Bus Service KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will hold a public gathering in Larkana on June 21 (tomorrow) on the 69th birth anniversary of Benazir … Read more

Govt to provide targeted subsidy on five essential items

The subsidy will be given on five essential items.

The subsidy will be provided on five essential items The number of utility stores in Karachi will be expanded Mobile units have set up in Balochistan and remote areas ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday decided to provide subsidy on five essential items including wheat flour, sugar, ghee/edible oil, and pulses during the next … Read more

Court orders demolition of gates at Frere Hall gardens

A gate is being built at the historic Frere Hall gardens.

A gate was being constructed at entrance of Frere Hall gardens Civic society staged a protest on Sunday SHC said the gate was violation of heritage laws KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered to immediately demolish a gate installed at the boundary of the historic Frere Hall gardens. The court issued directives while … Read more

ANP not interested in KP Governorship: Hoti tells PM

Ameer Haider Khan Hoti called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

ISLAMABAD: Awami National Party (ANP), an ally of the coalition government, has refused to accept the post of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governor. ANP Senior Vice President Ameer Haider Khan Hoti called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and political and economic situation in the country. The ANP senior leader informed the prime minister about … Read more

Military brass to brief lawmakers on national security

COAS General Bajwa and DG ISI will brief the lawmakers.

Parliamentary Committee on national security session has been summoned COAS General Bajwa and DG ISI will brief the lawmakers The committee will be briefed on peace talks with TTP ISLAMABAD: An in-camera session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has been convened to discuss the security situation in the country. The session will … Read more

CEC requests COAS to ensure security for Sindh LG polls

ECP releases Local government election schedule in Punjab

LG election in Karachi, Hyderabad will be held on July 24 NA-245 Karachi by-polls will be held on July 27 CM Sindh are ordered an inquiry in NA-240 Karachi by-polls violence KARACHI: Chief Election Commissioner has directed Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to make adequate security arrangements for Sindh local bodies elections and NA-245 … Read more

PM stresses global support for refugees worldwide

World Refugees Day is observed every year on June 20.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for renewed policy focus and arrangement of resources to address the suffering of refugees across the world. “From Syria to Palestine to Afghanistan, their plight calls for renewed policy focus and resources,” he said in a tweet, on World Refugee Day. The prime minister termed refugees as “the … Read more

IMF programme to be revived within days: Miftah Ismail

Federal Minister for Revenue and Finance Miftah Ismail

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Revenue and Finance Miftah Ismail on Monday announced that the stalled International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) would be revived within a few days. “I am very hopeful that the IMF programme will be revived within a day or two,” the finance minister said while speaking to journalists. Miiftah … Read more

Peoples Bus Service to be launched in Larkana on June 21

Peoples Bus Service would be inaugurated in Larkana.

KARACHI: The Peoples Bus Service would be inaugurated in Larkana on June 21 as ten buses have reached the city. The transport service will be launched on the occasion of the birth anniversary of slain PPP chairperson and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in Larkana. Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will inaugurate the … Read more

Will continue to protest until free and fair elections held: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran on Sunday said they will continue to protest for their rights against the government until “free and fair” elections are not held.  “This is a form of jihad to protest for your rights,” he said, while addressing party workers across the country via video link during a … Read more

PTI workers stage nationwide protest against inflation

PTI held nationwide protests against inflation.

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: PTI workers came out in large numbers to protest against the rising inflation and increase in petroleum despite the obstacles being placed by the government. In Karachi, a heavy contingent of police personnel were present on the Main Shahrah-e-Quaideen and had blocked the road leading to Shahrah-e-Faisal. Former governor Sindh Imran Ismail and other … Read more

ECP summons PTI, PML-N candidates after clash in Lahore

ECP releases Local government election schedule in Punjab

LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice and ordered an enquiry into a clash between PTI and PML-N workers at an election office in Lahore’s PP-167 constituency. District Monitoring Officer Nabeel Ahmed has issued a notice to candidates of both parties – Shabbir Gujjar of the PTI and Nazir Ahmed Chohan of … Read more