CJP Bandial and Justice Athar Minallah visited Adiala Jail Both judges heard the problems faced by prisoners. They also inspected the jail hospital and quality of food ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah visited the Adiala Jail on Friday and review the prison conditions. Both judges spent … Read more
8th session of Pakistan-Russia IGC concluded in Islamabad Both reaffirmed commitment to strong economic relationship They discussed Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline Project ISLAMABAD: The eight session of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation concluded on Friday, reaffirming the commitment to a strong and comprehensive bilateral economic relationship. The three-day meeting, … Read more
PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat removed Moonis Elahi from the post Moonis Elahi was serving as PML-Q parliamentary leader in NA Tahir Bashir Cheema has been appointed to the post ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has removed Moonis Elahi as parliamentary leader in the National Assembly. Former federal minister Moonis Elahi was … Read more
ECP will nominate caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Parliamentary committee fails to reach a decision Punjab Assembly Speaker Sibtain Khan has received four names LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will decide on the nomination of the caretaker chief minister of Punjab after the parliamentary committee failed to resolve the issue. The parliamentary committee held … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif urged UAE businessmen to utilize opportunities in Pakistan He said current level of bilateral trade is not a true reflection He thanked UAE for humanitarian support to flood-affected people ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the businessmen of the United Arab Emirates to utilize the immense opportunities in Pakistan – a … Read more
US Ambassador Donald Blome visited IT Ministry IT minister said there were numerous opportunities for US tech companies He stressed on enhancing Pak-US cooperation in IT and telecom sector ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque. The federal minister welcomed the US Ambassador in … Read more
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal They met on sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He thanked Saudi Arabia for long-standing support ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud reaffirmed the historic and deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and … Read more
PML-N has sent the names for the Parliamentary Committee Malik Ahmad Khan, Hasan Murtaza and Nadeem Kamran have been named The committee will decide on the nomination of the Caretaker CM Punjab LAHORE: The PML-N has sent the names for the Parliamentary Committee on the Caretaker Chief Minister to the Speaker Punjab Assembly. The party … Read more
SC heard petition of Imran Khan against NAB law amendments. CJP Bandial said 386 references were returned after NAB amendments SC has sought details of accused granted relief during PTI tenure ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regarding the accused who received relief or were acquitted due … Read more
8th meeting of Pakistani-Russian IGC commenced in Islamabad Russian delegation comprising 80 members is participating in the meeting. They will discuss provision of oil and petroleum products to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The 8th meeting of the Pakistani-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation commenced on Wednesday to hold talks on diverse bilateral issues. … Read more
PTI, PPP clashed outside the DRO Kemari’s office PPP activists raised slogans and attacked PTI workers PTI was protesting against the LG election results KARACHI: Several people including media workers were injured as activists of the PPP and PTI clashed outside the DRO Office in Korangi. The PTI was holding a protest outside the office … Read more
Four security personnel were martyred in the “terrorist activity” Security forces were patrolling along the Pak-Iran border ISPR says Iranian soil was used to target security personnel QUETTA: Four security personnel were martyred during an attack from across the Pakistan-Iran border. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the incident occurred in Panjgur district of in … Read more
Imran Khan said “manipulated” elections will cause more agitation He said ECP and cabal of crooks sabotaged EVMs He said delay in releasing result allows for massive foul play Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has strongly criticized the final result of the Local Government (LG) elections. In a series of tweets, the former prime … Read more
Bizenjo has said assemblies are not dissolved at anyone’s wish He said the assembly is representative of people Bizenjo said he will continue to serve as CM Balochistan QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, has said that government and assemblies are not the personal inheritance of anyone who dissolves it whenever he wishes. … Read more
PTI will contest by-elections on all vacated seats PTI Chairman Imran Khan will be the only candidate ECP de-notified 35 seats of the National Assembly ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan will contest by-elections on all the vacated seats of the National Assembly. This was stated by PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry. He said … Read more
Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov will arrive in Pakistan He will co-chair the 8th session of the IGC on trade and cooperation Russian delegation will negotiate on discounted oil and LNG deals ISLAMABAD: Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow (Wednesday) on a two-day visit to hold talks on bilateral trade and … Read more
COAS General Syed Asim Munir visited Khuzdar and Basima Army Chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation He said army will thwart attempts to destabilize Balochistan QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday visited Khuzdar and Basima areas of Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Munir was … Read more
Qureshi said the decision shows ‘double standards’ to achieve desired results He said the decision has been taken to benefit Shehbaz Sharif He said NA Speaker should accept the remaining resignations PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi slammed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the government for the double standards in accepting the resignations … Read more
