Govt committed for reforms, address structural economic issues: Tarin ISLAMABAD: The government is committed to introduce reforms in various sectors, in the face of various challenges, to address the long outstanding structural issues and to attain sustainable and inclusive growth. –HAMZA HABIB Read more ECC approves gas allocation from Mitha, Bitro fields to SSGC ISLAMABAD: … Read more
Being in the news at all times, TECNO never ceases to amaze the fans. The brand recently launched its Camon 18 series which seems to be doing really well in the market. With its cutting-edge technology and stylishly designed phones, the brand is making it big in the Pakistani market. TECNO’s new TVC featuring Ahmed … Read more
Islamabad: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised a question mark over the recommendations made by Accountant General Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) to settle excess expenditure of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) which is unauthorised in nature and amounts to Rs387 million. It asked accountability watchdog to get extra expenses approved from the National Assembly as … Read more
Karachi: Rangers and police, in a joint operation, on the basis of intelligence information arrested three accused— Zohab Ali, Hasnain Ali and Yasirur Rehman alias Gopi—from Baloch Para, Jahangir Road and Jamshed Quarters of Jamshed Town area on Saturday. Law enforcement agencies also seized government uniforms, fake identity cards, three snatched motorcycles and two 30-bore … Read more
Karachi: Young Doctors Association (YDA) staged a token protest at the Civil Hospital for the third consecutive day, threatening to boycott OPD from Monday onwards if their demands were not met. Addressing the protesters, Dr Waris Ali Jakhrani, Dr Mohsin, Dr Amir Jarwar said that for the last one year, they have held several meetings … Read more
A day after the brutal lynching of the Sri Lankan national in Sialkot, Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed the nation’s anger and shame to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The premier, in a tweet, said that he had the Sri Lankan president that over 100 people had been arrested and assured him they would be prosecuted with … Read more
Strongly condemning the ‘ghastly murder of the Sri Lanka national, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman said that the tragic incident had left every Pakistani in shock. “I am speechless over this brutal killing which has left the whole nation sad and ashamed,” he said adding that the government will fulfil all its responsibilities in this … Read more
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed asserted on Saturday that the courts are independent and would remain independent and all decisions are free of any coercion or pressure. “Establishing rule of law and protection of fundamental rights is our job. If we do not do this, we will deviate from our oath. The courts … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks plunged 1,922 points, or 4.24 per cent, at midday, as the investors were concerned over the rising import bill of the country, which will widen the current account deficit, dealers said. The KSE-100 Index shed 1,922 points, at around 12:40pm as a surge in yields of treasury bills on Wednesday’s auction … Read more
The National Command and Operations Center on Wednesday approved booster dose administration for three categories including healthcare workers, citizens above 50 years and immunocompromised persons. The NCOC meeting held virtually chaired by Minister for Planning Asad Umar and co-chaired by National Coordinator Major General Muhammad Zafar Iqbal and SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan stated that the … Read more
Karachi: The secretary of Sindh Bar Council and prominent lawyer Irfan Mehr was shot dead by target killers on a motorcycle near Ayesha Masjid in the Gulistan-e-Johar are on Wednesday morning. According to preliminary investigation, the police believe that the incident was a result of a targetted killing. Read More: Rangers, police nab three suspected … Read more
LAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has decided to implement a seven-point guideline to provide the masses hassle-free services at police stations across the province. According to the first point of the SoP, related to case management, entry of every person in the police station shall be recorded in a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: With the new strain of coronavirus and Pakistan being on the red list of the Saudi Arabia government, uncertainty still surrounds Hajj preparations for 2022. Pakistani authorities fear an extraordinary increase in Hajj cost and they have hinted changes in arrangements related to Hajj operation for 2022, the Senate Committee on Religious Affairs and … Read more
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cabinet on Tuesday approved the death penalty for child abusers after approving the Child Protection and Welfare Amendment Act 2020, which will come into implementation after getting approval by the provincial assembly. The provincial cabinet also approved a 14-years sentence and a Rs5 million penalty for anyone involved in child pornography, while … Read more
PESHAWAR: The role of Cadet Colleges in providing high-quality education in the province is laudable, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman said on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering of parents and students as the chief guest, Farman said that the confidence of the students was proof of their bright future. “Their confidence on the faces of the students … Read more
PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reiterated his party’s commitment to the restoration of democracy and people rights on the 54th Youm-e-Tasees of PPP in Peshawar on Tuesday. Addressing a massive crowd at Peshawar’s new centre for political gatherings Kabutar Chowk, Bilawal paid rich tributes to PPP founder and his grandfather … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education on Tuesday told the Lahore High Court that PTI MPA Bilal Asghar Warriach did not take the matriculation examination from Lahore. On the order of the court, the chairman BISC appeared before the court and presented the relevant record. He stated that the MPA claimed that … Read more
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has warned Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry to not make fun of the suffering of the people and their helplessness. Responding to Fawad’s tweet, Marriyum said the information minister should listen to the screams, curses, their desperate cries and demands. “Fawad’s tweeting isn’t helping in giving the people affordable flour, … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has barred Lahore Race Club from issuing final notification of the appointment of club directors and stewards on a petition against their selection without holding any election. Justice Jawad Hassan issued an eight-page interim written order on the petition of Tariq Aziz and others challenging the appointment of office bearers … Read more
Karachi: Pak Sarzamin Party Chairman Mustafa Kamal reiterated on Tuesday that PPP’s bill on local government was against the constitution and law. Addressing a press conference, he said that PPP was doing worst corruption in Sindh and had only won seats in assemblies through corruption money. “The 13-year performance of the PPP is that if … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has been informed on Tuesday that the ten-year agreement between Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) and a private company for conducting Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and other examinations has been cancelled. The disclosure was made by the PMC before the Lahore High Court during the hearing of a … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government in collaboration with the US consulate and religious leaders held a discussion on Tuesday to dispel myths and misinformation surrounding vaccines. “We can only control Covid-19 by partnering together. So, join us, get yourself vaccinated, and encourage your family members, neighbors, and friends to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” said … Read more
Karachi: A man was killed in a traffic accident on Shahra-e-Faisal and another injured in a shootout near Sarjani Town Karimi Chowrangi on Tuesday. According to details the body of the deceased was taken to Jinnah Hospital, where the deceased was identified as 52-year-old Rafiq Rizwan son of Din Muhammad. Police are further investigating the … Read more
KARACHI: A team of four veterinary doctors led by German expert Dr Frank Goritz in its preliminary findings prepared after the medical examination of four elephants of Karachi Zoo and Safari Park declared their overall physical condition good but observed that they had malformed nails, abscesses and severe dental problems. A two-member Sindh High Court … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to MNA Ali Wazir in a case of hate speech against surety bonds worth Rs400,000. Ali Wazir was arrested in December 2020 for giving statements against state institutions in his speech. The FIR against the MNA was registered at a Karachi police station. During the hearing apex … Read more
Karachi: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal said politics and the new municipal system will no longer work. “The new municipal system is the worst conspiracy against Karachi,” he added. Kamal expressed his views in the context of the Sindh government’s approved new municipal system in the Emergency Meeting of PSP National Council, on … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Monday directed the provincial government to file a reply in response to a complaint filed by two whistleblowers assailing creation of Special Economic Zones Management Company (SEZMC) for establishing and developing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as provided by federal statute, SEZs Act 2012. Plaintiffs Faizan Bashir and Muhammad Faraz … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Shahzadi Nargis, widow of former Balochistan governor Nawab Akbar Bugti, till December 13 in a case against her for allegedly sharing objectionable photos of her daughter-in-law on social media. Justice Sardar Ahmed Naeem ordered a forensic audit of her voice and sought … Read more
