French police raid the homes of senior government and health officials to investigate into their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Health Minister Olivier Véran and director of the national health agency, Jérôme Salomon’s homes were searched on Thursday, 15th October. It was after the court launched an inquiry earlier this year into the handling of … Read more
The government has introduced Shariah-compliant regulations to enable resident and non-resident Pakistanis to invest in foreign currencies through Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificates (INPCs) that will build up the foreign exchange reserves, and support the economy of Pakistan. The government of Pakistan has introduced Shariah-compliant regulations for Pakistanis and non-resident Pakistanis to invest in foreign currencies … Read more
The Sindh government has decided to take actions against private schools. In this regard, the Directorate of Private Institutions Sindh said that action would be taken against any school which would open before the announcement of the government. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”final-decision-to-be-made-by-government-only-education-minister”] Directorate of Private Institutions Sindh has formed an inspection team for 5 districts of … Read more
Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Maula Bakhsh Chandio has said that PM Imran Khan should admit his failures and go home. According to details, Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Maula Bakhsh Chandio said in a statement that the failure of the Foreign Ministry on the Kashmir issue is the failure of the Imran … Read more
Senator Rehman Malik has said that the purpose of celebrating Independence Day is to reaffirm the commitment to work for the prosperity, development and peace of the country. According to details, Senator Rehman Malik while addressing the Independence Day celebrations said that the credit for peace and prosperity goes to our leaders and martyrs. He … Read more
Federal Minister for Information Shibli Faraz has said that hard times have passed for Pakistan and now a better future is waiting for the country. According to details, a cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister today, after which a press conference was held by Federal Minister for Information Shibli Faraz. … Read more
Education Minister of Sindh, Saeed Ghani said today (Aug 6) that the private body cannot take any decision on reopening of schools, the final decision will be made by the government. According to the details, the education minister announced that the final decision on reopening of schools lies with the government and if the health … Read more
Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid has said that ML-1 has been approved today (Aug 5). According to details, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid said in a video message that he had signed the agreement with China 13 years ago, which has been approved on Wednesday. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”what-did-railway-minister-sheikh-rashid-buy-for-sacrifice”] Sheikh Rashid said that the … Read more
The Sindh government has extended the Eid-ul-Adha holiday by one more day. According to details, after the approval of the Sindh Chief Minister, the Sindh government issued a notification to extend the Eid-ul-Adha holidays by one day. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”what-did-railway-minister-sheikh-rashid-buy-for-sacrifice”] According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, August 3 will also be a … Read more
The Punjab government has decided to implement Smart Lockdown in the province to check the spread of Coronavirus. Under the decision, markets, bazaars and plazas will be closed two to three days before Eid. According to details, the Punjab government has decided to launch a smart lockdown on the occasion of Eid. In this regard, … Read more
The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting has said that the New Pakistan Housing Project will fulfill the dream of the people of their own home. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”cabinet-postpones-tv-license-fee-hike-shibli-faraz”] According to details, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz wrote in his message on social networking site Twitter that for the first time in … Read more
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Accountability Shahzad Akbar has been given the post of Home Adviser. According to details, the government has appointed Shahzad Akbar as interior adviser to the prime minister and a notification has been also issued. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pm-imran-khan-prays-for-king-salmans-swift-recovery”] According to the notification, the post of Shahzad Akbar will be … Read more
The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved three development schemes of two sectors, Local Government and Population Welfare Sector at the total cost of Rs. 13,893.205 million. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”cm-punjab-warns-not-to-violate-sops-during-eid-ul-adha-2020″] These schemes were approved in the 1st meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current fiscal year 202-21 presided over by Secretary P&D Imran … Read more
Senior & Food Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan has said that flour is available in abundance in all areas at controlled rate and sale of 20 kg flour bags at Rs 860 and 10 kg bags at Rs 430 is being ensured. Similarly, flour is being supplied at Government rates in all the districts of … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan and said that action should be taken against the Prime Minister and the Minister after the DG Civil Aviation’s letter. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has said that the Prime Minister should resign for the … Read more
Federal Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema has contracted the coronavirus. According to details, Federal Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema tested positive for coronavirus. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”coronavirus-pakistan-confirms-65-deaths-2752-infections-in-a-single-day”] A spokesman for Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital said that Tariq Bashir Cheema was admitted to the isolation ward of PIMS … Read more
Federal Minister Ali Zaidi says the provincial minister is trying unsuccessfully to divert attention from the real issue, Uzair Baloch has been in the custody of law enforcement agencies for years. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”ali-zaidi-claims-meddling-of-jit-report-on-uzair-baloch”] According to the details, in a statement issued on the social networking website Twitter, Federal Minister Ali Zaidi said that the … Read more
The government has issued a notification to the federal employees to pay their July salaries and pensions in advance before Eid. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”budget-2020-sindh-cabinet-approves-10-salary-increase”] According to the notification, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha on July 31, government employees have been directed to pay their pensions and salaries on July 27. Salary and pension will be … Read more
Provincial Industries & Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that Punjab government is establishing 13 Special Economic Zones and establishment of new industrial sector will bring industrial revolution in Punjab. Mian Aslam Iqbal expressed these views while inaugurating a development project of a private sector in his constituency. He disclosed that Punjab will become … Read more
A letter has been written to Prime Minister Imran Khan by Qaiser Sanaullah, Chairman, Theater Producers Association. According to details, a letter has been written to Prime Minister Imran Khan by Qaiser Sanaullah, chairman of Theater Producers Association, requesting to open theaters across Punjab with precautionary measures. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”los-angeles-mayor-postpones-decision-to-reopen-movie-theater”] Addressing the Prime Minister in … Read more
The Government has permitted Rs 2. 89 increase in electricity tariff for K Electric consumers. According to details, ECC meeting chaired by Finance Advisor Hafeez Sheikh has permitted Rs 2. 89 increase in electricity tariff for K Electric consumers. The tariff increases will be made in the form of quarterly adjustments. [embedpost slug=”/karachi-remains-without-electricity-for-four-days-due-to-rain/”]
Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has said that Pakistan Peoples Party has looted national institutions and hid money in fake accounts. According to details, PTI member and Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has reacted to the statement of PPP chairman Bilawal Zardari. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”real-heir-of-bhutto-family-is-fatima-bhutto-says-murad-saeed”] Murad Saeed has said that it is the … Read more
Good news for Pakistanis suffering from economic problems due to global coronavirus outbreak, increase in rate of return on national savings schemes. According to a statement issued by the National Savings, the government has increased the rate of return on national savings schemes and increased the rate of return on welfare savings certificates from 9.84 … Read more
Provincial Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal chaired an important meeting of Punjab Board of Technical Education at PBIT office in which approval for the budget of PBTE for the fiscal year 2020-21 was granted. 13 other points of agenda were also given approval in the meeting. The decision to reduce 40 percent examination … Read more
Government and opposition members in the National Assembly came face to face, both sides slammed each other’s leadership, PPP’s Naveed Qamar became emotional and took off his coat and got ready to fight. In a meeting chaired by National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, PPP members were outraged when Federal Minister Ali Zaidi spoke against the PPP … Read more
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto has said that PTI budget has united the whole of Pakistan against the government. Opposition parties have come up with a common strategy while rejecting the budget while we are taking the voice of the people to the National Assembly. Before the budget was passed, more taxes were charged than petrol … Read more
The leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) have not accepted the dinner invitation from Prime Minister Imran Khan at his residence Bani Gala on Sunday (Jun 28). According to the details, the prime minister invited the politicians on dinner at his home but the leaders of PML-Q refused to attend it, following Balochistan National Party-Mengal’s … Read more
Commenting on the current Pak-India situation, Senior Punjab Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has said that India did not shy away from violating diplomatic etiquette for its nefarious purposes. He added that blaming others with various tricks and its aggressive intentions and violation of international norms for fulfillment of its designs is an old way of … Read more
