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PTI chief failed to present evidence in his defence: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman failed to present evidence in his defence in the Toshakhana case, Bol News reported. Talking to media, Maryam Aurangzeb said courts were present and everyone had the right to respond to the allegations. The case went through … Read more

Govt ads for media made conditional to timely payment of salaries: Marriyum

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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Amendment Bill 2023 has been prepared to protect the rights of media workers and lay the foundation of a responsible media. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Saturday, she said the bill laid in the National Assembly the other day was … Read more

Toshakhana: Marriyum not retained any foreign gift

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The ministry also shared a picture of the official record Rolex watch worth Rs2.75 million has been deposited in Toshakhana Govt has made the partial record of Toshakhana public ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday said Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb had not retained any gift received during official visits. “Federal Minister for Information … Read more

Cabinet approved 15 pct raise in govt servants’ salaries: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said the cabinet approved 15 per cent raise in government servants’ salaries, while a good news about pensioners will also be announced. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Marriyum Aurangzeb said the budget which was going to be announced on Friday (today) would provide … Read more

Pakistan committed to its principled stance on Palestine, Israel: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday reiterated that Pakistan was firmly committed to its principled position on the Palestinian issue and Israel. In an important policy statement, she said that there had been no change in Pakistan’s policy in support of Palestine. The minister said that Pakistan’s state policy on Palestine … Read more

Six-day ultimatum reflects Imran’s grief for his failed politics: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s six-day ultimatum to the government for announcement of the fresh election’s date reflected his grief over the “failed politics”. Talking to the media persons outside the Parliament House, she said the government would announce the date … Read more

De-seating of PTI’s dissidents makes no difference to Punjab govt: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said de-seating of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s dissident members made no difference to the government of Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz. She said this while addressing a news conference alongside Pakistan People’s Party leader Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad. Marriyum Aurangzeb said the … Read more

Govt to take action against those who sent notices under PECA: Marriyum

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LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said the government would take action against those who sent notices to journalists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022. This she said in response to a question, while talking to journalists in Lahore. She said the government would definitely take action … Read more

Marriyum announces withdrawal of petition seeking PECA section 20’s restoration

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday announced the immediate withdrawal of a review petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the apex court for restoration of the Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA), 2016’s section 20. In a series of tweets, Marriyum said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had taken … Read more

PM rejects summary for increase in prices of petroleum products: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected the summary for increase in prices of petroleum products. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this in a statement on Thursday. She said incompetence and serious mistake of the last government should not make people suffer. Marriyum said the last government of former prime minister Imran … Read more

Marriyum terms Asad Majeed’s news reported by ‘private channel’ concocted

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday rejected a news item reported by a private TV channel about the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, held on April 22. In a news statement, she termed the news “concocted”, “misleading” and against the national interest. Marriyum Aurangzeb said the debate on the so-called regime … Read more

Imran used every institute against Shehbaz Sharif: Marriyum

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan used every institute against PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif. “Imran Khan violated justice in the country. He levelled allegations on Shehbaz Sharif and created cases against him by concocting laws,” Marriyum Aurangzeb said talking to media in Lahore. She said … Read more

Marriyum slams PM Imran Khan for congratulating nation over 5.37% GDP jump

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PM-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday slammed Prime Minister Imran Khan for congratulating the nation over the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government’s achievement of the GDP’s rising to 5.37 per cent. The Imran-led PTI rule had set the country on a path of economic damnation, she said in response … Read more

Rs40bn embezzled from PM’s Covid-19 relief fund, claims Marriyum Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday claimed that Rs40 billion were embezzled from the Prime Minister’s Covid-19 relief fund. Addressing media in Islamabad, Aurangzeb said that there was no record of several affairs, including the relief fund. Read more: Marriyum says NAB, PM Imran embarrassed before IHC “The cabinet rejected the … Read more

Imran Khan putting up his nameplate on Nawaz Sharif’s project, claims Aurangzeb

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb claimed on Friday that Prime Minister Imran Khan was putting up his nameplate on Karachi’s Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project that was Nawaz Sharif’s project. Addressing media in Lahore, Aurangzeb said that PM Imran Khan did not place even a single block in the … Read more

Marriyum responds to Fawad’s tweet about electoral reforms

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday responded to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain’s tweet about electoral reforms. Marriyum Aurangzeb said Prime Minister Imran Khan had made every national agenda controversial. All the political parties wanted electoral reforms, but Imran Khan, she said adding that the only thing that … Read more

Fixing inflation, economy not Imran Khan’s priority: Marriyum

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said fixing inflation and economy was not Prime Minister Imran Khan’s priority. In a tweet, Marriyum Aurangzeb said placing name of Pakistan Muslim League-N President Shehbaz Sharif on the Exit Control List (ECL) was the prime minister’s priority, however he would not fix the economy and … Read more