Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Barrister Farogh Nasim on Thursday said that amendments in National Accountability Bureau (NAB), laws could enhance efficiency of this national institution dealing with corruption cases. Talking to a private news channel, he said Opposition and treasury benches could share suggestions for the betterment of NAB working.… Continue reading Amendments in NAB laws to enhance efficiency in controlling corruption: Farogh Nasim

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Kandahar, Afghanistan Thursday said peace and security of Pakistan was inextricably linked to peace and security in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister in a tweet posted on his twitter handle condemned the terrorist attack, targeting Kandahar’s Governor, police chief and Intel chief. “Our… Continue reading PM strongly condemns Kandahar terrorist attack

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):The Senate House Committee on Thursday was informed that funds amounting to Rs 194.00Million have been allocated for the repair and maintenance work of Parliament Lodges and hostels. The Committee met under the Chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla at Parliament House and was attended by Senators Kulsoom Parveen, Mir Muhammad Yousaf Badini… Continue reading Rs 194m allocated for maintenance of Parliament Lodges, Hostels

RAWALPINDI, Oct 18 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday condemned Kandahar incident and wished to see Afghan and other security forces succeeding to bring an end to the prolonged violence in Afghanistan. The COAS said, “Peace in Afghanistan is essential for peace in the region. Support all initiatives towards this end,”… Continue reading COAS condemns Kandahar incident

QUETTA, Oct 18 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) Balochsitan Mir Jam Kamal Khan Thursday said incumbent government would play its vital role for development of mining sector. He said projects including roads and infrastructures could be included in upcoming Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for provision of facilities to people of mining area, said press release issue… Continue reading CM Balochistan Jam Kamal vows to develop mining sector in province

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Prof Dr Qibla Ayyaz Thursday called on Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr Farogh Naseem. Dr Qibla Ayaz presented the annual reports of Islamic Ideology Council for the years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 to the Law Minister. He told the minister that he considered Constitution of 1973… Continue reading CCI chairman calls on law minister

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):The Supreme Court on Thursday sought details of the funds reserved by the provincial governments for disabled persons in their budgets during the last five years. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Azmat Saeed passed the directions while hearing a plea moved by disabled persons seeking directions to formulate a policy for… Continue reading SC seeks details of funds reserved for disabled persons in last 5 years

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday issued notification of newly elected members of national and provinces assemblies in by-election held on October 14. The ECP had issued notification of seven national and 15 provincial assembly members. The by-election was held on 35 seats and the notification for the four National Assembly… Continue reading ECP notifies names of winning candidates in by elections

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony should ensure the distribution of Zakat share to erstwhile federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata).The deserving people of all seven agencies are facing problems due to non distribution of Zakat since so many months. Chairman Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Abdul Ghafoor Haideri… Continue reading Religious Ministry asked to ensure Zakat distribution to erstwhile fata deserving

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shehzad Akbar on Thursday said the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would investigate embezzlement of funds in metro bus, Orange Line and other projects launched by the last government. Talking to a private news channel, he said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was given… Continue reading NAB to probe metro bus, Orange Line train, other projects: Shehzad

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) Open Mic on Thursday resumed weekly auditions for new talent at Mai Bhagi Hall. Open Mic at Lok Virsa serves as an academy to a growing base of young, amateur singers from the twin cities. Harnessing their talent and confidence, the Open Mic… Continue reading Lok Virsa Open Mic resumes auditions for new talent

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a review petition moved by Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi seeking prime minister’s disqualification. A bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar heard the PML-N leader’s review petition against the court’s earlier decision. During course of proceedings, the bench observed that… Continue reading SC dismisses review petition seeking PM’s disqualification

  ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Pakistan and Lebanon held inaugural session of military Staff Talks earlier this month in Beirut, Capital of Lebanon. Pakistan side was headed by Director General Joint Staff Headquarters Lieutenant General Malik Zafar Iqbal, while Lebanese side was led by Deputy Chief of Staff (Planning) Brig. General Joseph Sarkis, said a message… Continue reading Pakistan, Lebanon hold Military Staff Talks

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday assured the media organizations that the government believed in complete freedom of press and they would be given full liberty in performing of their duties. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association, All Pakistan Newspapers Society and Council of Newspapers Editors… Continue reading PM assures media organizations complete freedom in performing of duties

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the government was firmly committed to reduce cost of doing business and to improve country’s ranking in the ease of doing business by extending maximum facilitation and provision of all possible support to the business community. The prime minister was chairing a meeting of… Continue reading Govt firmly committed to reduce cost of doing business, improve ease of doing business: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):Federal Minister for Petroleum Division, Ghulam Sarwar Khan Wednesday said Sharif family could not submit a single evidence in their defence in corruption cases. Talking to a private news channel, he said former Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif was apprehended by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Ashiana Iqbal housing scheme case. The… Continue reading Sharifs unable to present evidence in defence of their cases: Sarwar