PM felicitates Islamabad United over PSL 9 win; says cricket unites whole nation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated the Islamabad United team for winning the 9th Pakistan Super League, saying that the cricket was a uniting factor for the whole nation. In the last ball thriller, Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by two wickets in the PSL final at National Bank Stadium,… Continue reading PM felicitates Islamabad United over PSL 9 win; says cricket unites whole nation

‘Charter of economy is the need of the hour’: Asif

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was seeking economic consensus with all parties to push the country towards economic prosperity. Talking to a private news channel, he said that it was included in PML-N’s manifesto to give facilities to the interior areas of… Continue reading ‘Charter of economy is the need of the hour’: Asif

FM, US ambassador agree to enhance ties

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The United States ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest. Ambassador Blome congratulated the FM on assuming office and assured his and his mission’s full support in further strengthening bilateral relations. Progress made in diverse fields and ways… Continue reading FM, US ambassador agree to enhance ties

Campaigns against martyrs deplorable: Musadik

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Federal Minister of Petroleum and Energy Dr. Musadik Malik said on Monday that the propaganda against the institutions, campaign against martyrs and the events of May 9 are tantamount to push the country towards anarchy. Talking to a private news channel, Musadik said that cipher conspiracy and events of 9th May were… Continue reading Campaigns against martyrs deplorable: Musadik

FM, UAE ambassador review ties

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP): The United Arab Emirates Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday. Congratulating the FM on his assumption in office, the Ambassador conveyed warm wishes of the UAE leadership. Foreign Minister Dar appreciated the congratulatory call from the UAE Foreign Minister and reiterated his… Continue reading FM, UAE ambassador review ties

FM desires to strengthen Pak-China ties

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP): Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday. While appreciating Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s letter to him on assumption of office, the Foreign Minister expressed the desire to further strengthen All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and to upgrade China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

IHC summons CDA chairman, others in contempt of court case

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad and the Chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA), Captain (retired) Anwar-ul-Haq, in a contempt of court case. The Chief Commissioner and Chairman CDA were summoned for not implementing the court’s order regarding the transfer of plots to citizens. Justice Babar… Continue reading IHC summons CDA chairman, others in contempt of court case

SC expresses dissatisfaction on CDA’s reply over tree cutting in F-9 Park

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday issued written order regarding hearing of a suo-motu case against cutting of trees in F-9 Park, Islamabad. The top court  expressed concern over cutting of other trees along with paper mulberry and maintained its stay order till next date. The court also decided to seek… Continue reading SC expresses dissatisfaction on CDA’s reply over tree cutting in F-9 Park

SC orders ECP to conduct re-polling in PB-50 Qila Abdullah

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct re-elections in PB-50 Qila Abdullah, Balochistan. The court dismissed the decision of ECP for re-election in only six polling stations. The top court instructed the electoral body to ensure transparent polling in the provincial constituency. The petitioner’s lawyer… Continue reading SC orders ECP to conduct re-polling in PB-50 Qila Abdullah

PTDC, Pakistan Embassy in Syria organized virtual tourism forum

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with Pakistan Embassy in Syria organized a ‘Virtual Tourism Forum’ between Pakistan and Syria to enhance bilateral tourism and foster B2B linkages between the two countries. The esteemed gathering witnessed the participation of Minister of Tourism Syria Muhammad Radwan Rami, Ambassador of Pakistan to… Continue reading PTDC, Pakistan Embassy in Syria organized virtual tourism forum

Jinnah House attack: ATC remands accused in police custody

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday handed over an accused to police on 5-day physical remand in the Jinnah House attack case of May 9 riots. Earlier, the police presented the accused, Bilal Naveed, before ATC Judge Arshad Javed, seeking physical remand for investigations. The investigation officer submitted that the accused was… Continue reading Jinnah House attack: ATC remands accused in police custody

SC serves notices to respondents in petition against extra taxes in electricity bills

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday served notices to respondents including the federal government in a case against imposition of alleged extra taxes in electricity bills. A three member bench headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah heard the aforesaid case. The petitioners’ lawyer adopted the stance that further and extra taxes… Continue reading SC serves notices to respondents in petition against extra taxes in electricity bills

SC to form larger bench in sugar price fixation case

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday sent the matter of fixation of sugar price to the judges committee for formation of a larger bench to hear the case. A three member bench, headed by by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah heard the case. Sugar Mills Association’s Counsel Shehzad Ata Elahi argued that… Continue reading SC to form larger bench in sugar price fixation case

SC adjourns federation’s appeal regarding tax collection by Cantt Boards

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday granted time to Sindh’s Advocate General to take instructions from provincial government in an appeal pertaining to tax collection by cantonment board across the country. The court, however, maintained it stay order against the order of Sindh High Court (SHC) for returning of the tax… Continue reading SC adjourns federation’s appeal regarding tax collection by Cantt Boards

QC supports communities with 1800 Ramadan food packages

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, the Qatar Charity (QC) Pakistan has distributed 1800 Ramadan food packages across several districts of Balochistan province to support and uplift the deserving families during the holy month. The distribution, organized by Qatar Charity Pakistan, was carried out in collaboration with local partners and authorities.… Continue reading QC supports communities with 1800 Ramadan food packages

PTI’s founder challenges registrar office’s objection on his appeals

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s founder on Monday challenged the objections of Supreme Court’s registrar officer on his appeals against rejection of his nomination papers from NA-89 and NA-122. The petitioner stated that the registrar office has objected that the appeal was filed with a delay to the top court against the… Continue reading PTI’s founder challenges registrar office’s objection on his appeals

Dry weather to prevail in most parts of country:PMD

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast. As per the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. The weather will remain dry in most parts of Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,… Continue reading Dry weather to prevail in most parts of country:PMD

ATC grants interim bail to Umar Ayub in May-9 cases

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday granted pre-arrest interim bail until April 20 to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Umar Ayub in 5 cases related to May 9 riots. The court directed Umar Ayub to furnish surety bonds of Rs. 50,000 in each case. ATC Judge Arshad Javed heard the bail petitions filed… Continue reading ATC grants interim bail to Umar Ayub in May-9 cases

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