ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has named Syed Nadeem Haider as its spokesperson on an additional charge basis.
Nadeem, presently serving as additional Director General (Elections-III), in BS-20 , assumes the responsibilities previously held by Haroon Khan, additional Director General , Media Coordination and Outreach, (MCO), ECP secretariat, Islamabad.
Likewise, Hamid Raza Khan, a BS-19 officer from the information group presently positioned as Director (MCO) in the election commission secretariat on deputation, has been designated as the deputy spokesperson of ECP with immediate effect.
These designated officers will remain on call 24/7 until the conclusion of General Elections – 24, maintaining close coordination with all provincial spokespersons.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) indicted Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday in a contempt case involving the electoral body and the chief election commissioner.
A four-member bench of the Election Commission headed by Sindh Member Nisar Ahmad Durrani, conducted the hearing for the case at Adiala jail, where both leaders are currently incarcerated. During the hearing, the PTI founder Imran Khan, and former minister Fawad Chaudhry refuted the allegations.
Subsequently, the Election Commission postponed the hearing of the case until January 16.
Contempt proceedings were initiated by the electoral body against the former PTI chairman, former party leader Asad Umar, and Fawad Ch for disrespecting the commission and its chief in various public meetings, press conferences, and numerous interviews.
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JAMSHORO: January 03 – A student viewing creative work during Annual 18th Degree Show at SABS University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro.
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SARGODHA: January 03 - Players in action during Sargodha Squash League organized by Sargodha Division Squash Association at Squash Complex Sports Stadium.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): The Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday reviewed progress on various measures being undertaken to improve the investment climate and approved various policy level interventions to further facilitate the investors including strengthening of domestic dispute resolution mechanism.
The committee reviewed various projects and initiatives being pursued through the platform of SIFC.
It reviewed progress on privatization and appreciated the collaborative approach of various stakeholders in timely completion of various critical benchmarks and gave directions to maintain the momentum, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The meeting was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, members of the caretaker federal cabinet, caretaker provincial chief ministers and high level officials.
The committee also developed consensus on fast tracking the infrastructural development to facilitate the investors, especially in remote areas of the country and appreciated the ongoing inclusive approach towards human resource development to support emerging needs in key sectors of economy.
The federal ministries presented progress on the projects being steered in key sectors and gave plans for timely realization of the envisaged investments.
The prime minister directed all the stakeholders to vigorously pursue various SIFC’s initiatives to ensure their accomplishment within stipulated timeframe.
The chief of army staff assured unwavering resolve of the Pakistan Army to support government’s initiatives aimed at economic recovery of the country.
The committee showed satisfaction on overall progress achieved in the key sectors under SIFC.
It appreciated the enhancing level of economic engagements with friendly countries including finalization of Bilateral Investment Treaty with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar as well as signing of MoUs and Framework Agreements with the United Arab Emirates and State of Kuwait respectively.
The forum gave directions to convert these sovereign commitments into economic reality at fast pace.
It also showed firm resolve to take action against smugglers, hoarders and market manipulators that had impacted the economic trajectory and to provide immediate relief to the common citizens.
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SKARDU: January 03 - A skilled person making steel pipe and other items for the firewood stove at his work place as per increased demand in winter session.
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LAHORE: January 03 - A vendor selling dry fruits at his shop as per increased demand in winter season in a local market of Provincial City.
