Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a virtual meeting with H.E Ms. Sri Mulyani, Finance Minister of Indonesia
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet
Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel handing over the ceremonial keys of the technical immunization Vehicles to the provincial team leads from all provinces and federating units
ECP summons Interior, Finance secretaries for briefing
ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the secretaries of ministries of Interior and Finance for a briefing on the security arrangements and funding for the upcoming elections of the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to an ECP press release, the briefing, which will take place on Thursday at 12:30 p.m., is likely to cover a range of issues, including the availability of funds for the conduct of the elections, the deployment of security forces, and the need to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
The Interior Ministry would be asked to coordinate with the General Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence, and ensure provision of Army, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies’ personnel for election security, the news release said.
The Commission would also demand the provision of funds, it added.
The ECP also summoned the top officials from the Ministry of Defence and the Directorate of Military Operations on Friday at 11 a.m. for a briefing on security matters related to the upcoming general election.
Similarly, it also called a meeting of caretaker Punjab Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and Inspector General of Police at the Election Commission Secretariat in Islamabad on Monday (March 13) for discussing arrangements and security measures for the provincial assembly election.
People purchasing fruits at a roadside stall
Senator Engr. Rukhsana Zuberi addressing to the “Launching of PEC E-Gateway” ceremony at Local Hotel
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sumaira Rabbani and Director Museum, Mohammed Zubair Rabbani viewing the ART Exhibition regarding Women’s Day at Arts Council Museum
Law Minister chairs committee meeting to identify big state-owned residences
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday chaired the first meeting of the committee for identification of big state-owned residences.
Addressing the meeting, the minister said the committee was formed in connection with the prime minister’s austerity campaign. In the last Federal Cabinet meeting, instructions were given to the committee prepare a list of government residences built on two kanals of land or more, he added.
He said the cabinet had noted that the big government houses were a sign of subjugation and waste of resources.
As per the cabinet’s directives, it was decided in the meeting that all the ministries and departments should be directed to furnish the details of official residences an area of 1000 yards and more within four days.
The Law Minister said complete and sector wise data should be provided. A comprehensive plan was under consideration to bring the places under suitable use through public-private partnership , which would help reduce the burden on the government.
The meeting was attended by Secretary for Housing, Secretary for Law and Justice, Joint Secretary Civil Aviation, Additional Secretary Communications, Additional Secretary Railways, Deputy Secretary Cabinet Division, DG Pak PWD and representatives of the Ministry of Interior.
PHC restores LG representatives in KP
PESHAWAR, Mar 08 (APP): The Peshawar High Court (PHC) here Wednesday suspended notification of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and restored Local Government (LG) representatives in the province.
After hearing the arguments and examining the facts of the case, the two-member PHC bench comprising Justice Rohul Amin and Justice Arshad Ali announced the verdict.
During the course of proceedings, the Deputy Attorney General informed the court that the ECP had the powers to suspend local government representatives in the province, in order to ensure transparent and free election of the provincial assembly.
He argued that this was not the first time that ECP had suspended local government representatives as the same had happened during the 2018 elections.
On February 3, the ECP had suspended all local government functionaries in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa till the announcement of the election results of both provincial assemblies.
The ECP had stated that it wanted to ensure that the general election of the provincial assemblies were held in an “honest, just and fair” manner, and to prevent any action on the part of the local government institutions that amounts to influence the results of upcoming general election by depriving candidates from having a level playing field.
On February 10, a PTI tehsil council chairman moved the Peshawar High Court challenging the ECP’s order.
In the petition, Mohammad Ishaq Khan Khattak, who heads the Nowshera tehsil council and is the son of former federal minister Pervez Khattak, requested the court to set aside the February 3 ECP notification.
Women of Jamaat-e-Islami participating in a rally to mark International Women’s Day at Press Club
