Resignation on opposition’s demand out of question: PMBy: News Desk on October 24, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday asserted that he will not cave into any pressure from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, adding that his resignation is out of question."There is no question of my resignation and I will not resign. Dharna is based on an agenda … and it has foreign support," the prime minister reportedly said during a meeting with senior … [Read more...] about Resignation on opposition’s demand out of question: PM
Maryam meets ailing father at hospital after govt grants permissionBy: agencies/staff report on October 24, 2019Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz met her father, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, at Lahore's Services Hospital Wednesday night after a request sent by the PML-N to the Punjab Home Department for special permission was approved.Reports said Maryam was also admitted to the Services Hospital after she met her ailing father. Maryam Nawaz was admitted to VVIP ll, where … [Read more...] about Maryam meets ailing father at hospital after govt grants permission
Govt decides to allow Azadi March within ambit of law, constitutionBy: News Desk on October 24, 2019The government on Wednesday decided to allow the proposed Azadi March within the ambit of law and the constitution as interpreted in the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Islamabad High Court.The decision was taken after a negotiating team, constituted by the government and led by Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, met Prime Minister Imran Khan, the PM Office media wing said in a press … [Read more...] about Govt decides to allow Azadi March within ambit of law, constitution
Pakistan, India set to sign Kartarpur Corridor pact todayBy: News Desk on October 24, 2019Pakistan and India are set to sign the draft agreement on Kartarpur Corridor on Thursday (today), including finalisation of modalities regarding the service fee of $20 per pilgrim, the Foreign Office confirmed on Wednesday.Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Faisal told a weekly press briefing that both sides will ink the document at Zero Point near the site of Kartarpur Corridor for its formal … [Read more...] about Pakistan, India set to sign Kartarpur Corridor pact today
Bilawal pledgesto topple Imran,his ‘facilitators’By: Daily Times Monitor on October 24, 2019Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday vowed to bring down the 'puppet' government of Prime Minister Imran and install a 'people's government' in its place, a private TV channel reported.Addressing a rally in Tharparkar District's Islamkot, Bilawal said he sees difficulties for the people of Pakistan everywhere. "Everywhere there are issues, and that is why I … [Read more...] about Bilawal pledgesto topple Imran,his ‘facilitators’
New anti-corruption strategy yielding excellent results: NABBy: News Desk on October 24, 2019National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal on Wednesday said the anti-graft watchdog is committed to elimination of corruption from Pakistan by strictly implementing the 'accountability for all' policy.Chairing a meeting to review performance of NAB Karachi, he said the bureau has devised an effective anti-corruption strategy for eradication of corruption which has … [Read more...] about New anti-corruption strategy yielding excellent results: NAB
Another three Kashmiri boys martyred in PulwamaBy: Agencies on October 24, 2019Indian troops martyred three more Kashmiri youths in Pulwama district of the occupied valley in their fresh act of state terrorism on Wednesday.Indian troops martyred the Kashmiris during a cordon and search operation at Rajpora in Tral area of the district. On the other hand, life remains paralyzed in occupied Kashmir and Muslim-majority areas of Jammu region for the 80th consecutive day amid … [Read more...] about Another three Kashmiri boys martyred in Pulwama
Legislators seek uniform criteria for dealing with fake degree cases in PIABy: Ijaz Kakakhel on October 24, 2019The Senate Standing Committee on Aviation in its meeting on Wednesday observed that the review committee of the PIAC should maintain uniform criteria to deal with the cases of fake degrees of PIA employees and action should be simultaneously taken against those officers and board members who appointed people with fake degrees.The committee also observed that the earlier directions were not to … [Read more...] about Legislators seek uniform criteria for dealing with fake degree cases in PIA
Smartphone malware targeting Pakistani officials, says reportBy: Agencies on October 24, 2019A security firm says fake smartphone apps laden with malware are targeting Pakistan's military and government. A report released on Wednesday by Canadian company Blackberry identifies new espionage campaigns attempting to steal sensitive data from mobile devices.Blackberry says it doesn't know who is responsible for the campaigns but says it likely involves state-sponsored hacking groups. The … [Read more...] about Smartphone malware targeting Pakistani officials, says report
Begum Nusrat Bhutto’s eighth death anniversary observedBy: Jamal Dawoodpoto on October 24, 2019Eighth death anniversary of Begum Nusrat Bhutto was commemorated Wednesday. Pakistan People's Party activists gathered at Bhutto House in the morning and held Quran Khawani for the departed soul. They included Jameel Soomro, Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto, Dr. Shafqat Soomro, Aijaz Laghari, Punhal Luhar, deputy mayor Anwar Luhar, Syed Arshad Rashdi, Anwar Buriro and others. After the recitation from the … [Read more...] about Begum Nusrat Bhutto’s eighth death anniversary observed