SC registrar tasked with drafting rules for Constitutional Bench By: APP on November 21, 2024Registrar SCP is tasked to draft rules regulating the practice and procedures of the Constitutional Bench in consultation with Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar with the final draft to be reviewed for approval. A dedicated branch at the Supreme Court of Pakistan will be established to adequately handle Constitutional matters under Article 191A of the Constitution […]
Fawad seeks apology in ECP contempt case By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has pleaded for an apology in the contempt of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) case. During the hearing, Chaudhry requested the ECP to solve the matter through an apology, Express News reported. A four-member ECP bench, led by Member Sindh Nisar Durrani, heard the case in which Fawad appeared […]
Minister unveils plan to shift 30pc of transport to EVs by 2030 By: APP on November 21, 2024Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain unveiled the government’s ambitious plan here on Wednesday, aiming at shifting 30 percent of transportation to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 to promote an environmentally friendly transport system. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that the plan includes shifting of two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers to electric […]
CDA to auction prime luxury hotel plots for overseas investors by Dec 17 By: APP on November 21, 2024The Capital Development Authority (CDA) was informed on Wednesday that two luxury hotel plots have already been offered for international auction by 17th December, 2024 targeting overseas Pakistanis and companies. It was disclosed in a meeting chaired by CDA chairman which discussed best possible options for utilizing hotel plots in Islamabad. The meeting focused projects […]
PHC dismisses plea against 26th constitutional amendments By: Agencies on November 21, 2024The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a plea challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment, signed by President Zardari on October 21, 2024, ARY News reported. As per details, the petitioner had argued that the amendment affects the independence of the judiciary through changes in the Judicial Commission. However, the court dismissed the plea, citing that […]
Memon urges youth to lead Pakistan’s progress By: APP on November 21, 2024Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon inaugurated newly constructed faculty of civil engineering at Isra University on Wednesday. He emphasised that the younger generation worldwide is introducing new ideas and innovative solutions. “We must encourage our youth so they can advance and bring pride to our country and nation,” he said. Speaking at the inauguration […]
Govt reaffirms commitment to protecting rights of children By: APP on November 21, 2024During his address at the World Children’s Day event hosted by the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Commission on the Rights of the Child at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of children. He highlighted the importance of listening […]
KP govt, UNICEF celebrate world children day with street children By: APP on November 21, 2024In a significant step towards ensuring the protection and welfare of children in the province, Social Welfare Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with UNICEF on Wednesday celebrated the World Children’s day with the street children here. This event was truly special in the sense that it focused on the issues of street children and how […]
Shahid Iqbal, Aleem Shahab appointed to EC KP By: APP on November 21, 2024Former Additional Director General in Election Commission, Shahid Iqbal and newly promoted from the post of Regional Election Commissioner, Rawalpindi, Aleem Shahab have assumed the charge as Joint Provincial Election Commissioner (Admin) and Joint Provincial Election Commissioner (Election), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively, in BPS-20. Both the officers have practical expertise and outstanding knowledge in elections matters, […]
Naval chief inaugurated Pakistan Maritime Science, Technology Park By: Agencies on November 21, 2024The groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan’s first Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) was held at EXPO Centre during IDEAS-2024. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, graced the event as the Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, the Naval Chief highlighted historic significance of the project, stating that PMSTP will pave the way for […]