Deadline to register mobile phones extended By: APP on January 17, 2019The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunications on Tuesday extended the deadline to register mobile phones by 10 days. A day earlier, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had announced that unregistered, smuggled and stolen phones will be blocked on January 15. However, on the directives of the senate committee, the deadline has now been extended to … [Read more...] about Deadline to register mobile phones extended
Government eyes resolution of public issues with a National Action Plan By: News Desk on January 17, 2019The government has decided to put together a National Action Plan (NAP) to resolve basic issues faced by the public. According to sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued orders to form a parliamentary committee to oversee NAP in order to resolve issues pertaining to health, education, agriculture and water sectors. The premier has tasked National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar with … [Read more...] about Government eyes resolution of public issues with a National Action Plan
Only by inclusive policy making, can women be economically empowered: Abbas By: Staff Report on January 17, 2019There is a dire need to inculcate self-confidence and self-belief in the female youth leaders to improve participation of women in the future of Pakistan's economic stability. Women in Pakistan have infinite potential they just need opportunities for channelizing their potential and talent into a successful future. The economic empowerment of women required legislation for ease of doing … [Read more...] about Only by inclusive policy making, can women be economically empowered: Abbas
CJP says Pakistan’s justice system is the best in the world By: new desk on January 17, 2019Chief Justice Saqib Nisar on Wednesday said the country's justice system was the "best in the world". Speaking at an event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in Islamabad, Justice Nisar said the Constitution fully guarantees equal rights and freedom for all citizens, irrespective of creed, caste or religion. However, he also acknowledged the need for legal reforms in … [Read more...] about CJP says Pakistan’s justice system is the best in the world
COMSATS ranked 137 in Emerging Economies University Ranking By: News Desk on January 17, 2019COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is proud to announce another laurel for the institution. Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2019 again ranked COMSATS University Islamabad as the top-ranking research university in Pakistan. Rector CUI Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar congratulated all CUI family for the achievement In his congratulatory message, the Rector CUI … [Read more...] about COMSATS ranked 137 in Emerging Economies University Ranking
CJP casts doubt on govt’s ‘seriousness’ toward Nai Gaj dam By: news desk/agencies on January 16, 2019Hearing a case pertaining to the construction of Nai Gaj Dam, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar Tuesday cast doubt on the federal government's 'seriousness' towards building the dam. "You people cannot work as your love for the country has lessened," the top judge remarked while addressing Finance Minister Asad Umar. "The bureaucracy also does not have the passion or intention to work. We wanted … [Read more...] about CJP casts doubt on govt’s ‘seriousness’ toward Nai Gaj dam
ATC seeks reply from FIA on transactions in Musharraf’s frozen bank accounts By: Daily Times Monitor on January 16, 2019An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday sought a reply from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) as to how there was a significant reduction in the amounts in the frozen bank accounts of former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf, media reports said. In a previous hearing of the Benazir Bhutto murder case on December 15, the court had issued arrest warrants for FIA Special … [Read more...] about ATC seeks reply from FIA on transactions in Musharraf’s frozen bank accounts
Ruckus by opp MPs disrupts NA session By: Ijaz Kakakhel on January 16, 2019The proceedings of the National Assembly were Tuesday disrupted by the opposition parties over voting on a bill moved by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) legislator Aliya Kamran. The bill seeks an increase in the number of judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) from six to 10, and a quota accommodating all the provinces on the IHC benches. Parliamentary Secretary for Law Maleeka Bokhari … [Read more...] about Ruckus by opp MPs disrupts NA session
IHC to hear NAB appeal against Nawaz in Al-Azizia, Flagship references on 21 Jan By: Staff Report on January 16, 2019The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set January 21 as the date for hearing the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) appeals against Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Flagship corruption references. A two-member divisional bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani will take up the appeals challenging the verdicts of an accountability court in Al-Azizia and … [Read more...] about IHC to hear NAB appeal against Nawaz in Al-Azizia, Flagship references on 21 Jan
PM should know why politicians resort to boycott: Khursheed Shah By: inp on January 16, 2019Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khursheed Shah, while responding to Prime Minister Imran Khan's criticism of opposition parties for staging a walkout from the National Assembly, said the premier should know why politicians resort to boycotts. Speaking in the Parliament House, he advised the prime minister to weigh his words before saying anything as he held an important position. "One … [Read more...] about PM should know why politicians resort to boycott: Khursheed Shah
