ISLAMABAD: The opposition lawmakers on Friday disrupted the proceedings of the Senate and protested near the dais of the Chairman who repeatedly warned to suspend the membership of those involved in halting the proceedings of the House. During the protest of the opposition lawmakers, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani asked them not to cross the limit […]
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PM chairs cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the current political situation in the country and other matters of importance, the PM Office said.
APCA expresses strong reservations over cut in HEC Budget
ISLAMABAD: Federal Chairman, All Pakistan Clerk Association (APCA) Syed Gulfraz Hussain Kazmi has expressed serious concern over the reduction in HEC’s annual budget for the higher education sector in the financial year 22-2023. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said that the country’s universities were already facing financial difficulties. Therefore, he said, the move […]
Govt authorizes Army’s deployment in Red Zone for protection of important building
ISLAMABAD: The government authorized deployment of Army in Red Zone in aid of civil power for protection of important buildings including Supreme Court of Pakistan, Parliament House, Presidency, Prime Minister’s Office/House, PTV HQs, Pakistan Secretariat, and Diplomatic Enclave with immediate effect and until further orders. According to Interior Ministry notification, “Pursuant to the law and […]
Islamabad hospitals to make special arrangements
ISLAMABAD: All major public sector hospitals in the federal capital have made special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted medical services to the citizens. The federal capital’s two major hospitals- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Federal Government Polyclinic (FGPC) will remain on high alert, keeping in view the situation. According to an official of the […]
PTI Chairman Imran Khan leads ‘Azadi March’ towards Islamabad
PESHAWAR: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced to begin his long march –Azadi March towards Islamabad, sources reported. While announcing to begin the long march in a video message shared from his Twitter handle, Imran Khan said he is beginning his Azadi March from Peshawar and will be reaching Wali […]
Islamabad admin denies allowing PTI long march at place decided by party
ISLAMABAD: The local administration in Islamabad has denied allowing Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) long march to enter Islamabad saying that they could not allow the gathering at the place identified by the party. “The place identified between sectors G-9 and H-9 is not suitable for the public gathering as larger number of people could not be […]
Flight operations may affect due to road closures in Islamabad, Lahore: PIA spokesman fears
ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Wednesday feared that the flight operations of the national flag carrier could affect due to road closures in Islamabad and Lahore. Spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan, in a brief press statement, said the PIA’s all routine flights were in line with their schedule; however, there could be […]
ICT administration to ensure capital’s citizens safety; Senate told
ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday said that all legal powers of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration will be used in order to protect and facilitate the citizens of the federal capital. “On behalf of the federal government I assure the house that law enforcement agencies […]
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad for two months
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has imposed Section 144 in the federal capital for two months to avoid any untoward law and order situation besides prohibiting all kinds of gatherings in areas outside the Red Zone within a one-kilometer radius. According to a notification issued by Islamabad’s additional district magistrate Rana Waqas on Tuesday prohibits ‘all […]