PTI nominates Shah FarmanBy: News Desk on August 17, 2018Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Shah Farman as the next governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The decision was made during a consultative meeting chaired by PTI chairman Imran Khan at his residence in Banigala on Thursday. The PTI has already announced to nominate Imran Ismail and Chaudhry Sarwar as the governors of Sindh and Punjab, respectively. Though the governors … [Read more...] about PTI nominates Shah Farman
Death toll in Sanjdi mine collapse rises to 14By: Agencies on August 17, 2018The death toll in Sanjdi mine collapse incident rose to 14 on Thursday when two bodies were pulled out from the debris during the rescue operation. Reportedly, the Balochistan's Chief Inspector of Mines Iftikhar Ahmed said that the rescue work had been halted a day before due to the high amount of poisonous methane gas which accumulated in the coalmine. Meanwhile, bodies of five workers were … [Read more...] about Death toll in Sanjdi mine collapse rises to 14
Sindh Bank, Summit Bank announce merger, await SBP approvalBy: Abrar Hamza on August 16, 2018 KARACHI: The Sindh Bank and Summit Bank officially announced on Thursday that both banks have decided to go for a merger after a formal approval by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The banks will be merged forming a new commercial bank – Sindh Bank, which will have a strong branch network of 525 branches, with 330 Sindh Bank branches and 195 Summit Bank branches. The network will … [Read more...] about Sindh Bank, Summit Bank announce merger, await SBP approval
Students, teachers protest against closure of school in NaunderoBy: Jamal Dawoodpoto on August 16, 2018NAUNDERO: Teachers, students and their parents staged protest on Tuesday over the closure of Irteza Public School which has been closed since last five months on the orders of Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) Secretary Naheed Shah. The school, where 500 male and female students are enrolled, was established under SEF program ten years ago near the Benazir Bhutto Stadium. The teachers and the … [Read more...] about Students, teachers protest against closure of school in Naundero
PTI chief offers condolences over Vajpayee’s deathBy: Staff Report on August 16, 2018ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan on Thursday offered condolences over the sad demise of India's three-time prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. According to a statement issued by PTI central media wing, Imran Khan expressed heartfelt grief over the sad demise of India's former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “Sub-continent has … [Read more...] about PTI chief offers condolences over Vajpayee’s death
PPP decides not to back Shehbaz Sharif for PM slotBy: Web Desk on August 16, 2018Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has decided not to back the opposition's joint candidate for the prime minister slot, Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President will be up against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the contest for the country's highest office going to be take place in the National Assembly tomorrow. However, a PPP's high-level meeting … [Read more...] about PPP decides not to back Shehbaz Sharif for PM slot
COAS okays death sentence of 15 hardcore terroristsBy: Mateen Haider on August 16, 2018Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar javed Bajwa has confirmed death sentences awarded to 15 hardcore terrorists involved in heinous offences related to terrorism including attacks on security forces and educational institutions and killings of innocent civilians. On the whole, they were involved in killing of 45 persons including four civilians, 41 armed forces/frontier constabulary/ … [Read more...] about COAS okays death sentence of 15 hardcore terrorists
Abdul Quddus Bizenjo sworn in as Balochistan Assembly speakerBy: Web Desk on August 16, 2018QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly on Thursday elected Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo as its speaker. Bizenjo was the nominee of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and its allies including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. BAP is also supporting PTI for govt formation at Centre. The BAP nominee got 39 votes against Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and Balochistan National Party-Mengal's (BNP) joint candidate Nawaz Khan … [Read more...] about Abdul Quddus Bizenjo sworn in as Balochistan Assembly speaker
Punjab Assembly elects Pervaiz Elahi as speakerBy: Web Desk on August 16, 2018LAHORE: Pakistan Mulsim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Pervaiz Elahi has been elected speaker of the Punjab Assembly. Elahi was the nominee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the position. Out of total 349 votes, the former Punjab chief minister got 201 votes against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal Gujjar who manged to get 147. The vote of PTI's … [Read more...] about Punjab Assembly elects Pervaiz Elahi as speaker
Remembering the King of Qawali: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s top 10 QawalisBy: Ayesha Anis on August 16, 2018Today, 16th August marks the 21st death anniversary of the King of Qawali (Shahenshah-e-Qawali), Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (NFAK) who died at the age of 48 years leaving behind a legacy of more than 125 albums. The legendary Qawal, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan blessed the world with some of the best compositions in Qawalis and songs that challenge limitations of time and space. He is the one who … [Read more...] about Remembering the King of Qawali: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s top 10 Qawalis
