CJP dismayed over ruckus in NA, economy being in ‘ICU’By: Daily Times Monitor on June 20, 2019Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday expressed his disappointment over the continued ruckus in the National Assembly by the treasury and opposition members, a private TV channel reported.Speaking to the judicial officers of the Islamabad model courts, the chief justice said that he feels depressed when he sees that the members don't let even Prime Minister Imran Khan and Opposition … [Read more...] about CJP dismayed over ruckus in NA, economy being in ‘ICU’
Shahbaz Sharif criticises govt over budget in National AssemblyBy: Web Desk on June 19, 2019ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Shehbaz Sharif delivered speech in the House on Wednesday, which was heard by both the opposition and government benches.He criticized the PTI’s ten-month performance in government saying the price hike has added to the woes of the common man. He said the PTI had made big claims of turning … [Read more...] about Shahbaz Sharif criticises govt over budget in National Assembly
NAB’s Hussain Asghar to head commission on debt pile-upBy: News Desk on June 19, 2019Special Assistance to Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Tuesday said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Deputy Chairman Hussain Asghar would head the high-powered commission formed to investigate the eye-watering amount of debt the country inherited during the last 10 years.The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government appointed Asghar as deputy chairman of the … [Read more...] about NAB’s Hussain Asghar to head commission on debt pile-up
Pakistan, World Bank sign $918 million loan agreementsBy: Web Desk on June 18, 2019ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and World Bank (WB) Tuesday signed three loan agreements worth US$ 918 million to help support revenue mobilization and higher education development in the country.The agreements were signed by Secretary, Economic Affairs Division, Noor Ahmed on behalf of the federal government, WB Country Director and World Bank, Patchamuthu Illangovan while the representatives of Higher … [Read more...] about Pakistan, World Bank sign $918 million loan agreements
Pandemonium spoils another session of National AssemblyBy: Ijaz Kakakhel on June 18, 2019The National Assembly on Monday once again witnessed an utter disorder when treasury benches staged massive protest during Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif's address to the House.The proceedings were marred by chants and slogans from the treasury benches against the opposition leader. Chaos continued in the House as Speaker Asad Qaiser repeatedly urged Shehbaz Sharif to start his speech … [Read more...] about Pandemonium spoils another session of National Assembly
30 killed in triple suicide bombing in northeast NigeriaBy: AFP on June 17, 2019Thirty people were killed late on Sunday in a triple suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria, emergency services reported, in an attack bearing the hallmarks of the Boko Haram terrorist group.Three bombers detonated their explosives outside a hall in Konduga, 38 kilometres from the Borno state capital Maiduguri, where football fans were watching a match on TV.“The death toll from the attack … [Read more...] about 30 killed in triple suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria
PPP, PML-N mull ‘decisive’ campaign against PTI govtBy: Agencies on June 17, 2019Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Sunday pondered a 'decisive' campaign against the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.At a meeting held here at Jati Umra in Raiwind, the two young leaders also agreed not to let the federal budget 2019-20 be passed in the parliament and decided … [Read more...] about PPP, PML-N mull ‘decisive’ campaign against PTI govt
Bilawal holds key meeting with Maryam at Jati UmraBy: News Desk on June 16, 2019LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting today (Sunday) with Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz at Jati Umra, Lahore.Maryam had invited Bilawal for the meeting during a telephonic conversation on Saturday. The PPP chairman accepted invitation for the meeting, attended by a few close aides from both the political parties. The two … [Read more...] about Bilawal holds key meeting with Maryam at Jati Umra
Anti-govt alliance to deepen: Maryam invites Bilawal to LahoreBy: Agencies on June 15, 2019LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is to visit Jati Umra Lahore on Sunday at the invitation of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz.According to PML-N sources, the party vice president extended the invitation during a telephonic conversation. The meeting will take place on Sunday at 1:30 pm and will be attended by a few close aides … [Read more...] about Anti-govt alliance to deepen: Maryam invites Bilawal to Lahore
US dollar touches new heights, reaches Rs156By: Web Desk on June 14, 2019 KARACHI: The US dollar continued its upward trajectory against the Pakistani rupee on Friday. As per details, the worth of the greenback increased by Rs3.10 in the interbank market to reach Rs156. The business community blames economic uncertainty as one of the primary reasons behind dollar appreciation in addition to lack of ‘consistent roadmap of recovery’ from the government.The … [Read more...] about US dollar touches new heights, reaches Rs156
