Balochisan High Court on Wednesday reserved the verdict challenging the demolishing of historic Balochistan Assembly building. Former President Supreme Court Bar Association Senator Amanullah Kanrani had filed a constitutional petition against the demolition of an old and historical building of Balochistan Assembly terming the government move tantamount to damaging the historical national heritage. The division […]
NAB presents Rs 36.8 mln recovery amount cheque to Punjab government
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore reported a significant recovery in a corruption scandal involving former Punjab chief minister Ch Pervaiz Elahi and others linked to kickbacks in construction contracts. NAB Deputy Chairman Sohail Nasir presented a cheque worth Rs 36.8 million to the Punjab government, which was received by Additional Secretary Finance Abdus Samad in […]
PM visits martyred Lt Col’s family
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the residence of Lt. Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat Shaheed here to offer condolence and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the security forces to safeguard the country. Lt. Col Ali Shaukat, along with five security personnel including Lance Naiks Muhammadullah, Akhtar Zaman, Shahidulla, and Yousuf, and a […]
EPI empowers vaccinators with PSO cards
In a historic move aimed at strengthening the immunization services, Sindh’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has introduced PSO fuel cards for vacciners, making Sindh the first province in Pakistan to empower its frontline workers with this innovative support mechanism. The initiative was inaugurated on Wednesday at the EPI Directorate, with Sindh Health Minister Dr […]
Election Tribunal orders re-elections of PB-44
The Election Tribunal on Wednesday ordered re-elections in 16 polling stations of PB-44, de-seating the Pakistan People’s Party MPA Ubaidullah Gorgage. The Balochistan High Court Election Tribunal, headed by Abdullah Baloch announced the decision. PPP’s Ubaidullah Gorgage is no longer a member of the Balochistan Assembly; the notification has been annulled, the order read. Ubaidullah […]
KP cabinet approves amendments to Police Act 2017
The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved amendments to the Police Act of 2017. Law Minister, Aftab Alam in a statement said that proposed changes will soon be presented in the provincial assembly for approval. He said that provincial government emphasized its commitment to enacting further legislation that prioritizes the public interest and safety. […]
Jaffar Express back on track
Pakistan Railways is all set to resume the operations of the Jaffar Express passenger train which is running between Quetta and Peshawar by the end of this week after a weeks-long suspension. “The 39-Up and 40-Down Jaffar Express, which operates between Quetta and Peshawar Cantonment will resume its service during the second week of October […]
Aleema, Uzma Khan’s remand extended
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday granted the police a further two-day custody of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in a terrorism case. ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain announced the verdict with regard to physical remand of sisters of PTI founder. The two accused were produced before the court after end of their remand. […]
CM Punjab approves historic program of collective weddings
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over 17th meeting of the provincial cabinet in which the largest historical program of collective weddings in Punjab was approved. The project of group marriage of 3,000 girls from poor families was approved across Punjab. Rs. 100,000 as wed money will be given to the bride through ATM […]
Saudi prince offers reassurances on king’s health
Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler reassured the cabinet on Tuesday about the health of his ageing father King Salman, who was set to undergo another round of tests for a lung infection. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 39, “reassured everyone about the health” of King Salman, 88, and voiced “appreciation to everyone who inquired about […]