PAC to take up Panama affair in meeting today on September 20, 2016ISLAMABAD: Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly is going to take up the Panama leaks scandal again on Tuesday (today), but there was no clear stance on the Panama Leaks. Due to this, they had not provided any framework for the members of PAC. The PAC meeting will be chaired by Khursheed Shah, who […]
Panama leaks committee still alive… despite speakers ruling on September 18, 2016ISLAMABAD: Despite the ruling of the National Assembly (NA) speaker on the disqualification reference against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the government has decided to keep the Parliamentary Committee on Panama leaks alive, Daily Times learnt. The committee was formed after the approval of motion in both houses of the parliament and its report is yet […]
Two killed during treasure hunt on September 17, 2016 PARACHINAR: Two persons were killed and two sustained injuries when a group of five friends traded fire when they were on a treasure hunt in Khazana Ghundai, official sources said on Friday. The sources said that five friends were searching for treasure at Khazana Ghundai at the foothills of Koh-e-Sufaid. The sources said that […]
Slow pace of offals disposal irks citizens on September 15, 2016KARACHI: The city government has shown slackness in its first test on Eid-ul-Azha as slow pace of offal disposal has been witnessed in many areas of metropolis. Residents of various localities have complained over the slow disposal of animal waste by the staff of the city district government and its contractors. Residents also complained that […]
Two killed over land dispute on September 12, 2016HANGU: Two persons were killed when armed groups traded fire over a land dispute, in Doaba area of the district, official sources said on Sunday. Sources said that two armed groups opened fire at each after exchanging harsh words over what was stated to be an old land dispute in Doaba area of Hangu district. […]
Free medical camp held in Charsadda on September 12, 2016CHARSADDA: Chapirchal, a non-government organisation, arranged a free medical camp for deserving patients, mostly elderly men, women and children of Hajizai village in Charsadda district. A total of 400 patients were examined and provided free medicines. Free sugar tests were also held. The camp was arranged under the supervision of medical specialist Dr Ramiz, children […]
Lady health worker seeks justice on September 12, 2016CHARSADDA: A lady health worker has appealed to the Chief of Army Staff and the prime minister to take action against armed men who set her house on fire in Prang Ghar area of Mohmand Agency. Talking to reporters here on Sunday, Qimat Zari said that her family had purchased a four-kanal plot from her […]
SBP issues fresh banknotes worth Rs 161 billion on September 10, 2016 KARACHI: To meet the increasing demand for fresh banknotes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha 2016, SBP Banking Services Corporation (BSC) made elaborate arrangements with a focus to cover maximum stakeholders including the general public. According to the SBP, it issued fresh banknotes of Rs161 billion as compared to Rs116 billion issued on previous Eid-ul-Azha. […]
10 militants killed in Tirah air strikes on September 10, 2016TIRAH: At least ten militants were killed and several others were injured when fighter planes of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pounded their hideouts in Rajgal area of Khyber Agency, official sources said on Friday. They said that militants were affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Islam and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Four hideouts of the militants were […]
PCB appoints Wasim Bari new team manager on September 10, 2016 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday appointed former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Bari as new manager of the national squad that will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the series against West Indies. Present team manager Intikhab Alam’s contract will expire on September 30 so the PCB has decided to appoint […]