Shireen Mazari submits report in IHC about jail reformson January 19, 2020Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari Saturday submitted a report before the court of the commission formed by Islamabad High Court given the task for recommendations about jail reforms. The hearing of a petition filed by a prisoner Khadim Hussain against less health facilities at jails was resumed by IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah. […]
Nothing unusual about to happen in country’s politics: Sh Rasheedon January 19, 2020Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed on Saturday dispelled the rumours making the rounds concerning internal politics of the country by claiming ‘nothing would happen’. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the minister said that he wasn’t interested in the return of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif from London. “Nawaz Sharif will not […]
Petition in SHC seeks LG elections without delayon January 19, 2020A petition seeking directives for the Sindh government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold local bodies’ elections in the province without delay was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC). The petition said the local bodies all over the province have completed their tenure yet mayors, deputy mayors, chairmen of union councils […]
AJK declares snowfall-affected region as calamity-hit areaon January 19, 2020Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider has declared snowfall affected areas Neelum district, Leepa Valley and Bhedi area of Haveli district as calamity-hit areas. The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has nominated Commissioner Muzaffarabad as Relief Commissioner for the affected region under the Natural Calamities Act 1976, according to […]
Govt dismisses four employees from service over BISP scamon January 19, 2020The government on Saturday took action against officials who illegally benefited from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), and fired four grade-17 officers in connection with the scandal. Officers, who exploited the BISP by enrolling their wives as beneficiaries, have been dismissed from service on the charges of corruption and misconduct. Four grade 17 BISP […]
Court reserves verdict on Rana Sanaullah’s plea in drugs caseon January 19, 2020An anti-narcotics court on Saturday reserved its decision over a petition of former Punjab law minister Rana Sanaullah seeking return of his vehicle. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah had approached the court for release of his vehicle and provision of footages allegedly possessed by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) as evidence. The court […]
Train driver saves the day as Shalimar Express escapes disasteron January 19, 2020A train driver’s skillful handling of the situation saved the day as the Shalimar Express averted a major accident Saturday when a railway line broke. The train was traveling from Lahore to Karachi when the incident occurred.A railway line between Sharshameer Station and Pakka Anna Station broke, putting the train in danger of getting derailed. […]
PM expresses sorrow over bushfire disasters in letter to Australian counterparton January 15, 2020Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to his Australian counterpart, PM Scott Morrison, and expressed sorrow over the damages and deaths caused by calamitous bushfire in Australia. PM Imran Khan offered support to the Australian premier Scott Morrison and expressed sympathy to the Australian nationals on behalf of the Pakistani nation. The premier […]
Govt taking steps to address inflation, low domestic productivity: Hafeez Shaikhon January 15, 2020Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance & Revenue Hafeez Shaikh has said the government is taking steps to tackle inflation and enhance domestic productivity through greater spending on social safety net, improving cash transfer programme, ensuring greater ease of doing business and providing subsidized loans, electricity and gas to the exporters. “The government has worked […]
Pakistan a peaceful country with nuclear capability for deterrence: Alvion January 15, 2020President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said Pakistan was a peaceful country with an advanced nuclear capability meant for deterrence against any hegemonic designs in the region. Addressing at the inaugural session of 17th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology held here at the Quaid-i-Azam University, the President said the country’s defence was […]