NAB arrests Yasir Aziz on corruption chargeson March 4, 2018nabISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi has arrested Yasir Aziz who is accused of corruption worth billions of rupees in the modarba case and cheating public at large in the ploy of Islamic mode of investment. As per details, the accused is actively involved in cheating the public at large in the poly crime of taking money from people for investment. The accused acted as … [Read more...] about NAB arrests Yasir Aziz on corruption charges
Fashion shows and photo exhibitions held at Cultural Caravan Feston February 26, 2018ISLAMABAD: The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Cultural Caravan Festival kicked off on Sunday at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) amidst thrilling tunes of the dhol, a fashion show, a photo exhibition, screening of documentaries and cultural performances. The Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing and the Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting & National Heritage … [Read more...] about Fashion shows and photo exhibitions held at Cultural Caravan Fest
Chink in MQM-P ranks widens as talks failon February 8, 2018KARACHI: The deadlock between the factions created amidst a split in the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) over Senate tickets persisted for the second consecutive day as Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar clarified that their party centre is based in Bahadurabad, and not in the PIB Colony where chief Farooq Sattar held meetings. The Karachi mayor voiced against the “individual decisions” made … [Read more...] about Chink in MQM-P ranks widens as talks fail
NAB witness testifies against Sharifs in Avenfield referenceon February 8, 2018ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) witness Abdul Wahid recorded his statement before an accountability court on Wednesday in a supplementary reference filed against the Sharif family members pertaining to their London-based Avenfield properties. The prosecution witness, who is a director general at Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP), provided CDs containing the … [Read more...] about NAB witness testifies against Sharifs in Avenfield reference
Universities urged to promote research cultureon January 29, 2018KARACHI: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University President Prof Dr Zubair Shaikh has said that it is the prime responsibility of the universities worldwide to promote research culture in their countries to help government and industry achieve their developments targets. This he stated during his visit to the concluding session of a three-day Business Research Reports Posters Exhibition of BBA/MBA students … [Read more...] about Universities urged to promote research culture
Mamnoon urges varsities to work for promotion of Urdu languageon January 21, 2018KARACHI: President Mamnoon Hussain inaugurated newly constructed building of Anjuman-e-Taraqqi-e-Urdu “Urdu Bagh” in Karachi Saturday. Addressing ceremony on the occasion, he said as Urdu is a national language therefore everyone has to work for its promotion. He said that with the construction of Urdu Bagh the dream of Baba-e-Urdu Maulvi Abdul Haq has come true. This, he said will not only … [Read more...] about Mamnoon urges varsities to work for promotion of Urdu language
Autobiography of renowned broadcaster Aga Nasir launched posthumouslyon January 15, 2018ISLAMABAD: Autobiography of renowned broadcaster Aga Nasir was launched on Sunday. His book ‘Agha say Agha Nasir Tak’ was his last book, which he authored before his death last year .The book was completed by his family after his demise. ‘Agha say Agha Nasir Tak’ keeps its readers interested in every leaf they turn. His childhood cover his school years, his friends, his parents ad family … [Read more...] about Autobiography of renowned broadcaster Aga Nasir launched posthumously
118th birthday of Hafeez Jalandhari observedon January 15, 2018ISLAMABAD: The 118th birthday of the writer of Pakistan’s national anthem, Abu Al-Asar Hafeez Jalandhari, was observed on Sunday. He was born in Jalandhar, Indian Punjab, on January 14, 1900. He migrated to Pakistan in 1947. Hafeez Jalandhari actively participated in Pakistan Movement and used his writings to inspire people for the cause of Pakistan. He also wrote the Kashmiri Anthem, ‘Watan … [Read more...] about 118th birthday of Hafeez Jalandhari observed
Banks start receiving Hajj applications from todayon January 15, 2018ISLAMABAD: The designated branches of banks will start receiving Hajj applications from today (Monday), said Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Spokesperson Imran Siddiqi on Sunday. During an interview with state-run radio, he said Hajj applications would be received from intending pilgrims until Jan 24 at 13 designated bank branches across Pakistan, including Azad … [Read more...] about Banks start receiving Hajj applications from today
Withdraw case against Haleem Adil, demands Arif Alvion January 15, 2018KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter president Dr Arif Alvi has demanded to withdraw what he said a 'fake' case against PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh and others and stop political vendetta in the province. Addressing a crowded press conference at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Sunday, he said the case against PTI Sindh executive senior vice president Haleem Adil Sheikh in … [Read more...] about Withdraw case against Haleem Adil, demands Arif Alvi
