Raja Jalal Maqpoon sworn in as GB governoron October 1, 2018Newly appointed governor of Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon took oath of his office in Gilgit on Sunday. Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Judge Javed Iqbal administered the oath to the new governor. The ceremony was attended by Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rahman, cabinet ministers, elites and senior civil and military authorities. The post fell … [Read more...] about Raja Jalal Maqpoon sworn in as GB governor
200 ambulances to be inducted: CM Muradon October 1, 2018Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that 200 ambulances would be inducted into ambulance service in the province by the end of this year. Chairing a meeting regarding provision of ambulance service to National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi, he said that trained staff will also be provided to NICVD. In March, the Sindh chief minister had handed over 12 … [Read more...] about 200 ambulances to be inducted: CM Murad
Malnutrition kills three more minors in Tharon October 1, 2018Three more infants succumbed to malnutrition in Tharparkar on Sunday, Sindh Health Department said. According to the health department, three infants succumbed to malnutrition at Civil Hospital Mithi. The death of the children has raised the toll to 50 for the current month and 476 for the current year in Tharparkar. According to reports, every year almost 1,500 children die of … [Read more...] about Malnutrition kills three more minors in Thar
PM vows to fulfil all promises made to the publicon October 1, 2018Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government will achieve all its promises during its long-awaited tenure. This was stated by the prime minister during a meeting at Bani Gala Islamabad, which was held to review government performance and devise strategies to tackle economic and energy crises. Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar briefed the … [Read more...] about PM vows to fulfil all promises made to the public
Nawaz granted three-day exemption from appearance in Al-Azizia referenceon September 25, 2018Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was granted three-day exemption from personal appearance in the hearing of Al-Azizia/Hill Metal Establishment reference by an accountability court on Monday. Advocate Khawaja Haris filed an application on behalf of the former premier, requesting Accountability Judge Arshad Malik to allow his client exemption from appearance in court for five days. He stated … [Read more...] about Nawaz granted three-day exemption from appearance in Al-Azizia reference
SC to get input in girl’s case seeking emancipation from fatheron September 25, 2018The Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Monday, directed the senior lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan to assist the apex court in deciding a case of a teenage girl, Tatheer Fatima, seeking emancipation from her father. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, while heading the bench, was informed that the girl's father owns a shop and earns a paltry amount of Rs20000 to Rs25000 a month. The girl … [Read more...] about SC to get input in girl’s case seeking emancipation from father
Pakistan, Japan agree to cooperate for human rights protectionon September 25, 2018ISLAMABAD: Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Takashi Kurai called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari in Islamabad on Monday. The two discussed matters related to mutual relations and cooperation for the protection of human rights including the rights of women and children. Besides, Human Rights Secretary Rabiya Javeri Agha, high officials of the ministry were also … [Read more...] about Pakistan, Japan agree to cooperate for human rights protection
Ambassador Paul Jones inducted as Charge d’Affaires at US Embassyon September 25, 2018Ambassador Paul Jones began his assignment as Chargé d'Affaires at the United States Embassy on Monday. Paul Jones will lead the United States Mission in Pakistan in its ongoing efforts to deepen connections between the Pakistani and American people and work with the new government towards a more stable, secure and prosperous future for Pakistan. Jones brings a wealth of experience and … [Read more...] about Ambassador Paul Jones inducted as Charge d’Affaires at US Embassy
MPA Mussarrat Jamshed passes resolution condemning statements by Indian army chiefon September 25, 2018Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Member of Provincial Assembly Mussarrat Jamshed on Monday tabled a resolution in the Punjab Assembly condemning a statement by the Indian army chief in which the official had threatened to take military action against Pakistan. The resolution, while calling for a trade embargo with India, said Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be mistaken for its weakness. It … [Read more...] about MPA Mussarrat Jamshed passes resolution condemning statements by Indian army chief
Army chief attends funeral of martyred soldierson September 24, 2018Funeral prayers for seven soldiers, who were martyred on Saturday in an operation in North Waziristan, were held in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa attended the prayers after which the bodies were sent to respective home towns for burial with full military honour, said a Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement. According to the statement, … [Read more...] about Army chief attends funeral of martyred soldiers
