IHC puts off hearing of plea against FBR chief’s appointmenton May 21, 2019The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned for a week the hearing regarding maintainability of a petition challenging the appointment of Federal board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi.Justice Mohsin Akhter Kiyani of the IHC directed the petitioner to come up on next hearing with proper preparation in favour of his plea. At the outset of the hearing, the bench asked the … [Read more...] about IHC puts off hearing of plea against FBR chief’s appointment
Notices served on plea against Noorul Haq Qadri’s eligibilityon May 21, 2019The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday served notices on the respondents in a petition challenging the eligibility of Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri as member of National Assembly (MNA). Petitioner Hazrat Hussain and Shah Nawaz stated in their plea that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had ignored facts and rejected their complaint against the MNA. The petition alleged … [Read more...] about Notices served on plea against Noorul Haq Qadri’s eligibility
Govt not afraid of opposition’s alliance: Sarwaron May 20, 2019Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Sunday said that the government was not afraid of the opposition's alliance, and added that accountability of the corrupt would not stop. He expressed these views while talking to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers and overseas Pakistanis, who called on him separately.Sarwar said that the decision of "Successful Youth Program" worth Rs 100 … [Read more...] about Govt not afraid of opposition’s alliance: Sarwar
Scores attend Qul ceremony of PPP senior leader Kaira’s sonon May 20, 2019Rasm-e-Qul for Usama Qamar--son of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira--was attended by a large number of politicians and public on Sunday at Qaira House in Lala Musa.Those who arrived at Qaira House to express solidarity with the bereaved included Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart Javed Hashmi, Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Vice Chief Liaqat Baloch and … [Read more...] about Scores attend Qul ceremony of PPP senior leader Kaira’s son
Doctors’ boycott of govt hospitals across KP enters day fiveon May 20, 2019State-run hospitals across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were boycotted by doctors for the fifth day in a row on Sunday despite Prime Minister Imran Khan's intervention.The provincial government appears helpless against the protesting doctors; leading to severe problems for all patients province-wide.After the governmental failure to comply with their demand of case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's … [Read more...] about Doctors’ boycott of govt hospitals across KP enters day five
Anti-encroachment operations at multiple sites in ISBon May 16, 2019Capital Development Authority (CDA) is conducting anti-encroachment operations all over the city against illegal constructions and encroachments. In this context, the Enforcement Directorate of the authority demolished several encroachments during recent operations conducted in Sira-e-Madhoo, sector D-12/2, Katchi Abadi sector G-6/2.Enforcement Directorate along with ICT Administration and … [Read more...] about Anti-encroachment operations at multiple sites in ISB
CDA chairman reviews progress of Ataturk Avenueon May 13, 2019The Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman visited the Ataturk Avenue, Sector G-6, to review the project's progress.The CDA chairman directed the authorities concerned that until the roadwork is completed, temporary arrangement for traffic flow must be made at G-6 intersection leading to State Bank Chowk.Senior officers concerned were also accompanied him during the visit.The … [Read more...] about CDA chairman reviews progress of Ataturk Avenue
US drone strike near Pak-Afghan border kills fiveon May 12, 2019At least five suspected militants were killed in a drone strike on the Afghanistan side of the Pak-Afghan border.According to sources, the drone fired two missiles at a house in the Laman area of Afghanistan. Those killed in the drone strike were affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, including commander Asadullah alias Shingri.Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump revoked a … [Read more...] about US drone strike near Pak-Afghan border kills five
Pakistan arrests 22 Indian fishermenon May 11, 2019The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Friday arrested 22 Indian fishermen for illegally fishing in territorial waters of the country, and seized their four boats. A PMSA spokesman said that the Indian fishermen were arrested for violating the territorial borders.He said that the nabbed Indian fishermen were handed over to Docks police to carry out the required legal procedures.It … [Read more...] about Pakistan arrests 22 Indian fishermen
Court adjourns fake bank accounts case until May 21on May 10, 2019An accountability court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of fake bank accounts case until May 21. Former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur appeared before the court amid tight security.Justice Muhammad Arshad Malik presided over the hearing of the case, during which the counsel for Zardari asked the National Accountability … [Read more...] about Court adjourns fake bank accounts case until May 21
