SC disqualifies two PML-N senators over dual nationalityon October 18, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday disqualified two senators belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for holding dual nationality. A seven-judge bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to de-notify Saadia Abbasi, the sister of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and Haroon Akhtar as members of … [Read more...] about SC disqualifies two PML-N senators over dual nationality
Assailants barge into Shia leader’s house, beat up familyon October 18, 2018LAHORE: Unidentified assailants allegedly barged into the house of a renowned Shia leader in Johar Town and tortured his family members. The four assailants, who were said to be members of a banned organisation, knocked at the door of the house of Allama Muhammad Azam and asked if he was at home. One of his family members replied in negative but the gunmen entered the house by climbing a wall … [Read more...] about Assailants barge into Shia leader’s house, beat up family
CS urges NGOs to collaborate with govt for Thar rehabilitation driveon October 18, 2018Sindh Chief Secretary (CS) Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah appreciated the role of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) in helping people out and invited them to join hands with the Sindh government for a month-long rehabilitation drive in Thar. He was presiding over a meeting of prominent NGO representatives on Wednesday. Welcoming the representatives, CS noted that the role of NGOs in rehabilitation of … [Read more...] about CS urges NGOs to collaborate with govt for Thar rehabilitation drive
US must stay in Afghanistan until peace is achieved: armyon October 17, 2018Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor Tuesday said Pakistan wants US forces to stay in Afghanistan until complete peace is achieved in the war-torn country. "Peace in Afghanistan is imperative for lasting peace in Pakistan and the whole region," the ISPR chief, who arrived in United Kingdom last week as part of a military delegation headed by Chief … [Read more...] about US must stay in Afghanistan until peace is achieved: army
NAB court extends Shehbaz Sharif’s remand by 14 dayson October 17, 2018LAHORE: An accountability court on Tuesday extended the physical remand of former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Ashiana Housing Scheme case by 14 days. Shehbaz, who was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) earlier this month, was presented before the court after his previous 10-day physical remand ended on Tuesday. The NAB requested the accountability court for a … [Read more...] about NAB court extends Shehbaz Sharif’s remand by 14 days
Private schools should present audit details: CJPon October 17, 2018ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday asked the owners of private schools to submit audit details of their institutions. A three-judge bench headed by the chief justice heard petitions filed by parents against the hike in private school fees. As the hearing went under way, Justice Nisar turned to private school owners and said, "You are charging a fee of your choice and say that … [Read more...] about Private schools should present audit details: CJP
Govt to extend full support to media: PMon October 17, 2018ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that as media had a pivotal role in promotion of democracy, good governance, ensuring transparency and merit as well as creating awareness among the masses, the government would extend its full support to media in that respect. He said media had played an important role in conveying the ideology of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the masses … [Read more...] about Govt to extend full support to media: PM
Relations with Pakistan growing under Imran-led PTI govt: Chinaon October 17, 2018China on Tuesday said relations with Pakistan were further growing under Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the country. "China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. Recent years have witnessed the development of our bilateral ties at a high standard. Since the formation of the new government in Pakistan, bilateral relations have maintained a … [Read more...] about Relations with Pakistan growing under Imran-led PTI govt: China
Eight women dead, several injured as train collides in Kashmoreon October 17, 2018Eight women died, while eight others sustained injures as a passenger train hit a passenger vehicle at an open crossing in Kandhkot, Kashmore on Tuesday. The Khushhal Khan Khattak collided with the vehicle carrying 15 passengers at the Haibat Shaheed railway station at around 1:30pm. According to the Pakistan Railways spokesperson, six women died on the spot while the injured included two … [Read more...] about Eight women dead, several injured as train collides in Kashmore
Ladies Fund Women Awards ceremony held at Governor Houseon October 17, 2018Beggar turned entrepreneur Kareema Juma and Saliha Bibi, an educator from Kalash, were both honored with Ladies Fund Idol award at the 10th Ladies Fund Women Awards ceremony held at Sindh Governor House on Tuesday. "It is very important for us at LadiesFund to spotlight and recognise such inspiring and transformative women, alongside the gifted athletes, leaders, trailblazers and of course … [Read more...] about Ladies Fund Women Awards ceremony held at Governor House
