Bad governance, corruption behind Balochistan’s backwardness: PM on December 13, 2018ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said the province of Balochistan was gifted with natural resources but lack of good governance and mismanagement on the part of previous governments resulted in its backwardness. He was talking to a group of students of the Cadet College Qilla Saifullah here. The situation in Balochistan and other issues, including education, were discussed during … [Read more...] about Bad governance, corruption behind Balochistan’s backwardness: PM
President, Saudi King discuss trade cooperation on December 13, 2018President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday met Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in Riyadh and discussed issues of mutual interests, Radio Pakistan reported. The two sides also discussed the bilateral relations, especially the trade, investment and economic cooperation, the report said. Acting ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Zeeshan Ahmed and Consul General in Jeddah Shahryar Akbar Khan were … [Read more...] about President, Saudi King discuss trade cooperation
Nawaz and Shehbaz discuss NAB actions against party leaders on December 13, 2018Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif at the Ministers' Enclave and discussed different issues, including National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases against members of the Sharif family and other party leaders. The meeting that spanned over an hour and a half also deliberated on the arrest of Khawaja brothers by NAB and Hamza Shehbaz's name put … [Read more...] about Nawaz and Shehbaz discuss NAB actions against party leaders
PTI running political witch-hunt to hide its failures: Marriyum on December 12, 2018Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday strongly condemned the placement of Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Hamza Shehbaz on the no-fly list and the arrest of Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Salman Rafique in a housing society scam. Reacting to the recent streak of arrests by the government, the former information minister said that the government … [Read more...] about PTI running political witch-hunt to hide its failures: Marriyum
Sindh governor used to be called to apex committee as ‘honorary member’: Murtaza Wahab on December 11, 2018Advisor to Sindh chief minister (CM) on Information Barrister Murtaza Wahab negated reports that the Sindh governor had been removed from the apex committee. Speaking to media after the apex committee meeting, the provincial advisor said that the notion that the governor had been removed from the committee was wrong. "The governor is not a member of the apex committee and used to be called as … [Read more...] about Sindh governor used to be called to apex committee as ‘honorary member’: Murtaza Wahab
Pakistan Hindu Council welcomes CJP’s Tharparkar visit on December 11, 2018Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC), in its general body meeting, welcomed the proposed visit of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar to Tharparkar. During the meeting PHC president Gopal Khamuani regretted the rise in number of forced conversions. He said that such incidents were spreading fear amongst the patriotic Hindu community. Dr Ramesh Vankwani informed the meeting that the … [Read more...] about Pakistan Hindu Council welcomes CJP’s Tharparkar visit
British High Commission holds Great Debate contest on December 11, 2018The British High Commission held the first semi-final event of its fourth annual Great Debate competition at the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) in Karachi. The competition featured students from 16 universities in Karachi and was attended by senior members of academia and the media. At the end of an intense competition, Abdul Rafey from Tabani's School of Accountancy … [Read more...] about British High Commission holds Great Debate contest
Rs 1 billion accumulated from overseas Pakistan so far on December 11, 2018Overseas Pakistanis have so far contributed around Rs 1 billion to The Supreme Court & the Prime Minister Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data revealed on Monday. According to the SBP, as of Thursday, around Rs 8.46 billion have been deposited by locals as well as expatriate Pakistanis to support the construction of dams since July 6. Of total donations, Rs … [Read more...] about Rs 1 billion accumulated from overseas Pakistan so far
PM vows to protect vulnerable segments of society on December 11, 2018Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed upon the need to work against exploitation and marginalisation of vulnerable groups, in his message on International Human Rights Day on Monday to raise awareness about human equality, dignity and justice. The premier said the incumbent government is committed to lead vulnerable groups to a life of dignity and equality and make this vision a concrete … [Read more...] about PM vows to protect vulnerable segments of society
Let’s make Pakistan polio free, PM asserts on December 11, 2018Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the nation to step forward and take responsibility to make Pakistan polio free. "As the nationwide campaign against polio begins across Pakistan, I call on the nation to step forward, take responsibility and make Pakistan polio-free," he Tweeted. The last nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year will start today (Tuesday) to vaccinate more than 38 … [Read more...] about Let’s make Pakistan polio free, PM asserts
