Either NAB will work or the economy, says Zardarion April 29, 2019ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari, former president of Pakistan, lashed out against NAB saying that either the watchdog will work or the economy.Responding to reporters’ questions following his appearance before an accountability court in connection to the mega money laundering and fake bank accounts case, Zardari said both the NAB and the country’s economy could not work together.“The question … [Read more...] about Either NAB will work or the economy, says Zardari
Hearing adjourned till May 11 in Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana caseson April 29, 2019An accountability court adjourned the hearing on Monday of the Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing cases till May 11 due to the lack of availability of the judge scheduled to conduct the hearing.The court had been scheduled to hear the Ashiana Housing case against the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, and the Ramzan Sugar Mills case against his son, … [Read more...] about Hearing adjourned till May 11 in Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana cases
PPP workers arrested outside NAB head officeon March 20, 2019ISLAMABAD: Police has arrested several PPP workers on wednesday ahead of the pre-scheduled appearance of former President Asif Ali Zardari and party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari before National Accountability Bureau in Fake accounts Case. The workers gathered to express solidarity to their leaders. Leader PPP Qamar Zaman kaira said that around 200 workers have been arrested by the … [Read more...] about PPP workers arrested outside NAB head office
Quetta Gladiators won their opening match against Peshawar Zalmion February 16, 2019Dubai: Umer Akmal heroic 75 runs innings paved the way for the Gladiators to defeat the PSL 3 runner up’s Peshawar Zalmi.Quetta Gladiators won the toss and they choose to bowl first. Peshawar Zalmi lost their first wicket in just 2.2 overs when Muhammad Irfan Jr removed Andre Fletcher.Then a 63 runs partnership between Kamran Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood helped Zalmi to progress slowly. … [Read more...] about Quetta Gladiators won their opening match against Peshawar Zalmi
Nawaz Sharif shifted to Jinnah Hospital from Kot Lakhpat Jailon February 15, 2019The Punjab govt had issued a notification to shift Nawaz Sharif from Kot Lakhpat jail to Jinnah hospital on recommendations of a special medical board including doctors from Services hospital. The former PM will be kept in a VVIP room which is declared as sub jail.Nawaz is in jail since 25th December. He is sentenced to seven years jail by an accountability court. … [Read more...] about Nawaz Sharif shifted to Jinnah Hospital from Kot Lakhpat Jail
Pulwama attack: India withdraws Most Favoured Nation status for Pakistanon February 15, 2019After the Pulwama attack, India withdraws most favoured nation status to Pakistan on Friday.Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said they withdrew the most favoured nation (MFN) status to Pakistan. He said that Indian government has decided to take steps to ensure diplomatic isolation of Pakistan.In the World Trade Organization (WTO), this status implies non-discrimination, treating for all … [Read more...] about Pulwama attack: India withdraws Most Favoured Nation status for Pakistan
Schools can be nationalised: Justice Gulzaron February 11, 2019ISLAMABAD: The private schools can be closed or nationalized said Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Monday as he headed a three-judge Supreme Court bench which heard a contempt of court case against two private schools.During the hearing, Justice Ijazul Ahsan snapped the private school authorities and said, “How did you have the audacity to term the court’s decision regarding hike in school fee “a … [Read more...] about Schools can be nationalised: Justice Gulzar
Being pressured into deal, claims Asma Rani’s familyon March 12, 2018KOHAT: Family of Asma Rani has claimed on Monday that they are being pressured to accept a deal concerning the murder case.In a press conference, Asma’s brother and father claimed that the accused is being supported by powerful people, including Kohat PTI District President Aftab Alam, relative of main accused Mujahidullah Afridi.He also requested the Supreme Court to transfer the case to … [Read more...] about Being pressured into deal, claims Asma Rani’s family
NA rejects bill seeking to restrict disqualified person from holding party officeon November 21, 2017LAHORE: National Assembly (NA) rejected an amendment bill presented by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamar Naveed on Tuesday.The bill sought removal of Section 203 from Election Act 2017 which had enabled the ousted premier Nawaz Sharif to regain his party chairmanship.98 parliamentarians voted in favour of the bill whereas 163 ruled against the motion. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz … [Read more...] about NA rejects bill seeking to restrict disqualified person from holding party office
PHC orders for security to DI Khan girlon November 21, 2017LAHORE: Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ordered the government to provide security to a 16-years-old girl who was forced to parade naked in Dera Ismail Khan last month.A court’s bench, consisted of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Afsar Shah, issued the orders after taking up the petition filed by the girl’s mother earlier today.The petition sought protection from the suspects who … [Read more...] about PHC orders for security to DI Khan girl
