ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Dr Amjad Saqib as the Chairperson of Benazir Income Support (BISP) programme. The President approved the appointment under Section 5 (III) of the Benazir Income Support Programme Act, 2010. Dr Amjad Saqib is a renowned philanthropist and founder of the largest microfinance platform Akhuwat which … Read more
NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Bill Gates on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly Session in New York. Bill Gates has reiterated that polio eradication in Pakistan is a top priority, with particular interest in stopping cross-border transmission with Afghanistan and continuing vaccination campaigns in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. He … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Police is once again set to vacate the historic Lal Haveli, the residence of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) sought help from the Rawalpindi Administration and Police to vacate the building. The property D-154 is the site of evacuee property which holds the Lal … Read more
LAHORE: Just a day after returning, former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif is rushing back to London to deliver an important message for his brother Nawaz Sharif who is expected to return next month. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for London at 9.25 tomorrow (Thursday) on a foreign private airline. The PML-N leadership will … Read more
LAHORE: The Sikh community staged a protest in Lahore against the Indian government over the killing of a Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The Sikh community emphasized that Indian intelligence agencies were involved in targeting Sikhs in countries around the world. They called for the international community to take note of India’s acts … Read more
Caretaker government will form a new JIT to probe journalist’s murder Police have failed to arrest the killers of journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar. Jan Muhammad Mahar was shot dead in Sukkur last month. SUKKUR: The caretaker government of Sindh has decided to form a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) against the murder of journalist Jan Muhammad … Read more
Sindh Home Minister Haris Nawaz and IG Sindh visited Ghotki district. He said criminal elements will be eliminated in two months. He said Rangers and Pakistan Army will also participate in the operation KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Brigadier (retired) Haris Nawaz vowed that criminals involved in robberies and kidnappings will not be pardoned under any circumstances. … Read more
FSJ admits plea against decriminalizing suicide attempt. It called for nullifying the repeal of Section 325. The petitioner said committing suicide was against Islamic injunctions. ISLAMABAD: Federal Shariat Court (FSC) admitted a petition for hearing seeking the nullification of an amendment to the Criminal Laws Act decriminalizing suicide attempt. In December last year, President Dr … Read more
Pakistan’s positive outreach and peace overtures have been met with negativity. He said Pakistan was facing the biggest concern from TTP and ISIS-K. He said Pakistan can have close relations with both the US and China. NEW YORK: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday said that Pakistan’s “positive outreach and peace overtures” have … Read more
FO said Indian involvement killing in Canada shows network had now gone global. Pakistan remained a target of targeted killings and espionage by RAW. India has a habit of implicating Pakistan in anything under its watch ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday said the news of Indian involvement in an extrajudicial killing in Canada shows … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad on Tuesday chaired a meeting with different stakeholders regarding the restructuring of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) leading to a privatization process. Advisor to PM on Aviation along with key members of his team, senior management and legal and financial consultants of PIA were also present. The meeting … Read more
ECC approved payment of projected net salary for first six months to PSM. The funds will be given from an allocated amount of Rs10 billion. Planning Ministry briefs ECC on economic indicators. ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the payment of projected net salary for the first six months of the Financial Year … Read more
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi. PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further deepen ties with Iran. PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar also attended the opening sitting of the UNGA session. NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a bilateral meeting with the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi on the sidelines … Read more
PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami held its protest sit-in for the second consecutive day outside the Governor House against rising inflation and electricity prices. Addressing the protest sit-in, JI Emir Siraj-ul-Haq once again hinted at a march to Islamabad if their demands for the reduction in electricity bills and petrol prices are not accepted. “If we call you … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inquired about the health of JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Karachi. Bilawal visited Hafiz Hamdullah, who was injured during the bomb attack in Mastung, and inquired about his well-being. Bilawal expressed his best wishes for the speedy recovery … Read more
US Embassy is taking steps to reduce visa appointment wait time. 10,000 Pakistani visa applicants have received appointment notices. US Consulate General Karachi will accept interview waiver applications from Sept 25. ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the United States said steps were being taken to reduce visa appointment wait time for the people of Pakistan. “Demand … Read more
Caretaker PM Kakar attended 78th UNGA opening session PM Kakar will address the UNGA on September 22. PM Kakar will have a busy day of engagements in New York. NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday attended the 78th opening session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. UN Secretary … Read more
The Eternal Brotherhood-II exercise commenced in Barotha garrison. COAS Munir visited Barotha and was briefed on the operation. Army Chief also visited Junior Leadership Academy (JLA) Shinkiari. RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir witnessed the opening ceremony of the Multi-National Special Forces Exercise “Eternal Brotherhood-II” at Barotha. Special Forces contingents from … Read more
