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Election Tribunal to decide on fingerprint verification: ECP Secretary
By: Afraz Ahmed | 15th May 2013 Election Tribunal to decide on fingerprint verification: ECP Secretary ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary, Ishtiaque Ahmed said Wednesday that the decision on fingerprint verification in connection with charges of rigging would be made by the election tribunal. Ahmed added that NADRA would conduct fingerprint verification...
Teachers ready to serve at polling stations in capital
By: Fawad Khan | 9th May 2013 Teachers ready to serve at polling stations in capital ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of teachers working in different public institutes under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) as well as volunteers are ready to perform election duties at different polling stations in capital. The FDE has engaged all the...
International Election Mission calls on senator Mushahid
By: Fawad Khan | 9th May 2013 International Election Mission calls on senator Mushahid ISLAMABAD, May 9 (APP): A high level Leader’s delegation of International Election Observation Mission to Pakistan, called on senator Mushahid Hussain Syed Thursday and expressed concern over the pre-election arrangements. Talking with the delegation here, Mushahid said that...
Polling personnel directed to perform duties without bias
By: Fawad Khan | 9th May 2013 Polling personnel directed to perform duties without bias ISLAMABAD:- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP),  in its code of conduct for polling day, Thursday directed the polling personnel to perform duties in a neutral manner and treat all voters, representatives of political parties, candidates, media and...
Nawaz never to forgive Musharraf
By: Aqsa Ishtiaque | 2nd May 2013 Nawaz never to forgive Musharraf SARGODHA / ISLAMABAD: In a public meeting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chairman Nawaz Sharif stated that former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has harmed the country’s integrity and economy therefore he can not forgive Musharraf for that. He further stated...
Musharraf transferred to Islamabad police headquarters
By: Alize Ahmed | 19th April 2013 Musharraf transferred to Islamabad police headquarters ISLAMABAD: Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was transferred from Chak Shahzad farmhouse to Islamabad Police Headquarters on Friday. Musharraf was supposed to be brought before the Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday, but due to some engagements ATC...
Lok Virsa: Hues of Balochistan tradition on display
By: APP | 19th April 2013 Lok Virsa: Hues of Balochistan tradition on display ISLAMABAD: The ongoing Lok Mela featured the culture and traditions of Balochistan on Thursday. Set up by the Balochistan Directorate of Culture in collaboration with Lok Virsa, the Baloch pavilion showcased the rich Baloch arts, crafts, folk music,...
Mob attack on Imran Khan’s house
By: Aqsa Ishtiaque | 18th April 2013 Mob attack on Imran Khan’s house ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday evening, outside the residence of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in Bani Gala, a furious argument broke out between the policemen and a huge mob of delinquents. PTI central information secretary Dr...
3 French jihadists arrested and deported
By: Aqsa Ishtiaque | 5th April 2013 3 French jihadists arrested and deported ISLAMABAD: Three French jihadists, held in secret since they entered the country illegally 10 months ago, have been deported, officials said on Thursday. The three men reportedly planned to travel to Afghanistan to fight Nato troops. French investigators...
Electricity shortfall: A never ending misery
By: Monitoring Desk | 3rd April 2013 Electricity shortfall: A never ending misery ISLAMABAD: Electricity shortfall is getting out of control owing to financial and fuel supply constraints even before the start of summer. A senior government official told on Tuesday that demand for electricity has not increased but power generation...
Geological Survey: Bhasha Dam is in dangerous condition
By: Alize Ahmed | 27th March 2013 Geological Survey: Bhasha Dam is in dangerous condition ISLAMABAD: The director general of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) has said Islamabad is an earthquake prone area and Bhasha dam is highly vulnerable because of huge fault lines. The dam, he warned, must not be built...
Pak-China Business Forum: Progress linked to adopting new technology
By: APP | 25th March 2013 Pak-China Business Forum: Progress linked to adopting new technology ISLAMABAD: A large number of people from the twin cities thronged the Pak-China Business Forum being held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre on Sunday. The event was organised by the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) and the...
CNG stations to open for three days a week
By: Afraz Ahmed | 19th March 2013 CNG stations to open for three days a week LAHORE: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Tuesday announced a new load management plan for CNG filling stations of the Punjab. Now all CNG filling stations of Lahore, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Multan, Sahiwal and Gujrat regions will...
Egypt President Morsi arrives on a-day visit
By: Javeria Nasir | 18th March 2013 Egypt President Morsi arrives on a-day visit ISLAMABAD: President of Egypt Dr Mohamed Morsihas arrived on a state visit to Pakistan on March 18 heading a high-powered delegation invited by President Asif Ali Zardari. President Morsi is the first civilian, democratically and freely elected President...
National Assembly dissolved on completion of term
By: Fawad Khan | 16th March 2013 National Assembly dissolved on completion of term ISLAMABAD: National Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved Saturday on completion of its five years constitutional term said a notification issued by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. “In pursuance of Article 52 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan,...
Law & order situation improved in PPP tenure: Rehman Malik
By: Fawad Khan | 16th March 2013 Law & order situation improved in PPP tenure: Rehman Malik ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior A. Rehman Malik said on Saturday that law and order situation had improved in the country as the security plan devised by him had remained successful during the past five years in foiling the...
982 diagnostic centres established for TB patients
By: Alize Ahmed | 15th March 2013 982 diagnostic centres established for TB patients ISLAMABAD, March 15 (APP): A total of 982 microscopy centres have been established across the country to provide free of cost diagnostic facility to tuberculosis (TB) patients. According to official sources, more than 700,000 tuberculosis patients were treated...
SBP directs banks on pay minimum profit rate of 6%
By: Afraz Ahmed | 15th March 2013 SBP directs banks on pay minimum profit rate of 6% ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to pay minimum profit rate of 6.0% per annum on all Pak Rupee saving deposits on average monthly balances with effect from April 01, 2013. “This rate...
Pakistan’s approach in first ODI was not right: Aqib
By: AFP | 13th March 2013 Pakistan’s approach in first ODI was not right: Aqib ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, has said that Pakistan team should have batted first after winning the toss in the first ODI against South Africa. Talking to a private news channel, Former bowling coach expressed his...
Free, fair election essential for country’s development: PM
By: Alize Ahmed | 13th March 2013 Free, fair election essential for country’s development: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday said free fair and transparent elections were essential for democracy, security and development of the country. “Only the elected representatives can set appropriate direction for the country that is economically...
Govt’s proactive policies ensured peace in country: Rehman Malik
By: Afraz Ahmed | 13th March 2013 Govt’s proactive policies ensured peace in country: Rehman Malik ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Rehman Malik on Wednesday said as a result of proactive policies, peace has been ensured in the country except Karachi and one can roam even in the areas which were once hub of proscribed organizations....
Govt takes practical steps for welfare of working class: PM
By: Fawad Khan | 12th March 2013 Govt takes practical steps for welfare of working class: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday said that Pakistan People’s  Party is pro-poor party and the PPP led coalition government has taken practical steps for welfare of the working class in the country. He stated this...
Senators decry ECP on electoral reforms
By: Alize Ahmed | 12th March 2013 Senators decry ECP on electoral reforms ISLAMABAD:  The members of Senate on Tuesday criticized the observations of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about the authority of the head of state regarding its proposed electoral reforms for conduct of free, fair and transparent elections....
Hajj corruption case: IHC rejects bail plea of Ex-DG Haj
By: Alize Ahmed | 8th March 2013 Hajj corruption case: IHC rejects bail plea of Ex-DG Haj ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on friday rejected the bail application of former Director General Haj Rao Shakeel, accused in the Haj corruption case. A single member bench comprising Justice Muhammad Anwar Khan Kasi resumed hearing the bail...
President signs Trade Organization Bill 2013
By: APP | 20th February 2013 President signs Trade Organization Bill 2013 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Trade Organization Bill, 2013 into law, in a ceremony here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister for Finance Salim H Mandviwala, Minister for Law, Justice...
President confirms names of three judges for Sindh High Court
By: Fawad Khan | 18th February 2013 President confirms names of three judges for Sindh High Court ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday confirmed nomination of Justice Nisar Muhammad Shaikh, Justice Nadeem Akhtar and Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui as permanent Judges of the High Court of Sindh. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar...
 
 
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