Punjab Gov opposes passage of controversial defamation law
Lahore: Punjab Governor Saleem Haider said that Pakistan Peoples’ Party is against controversial defamation law passed by provincial legislature earlier this month. “I tried to stop [passage] of defamation bill as Governor,” he said...
CM inaugurates projects at Naya Nazimabad, enhancing community living, infrastructure
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated three value-added projects at Naya Nazimabad-Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana, Naya Nazimabad Flyover and Naya Nazimabad Jama Masjid. Ceremony attended by number of people including Sharjeel Memon...
LHC Chief Justice elevation to Supreme Court approved
ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved nomination of Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan as judge of Supreme Court. Move comes despite concerns from executive authorities regarding Chief Justice Khan’s h...
Treasury benches spar over hours-long Karachi loadshedding
ISLAMABAD: Treasury benches in National Assembly had an altercation over hours-long electricity loadshedding in Karachi as various areas in metropolis grapple with extended power outages in scorching hot weather. Korangi, Lyari, North Karachi...
The unsung Hero of “Youm-e-Takbeer” Muhammad Quadir Hussain
KARACHI: “I Professor Muhammad Quadir Hussain s/o of Muhammad Khawaja Husain am a Nuclear Physicist, having received the Degree of M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics and having worked as a Nuclear Scientist under Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission in Paki...
Minister assures to provide scholarships to deserving students
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui assured to give scholarships to deserving students from all provinces. residing over meeting of Board of Directors of Pakistan Education Endowment Fund here, he...
'Unannounced martial law imposed in country', Imran tells top court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has complained of "Victimisation" that he faced during hearing of NAB amendments case hearing in Supreme Court. Jailed PTI founder appeared before Supreme Court's five-member bench via video link...
Pakistan to become 'great nation' by implementing Chinese success model
BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his resolve to make Pakistan a great nation and regain its position by following Chinese development model through utmost hard work and sharp focus on industrial and agricultural progress. "If we foll...
Michael Owen inaugurates Ziauddin University's Football Ground
KARACHI: A former renowned English footballer, Michael Owen, inaugurated the Ziauddin University's Football Ground during his visit to Karachi. The event took place opposite Ziauddin University's Clifton campus. During the ceremony, Owen expressed...
1,25,000 houses prepared for flood victims: CM Murad
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that 125,000 houses have been prepared for flood affectees. On visit to office of Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees here, CM was given briefing with regard to construction of houses for flood...
