Women’s role in peace building being acknowledged globally: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said women play pivotal role in fight against extremism. Addressing launching ceremony of “Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Training Manual” at International Islamic University here, Ahsan said today world...
As to why case be not sent to EC: IHC
ISLAMABAD: During hearing of petition regarding disqualification of PTI Chairman Imran Khan Islamabad High Court (IHC) has observed as to why this case be not referred to Election Commission (EC). Petition seeking disqualification of Imran Khan for...
Dealing ‘harassers’ with grace, PM lauds Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb for keeping her cool while supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) heckled her at a coffee shop in London. “Manner in which Marriyum Aurangzeb dealt...
Criminals awarded punishment from different courts
Karachi: Investigation conducted under supervision of Shahla Qureshi Superintendent of Police Investigation Central, criminals were awarded punishments from different courts. 7th Additional Sessions Judge Karachi awarded life imprisonment and fined...
DIG Dr Maqsood praises LEAs performance after Pak-England T20 matches ended peacefully in Karachi
Karachi: Four T-20 matches between Pakistan and England cricket teams at National Stadium Karachi ended peacefully with a joint efforts of all law enforcement agencies. Under supervision of DIG Security and Emergency Services Division Dr. Maqsood Ahm...
Sindh govt hospitals giving treatment to over 0.1 million flood-affected children
KARACHI: More than 100,000 children have been treated free of cost at children’s Emergency Rooms (ERs) of government teaching hospitals in flood-hit locations. ERs have remained operational 24/7 despite torrential rains and flooding in calamity...
District Central police in action: Bandit killed, another nabbed after police encounter
Karachi: Shaheen Force in an encounter with robbers in limits of Sir Syed Police Station near Hudood Kalyana Chowk killed a bandit while other was arrested with serious injuries, police said. Accused was identified as Wiklaj son of unknown while inj...
No chance of acquittal for pampered child Imran Khan, says Hashmat Habib
KARACHI: The pampered child, Imran Khan, shrewdly played a bluff move and achieved adjournment delaying the framing of the charge under contempt laws. Hashmat Habib President Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Adlia said contempt proceeding is a serious matter touc...
CM Murad directs for rapid drainage of water from flood-hit areas
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in a session directed officials for rapid drainage of floodwater to send flood-hit people back to homes. Chairing meeting of officials for drainage of water from Khairpur, Naushahro Feroz, Nawabshah, Sangh...
SHC restricts KMC for collection of taxes via KE bills
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) temporarily restricted Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) from collecting municipal taxes with electricity bills. Court remarked that tax collection will be restored when city administration satisfies it over mat...
