NATIONALGovt to take ‘big’ step against illegal immigration to Turkey from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has decided to permanently resolve the long pending issue of people illegally immigrating to Turkey from Pakistan and also identified 12 perso
Apr 3, 2019
NATIONALNAB summons ex-PM Abbasi to appear in LNG scam probe again
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) office in Rawalpindi has summoned former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on April 2 in connection with the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) scand
Mar 30, 2019
NATIONALNAB tightens net around ex-PM Abbasi, initiates two new inquiries
--Bureau to probe appointment of former PSO MD; no permanent OGDCL head in five yearsISLAMABAD: After investigating the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) scandal, the National Accountability Bureau (NA
Mar 20, 2019
NATIONALGovernment imposes SOPs to protect classified information
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division, on the directions of the federal government, has imposed restrictions on the circulation of agenda of cabinet meetings to Press Information Department (PID) before the meetings take place<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/08/cabinet-division-approves-sops-to-protect-classified-information/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 8, 2019
NATIONALPM yet to accept Azam Swati’s resignation
–Delay of one month in acceptance of resignation tendered by science and technology minister on ‘moral grounds’ –Swati hopeful to continue as minister after SC hearing next week, sources claim ISLAMABAD: Despite<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/04/pm-yet-to-accept-azam-swatis-resignation/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 4, 2019
NATIONALHundreds of dual national civil servants may lose jobs
–Fate of officials holding dual nationality at stake after apex court’s judgement –OGRA’s member oil, OGDCL MD, PSO GM among other officials to decide whether they want to keep their jobs or<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/17/hundreds-of-dual-national-civil-servants-may-lose-jobs/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 17, 2018
NATIONALPTI govt set to introduce new anti-graft laws
--Bill to establish whistleblower protection commission drafted as per PM Imran’s instructions--Whistleblowers to be rewarded 20% of recovered amount in cases of effective information--Forma
Dec 14, 2018
BusinessGas shortfall: PM orders immediate inquiry against top management of SNGPL, SSGC
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the initiation of an immediate inquiry against the managing directors (MDs) of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) for<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/12/gas-shortfall-pm-orders-immediate-inquiry-against-top-management-of-sngpl-ssgc/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 12, 2018
NATIONALCabinet approves appointment of four justice commission members
--Appointments in LJCP made in view of recommendations of Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved the appointment of four members in the Law and Justice Com
Dec 11, 2018
NATIONALGovt all set for parliament’s approval over proposed legal reforms
–Sources say govt will introduce six new laws, amend two existing laws ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is all set for parliament’s approval over the proposed legal reforms in an apparent bid<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/02/govt-all-set-for-parliaments-approval-over-proposed-legal-reforms/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 2, 2018
NATIONALNAB chief restricts officers from meeting politicians
–Non-compliance, which will be a violation of TCS Rules 2002, can lead to sacking of anti-graft watchdog’s employee ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of reports regarding the meeting of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officers with political<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/23/nab-chief-restricts-officers-from-meeting-politicians/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 23, 2018
NATIONALGovt plans to construct 19 dams for efficient water management
ISLAMABAD: Taking cognizance of the looming water crisis, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is deliberating upon a policy to construct 19 dams, including Kalabagh Dam, in order to enhance the storage capacity to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/13/govt-plans-to-construct-19-dams-for-efficient-water-management/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 13, 2018