FO tightens noose around diplomatic corps
ISLAMABAD: An unannounced policy of the protocol wing of the Foreign Office (FO) has tightened the noose around diplomatic corps in the federal capital. As a result, the foreign missions in Islamabad…
Morocco Embassy under scrutiny for abusing diplomatic portfolio
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) has sought out information from Pakistan Customs regarding the illegal duty-free items imported by the Embassy of Morocco in Islamabad, misusing its diplomatic portfolio. According to the…
Hungary seeks to improve ties with Pakistan: Mayor Franka Tibor
ISLAMABAD: Through a proactive approach and improved engagement, bilateral relations between Hungary and Pakistan can be enhanced, said Franka Tibor, the Mayor of Kerepes, a Hungarian town, during his visit to Pakistan.…
Stranded Afghans demand Pak-Afghan border reopened
In a bid to convince Pakistani authorities to allow them to enter their motherland, hundreds of Afghans—stranded due to the sealing of Pak-Afghan border at Torkham—have staged a protest demonstration at Landi…
EU welcomes CPEC, supports peace process in region
The European Union (EU) welcomes the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and supports peace process in the region, says designated ambassador to Guatemala (Central America), Stefano Gatto. “The CPEC will open new…
PSF chairman under scanner over illegal appointments
The Ministry of Science and Technology (S&T) has decided to hold an enquiry against the chairman Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) for violating the set rules on appointing new staff. Pakistan Today published…
CHE director allegedly looting govt money on fake invoices
Dr Bhugti allegedly found involved in making cheques in favour of subordinates on forged medicines receipts Top management at the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MNHS) reportedly gave “safe…
What good is a CCTV in complete darkness?
Installing surveillance cameras in the city would be entirely useless since more than 80 per cent of the street lights are out of order. Despite repeated complaints from the public, the Capital…
Water project worth millions inanely scrapped near completion
The Ministry of Science & Technology (S&T) wasted Rs 1,413,350 million as a project of pure drinking water was shut down without any reason. Machinery costing million rupees has been dumped. It…
I’ll do as I please, says PSF chair while thumbing nose at rules
The recently appointed Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) chairman has violated the rules right under the nose of the Prime Minister Secretariat by appointing new staff members that haven’t cleared NTS/PTS. According to…
Man alleges mob of setting house on fire over monetary dispute
A poor Christian man’s house was allegedly set ablaze over a monetary dispute. Talking to Pakistan Today, Boota Masih claimed that more than 10 men and two women attacked his house and forced…
E-11’s skyscraper scraping locals’ lives
A local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been allegedly found involved in the construction of an “illegal” skyscraper over a nullah in a posh sector of the federal capital, Pakistan Today learnt through sources in the Capital Development Authority (CDA).