PM throws weight behind Fawad in Sanjrani row
–No one can be allowed to humiliate federal ministers, says Fawad while quoting PM –Infighting escalates as Fawad refuses to apologise to Sanjrani after being barred from Senate –Info minister says PM…
Govt to deal sternly with land grabbers in capital, suburbs: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the land grabbers and those involved in the illegal occupation of poor people’s lands in Islamabad and its suburbs would not be spared and…
PML-N in no mood to launch anti-govt movement: Ahsan Iqbal
KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said his party was in no mood to launch a movement against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Speaking to the media,…
SC seeks written reply from NAB, govt for maintainability of NRO case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday sought a written reply from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the attorney general in cases pertaining to Swiss accounts with $60 million in them…
Opp hails govt’s proposal of formulating code of conduct for lawmakers
ISLAMABAD: Government’s proposal of forming a committee to prepare a code of conduct for lawmakers was received warmly by the opposition leaders on Thursday. During the question hour, the treasury benches and…
Zardari claims PPP will form next govt
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday claimed that his party will form the next government after winning the elections. Arriving in Khairpur on a two-day visit, Zardari lauded…
Change in Pakistan to be seen in six months: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the country was passing through a critical juncture, but expressed hope the people would see a visible change in the next six months. The…
Aasia Bibi’s husband calls for her protection, criticises govt deal with protesters
LAHORE: The husband of Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman acquitted after eight years on death row for blasphemy, on Saturday criticised the government deal with protesters of religious groups that left her in…
TLP ends sit-in after agreement with government
–The three-day sit-in across the country ended after negotiations between government and TLP leaders succeeded late Friday night LAHORE: Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) on late Friday night announced an end to the sit-in after…
Opposition refuses to meet govt delegation amid ongoing tension
NA session adjourned over lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The opposition caucus has refused to meet the government delegation over current political situation fueling up in the wake of protests. The delegation of…
SC turns down government’s plea seeking new Islamabad IGP
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused a petition filed by the government seeking permission to appoint a new inspector general of police (IGP) in Islamabad. Instead, the court suggested the government…
Govt adopting adequate measures to combat pollution, smog: minister
–Met office asks citizens to avoid burning tyres, garbage to counter smog LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Mian Aslam Iqbal on Thursday said the government was adopting adequate measures to…
Islamabad IGP resumes duty as SC dismisses govt’s plea to appoint new police chief
–Justice Nisar says additional charge is given to officer in case IGP is out of country ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jan Muhammad resumed duty on Thursday, shortly after the Supreme Court…
JUI-F chief predicts fall of govt within next three months
Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Wednesday predicted that the incumbent government would fall within three months from now onwards, a private media outlet reported. He said the performance of…
Executive Council on Creation of South Punjab formed
–Punjab CM approves ToRs of council LAHORE: Punjab government on Friday notified the formation of the Executive Council on Creation of South Punjab, headed by former National Assembly member Chaudhry Tahir Bashir Cheema.…
Government to extend full support to media: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that as media has a pivotal role in the promotion of democracy, good governance, ensuring transparency and merit as well as creating awareness among the…
PM’s top aide says to develop disaster resilient infrastructure
NDMA chairman says Pakistan has more engaging approach of disaster risk reduction, preemptive mitigation ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to prime minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq has said that the government under the leadership…