CITY NOTES: Waiting for a minister
It seems we’re never going to get the good old budget speech from the finance minister. True, we have the speech in the National Assembly, but for two years in succession, we’ve…
Health card facility to be extended to entire country: minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Amir Mehmood Kiani on Sunday said that the facility of Sehat Insaf Card would be extended to all parts of the country. He was speaking after visiting the…
PTI’s Aamir Liaquat hints at being made minister soon
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Aamir Liaquat on Sunday met Prime Minister Imran Khan in the latter’s Bani Gala residence and hinted at being assigned a new portfolio soon. The PTI MNA from…
100 days on, KP govt yet to appoint minister for education
–CM’s advisor serving as part-time education guide despite PTI’s plans to reform social sector LAHORE: Despite being in power for the last 100 days, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is…
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…
LB minister says govt officers not able to work out of NAB’s fear
LARKANA: Sindh Local Bodies (LB) Minister Saeed Ghani on Sunday said that no officer in Sindh can work independently due to fear of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) actions. “NAB has targeted Sindh…
Indian minister MJ Akbar steps down following harassment allegations
Indian union minister MJ Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by over 10 women, has resigned from his post. In a statement that was tweeted by news agency ANI, Akbar said…
Actress Sanam Saeed congratulates Zulfi Bukhari for being appointed as PM’s Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis
KARACHI: Pakistani actress and singer Sanam Saeed on Tuesday congratulated Zulfi Bukhari on his appointment as Prime Minister’s (PM) Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis. On Monday, Sayed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari, a close aide of PM…
Health minister visits PIMS, vows revolutionary health reforms
— Aamer Mehmood Kiani says govt will increase funds and human resources to bring improvements in patient care ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Aamer Mehmood Kiani said on Saturday that no compromise would be…
Finance minister reviews implementation of FATF action plan
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Friday reviewed the progress made regarding the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) action plan. While chairing a meeting of National Executive Committee (NEC),…
Govt assures growth of free, responsible media
— Info minister says independent media is essential for strengthening of democracy and nurturing of democratic values in the society ISLAMABAD: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhary said on Friday that…
Committee formed to decide fate of PM, CM, Governor houses
ISLAMABAD: In order to implement its manifesto in true spirit, the federal government has constituted a 12-member committee which would decide the fate of heritage buildings including the Prime Minister House, Chief Minister and…
Former S Leone VP, minister held for alleged graft
FREETOWN: Sierra Leone’s former vice-president and an ex-minister were arrested on corruption charges on Thursday, a day after a report alleged “rampant” graft in the previous regime. Victor Bockarie Foh, who served…
Sindh minister Jamil Yousuf visits APNS House
KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Information Minister Jamil Yousuf assured the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS) to revamp the advertisement distribution policy and payment system in order to ensure transparency in the Sindh Information…
Govt can’t meddle in NAB’s affairs: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information and Law Minister Barrister Ali Zafar Thursday said that the government cannot interfere in legal actions taken by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) under its mandate. The minister was…
Interim minister rules out delay in general election
Ali Zafar says free, fair and transparent elections will be held as per schedule LAHORE: Caretaker Minister for Information and Law Barrister Ali Zafar has ruled out delay in the upcoming general…
Education minister takes notice of students’ harassment by invigilator
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Muhammad Balighur Rehman took strong notice of the incident of harassment of students by a teacher. According to a press release on Thursday, he…