Ex-minister Anwar Saifullah Khan’s conviction overturned after 23 years
ISLAMABAD :The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former federal minister Anwar Saifullah Khan, declaring the sentence issued in 2000 null and void and restoring the Lahore High Court’s acquittal of June 13, 2002. In its written judgment, the court said that under Article 12 of the Constitution, no person can be punished more […]
First Lady inaugurates Nusrat Bhutto Library in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD : First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the Headquarters of Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Islamabad and inaugurated the Begum Nusrat Bhutto Library. During a meeting with Chairperson PRCS Mrs Farzhana Naek, the first lady was informed that students from universities and educational institutions would benefit from the library facility. Speaking on […]
Islamabad Police devises security plan to protect cattle markets: DIG
ISLAMABAD : Deputy Inspector General Islamabad Police Muhammad Jawad Tariq says the Islamabad Police have devised a comprehensive security plan to protect cattle markets and prevent crimes in the federal capital. In a statement, he said more than fifteen hundred police officers and personnel have been deployed for the security of cattle markets that have […]
Aleem, Hanif agree to provide modern facilities to public
ISLAMABAD :Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi have agreed to adopt a joint strategy to provide safe, modern and fast travel facilities to the public. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between the two leaders in Islamabad today, where both the Ministers discussed enhancing […]
Interior Minister, US Assistant Secretary discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD : The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Paul Kapur, has appreciated Pakistan’s role for regional peace and stability. He expressed these views while talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. During the meeting, discussions were held on bilateral relations and the latest situation in the Middle East. […]
PM expresses satisfaction over expanding ‘B2B’ cooperation b/w Pakistan, China
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over expanding “Business to Business” cooperation between Pakistan and China. He was talking to a high-level Chinese business delegation led by President and Controlling Shareholder of IBI Beijing United Technology Qian Xiaojun in Islamabad today. While welcoming the delegation to Pakistan, the Prime Minister said Pakistan […]
NA proceedings briefly suspended over lack of quorum
ISLAMABAD (APP): Proceedings of the National Assembly were briefly suspended on Thursday after a lawmaker pointed out a lack of quorum shortly after the session began. Muhammad Iqbal Khan Afridi drew the Deputy Speaker’s attention to the quorum issue, prompting Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah to order a headcount in the House. Following the […]
France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak
BORDEAUX: French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack. Earlier, authorities had ordered a lockdown for the more than 1,700 passengers and crew on the vessel, but insisted there […]
US hands over 450 cultural artefacts to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United States repatriated more than 450 cultural artefacts to Pakistan during a ceremony held at the Islamabad Museum on Wednesday. The repatriated collection includes historically significant objects that were illegally removed from Pakistan and later identified and recovered through close cooperation between US law enforcement agencies and Pakistani authorities, The News reported. The artefacts will now […]
Senior RSS leader, ex-Indian army chief back dialogue with Pakistan
A senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader and a former Indian army chief have advocated maintaining open channels of dialogue with Pakistan, a stance that has drawn strong criticism from opposition parties, especially the Congress. RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, considered the organisation’s second-most senior leader, told news agency PTI that India should continue diplomatic engagement with Pakistan. […]