Sindh High Court ordered ministry of Foreign Affairs and government of Pakistan to start diplomatic efforts for bringing back Dr Afia Siddiqui and her children from US imprisonment.
Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that government's policies and programmes are aimed at uplifting of the common man as well as the poor. For the purpose a number of revolutionary and welfare projects have been launched in the provinc
Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has set up a relief fund to help out the displaced families of Swat valley. The PML-Q President Chaudhry Senator Shujaat Hussain has appealed to all the Muslim Leaguers and well-to-do people to pool resources for needy one
The Supreme Court has declared that a civilian could not be tried under field court martial as it did not apply on them. Announcing the decision reserved earlier by a larger bench headed by Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan on an appeal filed by one Ghula
Federal Advisor Textile, Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has expressed the hope that cross subsidy is all set to get away in next budget and the gas tariff of textile sector will be lowered by 12.5 percent accordingly. The Advisor disclosed this during his short vi
Pakistan is passing through a critical juncture and in order to bring the country out of serious crisis, all the political parties and workers should unite at one platform after setting aside their personal interests, Senior Advisor to Punjab CM, Sardar Z
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the Ministry of Special Initiatives to gear up its efforts for early completion of "clean drinking water project for all" (CDWA) project, which envisage setting up of a water treatment plant in each union
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said it is time to promote real image of Islam, damaged by some extremists, for bringing peace and harmony back to the society. The Prime Minister was addressing the launching ceremony of English poetry boo
On the directives of Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, all the provincial secretaries and other senior officers held open courts on Friday in a bid to resolve public grievances. The Chief Minister had asked all the secretaries and other senior office
Federal Government has put the security apparatus on red alert after receiving intelligence information regarding terrorist strike in Islamabad using suicide bomb attackers.
Pakistan Bait ul Mal would give Rs 36,000 per annum to all the deserving Thalassaemia patients admitted in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). This was announced by Zamrud Khan, Managing Director Pakistan Bait ul Mal.
Appreciating Pakistan's role in the global war against terrorism, Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan, Tjerd De Zwaan on Friday said the present democratic government is sincere in its resolve to combat terrorism and overcome militant insurgency.
Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif on Friday has transferred two additional district and sessions judges (AD&SJ) and two civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates. The AD&SJ Muhammad Zubair Aziz Cheema has been transferred from T
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has granted five licenses for satellite TV channels which includes first ever satellite TV channel targeting Agriculture sector in Pakistan. This was announced in 53rd meeting of Pemra held at its Hea
Twenty five Brigadiers of Pakistan Army have been promoted as Major General, Aaj TV reported Friday. According to the channel, Army Promotion Board promoted the officials in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief of Army Staff General Ash
Dr Afia Siddique, currently detained in a New York jail, will soon be repatriated home, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik. "A considerable progress has been made to this effect and there are positive indication from the US administration to get her rele
Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said on Friday that militants are on the run in Dir, Buner and adjoining areas due to successful operation of the security forces. Talking to a private TV channel, he said, "The days of militants are numbered, th
The Chairman of National Assembly Standing Committee on Education Abid Sher Ali on Friday demanded of the Punjab government to take stern action against the officials of the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) and the police o
Obama administration's stringent conditionalities tied to its $1.5 billion assistance per year, an amount no more than five percent of Pakistan's 2008-09 budget, reflects the failure of President Asif Ali Zardari to effectively present Pakistan's case.
Acting Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said that in view of existing law and order situation in the country, the Criminology should be incorporated as a subject in the syllabus.
Planning Commission (PC) has proposed to issue guidelines for using energy efficient technology and formulating effective penalties to discourage wastage of energy.
Mirpur, AJK largest model city, would soon have its first public sector FM Radio by Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) which would start transmitting programmes of general interest in the near future, official sources said. Swift preparations are afo
Pakistan Oilfields Limited was incorporated on 25th November 1950. It is a subsidiary of the Attock Oil Company which holds 53.9% shares of the company. In 1978, POL took over the exploration and production business from AOC and since then it has been inv
The Punjab government has called Rangers in Mianwali and Bhakkar districts, avert any possible terror attack. Sargodha Regional Police Officer Usman Anwar said that the Rangers had been deployed in Mianwali and Dajal (Bhakkar) checkpost on the Punjab-NWFP
Pakistan Oilfields Limited was incorporated on 25th November 1950. It is a subsidiary of the Attock Oil Company which holds 53.9% shares of the company. In 1978, POL took over the exploration and production business from AOC and since then it has been inv
Members of the All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) Multan Chapter had warned on Friday that they would commit self-immolation outside Chief Minister's Secretariat if the Punjab government did not accept their demands. Following the government's refusal
The rupee inched up with a gain of three paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 80.42 and 80.44, experts said on the interbank market on Friday. Rising trend in inflows, helped the rupee to look ahead versus dollar, currency viewers said.
British investors want to invest in different sectors, like power generation and Industry, but they are afraid of the uncertain situation, growing terrorism and insecurity in Pakistan. If Pakistan succeeds in restoration of normalcy, rooting out terrorism
The rupee inched up with a gain of three paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 80.42 and 80.44, experts said on the interbank market on Friday. Rising trend in inflows, helped the rupee to look ahead versus dollar, currency viewers said.
Commuters of Islamabad and Rawalpindi welcomed the decision of government to run 8,000 CNG buses for public transport in mega cities of the country. A resident Abdus Samiah said that it is a good decision which will help overcome problem of the commuters
The cease-fire between PIA management and Pakistan Air Line Pilots' Association (Palpa), reached only about two weeks ago, instead of finding a permanent solution to the dispute between the two sides, appears to be heading towards further escalation of th
Dr Syed Enamul Haq, Professor, Electronic Engineering Department, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) passed away here on Friday morning. He was 73. Earlier to his appointment in SSUET, he was associated with NED University of Engine
Director General Bureau of Immigration Muhammad Umer Morio has said that the number of Pakistanis working abroad could be substantially increased by producing more skilled manpower in the country. Talking to newsmen here on Friday He said that the governm
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide Rs 56.59 billion ($773 million) for different development projects. The funds would be utilised for AJK development projects including hydel power generation, highways, communication and other sectors. This w
World Mother's Day would be celebrated across the world including Pakistan tomorrow (Sunday) with great opportunity to rejoice our blessings and honour the special person in our lives. Mother's Day celebrates motherhood generally and the positive contribu
Federal Education Minister Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani said on Friday that about 10,000 teachers would be given training in the field of educational management and monitoring under the Ed-Link Project being implemented in the country with the support of US ED
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) in Qatar have mapped a draft version of the date palm genome, unlocking many of its genetic secrets. "We have generated a draft DNA sequence and initial assembly of the date palm using the most advanced
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the corporate governance rating of Allied Bank at CGR-8, denoting 'high level of corporate governance.' This rating is based on a scale ranging from CGR-1 (lowest) to CGR-10 (highest). CGR-8 a
The President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Anjum Nisar said that to facilitate the business community of Hyderabad government should arrange frequent flights of PIA from Hyderabad to upcountry and upgrade the Hyderabad Airport for air cargo and
Civil Defence Sindh (CDS) has expressed concern over the safety of thousands of employees and daily visitors at the headquarters of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC). In a notice issued to the director of Safety Department of KESC on May 6, the Civil
Minorities are important part of our society and Constitution of the land provides equal and full rights to all citizens including minorities. "Government of Sindh is fully determined to protect the rights of all groups of minorities," Chief Minister Sind
The country's business community has urged the government not to compromise on Pakistan's interests while implementing Pak-Afghan transit trade agreement. In a statement, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Mian Shaukat Masud on Fr
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the corporate governance rating of Allied Bank at CGR-8, denoting 'high level of corporate governance.' This rating is based on a scale ranging from CGR-1 (lowest) to CGR-10 (highest). CGR-8 a
The Sindh Minister for Information Shazia Marrie has said that equitable distribution of the resources was the only solution of the confronting socio-economic problems and development of the province, as such the PPP government has determined to get NFC A
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has commuted death penalty of one Muhammad Idrees into life imprisonment here on Friday. A three member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed hear
Sindh Home Minister, Dr Zulfikar Ali Mirza, while taking notice of rise in crimes in the city despite ban on pillion riding, has called for a detailed report from CCPO Karachi about crime figures before and after the ban.
Much to the relief of industrialists, all inspections relating to labour levies have been frozen with immediate effect. Taking serious notice of registration of cases and issuance of warrants of arrests against industrialists by officials of Labour Depart
The NWFP government is preparing its case for presentation in the National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting. The two representatives of the provincial government on the commission, Minister for Finance Mohammad Humayun Khan and Senator Haji Mohammad Adeel
President Asif Ali Zardari has voiced his firm belief that Pakistan would be up to the task of rooting out violent extremism with the help of international support. "I can assure the world on behalf of the people of Pakistan that we are up to the task. Ju
A joint committee of Pakistan Customs and exporters would review and fix the price of exportable precious stones on the basis of carat and weight, while it would also decide matters relating to the price of leather goods. This decision was taken in a meet
Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan called on Pakistani High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hassan and other officers of Pakistan High Commission in London on Friday.
Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) held a colourful International Culture Day at its premises here on Friday which was largely participated by teachers, students, parents and diplomats. Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Kh
A two-member polish educational delegation from Skarbek Graduate School of Business Economics Warsaw, Poland, on Friday visited the Karachi University Business School (KUBS) to acquaint themselves of the academic discipline, the faculty, courses taught bo
A high level meeting of the department of Education and Literacy Government of Sindh and University of Sindh had reviewed the arrangements for conducting test of Primary School Teachers (PST) in 20 districts and HST at Karachi here on Friday.
Renowned scientist and member of Planning Commission for Science and Technology Dr Sammar Mubarakmand and Senior Chief (S&T) Dr M. Ashraf Moten visited University of Sindh and met with the Vice Chancellor Mazharul Haq Siddiqui on Friday.
Vice Chancellor, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro (LUMHS) Professor Noshad Ahmed Shaikh inaugurated Mohtrama Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Corner the University. In a briefing to Media he said this corner was to pay tribute to Shaheed B
ZONG, the first international brand of China Mobile, has extended its support to the Music Society of LUMS in celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 9 and 10. The festivities will include a Music Conference followed by the inauguration of the renovated M
Gulf Air has appointed M/s Genesis Aviation Services as its general sales agent for passenger sales in Pakistan. Genesis Aviation Services, a well known and reputed name in aviation industry, is already Gulf Air's GSA for Cargo effective 1 Mar 2009 and th
The government has no plans to bailout the textile sector that is in the throes of a severe crisis due to the high cost of production, associated with increasing electricity and gas tariff as well as global recession which has decreased demand.
Underlining the importance of modern education and research as the key to progress, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Information Secretary Ahsan Iqbal has exhorted the youth parliamentarians to "specialise in what others can't give."
Chairman of Standing Committee on Interior Senator Talha Mehmood has called upon all the political parties to forge unity in their ranks to defend the country in this hour of crisis by setting aside their petty differences. Talking to media persons here o
As many as 106 Pakistan Air Force staffers were conferred non-operational awards for their outstanding performance. An Investiture Ceremony was held at Air Headquarters Islamabad, wherein non-operational military awards were conferred on these personnel o
Chief Justice Lahore High Court here on Friday disposed of a suo motu proceeding against brutal torture on a 60-year-old man after the DPO Kasur told the court that the SHO of the police station, Muazzam Ali and an ASI Ajmal Hussain have been suspended. T
The registration for 124 Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Long Courses commenced and will continue till May 21, ISPR press release quoted on Friday. It said that those desiring to make a career in Pakistan Army as a commissioned officer should get themselv
