PM Shehbaz’s 19-member cabinet sworn in – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday administered the oath to a 19-member federal cabinet of newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Earlier today, PM Shehbaz had sent a summary to President Zardari to appoint the cabinet, comprising 18 federal ministers and a minister of state. The PML-N’s main ally, the PPP, has refused to become […]
Some familiar faces return, some new included in PM Shehbaz’s proposed 19-member cabinet – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday sent a summary to newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari to appoint a 19-member federal cabinet. A source in the PM’s Office had told Dawn that the prime minister held a marathon meeting on Sunday, which continued late into the night, to finalise the names of his new ministers. […]
Imran, Bushra ‘unlawful’ marriage case not political: Maneka
Khawar Maneka, the first husband of Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, has said the case surrounding the ‘unlawful’ marriage of Khan and Bushra is not of a political nature, but rather a matter stemming from the ‘destruction of his home’, compelling him to seek justice in the […]
Scheffler rolls to five-stroke win at Bay Hill
MIAMI: World number one Scottie Scheffler cruised to a five-stroke victory on Sunday at the PGA Arnold Palmer Invitational to capture his first tour victory in nearly a year. Scheffler, the 2022 Masters champion, fired a bogey-free six-under par 66 to finish 72 holes on 15-under 273 at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida. That was […]
Punjab IG orders proper storage, protection, deletion of ‘criminals’ data with police – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab Police department has issued a standing order for a responsible collection, processing, dissemination and removal of ‘criminals’ data stored in the police’s database, with a primary focus on gender-based violence cases across the province, and to check misuse of this sensitive information and save people concerned from unnecessary inconvenience and exploitation. The […]
As ‘Suthra Punjab drive’ goes on, Lahore’s drains reek of sewage, foul smell – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has failed to desilt major drains of Lahore, ignoring the instructions of the Punjab government to ensure cleanliness under the ongoing ‘Suthra Punjab drive’ launched on the orders of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The situation is worsening in various localities by the day as sewage level in the […]
FIA digs into claims of financial misconduct in LPG imports – Pakistan
• Agency’s probe comes on SIFC’s orders, focuses on SSGC’s liquefied petroleum gas operations• Gas utility’s board reportedly suspends services of executives nominated in complaints ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has started an investigation into the allegations of illicit imports and operational irregularities within the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector, following directives from the […]
Debt burden hinders progress, Pakistan tells UN – Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the United Nations to strengthen its commitment to supporting developing nations in tackling debt sustainability challenges. Stressing that this burden has notably impeded efforts related to climate change and gender equality, Pakistan highlights the need for increased assistance in these crucial areas. In a recent gathering organised by the Group […]
Foreign policy under Trump 2.0 – Pakistan
WHAT will US foreign policy look like under Donald Trump 2.0? Governments and people across the world have already started assessing this as the former president appears increasingly likely to return to power even though the election is far too early to call. But irrespective of who wins the presidential race, there is a general […]
US airlifts staff amid unrest in Haiti – World
Burnt-out cars are seen in Port-au-Prince as rebels attempt to oust Haitian PM Ariel Henry.—AFP PORT PRINCE: With Haiti’s capital spiralling deeper into violence, the United States said on Sunday it has airlifted American staff from its embassy in Port-au-Prince and brought in additional personnel to boost security at the compound. Residents of beleaguered neighbourhoods […]