Finance czar commits to continuing caretakers’ policies – Business
ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday laid out his singular agenda: to focus on the implementation of much-needed reforms and secure a new deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to pull the economy out of crisis. “No debates, no waste of time — just a steadfast commitment to implementation,” the former […]
Ramazan begins today after moon sighted – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Monday announced the sighting of moon and first day of the holy month of Ramazan will fall on Tuesday. The committee’s meeting was held at the office of the administrator of Auqaf in the provincial capital with Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, head of the central moon sighting committee, in […]
New blood joins old guard in federal cabinet – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari administers oath of office to members of the federal cabinet at Aiwan-i-Sadr, on Monday.—APP • 19-member body sworn in; Dar made foreign minister, ex-HBL CEO to lead finance ministry• Attaullah Tarar becomes information minister; lone woman Shaza Khawaja yet to be allocated portfolio• In first cabinet meeting, PM Shehbaz orders […]
Won’t tolerate intimidation of press, says CJP – Pakistan
• Media aired Chattha’s allegations without verification, Justice Isa regrets• Rejects reports by Islamabad police, FIA; slams authorities for failure to apprehend those behind Matiullah Jan’s abduction• PBC expresses solidarity with ‘journalists facing harassment’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Monday observed that the intimidation of the press would not be […]
Benazir Bhutto sings praises of Shashi Kapoor
In a nostalgic moment from the past, an old video clip of the late Pakistani politician and former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, is making rounds on the internet. The clip is from an interview with Indian actor, director, and host Simi Garewal on her chat show, where Benazir candidly expressed her admiration for the 1976 […]
Senate becomes dysfunctional as over half its members retire – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Senate will remain dysfunctional for at least three weeks, as 52 lawmakers — over half the strength of the upper house of parliament — retired on Monday night. The term of a senator is six years, but half of them retire every three years and elections are held to fill the vacancies. These […]
SC asks how ownership of Margalla land given to military – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, hearing an appeal filed by Messrs Monal group of companies, wondered on Monday how the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) could be converted into the military’s grassland. Headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, a three-judge bench had taken up the Monal group’s appeal against an Islamabad High […]
As Ramazan begins, world leaders call for silencing guns in Gaza – World
this picture taken from Israel’s southern border with the Gaza Strip shows humanitarian aid being airdropped, on Sunday.—AFP • Biden says working tirelessly for an immediate six-week ceasefire• Guterres wants release of all prisoners, regrets humanitarian law lies in tatters UNITED NATIONS: As Ramazan commences, global leaders united in recognising the significance of the holy […]
Princess Of Wales apologises over edited photograph
Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Monday apologised and admitted to editing an official portrait of her released by the palace that prompted AFP and other agencies to withdraw the altered image. Kate, 42, has not been seen in public since attending a Christmas Day church service, and underwent abdominal surgery in January, fuelling speculation about […]
Ishaq Dar becomes FM as PM Shehbaz’s 19-member cabinet sworn in – Pakistan
PML-N leader Ishaq Dar was given the coveted slot of the minister of foreign affairs after President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday administered the oath to the 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 […]