Senators question devolved ministries’ ‘revival’ – Pakistan
• Senate committee says federal role in devolved subjects defies 18th Amendment; forms panel to examine violations• Cabinet division told to scrap proposed IT-related ministries ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution has expressed serious concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on subjects already devolved to the provinces under 18th Amendment and formed a […]
Pakistanis captured by Somali pirates victims of ‘ownership crisis’ – Pakistan
“I am the captain of the MT Honour 25, requesting immediate assistance for our vessel. Our condition is extremely critical. Several members of my crew have fallen seriously ill, suffering from diabetes and infections. They are no longer able to hold on,” said Indonesian Captain Ashari Samadikun through a recorded video message dated June 16, […]
IHC registrar issues notice to Justice Babar Sattar, asks him to vacate Islamabad residence – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following the cancellation of the official accommodation allotted to Peshawar High Court (PHC) Justice Babar Sattar in Islamabad, the IHC registrar on Friday issued him a notice directing him to vacate the residence within 30 days. On April 28, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved the transfer of Justice Sattar from the IHC to […]
Petrol price up by Rs3.66, HSD by Rs4.80 as govt revises fuel rates – Pakistan
The government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.66 and Rs4.80 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of fluctuating global oil prices following renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs335.18 per litre, while that of HSD stands at Rs383.46 […]
Karachi receives season’s first monsoon showers, light to moderate rain reported in parts of city – Pakistan
The metropolis received the first spell of monsoon showers on Friday after multiple localities reported light to moderate rain. According to Dawn News, Azizabad, Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Sharea Faisal, Sohrab Goth, Gulshan-i-Maymar, Ancholi, Manghopir, Surjani Town, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, Super Highway, Ahsanabad and Nazimabad experienced rain. It added that Site Area, Rizvia, Golimar, Liaquatabad, Orangi […]
Senate panel questions re-creation of devolved ministries after 18th Amendment – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution on Friday expressed serious concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on subjects devolved to the provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment, and constituted a sub-committee to examine the alleged violations. The requisitioned meeting was held at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro. Senators […]
PML-N supremo questions lack of development in AJK after his ouster from power – Pakistan
PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday questioned the lack of development initiatives in Azad Jammu and Kashmir after his ouster from power. He, along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, was addressing a public rally in Mirpur, AJK, ahead of the upcoming elections. Addressing the rally, he asked why there could […]
Terrorist attack on joint police checkpost in KP’s Tank martyrs 15, including 14 security personnel: ISPR – Pakistan
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district last night martyred 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the military’s media wing said on Friday. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the attack took place early on Friday and was carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij — a term used […]
Terrorist attack on joint police checkpost in KP’s Tank martyrs 15, including 14 security personnel – Pakistan
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district last night martyred 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the military’s media wing said on Friday. “The assailants sought to breach the check post security; however, their nefarious designs were swiftly and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of security […]
PM Shehbaz inaugurates country’s ‘largest’ data centre, AI cloud Sky47 in Islamabad – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the country’s “largest” data centre and AI cloud, Sky47, in Islamabad, terming the facility “awe-inspiring”. Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz said it was a privilege and an honour to be part of the ceremony. “The facility we have just visited is awe-inspiring,” he added. He further said […]