Azam Nazeer Tarar assumes charge as Law Minister
ISLAMABAD: Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar assumed charge as law minister here in Islamabad on Wednesday. Senior officials of the Ministry of Law and Justice welcomed him in the office. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appointed Azam Nazeer Tarar as law minister. Azam Nazeer Tarar had submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister a month […]
Education inevitable for nation’s progress, development: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is committed to educate every child of the country as it is their fundamental right. Addressing an international summit here in Islamabad on Wednesday, the Planning Minister said education is inevitable for nation’s progress and development. He thanked the United States […]
PM condemns explosion in Baleli area of Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the explosion that took place near a police vehicle deployed for the security of polio team in Baleli area of Balochistan on Wednesday reportedly killing three individuals, including a police officer and two civilians. In a statement on Wednesday, he directed investigation into the incident. He also […]
Pakistan, EU agree to continue joint working to deepen bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and European Union have agreed to continue working together to further deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation. According to a Radio Pakistan’s report, this came into, during the 8th round of Pakistan-European Union Political Dialogue which held in Brussels. The dialogue covered a broad range of subjects in the context of Pakistan–EU relations, as […]
Decision about two provincial assemblies within week: Sheikh Rashid
RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid said on Wednesday that a decision would be taken about the two provincial assemblies (Punjab and KP) within one week. The former interior minister on his Twitter underlined the instant challenges being faced by the state. He said the country was facing an economic catastrophe whereas power-hungry […]
Ahsan Iqbal announces 20,000 scholarships for graduates
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has announced that 20,000 scholarships will be given to the unemployed graduates of the country. Speaking at an international summit in Islamabad, the federal minister said the government was committed to educating every child of the country as it is their fundamental right. The planning […]
HEC urges agriculture universities to Provide Maximum Guidance, Support to Farming Community
ISLAMABAD: As the Rabi season approaches and sowing is underway in various parts of Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Wednesdays appreciated the role of agriculture universities across the country in supporting the farming community and has urged them to enhance their facilitation to farmers and guide them to take right decisions to gain […]
Pakistan Navy seizes 5,800kg drugs at Arabian Sea
KARACHI: Two Pakistan Navy ships in collaboration with PN air unit seized approximately 5,800kg drugs at North Arabian Sea, according to PN information on Wednesday. Pakistan Navy continues to demonstrate our National resolve to deter, dissuade, discourage and thwart any illicit activities along the strategically important water ways in Arabian Sea. In a recent development, […]