Death anniversary of renowned musician Ustad Beebo Khan observed
ISLAMABAD: The death anniversary of renowned musician Ustad Beebo Khan of Sindh was observed on Monday. His original name was Muhammad Ibrahim Qureshi. He was born in Shikarpur in 1904. Ustad Beebo Khan received his musical training from his father Ustad Gaman Khan, Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan and Ustad Murad Ali. He was well versed in his family heritage, according to a Radio Pakistan’s report. With the passage of time, the fame of his singing began to spread far and wide. He started being invited to sing every month at All India Radio Bombay. Ustad Beebo Khan’s students include Ustad
PM directs to make track, trace system functional to prevent tax evasion
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to make the track and trace system fully functional in all sectors, including tobacco, cement, sugar, and fertilizer industries, to prevent tax evasion. Chairing a meeting regarding the track and trace system here in Islamabad on Monday, he decided to take measures against tax defaulters and tax evaders on an emergency basis. The Prime Minister instructed to establish an inquiry committee to identify the obstacles in the way of the track and trace system and determine the responsible for that. The committee, in seven days, will identify the obstacles in
KP Govt launches online driving license renewal for expats
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has fulfilled the long-standing demand of overseas Pakistanis by announcing an online driving license renewal facility for them. According to a notification issued by the office of the Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, all overseas Pakistanis will be required to submit a scanned copy of their passport, national identity card, expired driving license, recent medical fitness certificate, and fee challan to the concerned Embassy or High Commission through email. The embassy will then forward the application to the office of the Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, via official email. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Court orders to produce PTI founder, Bushra Bibi on April 4
ISLAMABAD: A district and session court in Islamabad on Monday ordered to produce Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on April 4. As per details, the session court judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the bail pleas and issued production orders for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife. The PTI counsel Khalid Yousaf Chaudhary appeared before the court, where the court ordered superintendent Adiala Jail to present Imran Khan on April 4. Earlier, the District and Sessions court in Islamabad acquitted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in two vandalism cases registered against him.
HRCP calls for justice in suspected targeted killing of Hidayatullah Lohar
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday called on the Sindh government to ensure that the murder of political activist Hidayatullah Lohar is investigated transparently and independently without any external pressure. In a statement, the HRCP said that the protestors who were detained on holding a sit-in against the murder, including Lohar’s two sons, must be released unconditionally and allowed to exercise their right to freedom of peaceful assembly. It said that Lohar was gunned down in Nasirabad on 16 February 2024 by two assailants on a motorbike. HRCP’s fact-finding report, released earlier today, revealed that the
Maryam discusses economy with FM Aurangzeb
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed the hope that federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will devise people-friendly policies for improvement of economic situation of the country. The chief minister expressed her expectations during a meeting with the finance minister here on Monday. She said together we will pull Pakistan out of economic woes. They exchanged well wishes for each other on assuming the charge of finance ministry and becoming the first woman chief minister of the country. Finance Minister Aurangzeb was all praise for social welfare initiatives of Chief Minister Maryam. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, Senior Minister
HEDP 8th Steering Committee Reviews Progress
ISLAMABAD: HEC’s Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project held its eighth Steering Committee (SC) meeting at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat, Islamabad. SC is the highest forum of the project comprising senior officials from federal ministries, provincial higher education departments, vice chancellors, and private sector representatives. HEDP is a five-year US$ 400 Million national flagship project (2019/20 – 2023/24) of HEC to implement key higher education priorities. The committee members reviewed the progress made so far on the project. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum, Executive Director, HEC chaired the meeting saying that HEDP is a key investment for higher education
PM urges electronic media to support govt’s efforts for country’s development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the electronic media to support government’s efforts for the development and prosperity of Pakistan. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association, comprising Shakeel Masood, Mir Ibrahim, Mian Amir Mahmood and Sultan Lakhani, in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said protection of media persons is the responsibility of the state. He expressed the hope that the media, through objective reporting, would continue playing its role for strengthening and stabilizing democracy in the country. The Prime Minister said fake news is a big challenge and the role of mainstream media is pivotal