Senate passes resolution condemning Priyantha’s murder

Islamabad: The Senate on Friday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the brutal murder of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot. Leader of the House in the Senate Shahzad Waseem moved the resolution reiterating that extremism is deplorable in all its forms and manifestations. The unfortunate Sialkot incident reflects the mind of extremist elements […]

Christian community in Pakistan all set to celebrate Christmas tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Christian community has finalized its preparations to celebrate the grand festival of Christmas tomorrow (Saturday) in a befitting manner in Pakistan. The festival of Christian community will be marked through different activities ranging from big official gatherings to cake cutting ceremonies at the level of small communities, illuminating houses and observing prayers in Churches. […]

Minister acknowledges receipt of $300 million from ADB for energy sector reforms

Islamabad: Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan has acknowledged the receipt of 300 million dollars from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for energy sector reforms. In a tweet on Friday, Economic Affairs Ministry said it will also help to strengthen forex reserves and stabilize exchange rate. The Minister said that approval of this program showed […]

AJK CEC announces schedule for delimitation of local councils across state

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AJK Justice (r) Abdul Rashid Sulehria has announced a schedule for the delimitation of the local councils across the state. Briefing media about the schedule in Muzaffarabad on Thursday, he said the delimitation committee will prepare the initial draft of the delimitation from Dec 23 till January 5. The initial […]