Standing Committee Meeting: NHA Directed to Conduct Third-Party Audit on Toll Tax Collection NHA does not initiate any road projects independently; the matter is sent to the federal cabinet after provincial government approval – Secretary Communications Islamabad ( Web  News ) It has been revealed in the Senate Standing CommitteeRead More →

We cannot leave ourselves at the mercy of the FBR – Chief Justice Yahya AfridiFBR files appeals, and lawyers keep delaying cases for six years. – Justice Miangul Hassan AurangzebA three-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, hears cases. Islamabad  ( Web  News ) Chief Justice ofRead More →

Security forces rescue 104 hostages, eliminate 16 terrorists in Bolan train attack Terrorists attacked Jaffar Express traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, held passengers hostage QEUTTA (   WEB  NEWS  ) Security forces have launched a clearance operation in Balochistan’s Bolan region after terrorists took passengers of the Jaffar Express hostage. AccordingRead More →

Can civilians be tried in a military court? Justice Mandokhail ISLAMABAD (  WEB  NEWS   ) Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on Tuesday said in his remarks that if civilians have fundamental rights, can they be tried in military courts? Justice Mandokhail asked the question during the hearing of intra-court appeal againstRead More →

State Bank of Pakistan keeps the policy rate unchanged at 12% KARACHI   (   WEB   NEWS   ) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the policy rate unchanged at 12% on Monday. The central bank announced the interest rate for the next two months. TheRead More →

As the President and a patriotic Pakistani, I warn the House and the government that unilateral policies are putting immense pressure on the federation – Zardari I urge the government to abandon the current proposal so that a feasible and sustainable solution can be reached based on consensus among allRead More →

PM Shehbaz constitutes a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the Port Qasim Authority land scandal ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) land scandal. Senator Faisal Vawda had alleged that valuable land belongingRead More →

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says the martyrdom of Shakeel Ahmed, brother of ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmed, in such a manner raises serious questions about the entire system Urges the govt to take strict action against drugs to prevent such tragedies in the future Funeral prayer of ex-Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan’s brother, ShakeelRead More →

Kisan Board Pakistan Files Petition in Lahore High Court for Determination of Wheat Price Wheat price reduction caused severe financial losses to farmers last year – Sardar Zafar Hussain FAYSAL ABAD (  Web  News)  Kisan Board Pakistan’s central president, Sardar Zafar Hussain, has filed a petition in the Lahore HighRead More →

Instead of making baseless claims about AJK, India should vacate the large territories of J&K, under its occupation for last 77 years: FO Spokesperson Says Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms Israel’s decision to block critical humanitarian aid from entering Gaza ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) Foreign Office SpokespersonRead More →

New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon The new ban could affect tens of thousands of Afghans who have been cleared for resettlement in the US WASHINGTON (  Web  News  )  A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from enteringRead More →

Agreement on No  Mini-Budget… Plan Sought to Cover Revenue Shortfall A Digital Portal to Be Launched for Asset Declaration; Draft for Government Officials’ Asset Declaration Submitted to IMF Islamabad (Web News)  A deadline until September has been set for government officials to declare their assets. According to sources, at theRead More →