Islamabad

Asad Umar says this represents 50% jump on last year’s allocation

Single bench rejects petitions of PPA members against Competition Act

Apex court sends notices to federal and Punjab govts; adjourns hearing for a month

SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan urges parents to vaccinate their children

An anti-graft court had indicted former president in the reference in Sep 2020

Minister says the players have valid Afghan passports and Pakistani visas

The government has started work on the digitalisation of land records by launching the 'Cadastral Mapping Project'

Promotion on some nongazetted posts will start next month

Pindi Cantt AC seals six shops for violating anti-Covid SOPs

Federal city becomes first to acheive milestone; other cities urged to accelerate administration of second Covid jab

Observers that fake Indian media reports have been exposed

Only government lawyers appeared before the apex court in two cases

Says 50% cases in courts pertain to land issues

Association says agenda was to highlight delay in housing society for SC lawyers

Legal and financial impediments mar the privatisation process

Minister says move aimed at encouraging power consumption during off-peak months

Says the government aims at fixing the remaining obstacles that face the construction sector

All educational institutions closed from Sept 6-11 in federal capital

Rashid says decision is being taken due to ‘security threats’

Islamabad's envoy in Kabul says both countries and the region will benefit from stability

Single-day vaccination crossed the 1.5 million mark for the first time, says the planning minister

PML-N leader says Shehbaz had spoken of national reconciliation

'Will soon complete the legislative process in consultation with all stakeholders in Parliament', says Awan

Says its technical evaluation committee on board with science ministry

Directs relevant ministry to build a mutual consensus

Danish diplomat expresses 'sincere and heartfelt appreciation' on behalf of his government

Ahmed Faraz won a number of accolades, including Nagar Award, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, and Hilal-e-Imtiaz

WFP chief thanks Pakistan for repairing aircraft returning from Kabul; hopes to build airbridge between Isl and Kabul

WASA MD urges citizens to use water with care

Summons officials of respective councils in the next meeting.

Plantation drive has been started on an emergency basis despite limited resources, says CDA official

Report holds security head, staff responsible

Keeping the accused detained indefinitely will not benefit prosecution, says court

Panel recommended to pass Pakistan Global Institute, Institute of Education bills

Initiative being taken to avoid urban flooding

Premier, who is also PTI chairman, says elections couldn’t be held due to Covid-19

Removes PM’s aide on finance Dr Waqar, FBR Chairman Asim Ahmad

Current curriculums fostering mindsets that ‘fractured psyche of the nation’, the minister said

Highlights importance of solidarity with Afghan people in discussion with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs

Asks why PTA wants to cut off the country from the rest of the world

Cases have been registered against these persons, further investigation is underway

Top court issues detailed verdict on presidential reference on open ballot

Delhi told to get rid of its anti-minority mindset instead of feigning concern for minorities elsewhere

Details of national team’s within and out of country tours not provided to standing committee

Need for single regulatory body to ensure effective implementation of building bylaws in federal capital, says PM

Says appointment should be made on the basis of seniority and equality

Justice Isa says adage prevention is best medicine and equally applicable when female rights are impaired

Tenure will be for one year from the date SHC CJ takes oath

Also approves DNA tests of Jaffer’s two employees on police request

Owner of Therapy Works among those arrested; sent on one-day physical remand