ISLAMABAD, 19 MAY (DNA) – Member National Assembly (MNA) of PML-N, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Thursday hoped that the consensus on accountability system would be developed soon like all political stakeholders agreed on elections reforms. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, he said the politicians who were hurling allegations against his party leadership were found involved in Panama scandal. Those people, he was of the view that now wanted to run from their accountability He said the PML-N government wanted the accountability of all people who were involve in corruption,Read More

ISLAMABAD, 19 MAY (DNA) – The National Assembly on Thursday adopted report of special committee seeking enhancement of salaries, perks and privileges of lawmakers/ Speaker, Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate. Acting Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privilege Chaudhary Mahmood Bashir Virk presented the special report of the committee on the salary and allowances of the Speaker/Chairman Senate, Deputy Speaker/Deputy Chairman in the House. Speaking on the occasion, he said there was a general impression that the lawmakers were drawing huge salariesRead More

ISLAMABAD, 19 MAY (DNA) – The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Olson Thursday congratulated Finance Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar on successful conclusion of 11th review under Extended Fund Facility with International Monetary Fund (IMF) US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Olson, accompanied by US Ambassador David Hale called on Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Thursday. Richard Olson felicitated the Finance Minister on the successful conclusion of the 11th Review with the IMF. He said it was a creditable achievement as itRead More

ISLAMABAD, 19 MAY (DNA) – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi has said that the Government of Pakistan’s domestic and external foreign policy contours are embedded in the objectives of maintaining peace, security, social cohesion and economic prosperity. He was addressing Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP), a leading think-tank, on the topic ‘security dimensions of Pakistan’ Foreign Policy and the regional context’, said a message received here from Geneva on Wednesday. Fatemi elaborated Pakistan’s relationship with all its neighbours and the important world powersRead More

GILGIT, 19 MAY (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday performed groundbreaking of Pakistan-China Optical Fiber Cable Project in Gilgit. This project is a part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). On arrival, the prime minister was received by Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan and Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, the PM hoped that the project will play a vital role in development of the region. The PM, during his speech, announced to release Rs.10 crore for development schemes in Gilgit, besides announcing to instituteRead More