July, 2016
Without home and finance ministers, Murad forms 17-member Sindh cabinet
KARACHI: With nine ministers, four advisers and as many special assistants, newly elected Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah formed his 17-member cabinet on Saturday to carry forward his ambitious agenda he unveiled after taking oath of his new office a day earlier. Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan administered the oath to the nine ministers — Nisar Khuhro, Dr Sikandar Mandhro, Makhdoom Jameel-uz-Zaman, Jam Mehtab Dahar, Sohail Anwar Siyal, Jam Khan Shoro, Mukesh Chawla, Syed Sardar Shah and Shameem Mumtaz — at a ceremony held at Governor House. Later,Read More
Burhan Wani’s killing was an accident, confesses senior BJP leader
SRINAGAR: Three weeks after Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) leader Burhan Wani was killed in a gun battle with Indian forces in held Kashmir the joint government of Peoples Democratic Alliance (PDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is still unable to explain the government’s position on the killing of the separatist leader. “It was an accident. If we had known about it earlier then we would have taken precautions prior to operation,” said Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmal Singh on Sunday. However, hours after making the statement, which echoedRead More
New Sindh CM says Rangers powers issues to be resolved soon
KARACHI, July 30 (DNA): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that there was a perception of corruption and bad governance in Sindh. “We have to remove this perceptions collectively by establishing good governance and it is not a big deal but just we have to be honest in our work and actions.” This he said while presiding over his first cabinet meeting today at CM House.
India claims two soldiers among four killed near Kashmir border
SRINAGAR: Two soldiers and two suspected rebels were killed overnight in a gun battle in India-held Kashmir near the disputed territory’s de facto border with Pakistan, the Indian army said Saturday.Colonel N. N. Joshi said the firefight occurred in Naugam sector, some 120km northwest of the main city of Srinagar, after soldiers intercepted the militants attempting to infiltrate the territory from Pakistan.
CPEC to create over 10,000 jobs for locals: Chinese ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) – Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Sun Weidong has said CPEC will create over 10,000 jobs for Pakistani people adding the project will usher in new era of development. He made these remarks while addressing a function arranged by Poverty Alleviation Alliance. He said, China, Pakistan friendship is unique and unparalleled in the world. It is deeply rooted in the hearts of people of both countries. Many of you are interested in development of China and may I take this opportunity to briefly share withRead More
PM directs for revival of tribunal for disadvantaged persons
ISLAMABAD, 29 JULY (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has rejected the proposal of Ministry of Human Rights to abolish the Tribunal for Disadvantaged Persons. The Prime Minister, instead, has directed the Ministry for revival as well as proper functioning of Tribunal for Disadvantaged Persons to guarantee the rights of women, children and religious minorities. The Prime Minister while observing that government has a much greater duty of care towards its disadvantaged citizens, said that a revitalized Tribunal for Disadvantaged Persons can play a very effective role in helpingRead More