Thursday, May 31st, 2018
Elections 2018: ECP issues code of conduct for foreign observers
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday has issued a 14-point code of conduct for foreign observers in the upcoming general elections. According to these rules, no person will be permitted to observe election process unless he presents accreditation car issued by ECP or its authorized officer. Official shall display their official identification badges issued by ECP all the time and shall present it to the election officials and other security officials when requested. Observers shall respect sovereignty of Pakistan as well fundamental rightsRead More
FPCCI hosts iftar dinner for diplomats, business leaders
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) held an iftar dinner in honour of Ambassadors and High Commissioners as well as the prominent business leaders at a local hotel. The dinner was hosted by the president FPCCI Ghazanfar Bilour, SVP, VPs and Senior Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce which was attended by dozens of ambassadors and high commissioners. Federal Commerce Minister Muhammad Pervaiz Malik, top government officials, representatives of the trade associations, academia, the culture industry, the media, and theRead More
Shehbaz says Khosa’s appointment summary as interim CM can’t be withdrawn
LAHORE, MAY 31 (DNA) – After PTI’s dramatic move to withdraw the name of Nasir Khosa as caretaker chief minister Punjab, which had been agreed earlier this week, a new debate seems to start as PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif has said that the summary of appointment of caretaker chief minister of the province has been forwarded to the governor and could not be withdrawn. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government reportedly said that it would continue with Nasir Khosa as a caretaker Chief Minister and would not accept PTI’s decision.Read More
Federal government’s five-year term to end today at midnight
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – After completing its five-year term, the federal government’s constitutional tenure will come to an end today i.e. May 31, Thursday. The National Assembly will dissolve at midnight tonight, allowing for a caretaker system to be established, prior to general elections that will take place on July 25. Following the dissolution of Sindh and KP’s provincial assemblies on Monday, the five-year term of Punjab and Balochistan assemblies will also end tonight. PM Abbasi is scheduled to hold farewell meetings with his staff and other officers, beforeRead More
Nasir Khosa excuses himself from assuming charge as caretaker Punjab CM
LAHORE, MAY 31 (DNA) – Nasir Khan Khosa on Thursday has excused himself from serving as caretaker Punjab Chief Minister (CM) ahead of general elections 2018. According to sources, the leader said that he was not taken into confidence before suggesting his name. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) took another u-turn and withdrew its nominee Nasir Khan Khosa for the post of caretaker Punjab CM. Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed stated that party would announce new name for the same after holding consultation. He further stated that announcementRead More
Balochistan assembly passes resolution seeking delay of elections for one month
QUETTA, MAY 30 (DNA) – Balochistan assembly has passed resolution for one month delay in elections, on Wednesday. As per details garnered, Bugti had cited two reasons for delay. He stated that several people will be performing Hajj ritual while people from several districts would migrate owing to monsoon season.