Sunday, August 19th, 2018
New govt to promulgate new rent act: Zafar Ali Shah
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 (DNA)- Former Senator and PTI leader Syed Zafar Ali Shah has expressed his hope that the current government would try to enact and promulgate a new rent control act in Islamabad to meet the long-standing demand of the traders of federal capital. He said this while addressing the local business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Muhammad Naveed Malik Senior Vice President and Nisar Mirza Vice President ICCI were also present at the occasion. Syed Zafar Ali Shah said that tradersRead More
AIOU declares free education to four-categories of people
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has upgraded its plan providing free education to marginalized sections of the people. There are four categories of such people who will enjoy full fee-waiver (free education). These include prisoners, disable persons, drops-out girls and transgender community. This is part of special initiatives taken by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui to ensure availability of education to all sections of the people. The University has also announced providing Matric education to the marginalized areas that includeRead More
Usman Buzdar elected Punjab Chief Minister
ISLAMABAD (DNA) Usman Buzdar has been elected as Punjab Chief Minister. He secured 186 votes while Hazma Shehbaz got 159 votes. Two PTI MPAs remained absent. Three independnece candidates incluidng wife of Najam Sehti also votoed for PTI candidate. It may be mentioned here that PML N two MPAs are on Hajj while two independenct candidates did not take part in the voting. Usman Buzdar started his politicalcareee with PPP. He then joined PML N and in 2018 elections he joined PTI.