Thursday, August 27th, 2020
NAB submits news rules in SC defining chairman’s role in appointments, arrests
ISLAMABAD : National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has submitted new proposed rules to the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC), laying down the role of the accountability watchdog’s chairman in making appointments, arrests, approval of references and other functions. The fresh rules were framed under section 34 of the NAB law and gave chairman NAB the authority to appoint director generals and directors in the institution. The chairman NAB will issue guidelines for the arrest of a person accused of corrupt practices and it would be mandatory for all officials to followRead More
Suspects in Egypt’s alleged hotel rape flee country
The suspects in an alleged gang rape incident at a luxury hotel in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, have fled the country, according to the public prosecutor. Seven of the suspects left in July when reports about the rape started circulating online. This was a month before the rape victim filed an official complaint, the prosecutor said, adding that the country was taking international measures to pursue the seven suspects. The prosecution is also searching for two other suspects who have not been located. The alleged gang rape happened at Cairo’s FairmontRead More
Will not leave Karachi in the lurch: PM orders speeding up relief work
KARACHI : While expressing concerns over torrential rains in Karachi and other parts of Sindh, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the federal government will not leave the people of Karachi alone in this difficult situation. As per details, PM Imran Khan telephoned Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and expressed concern over the recent rains in the metropolis that has disturbed the normal life. The premier ordered Imran Ismail to speed up relief efforts in rain-hit areas of the city and moved stranded people to safety. He also directedRead More
Ambassador Rabei briefs Pak dignitaries about latest Palestine situation
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pakistan, Ahmed Jawad Rubai, met at the embassy headquarters in two separate meetings with a member of the Pakistani Senate, Senator Satarah Ayaz of the National Awami Party, and Chairman of the Council of Muslim Scholars, Tahir Ashrafi, where they expressed their full solidarity with Palestine and affirmed. On the historical position of Pakistan in support of Palestine at the regional and international levels, and their support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and establish theirRead More
PM Imran monitoring rain situation in Sindh, says Governor Imran Ismail
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said Prime Minister Imran Khan is monitoring the situation that has arisen in Karachi due to the torrential rains and has assured “to take any action required”. “Briefed PM Imran Khan over Sindh rain situation, Karachi needs special attention. This is unusual and abnormal rain situation which requires emergency response. PM is monitoring the situation and assured to take any action required,” tweeted Ismail. The sixth spell of rain which began earlier this week has been wreaking havoc in the metropolis with low-lying areasRead More
Heavy rainfall disrupts flight operation at Karachi airport
KARACHI : The flight schedule was disrupted at Jinnah International Airport Karachi due to rough weather and heavy rainfall. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the suspension of a number of its flights on Thursday due to torrential rains in the port city. A Lahore-bound private airline flight-522 and Islamabad bound PK-368 flight have been delayed, said the CAA spokesperson. Moreover, Karachi to Faisalabad flight PK-540 and Lahore-bound Pakistan International Airline (PIA)flight PK-304 have also been delayed. It is pertinent to mention here that heavy monsoon rains battered largeRead More