Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
Federal cabinet likely to approve ferry service in Pakistan: sources
ISLAMABAD : The federal cabinet is likely to approve the launching plan of a ferry service in Pakistan and mass transit authority’s ordinance, citing sources. A session of the federal cabinet is underway under the chair of Prime Minister Imran Khan today. The discussion related to the expansion of legal boundaries of the cabinet committee for disposal of legislative cases, mass transit authority ordinance, appointment of the chairman of Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), establishment of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Port Qasim –Read More
Govt decides to establish cybercrime wing for Ehsaas programme
ISLAMABAD : The federal government has decided to establish a cybercrime wing for Ehsaas programme with an aim to tighten nose around the impersonators pretending to be agents of the programme and deceiving people. Special Assistant to PM on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Dr Sania Nishtar said that the move has been taken to protest masses from the frauds being done under the name of the Ehasaas programme. The SAPM said that her ministry is receiving news about scams with the people by some impersonators pretending to be agentsRead More
JIT’s progress report sought in money laundering case against MQM founder, others
KARACHI : The Sindh High Court (SHC) has summoned progress report from a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) and records from anti-terrorism court (ATC) Islamabad in money laundering case against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder and others. The Sindh High Court (SHC) conducted the hearing of a petition of a MQM leader Khawaja Rehan Mansoor where the judge sought the details of investigation in the money laundering charges on the accused persons. An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Islamabad has been directed to provide details of the case, whereas, a progress report wasRead More
Water problem in Islamabad irks residents
The Islamabad gets water from three sources including supply from Khanpur Dam, hundreds of Tube Wells being established in different sectors and household Bore-water Waheed Hussain ISLAMABAD: Water resources are really depleting in the country and Islamabad is bitterly hit by the same. No doubt Islamabad is one of the beauteous capital cities in the world, however, the growing population and regular construction of housing colonies on its green land are devastating its natural beauty as well as resources. The Islamabad gets water from three sources including supply from KhanpurRead More
Court Seeks Arguments on Zardari’s plea for Quashing NAB Case
ISLAMABAD : An accountability court here on Tuesday sought arguments on an application filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari seeking to quash the Thatta water supply reference filed against him and others by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The accountability judge adjourned the hearing of the case until September 17 after an associate of Faroof H Naek, the former president’s lawyer, appeared in court and sought time on his behalf to forward arguments in the case. The court, granting the request, adjourned the hearing with directions for the counselRead More
PFF holds coaching clinic for females in Gilgit-Baltistan
Lahore : Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) held coaching clinics for women footballers in Danyore, Gilgit, and Gulmit, Gojal, Hunza. As many as 150 youngsters took part in the coaching clinic led by PFF’s National Technical Director, Daniel Limones who gave basic training and tips to the participants. While sharing his experience, Limones appreciated PFF for taking the initial step to promote the game in Gilgit-Baltistan. “The programmes conducted in Gilgit and Gulmit have been the first successful bite to create that hype and will to evolve with the grassroots and inRead More