September, 2020
Benazir Bhutto case: LHC summons five accused
ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 (DNA) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Tuesday took up appeals challenging the August 31, 2017 verdict passed by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in the Benazir Bhutto case. A two-member bench comprising Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan and Justice Sadiq Mahmood heard the case. During the hearing, the judges expressed displeasure over authorities for failing to present a report about five accused persons who were acquitted by the ATC and directed the CPO to place on record the report on next hearing. The bench also summoned theRead More
DIG Wisal Fakhar Sultan, NHMP visits Beat-07, Sarai Alamgir, Sector N-II
Zonal Commander North Zone Mr. DIG Wisal Fakhr Sultan visited National Highways Motorway Police Beat-07 Sarai Alamgir and inspected the offices. During the visit he appreciated the performance of Motorway Police Helpline 130 and provided timely assistance to the officers and employees. He also directed to immediately remove the encroachments along the GT Road and directed his staff to conduct joint operation with the district administration in this regard and find a solution on a permanent basis so that people can travel during the journey. HeRead More
Senior ministers involved in verbal spat during Federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 (DNA) – Harsh words were exchanged between Federal Ministers Shireen Mazari, Asad Umar and SAPM Nadeem Babar during Tuesday’s Federal Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Prime Minister forbade the ministers from making unnecessary public statements, saying that ministers should not propagate their personal opinions on any matter as they can be wrongly perceived as the government’s official stance. According to sources, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar raised objection over some statements made by Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari who in reply, complained thatRead More
Ameer Muqam says PTI damaged country’s economy
DNA SWAT, SEPT 22- Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter President Ameer Muqam has said that Pakistan tehreek Insaf (PTI) had damaged the country’s economy and has failed in all fronts. He was addressing to party workers and supporters here on Tuesday at koza bandai, where bakhtawar khan, mumtaz khan, adil rasheed and many other along with thousands of supporters and workers left different political parties and join PML N. On this occasion Fazal Rahman No no, Habib Ali, Muhammad Ali shah and other local party leaders were alsoRead More
Russian envoy says Pakistan an important partner
The Ambassador stressed that Russia and Pakistan are on the same page about respecting the sovereignty of states in this multipolar word, and were against any steps taken in the guise of humanitarian pretexts Shujat Hamza ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies arranged a discussion session with the Russian Ambassador on the topic of “Pakistan-Russia Relations: Prospects for the Future.” Danila V. Ganich, Ambassador of Russian Federation during the discussion highlighted that Pakistan is a valued and significant partner for Russia, given its role inRead More
Pakistan legal system is obsolete, says Dr. Nudrat
I have worked on cases like Bayindir concerning an approximate claim of USD 800 million, Agility concerning an approximate claim of USD 650 million, and recently advised the government concerning Riko Dik dispute valuing approximately 6 billion dollars. EXCLUSIVE Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Dr. Nudrat E. Piracha has said the legal system left with Pakistan by the colonial masters has become obsolete. For instance, crucial laws like the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Contract Act 1872 and Arbitration Act 1940 are three fundamental laws that exemplify failure of Pakistani laws toRead More