Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
SC issues notices to respondents over NA deputy speaker’s ruling
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (DNA): Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday adjourned thehearing on the plea against the ruling of NA deputy speaker Qasim Suriuntil Monday. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri termed the no-confidencemotion against the premier “unconstitutional”, saying that it was backedby “foreign powers”. A three-member bench of the SC headed by CJP, Justice Umar Ata Bandialcomprising Justice Ejazul Ahsan and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. The court, after hearing the preliminary position on the petitionagainst the NA deputy speaker’s ruling, issued notices to the AttorneyGeneral of Pakistan (AGP) Khalid JawedRead More
Certificate distribution ceremony held at Rawalpindi Arts Council
Rawalpindi, APR 3 /DNA/ – A certificate distribution ceremony was held at Rawalpindi Arts Council for officers and workers to recognize their outstanding performance during the polio campaign. The ceremony was held in collaboration with Rotary Club Rawalpindi and District Health Authority Rawalpindi. On this occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Marzia Saleem. UCMOs and District Health Management teams including District Health Authority CEO Dr. Faiza Kanwal, Rotary International District Governor Masroor Sheikh, Former Senior Vice President RCCI Noshirwan Khalil Khan were also present. Additional Deputy Commissioner Marzia Saleem on theRead More
IPS, PBI to raise awareness and capacity for Blockchain
Islamabad, APR 3 /DNA/ – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) and Pakistan Blockchain Institute (PBI) with an aim to foster cooperation between the two organizations to promote ICT related policy and governance, as well as to spread awareness in the country over emerging technologies, especially Blockchain. The MoU was signed by IPS’ GM Operations Naufil Shahrukh and Founder/CEO of PBI Ahmad Manzoor, whereas the signing ceremony, which was held at the former’s premises, was also attended by Khalid Rahman, chairman IPS, MuhammadRead More
PIAF says poor investment climate hits FDI inflows
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has said that foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 33% in single month of Feb 2022 compared to preceding month of Jan, as the second half of the current fiscal has been facing several negative impacts including political instability, the war in Ukraine and a hike in oil prices in the international markets. The record increase in oil prices as well as in other commodities rates has widened the trade deficit. Though the country reported a positive growth ofRead More
Rasheed wants dissolution of KP, Punjab assemblies
Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD, Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Sunday said it was his desire that the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) might also be dissolved along with the National Assembly. Addressing a press conference here, he said after detailed deliberations, it was decided to opt for early general elections. Imran Khan would remain prime minister for next 15 days and the general elections would be held within 90 days. Sheikh Rasheed expressed the hope that Imran Khan would win the next general elections with aRead More
Speaker, PM, President committed ‘treason’
Staff Report Islamabad, APR 3: /DNA/ – Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in conversation with a private television channel has said that the PM, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, President and anybody involved in this act today have committed high treason. There is no space in our constitution for them to dissolve the assembly, issue a notification to dissolve the assembly while we bring a vote of no-confidence against the PM. There is no space in the constitution for them to not hold the vote of no-confidence today. There is no space inRead More