Friday, December 9th, 2022
JIT probing gun attack on Imran summons Vawda
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) — The JIT formed by the Punjab government to investigate the gun attack on PTI Chairman Imran Khan has summoned Faisal Vawda and 35 other PTI leaders. The JIT asked former PTI leader Faisal Vawda to appear before it tomorrow (Saturday) with complete record. In his press conference on Oct 26, Vawda said that PTI’s long march that was set to start from Lahore on October 28 would “witness bloodshed, death, and funerals.” Vawda was asked to bring all the documents in support of his claim and also directedRead More
Pakistan resolves to intensify cooperation with ASEAN
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) — Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday held a meeting with President of Singapore Halimah Yacob and exchanged views on enhancing mutual cooperation. During his meeting with the Singaporean president, Foreign Minister Bilawal discussed matters relating to enhanced engagement and mutually beneficial cooperation. The foreign minister also expressed Pakistan’s desire to intensify cooperation with ASEAN. Earlier, Foreign Minister Bilawal also met with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan. The two leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance bilateral engagements and cooperation. They also expressed support for theRead More
Planning Minister inaugurates Governance Lab
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) — Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Friday formally inaugurated the Governance Innovation Lab at the Ministry of Science & Technology on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day to ensure good governance and transparency in the country. “The key objectives of the Lab will be to enhance transparency, improve service delivery and resolve problems faced by the government departments. The Lab will focus on connecting knowledge with action and act as an agent of change within the public sector”, said the Minister whileRead More
Fighting corruption vital to end security, economic challenges: Alvi
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) — President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said fighting corruption is a serious concern for developing countries especially Pakistan as it weakens security and hinders economic growth. In his message on International Anti-Corruption Day, he said corruption contributes to instability and poverty and is a dominant factor driving fragile countries towards state failure. President Alvi said Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to eliminate corruption in all its forms and manifestations and promote transparency and accountability in our governance system. “Corruption is a serious challenge faced by both developing and developedRead More
Pakistan committed to achieve SCO’s development strategy objectives: Tarar
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) — Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Friday said that Pakistan remained committed to upholding Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO’s) development strategy objectives. The minister expressed these views while addressing the 9th Ministers of Justice meeting of the SCO held here virtually. He said that SCO represented the ambitions of the Member States to build prosperous and sustainable partnerships for promoting common values, interests, and opportunities. The objectives of the SCO were in complete harmony with the foreign policy goals of the Government of Pakistan,Read More
Shazia Marri directs officials to resolve complaints of BISP beneficiaries on priority
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Shazia Atta Marri on Friday directed the concerned officers to resolve issues and complaints conveyed by BISP beneficiaries on top priority. She was speaking during her visit to the office of the Director General of BISP, Central Zone, Karachi, said a news release issued here. BISP Secretary Yusuf Khan and Director General Operation Manager Hammad Marri were also accompanying the federal minister. She visited various sections of BISP, Central Zone office. OnRead More