Monday, December 12th, 2022
Tariq Fatemi again appointed SAPM
ISLAMABAD – The government on Monday appointed Tariq Fatemi as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. A notification of the appointment of Mr Fatemi has been issued. According to the notification, the appointment has been made on the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his position would be equivalent to the minister of state. Mr Fatemi was appointed SAPM on Foreign Affairs, however, his appointment was revoked the very next day. He has also served as the special assistant to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
PTI blasts imported govt for depriving provinces of rightful share
Govt shook foundation of country by denying units’ funds: Asad Joint presser of CMs, FMs expression of non-functionality of current system: Fawad Non-provision of funds cause resentment among provinces: Farrukh DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) came down hard on the imported government for depriving federating units of their rightful share by withholding funds under a nefarious designs to create financial crisis for the respective PTI-led governments. PTI leadership, in a joint statement issued from PTI Central Media Department on Monday, stated that the joint press conference by the Chief MinistersRead More
Veteran journalist Abul Hassan Naghmi dies at 92
WASHINGTON, DEC 12 (DNA) — Senior journalist, broadcaster and writer Abul Hassan Naghmi died at the age of 92 in the United States on Monday. Abul Naghmi had been living in the United States for the last 50 years. He was a close friend of Saadat Hasan Manto. Mr Naghmi founded a society of Urdu Literature in America and wrote several books. He had also been associated with the Radio Pakistan. ‘Aao Bacho Suno Kahani’ was one of his most successful and well-known programmes. His funeral prayer will be held at 1pm onRead More
VCs of Public & Private Universities Show Serious Reservations
Islamabad, Dec 12 /DNA/- The Vice Chancellors and Rectors of all the public and private sector universities have shown serious concerns on the proposed amendments in the HEC Ordinance as well as the Public Account and Payment Procedure, 2022. Two separate meetings of the university heads of public and private sectors were held at HEC Islamabad on Monday. Vice chancellors from twin cities physically joined the meetings while those from other parts of the country virtually attended the meetings. Both the forums unanimously opposed the proposed amendments and demanded thatRead More
Snap polls sole panacea to political, economic woes: Imran Khan
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan said that Pakistan was facing worst political and economic crises and transparent, fair and snap was the only solution to steer the country out of the quagmire of problems. In a statement issued from PTI Central Media Department (CMD) here on Monday, PTI members of the National and Provincial Assembly belonging to Rawalpindi District called on PTI Chairman in Lahore. During the meeting, they discussed in detail the prevailing country’s political situation, PTI’s political strategy and future goals. The members of PTI NationalRead More
Graduation ceremony held at PAF Finishing School Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 12: /DNA/ – Graduation Ceremony of the 52nd batch of PAF Finishing School was held at the Officers’ Mess, PAF Complex Islamabad. Begum Marium Baber President Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA) & Patron-in-Chief of PAF Finishing School was the chief guest on the occasion. The Chief Guest awarded certificates to the graduating students. She congratulated the students on successful completion of their personality development programme. She also praised the standards of training at the institution and lauded the efforts of the faculty members in grooming the womenfolkRead More