Saturday, April 29th, 2023
DPO Attock, SP Investigation ink agreement with PLF
DNA ATTOCK (APRIL-29): On the instructions of DPO Attock, SP Investigation Javairia Muhammad Jameel here on Saturday made an agreement with the People’s Lawyer Forum (PLF) of Attock District, under which deprived sections of the society including transgenders, drug addicts, homeless Children and women will be provided with free legal advice and assistance. On this occasion, the SP said that the aim of the scheme was to help the deprived sections of the society who need legal advice but are unable to get it due to financial constraints. He toldRead More
Eight-member SC bench to hear judicial reforms bill on May 2
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (DNA): The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Saturday fixed for hearing a plea against the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure Bill) 2023 on May 2. The 8-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial will hear the case on Tuesday. The apex court has also issued notices to the Attorney General of Pakistan, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Pakistan Bar Council (PBC). The court also issued notices to 9 political parties including Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsaafRead More
PPP leadership always supported dialogue among political forces Shazia Marri
Islamabad, APR 29: /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety (PA&SS) and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Shazia Marri in a press statement on Saturday has said that the leadership of Pakistan People’s Party has always supported dialogue among the political forces to strengthen democratic process in the country. She was of the view that the Supreme Court is not mandated to arrange and monitor dialogue among the political parties. Ms Marri notes that Imran Khan himself chosen nonpolitical method by opting out of the assemblies asRead More
Pakistan, UAE discuss food security initiatives for vulnerable populations
Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Public Communication and Digital Platforms, Fahd Haroon, meets with UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Al Romaithi to discuss the importance of public communication and UAE’s food program for Pakistan. Karachi, APR 29 /DNA/ – Minister of State and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Public Communication and Digital Platforms, Fahd Haroon, met with Bakheet Al Romaithi, United Arab Emirates Consul General in Karachi. They both discussed the importance of public communication in raising awareness about food security andRead More
Dr Suleri deems next decade an era of precision agriculture
Dr Suleri deems next decade an era of precision agriculture ISLAMABAD, APR 29 /DNA/ – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) and Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to collaborate for the promotion and adoption of latest/novel technologies, practices, and techniques for improving the agricultural productivity and livelihood of rural communities. Both institutions will jointly organize webinars, field days, seminars, and workshops to share latest advancements in agriculture with rural communities and small farmers. Under a multi-partnership approach, other stakeholders will also be invitedRead More
Passport delivery times reduced
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (DNA): The Pakistani authorities have reduced the delivery times for issuing passports of all categories. The Director General Immigration and Passports has issued an official notification the other day announcing changes to passport delivery times. According to the notification, the delivery times for normal, urgent and fast-track passport services have been reduced to 10 days, four days and two days respectively. The previous delivery times for normal, urgent and fast-track passport services were 21 days, seven days, and four days respectively. The reduction in delivery times isRead More