The assembly’s unwavering commitment to upholding its authority and navigating complex pressures marked a significant chapter in Pakistan’s legislative history, said a preliminary report issued by Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) on Sunday. According to the details, surpassing its predecessors in legislative productivity, the outgoing Assembly’s achievements were remarkable. Despite 11 percent fewer sittings, it managed to increase its legislative output by an impressive 57 percent. A total of 322 pieces of legislation were passed, compared to 205 bills in the previous term. Private members’ bills played a crucialRead More

Hafieez Shaikh likely to be finance minister Jalil Abbasi may be foreign minister DNA ISLAMABAD: A few names in the upcoming caretaker cabinet have appeared on the scene. Dr Hafeez Sheikh has been tipped as the Minister of Finance while an industrialist from Karachi Gohar Ejaz may be made Minister of Industries. While the season diplomat  Jalil Abbas Jilani may be picked as the caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr Shoaib Suddle Minister of Interior, Lawyers leaders and a PPP stalward Ahsan Bhon may be made Minister of Law whileRead More

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (DNA): U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Sunday congratulated the people of Pakistan on its 76th Independence Day. In his statement, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the Ambassador said that the past year has been a testament to the strength of our relationship. He said “We worked together on health, energy and climate to support the Pakistani people’s recovery from last year’s floods. Looking forward, the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance is a transformative initiative between our two countries that will address environmental challenges, and createRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 13 /DNA/ – Message from His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, the UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of 76th Pakistan Independence Day: In my 7th year in this beautiful country, it gives me great privilege to be celebrating with my Pakistani Brothers and Sisters, Pakistan Independence Day. Through wise forethought, diplomatic efforts, and trade and business exchanges enacted over the last few years, the UAE and Pakistan relationship has become a successful model for bilateral relations and has been elevating to anotherRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Prime Minister-designate Anwarul Haq Kakar has resigned from the Senatorship and BAP party. In his Twitter message he said, ‘Owing to the fundamental responsibility conferred upon me as the caretaker Prime Minister, I have decided to surrender my membership of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and relinquish my Senate position. Prayers requested from everyone’.