Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
IMF delegation calls on CJP
ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 (APP/DNA):A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Joel Turkewitz, met with Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, at the SCP premises Tuesday. The Chief Justice welcomed the delegation and provided an overview about the ongoing efforts to enhance judicial performance. He informed that the judiciary in Pakistan is independent. The CJP said that the judiciary is not familiar to direct interaction with such missions but since the Finance Division requested, this interactionRead More
IHC judge’s remarks an attack on parliament: NA Speaker Sadiq
ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 (DNA): National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has described remarks by an Islamabad High Court judge as an attack on parliament. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Sadiq said that the judge’s statement was an assault on the legislative body and that no one has the right to make derogatory comments about parliament. Sadiq also directed the Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar to convey to the relevant judge that parliament is supreme. Furthermore, the speaker mentioned that he had written separate letters to theRead More
ICCI-Egypt Charge d’Affaires discuss strategies to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, 11 Feb: /DNA/ – Sameh Ahmed E-Ghamrawi, Charge’ d’Affaires of Egypt, has pledged to boost bilateral trade between Egypt and Pakistan by facilitating business exchanges and promoting private sector collaboration. During his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday, Mr. E-Ghamrawi emphasized the need for increased business delegation exchanges and the establishment of closer ties between the ICCI and Cairo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with other relevant government departments. Accompanied by the Embassy officers, Amr Abdallah and Ahmed Zowil, the Charge’ d’AffairesRead More
Tanveer chairs meeting of Pakistan Sugar Manufacturing Association
ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 (APP/DNA):Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Pakistan Sugar Manufacturing Association (PSMA) focused on important decisions related to the pricing and distribution of sugar across the country. The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure sugar is available at affordable prices for the public, said a news release. He announced that a micro-plan for sugar distribution would be introduced this week in every district. Rana Tanveer announced that special measures would be taken to provide sugar at discounted ratesRead More
IHC serves notice to AGP for assistance in PECA case
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday served a notice to the Attorney General for judicial assistance on a petition against the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Amendment Act 2025 (PECA 2025). Justice Inam Ameen Minhas heard the identical petitions filed by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Anchors Association through lawyers Advocate Imran Shafiq and Riasat Ali Azad. At the outset of hearing, petitioner’s counsel Advocate Imran Shafiq argued that the law was made in such a hurry and there are so many errors in it.Read More
PM Shehbaz, UAE President discuss bilateral cooperation
ABU DHABI, 11 Feb: /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, arrived in Abu Dhabi during his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir was also present in the meeting. The Prime Minister was welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is visiting the UAE to participate in the World Governments Summit 2025. The summit, held under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’ is heldRead More