Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has taken serious notice of media reports alleging billions of rupees worth of fraud in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ attestation branch. The reports suggested irregularities in the system responsible for issuing apostilles and document verifications, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in a process that directly affects citizens and businesses. In response, the Deputy Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish a formal inquiry. A three‑member committee has now been constituted to investigate the attestation systemRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 18 /DNA/ – A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the document attestation system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the Deputy Prime Minister’s taking notice of a media report regarding the apostille and document verification system. According to the notification, Secretary Petroleum Hamid Yaqoob Sheikh will serve as the convener of the committee, while Secretary Law Raja Naeem Akbar and Special Secretary Finance Qamar Sarwar Abbasi will be members of the committee. The committee will identify any misuse or irregularities in the apostille/document verificationRead More

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid Friday expressed deep concern and sorrow over the blast at Kohat Police Lines. She called for immediate provision of the best possible medical treatment to those injured in the blast. Senator Rubina Khalid said targeting human lives on the sacred day of Friday was deeply regrettable and condemnable. She stressed that the entire nation would have to remain united and take effective measures against terrorism. She called for joint efforts by the federal and provincial governments and lawRead More

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18: A ceremony to confer the Kamal-e-Fun Award 2025 upon renowned poet, writer and intellectual Dr Abdul Rehman Brahui was held at the Quetta office of the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL). Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi was the chief guest, while Federal Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Division Asad Rehman Gilani also attended the ceremony, said a message received here on Friday. A large number of prominent writers, poets, intellectuals, literary figures and artists participated in the event, which wasRead More

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (DNA): President, Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the Government and people of Nepal on the occasion of Constitution Day, and the National Day of Nepal. In his letter to President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel, President Zardari said Pakistan and Nepal enjoy longstanding and cordial relations based on mutual respect, trust and goodwill, reinforced by close bonds of friendship between the two peoples, a Presidency’s news release said. President Zardari said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Nepal and values cooperation with the countryRead More