ISLAMABAD, Aug 20: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had a formal mechanism for property transfers, which was being strictly followed to ensure transparency and prevent fraud. Responding to questions during question hour the minister said the CDA maintained proper records of residential and commercial plots and other property units, adding that no systematic fraud or illegality had been reported in the authority’s property transfer system. He, however, acknowledged that land-related cases, particularly those involving overseasRead More

ISLAMABAD, 20 AUG (DNA) — Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, chaired the 50th Executive Board meeting of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). During the session, he voiced strong concern and displeasure over prolonged delays in the completion of the Green Enclave-I and Lifestyle Residency projects and development issues of Sector G 14/1. At the outset, the minister questioned FGEHA officials about the unusual delays and demanded detailed explanations for the lack of progress. He noted that despite nearly three years passing, the projects had failed to achieve theRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), National Art Gallery, presented a rare and historic photographic exhibition, “Quaid-i-Azam: The First Governor-General of Pakistan 1947–1948,” documenting the life and official engagements of Pakistan’s founding leader through the lens of his official photographer, Ziauddin Barni. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Division, with the patronage of Mr. Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Director General PNCA. The exhibition forms part of PNCA’s commemorative activities marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day.Read More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ambassador Mauro Vieira. The Brazilian Foreign Minister commended Pakistan’s constructive role and efforts towards mediation in the US-Iran context, underscoring the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for global peace and security. He also felicitated DPM/FM on Pakistan’s signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. DPM/FM thanked him for his kind sentiments and appreciated Brazil’s important role in advancing South-South cooperationRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 20: There is no deadline for shifting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to a hospital, Prime Minister’s aide Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday, as the government awaits the Supreme Court’s order on its review petition. Talking to journalists at the Parliament House in Islamabad, Senator Sanaullah, who holds the portfolio of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, said before transferring the former premier, the government’s review petition should be decided first. “There is no deadline for transferring the PTI founder to a hospital […] theRead More