Nothing for Sharifs, Zardaris from USA
US pressure does not favour either the PPP or the PML-N Prime Minister Imran Khan’s official visit to the USA (so far) is either considered a continuation of Republican ‘Do More’ policy…
Ghani’s visit hints at closer Pak-US ties
Pakistan is seeing its relevance restored Daniel S Markey was perhaps spot-on when he titled his book No Exit From Pakistan (2013), describing Pakistan’s relations with Washington– tortured, often marred with upheavals,…
Operation dams
How big a burden? The unprecedented drive launched by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar, which was subsequently joined by Prime Minister Imran Khan after elections, to build dams through public…
Handling suicides
We lack the capacity to deal with emotional problems The emergence of ‘suicide’ bombing as a war tactic used by non-state actors, especially after 9/11, has perhaps attached even more notorious connotations…
Centre flouts court orders in PTA chairman appointment case
LAHORE: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the federal government continue to violate the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) 2017 orders regarding the appointment of the chairman on a permanent basis as per the…
Private sector investment crucial for Railways’ improvement: president
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underscored the need for inclusion of private sector for development of Pakistan Railways. Addressing a ceremony after inaugurating the local train Dhabeji Express in Karachi,…
Motorway police woman officer fines PTI’s MNA Raja Riaz for over-speeding
Gets Rs5,000 as reward for her courage from IGP A female patrolling officer of the Motorway police on Monday issued a ticket to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Raja Riaz on the charge of over-speeding,…
Punjab fails to pass domestic workers’ rights bill since 2015
LAHORE: As Punjab has yet not passed a pending bill for the protection and rights of the domestic workers, the Lahore High Court (LHC) the other day took notice of Punjab government’s…
Usman Dar appointed PM’s Youth Programme chairperson in violation of LHC orders
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s recent appointment of Usman Dar as the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme chairperson ostensibly violates Lahore High Court’s (LHC) 2014 order, which amounts to contempt of court, Pakistan…
PEC offers construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam for Rs500 mn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Chairman Javed Saleem Qureshi on Thursday offered his institution’s services for the construction of Diamer Basha Dam with an approximate cost of Rs500 billion. The offer was made…
LHC moved against PTI MPA Shakil Shahid’s appointment as FMWC chairman
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday issued notices to Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Local Government Minister Aleem Khan over appointing Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Shakil Shahid as Faisalabad Waste…
LHC orders private company to compensate miner
–Ghulam Muhammad had contracted lung disease during his work at coal mine in Chakwal LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Sunday awarded compensation of Rs100,000 to a coal mine worker, Ghulam Muhammad,…
LHC reiterates environmental interests shall prevail over economic ones
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday took notice of the rising amount of pollution being caused due to industrial units installed in residential areas on Sheikhupura Road and in its adjourning areas…
Public sector companies: Will PTI stick to its pre-election stance?
Policy of silence despite severe opposition before elections Several companies under control of senior ministers raise doubts LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government faces a big test in terms of truly empowering the…
PCSIR DG ‘illegally’ allots accommodation to blue-eyed officer
LAHORE: Pakistan Council of Scientific and Research (PCSIR) Director General Dr Quratulain Syed allegedly allotted a D-category housing unit to a blue-eyed junior officer in violation of departmental rules and procedures, Pakistan…
Transgender persons demand representation in NA, govt depts
LAHORE: The transgender persons on Tuesday demanded representation in the National Assembly as well as in various government departments as a step towards their social empowerment. The demand was made at a…
50 per cent probability that your next PM could be lawyer
LAHORE: In Pakistan’s 72 years of history, as many as 13 prime ministers that served the country were law graduates. It is worth noting that only 26 prime ministers have served Pakistan…