Tag: amendments

Cabinet likely to approve amendments in NAB law

--Ministers concerned over Bureau's 'unstructured' investigations, say it 'lacks the capacity to properly investigate white-collar crimes' ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to approve amendments...

Govt, Opp agree over amendments in NAB law: report

The government and the opposition agreed over amendments in the existing National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law, a news outlet reported on Thursday. Reportedly, a draft...

Governor proposes special status of province for GB

--Amendments in Article 257 proposed to federal government’s committee ISLAMABAD: As a high-powered committee constituted by the federal government will be submitting its recommendations regarding further...

Cabinet ‘conditionally’ lifts ban on recruitments to govt depts

--Approves draft law to give concession on property tax, amendment draft of Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules 1969, RIMS Rules 2015, Punjab Sales Tax for...

Federal cabinet approves national internal security, transport, films and culture policies

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the National Internal Security Policy 2018-2023, National Transport Policy of Pakistan, 2018, National Films Policy and National Culture...

NA body approves amendments to ATA: report

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday approved amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) according to which the government will be allowed to act against...

Cabinet approves various agenda items

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday accorded approval for amendments in the Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Act, 1973 and placement of the amended bill...

Sindh cabinet makes important decisions including amendments in law

KARACHI: Sindh Cabinet held a meeting on Thursday at the New Secretariat under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and made...

Pharmacists protest against Drugs Act 2017

Demand withdrawal of amendments to Drugs Act 1976 Sit-in causes severe traffic jams on several roads   LAHORE: A large number of medical stores and pharmacies...

Amendments to CDA Ordinance to be presented before NA: report

ISLAMABAD: Amendments to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Ordinance will be presented before the National Assembly on Monday, as reported by a local English daily. Barring...

Senate approves Khatam-e-Nabuwwat clause, fails to pass delimitation bill

--Law Minister Zahid Hamid says Qadiyani, Ahmedi or Lahori group will continue to be recognised as non-Muslims --Says anyone can challenge status of any person...

Proposed Nepra Act amendments to strengthen regulator

  Changes proposed to strip NEPRA of its authority Much sought after 'indemnity' clause added The government has included the much sought after “indemnity” clause...

NA passes Banks (Nationalisation), Deposit Protection Corporation bills

  The National Assembly on Wednesday passed two bills including the Banks (Nationalisation) (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and the Deposit Protection Corporation Bill, 2016. Both bills were...