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Controversial FIA DG calls it a day
ISLAMABAD - Federal Investigating Agency Director General (DG) Waseem Ahmed resigned from his post on Wednesday and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani appointed Balochistan Police inspector general (IG) Malik Muhammad Iqbal in his place.
Ahmad sent his resignation to the prime minister, who was in London on a private visit. Waseem had come under severe criticism from the Supreme Court for allegedly providing protection to an accused person in the National Insurance Company Limited
Ahmad sent his resignation to the prime minister, who was in London on a private visit. Waseem had come under severe criticism from the Supreme Court for allegedly providing protection to an accused person in the National Insurance Company Limited
Malik M Iqbal made DG FIA
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani appointed Malik Muhammad Iqbal, IG Balochistan as DG, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
It may be mentioned that Mr Waseem Ahmed, DG, FIA had submitted his resignation which has been accepted.
It may be mentioned that Mr Waseem Ahmed, DG, FIA had submitted his resignation which has been accepted.
SHO killed, 2 hurt in DG Khan firing incident
DERA GHAZI KHAN - A Station House Officer (SHO) was killed while two other people including another policeman were injured in a firing incident in the city in the wee hours of Tuesday.
According to police, some unidentified miscreants opened fire at a car near Taunsa Bypass area of Saddar Police Station here some hours before the dawn, killing SHO Kala Police Station, Safdar and critically injuring Sub-Inspector Nasrullah and their servant Mushtaq.
After the incident, the
According to police, some unidentified miscreants opened fire at a car near Taunsa Bypass area of Saddar Police Station here some hours before the dawn, killing SHO Kala Police Station, Safdar and critically injuring Sub-Inspector Nasrullah and their servant Mushtaq.
After the incident, the
LHC seeks reply on petition against NAB Punjab DG
LAHORE - A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Monday sought reply until April 11 from the federal government on a petition seeking to restrain National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Punjab Director General (DG) Rana Zahid Mehmood from working until decision on the petition against his appointment.
Shah Faisal Qureshi clubbed the petition with his earlier petition against the appointment of the NAB Punjab DG. The petitioner submitted that Zahid was committing illegalities
Shah Faisal Qureshi clubbed the petition with his earlier petition against the appointment of the NAB Punjab DG. The petitioner submitted that Zahid was committing illegalities
DG Khan shrine bombings toll soars to 50
DERA GHAZI KHAN - The death toll rose to 50 Monday after two suicide bombers unleashed carnage at a Sufi shrine Dera Ghazi Khan where hundreds had gathered for a religious ceremony, an official said.
The bombers on Sunday struck the shrine of 13th century Sufi saint Ahmed Sultan, popularly known as Sakhi Sarwar, in Dera Ghazi Khan district of Punjab province.
It was the deadliest suicide attack in Pakistan since a mosque bombing killed 68 people on November 5 in the
The bombers on Sunday struck the shrine of 13th century Sufi saint Ahmed Sultan, popularly known as Sakhi Sarwar, in Dera Ghazi Khan district of Punjab province.
It was the deadliest suicide attack in Pakistan since a mosque bombing killed 68 people on November 5 in the
Khosa announces grant for DG Khan blasts victims
DERA GHAZI KHAN - Punjab's Chief Minister's advisor Zulfiqar Ali Khosa Monday morning visited District Headquarters Hospital and inquired after the well being of the injured victims of Sakhi Sarwar's twin blasts.
According to a private TV, Khosa also announced compensation money for each dead and injured person.
As per the provincial government's policy, Rs. 5,00,000 would be given to each dead, he announced.
Later while talking to newsmen, the CM's advisor held people
According to a private TV, Khosa also announced compensation money for each dead and injured person.
As per the provincial government's policy, Rs. 5,00,000 would be given to each dead, he announced.
Later while talking to newsmen, the CM's advisor held people
Petition seeks to restrain Punjab NAB DG from working
LAHORE - A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday seeking to restrain National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Punjab DG Rana Zahid Mahmood from working, as a petition against his appointment is already pending in court. Shah Faisal Qureshi clubbed the petition with his earlier petition against the appointment of the NAB Punjab DG. The petitioner submitted that Zahid was committing illegalities during pendency of the case against his appointment. Qureshi said that
Education secretary appoints crony as NISTE deputy DG
ISLAMABAD - In a blatant violation of Establishment Division (ED) directives, federal education secretary appointed a blue-eyed professor as the deputy director general of the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE). Education Secretary Athar Tahir appointed a professor of MehranUniversity, Dr Rafiq Ahmed Jhatial, against the seat of deputy DG of BPS-20 on a deputation basis for two years at NISTE Islamabad. The influential secretary made the move at a time when
Can’t remove FIA DG, govt tells SC again
ISLAMABAD - After consulting the government, Establishment Secretary Abdul Rauf Chaudhry on Friday informed the Supreme Court that FIA Director General Waseem Ahmed could not be immediately removed from office as he was dealing with matters pertaining to national security.
A five-member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and Justice Ghulam Rabbani, was hearing a suo motu case against
A five-member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and Justice Ghulam Rabbani, was hearing a suo motu case against
Khanani and Kalia case – Judge asks FIA DG to ...
KARACHI - Sindh High Court's Justice Sajjad Ali Shah directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director-General (DG) on Wednesday to appear before him on March 11 and bring all evidence and relevant record about the Khanani and Kalia money laundering case. On Tuesday Chief Justice Sindh High Court Mushir Alam had assigned Justice Sajjad Ali Shah to conduct an inquiry over the acquittal of the eight men accused of involvement in the money laundering case and submit a report. The
Khanani and Kalia case – Judge asks FIA DG to submit...
KARACHI - Sindh High Court's Justice Sajjad Ali Shah directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director-General (DG) on Wednesday to appear before him on March 11 and bring all evidence and relevant record about the Khanani and Kalia money laundering case. On Tuesday Chief Justice Sindh High Court Mushir Alam had assigned Justice Sajjad Ali Shah to conduct an inquiry over the acquittal of the eight men accused of involvement in the money laundering case and submit a report.
SC issues notices over contract employment of FIA DG, others
ISLAMABAD - In a response to the government's refusal of not sacking Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Waseem Ahmed, Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday formed a larger bench to hear the case of Ahmed as well as others officials on contract employment on March 11.
The CJP issued notices to the attorney general, the establishment secretary, advocates general and chief secretaries of the provincial governments and the Islamabad
The CJP issued notices to the attorney general, the establishment secretary, advocates general and chief secretaries of the provincial governments and the Islamabad
Govt may be held in contempt over FIA director general
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court (SC) is likely to issue on Monday (today) a contempt of court notice to the government for its refusal to sack Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General (DG) Waseem Ahmed, legal experts told Pakistan Today on Sunday.
The government's written reply to the court on Saturday, in which it refused to remove the FIA chief, will be considered by a SC bench headed by Chief Justice (CJ) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry today. Earlier on March 1, a
The government's written reply to the court on Saturday, in which it refused to remove the FIA chief, will be considered by a SC bench headed by Chief Justice (CJ) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry today. Earlier on March 1, a
Govt ignores SC orders to terminate FIA DG
ISLAMABAD - The government is heading towards a confrontation with the judiciary by not sacking FIA Director General Waseem Ahmed despite a Supreme Court (SC) order to remove him within three days that ended on Friday, as no notification in this regard was issued suggesting that the government would not take dictation from the judiciary in administrative matters.
It was for the third time on Tuesday that the SC asked the government to sack the FIA DG and all other officials
It was for the third time on Tuesday that the SC asked the government to sack the FIA DG and all other officials
PML-Q moves SC against FIA DG
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid group's central leaders on Thursday filed three separate applications in the Supreme Court seeking action against Additional DG FIA Zafar Ahmed Qureshi under criminal law. The applications were filed by Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Ch Pervaiz Elahi, Ch Wajahat Hussain and Ch Moonis Elahi through counsels Senator Wasim Sajjad, Senator SM Zafar and Dr Khalid Ranjha, said a press release issued from Ch Shujaat's residence.
The applicants have
The applicants have
SC tells govt to remove FIA DG
ISLAMABAD - A six-member bench of the Supreme Court ordered the government on Tuesday to remove Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Waseem Ahmed from his post and submit a report to the Registrar Office within three days.
The SC bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said the FIA's report on mismanagement and alleged corruption in Hajj affairs was dissatisfactory and it seemed as if it were being delayed deliberately to protect the accused. The
The SC bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said the FIA's report on mismanagement and alleged corruption in Hajj affairs was dissatisfactory and it seemed as if it were being delayed deliberately to protect the accused. The
‘Ancient ship’ to be salvaged with navy’s help: Culture DG
KARACHI - On the directives of the provincial Culture Minister Sassui Palijo, the newly appointed director general of the Culture Department, Muhammad Ramzan Awan has ordered the Thatta district administration to take appropriate measures for salvaging an 'ancient ship' - discovered in Thatta recently - with the help of Pakistan Navy authorities. Awan held an introductory meeting with his department officers on Saturday, where financial stipends to poets, artists and singers, and
