Tag: Government

PPP leader files contempt plea against federal govt

PESHAWAR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Asma Arbab Alamgir on Monday moved Peshawar High Court (PHC) against the federal government over not removing her...

Govt strongly believes in transparency, says Qureshi

MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said that the incumbent government strongly believes in transparency and merit. He said this while chairing a...

Govt has compromised Pakistan’s economic sovereignty, claims Bilawal

--PPP chief says people want to know who is really pulling the strings in the country --Says govt’s ‘incompetence’ not 18th Amendment responsible for economic...

Tareen can inaugurate government projects, LHC rules

--Bench says Tareen’s actions do not violate Article 199 (a) (1) of the Constitution Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen is not ineligible...

Govt not considering privatising Pakistan Steel Mills, NA told

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the government was not considering privatising the...

Govt counsels to postpone traveling plans for Libya

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said that they were closely following the evolving situation in Libya. Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in constant contact...

Govt to announce one billion jobs soon: Faisal Vawda

--Minister says it is false news, vows to sue media outlet Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda said on Thursday the government would announce...

State forcing people to send children to private schools, CJP says

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa on Tuesday said that the state has failed to provide free education to citizens, compelling them...

Government urged to enact laws against forced conversions

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has been asked to enact immediate laws against the rising issue of forced conversions in the country. Human Friends Organisation, a...

Hammad asks Dar to return to country before criticising govt’s policies

--Says Ishaq Dar should give a lecture on money laundering, increasing deficits instead of criticising govt --State minister stresses the need for aggressive efforts for...

Govt drops petrol bomb on suffering masses

--Price of petrol and high-speed diesel increased by Rs6 after govt okays hike in POL prices ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday increased prices of petroleum...

Bilawal cries ‘conspiracy’ as govt distances itself from BISP controversy

--Bilawal says govt wants to put an end to the poverty-alleviation programme --FM Qureshi says not in favour of changing the name of BISP --Khursheed says...

Govt’s new aviation policy is a step in the right direction

The new aviation policy approved by federal cabinet has revoked one-sided Open Sky Policy of previous governments who held power since 1992 and were...

Imran rules out safe exit for Nawaz

--PM says Pakistani law restricts govt from giving special treatment to convicted prisoner --Dares joint Opp to stage protest in Islamabad, says Bilawal seemingly unaware...

Govt gets last chance to respond to Hanif Abbasi’s plea

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday gave the state prosecutor a final chance to submit his reply on an appeal filed by Pakistan...

Govt, Opp trade barbs over Nawaz’s health

--Fawad says Opp leaders want to save their skin by playing politics over Nawaz's health --PPP's Khursheed Shah warns ruling PTI will be held accountable if...

Govt, opposition indecisive over ECP members from Sindh, Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been incomplete since retirement of its two members on January 26. Under the constitution, the ECP comprises...