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Govt seeks explanation from Engro on urea price hike
ISLAMABAD - Taking strict notice of a massive price hike of Rs 190 per bag of urea by the largest urea manufacturer in the country, Engro Fertilisers, the government has sought an explanation from the manufacturer. A spokesman of the ministry of industries said that under directives of the minister for Industries Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, the ministry has taken a serious notice of a unilateral increase in the urea price of Rs 190 per 50 kg bag by Engro Fertilisers Limited.
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Govt fails to end tradeconvoy blockades: ACCI
KABUL - A top official in the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) said the government has not been able to open the way for Afghan trade convoys stuck in Iran and Karachi. It has been four months since food containers bound for Afghanistan have been stopped at Karachi port, the official said. He said despite Pakistan's premier's promise to resolve Afghan trade convoy problems in the country, conditions for Afghan traders have become even worse. ACCI said fines imposed by
Govt has no proposal to amend anti-blasphemy law
ISLAMABAD - State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sumsam Ali Bukhari has stated categorically that there is no proposal to amend the anti-blasphemy act as the Namoos-e-Risalat is a sensitive matter not only for the religious-political parties but all Muslims.
Addressing a press conference at the PID Press Centre on Thursday, he said that neither the Pakistan People's Party nor the government has discussed the issue to bring any amendment in the blasphemy law.
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Addressing a press conference at the PID Press Centre on Thursday, he said that neither the Pakistan People's Party nor the government has discussed the issue to bring any amendment in the blasphemy law.
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Govt to complete five-year tenure: Rehman
ISLAMABAD - Interior Affairs Minister Rehman Malik has said that the PPP-led government will complete its five-year tenure despite the fact that some elements are spreading continuously rumours about the fate of the central government.
Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House on Thursday, the Interior Affairs minister said that the government had taken various steps for proving relief to the people. The PPP would remove all reservations of its coalition partners, the
Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House on Thursday, the Interior Affairs minister said that the government had taken various steps for proving relief to the people. The PPP would remove all reservations of its coalition partners, the
Govt again fails to convince Fazl
ISLAMABAD - The government made yet another attempt to convince Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman to revisit his party's decision of quitting the PPP-led government in the Centre, as Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Senator Raza Rabbani and a group of FATA parliamentarians called on the JUI-F chief on Wednesday.
The meeting, however, failed to achieve the desired results. A JUI-F source confirmed that the meetings, which were held separately at Fazl's
The meeting, however, failed to achieve the desired results. A JUI-F source confirmed that the meetings, which were held separately at Fazl's
Blasphemy laws won’t be amended, govt tells NA
ISLAMABAD - Highlighting the government's policy statement on blasphemy law, Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Shah on Wednesday told the National Assembly that the government had no intention to amend or repeal blasphemy law.
The minister also made it clear that the bill by Sherry Rehman seeking amendment in the blasphemy law was her private member bill and the government would not support any such amendment. "It is the government's prime duty to ensure
The minister also made it clear that the bill by Sherry Rehman seeking amendment in the blasphemy law was her private member bill and the government would not support any such amendment. "It is the government's prime duty to ensure
Govt oblivious to drug abuse in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR - Ever rising unemployment, political unrest and inflation are exacerbating the drug addiction situation in Peshawar and the government is least interested, a survey by Pakistan Today revealed.
Not only inflation, the masses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are subject to various social evils such as abductions, drones, bomb blasts and intense poverty and as much as 5000 residents of the city, including teenagers, use drugs to find an escape from reality, the survey showed.
Not only inflation, the masses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are subject to various social evils such as abductions, drones, bomb blasts and intense poverty and as much as 5000 residents of the city, including teenagers, use drugs to find an escape from reality, the survey showed.
Rehman requests Fazl to rejoin govt at centre
ISLAMABAD - Interior Affairs Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday requested Fazlur Rehman who heads the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F to rejoin the PPP-led coalition government at centre, a private TV channel reported.
However, the JUI-F leader rejected the request and said his party had ratified the move and would not change its stance in the current circumstances. Rehman had made the request during a meeting with Fazl at the latter's residence.
Later on, a 10-member delegation of
However, the JUI-F leader rejected the request and said his party had ratified the move and would not change its stance in the current circumstances. Rehman had made the request during a meeting with Fazl at the latter's residence.
Later on, a 10-member delegation of
‘FIA has evidence against corrupt govt depts’
KARACHI - The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has received several complaints against state-run departments and acquired evidence against them as well, Moazzam Jah Ansari, FIA Sindh director said on Tuesday.
The departments involved in corruption include Pakistan Railways, National Database and Registration Authority, National Highway Authority, Pakistan State Oil, Passport Cell, Customs, Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supply Corporation and National
The departments involved in corruption include Pakistan Railways, National Database and Registration Authority, National Highway Authority, Pakistan State Oil, Passport Cell, Customs, Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supply Corporation and National
Govt making efforts to mend fences with MQM
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI - Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) parliamentary leader and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Farooq Sattar and Federal Ports and Shipping Minister Babar Khan Ghauri submitted their resignations to the Presidency on Tuesday, Pakistan Today has learnt, as the government stepped up efforts to convince its estranged ally to reconsider its decision of withdrawing from the federal cabinet.
"Farooq Sattar and Babar Ghauri have sent their resignations in line with the
"Farooq Sattar and Babar Ghauri have sent their resignations in line with the
Sindh govt admits anti-polio campaign ran into sand
KARACHI - Despite running a mass drive against polio across Sindh since 1995, the Sindh government has yet to eradicate polio from the province. However, Sindh Chief Minister's Adviser on Information Sharmila Farooqui justified the failure on Tuesday.
Talking to a delegation of doctors and field workers at her office, Farooqui said that the provincial government had failed due to deteriorating environmental conditions, improper sewerage system and malnutrition - factors that play
Talking to a delegation of doctors and field workers at her office, Farooqui said that the provincial government had failed due to deteriorating environmental conditions, improper sewerage system and malnutrition - factors that play
Serving itself – Govt rolls back plaza demolition plan
LAHORE - Mocking its own slogan of good governance, merit and rule of law, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government has scrapped its mega operation against high-rise buildings to save the skin of its leaders including Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, who are allegedly involved in a number of building violations, Pakistan Today has learnt. The decision is a sheer violation of the Supreme Court commission's report, which recommended partial and complete
No worries if MQM quits govt, says Dr Mirza
KARACHI - There will be no objection if the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) quits the government, Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza said on Sunday while talking to the media at Wasan House in Khairpur.
"The MQM had become part of the government of its own free will. If the party now decides to leave the alliance, it will be their own decision and we have no objection over it."
He said he never held any one party responsible for terrorism. "I don't know why whenever I
"The MQM had become part of the government of its own free will. If the party now decides to leave the alliance, it will be their own decision and we have no objection over it."
He said he never held any one party responsible for terrorism. "I don't know why whenever I
Alliance with PPP govt now history, says Fazl
PESHAWAR - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Fazlur Rehman has said that his party's alliance with the PPP-led government is now history and his party will focus on 'serving the interests' of the country and the masses.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
Govt dragging its feet on agriculture insurance scheme
KARACHI: Although unprecedented floods have played havoc with the country's agriculture sector, the federal government is proceeding at a snail's pace with the farmer-friendly measures such as the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS).
NAIS, an upgraded version of the now-mandatory Crop Loan Insurance Scheme (CLIS), is meant to devise a risk management mechanism for the farmers to even out agricultural risks and blunt the consequences of natural disasters to make losses,
NAIS, an upgraded version of the now-mandatory Crop Loan Insurance Scheme (CLIS), is meant to devise a risk management mechanism for the farmers to even out agricultural risks and blunt the consequences of natural disasters to make losses,
Govt fails to rein in sugar prices
LAHORE - The government has failed to rein in sugarcane prices as middlemen have maintained high price levels through manipulation, industry sources told Pakistan Today on Thursday.
There has also been a lack of progress with regards to the decision of federal cabinet which had linked the sugarcane support price to the sucrose recovery level. Farmers have complained that they are forced to sell their crop at relatively lower rates with sugar millers emerging as major
There has also been a lack of progress with regards to the decision of federal cabinet which had linked the sugarcane support price to the sucrose recovery level. Farmers have complained that they are forced to sell their crop at relatively lower rates with sugar millers emerging as major
Absence of Baloch leader – JUI-F sticks to Balochistan govt
ISLAMABAD - The JUI-F decided against joining the PML-Q to form a coalition government in Balochistan as it did not have even a single Baloch member in the provincial assembly to be appointed the chief minister.
The JUI-F Central Executive Council (CEC), which met on Wednesday, was divided over whether to continue as part of the present political set up in Balochistan or make a move to form its own government with its parliamentary leader Abdul Wassey as the chief minister, a
The JUI-F Central Executive Council (CEC), which met on Wednesday, was divided over whether to continue as part of the present political set up in Balochistan or make a move to form its own government with its parliamentary leader Abdul Wassey as the chief minister, a
