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Sindh govt gets 20,000 acres in Thatta and Badin to set...
KARACHI: The Sindh government has acquired 20,000 acres of land in Thatta and Badin to set up crab and shrimp farms - a plan aimed at consolidating the dwindling fishing industry, which is suffering due to a ban on fish imports from Pakistan, and helping fishermen capitalise on market opportunities in Karachi.
This was disclosed by the provincial Fisheries Director General Ghulam Mohammad Mahar while addressing a seminar organised by the Indus for All Programme, WWF-Pakistan.
This was disclosed by the provincial Fisheries Director General Ghulam Mohammad Mahar while addressing a seminar organised by the Indus for All Programme, WWF-Pakistan.
Govt focusing on goths’ uplift: Qaim
KARACHI: The government is focusing on development in goths in urban areas along with cities, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah said on Thursday during a meeting with National Assembly member Sher Muhammad Baloch. "Officials concerned are paying attention to development projects in Malir, Dursana Chhanna, Lyari, Keamari and Ibrahim Hyderi," he said, adding that efforts are being made to provide residents of these areas with basic facilities. President Asif Ali Zardari would lay the
‘Sindh govt committed to child protection’
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister's Adviser on Information Sharmila Farooqui on Wednesday reiterated that the government is commitment towards safeguarding the rights of the children and stressed the need for public-private partnership ventures to achieve this task.
"The civil society, NGOs, volunteers, philanthropists, international development partners, media, corporate sector and particularly the children themselves should come forward and play their role to bring an end to
"The civil society, NGOs, volunteers, philanthropists, international development partners, media, corporate sector and particularly the children themselves should come forward and play their role to bring an end to
`Govt sets out to break Japanese monopoly in local auto sector
ISLAMABAD: In a major policy decision, the government has decided to give tariff concessions to new automobile players to break the monopoly of the Japanese car cartel in the country. According to official sources, the decision was made after a detailed analysis of the local automobile sector by the Ministry of Industries and Production.
They recommended tariff incentives to attract new players in the local car-manufacturing sector. Since the Japanese car assemblers failed to
They recommended tariff incentives to attract new players in the local car-manufacturing sector. Since the Japanese car assemblers failed to
Romanian govt to face fresh no-confidence vote
BUCHAREST: Romania's opposition filed a no-confidence motion over the government's IMF-backed wage reform on Wednesday, a move with only slim chances of success, just two months after a similar bid failed. The government of Prime Minister Emil Boc survived two no-confidence votes by the leftist opposition this year and its wider margin on the second occasion in October suggests it can remain in power and pass outstanding International Monetary Fund-mandated reforms.
Opp skeptical, govt hopes JUI-F will reverse decision
LAHORE: The opposition parties are skeptical about the prospects of the reversal of JUI-F's decision to quit the coalition government, however, the PPP believes the issue will be resolved amicably. PPP Secretary Information Fauzia Wahab said the party had historic relations with the JUI-F and the government would bring all allies back in its fold by addressing their grievances.
However, she made it clear that her party and the government would not initiate any step that might
However, she made it clear that her party and the government would not initiate any step that might
LHC orders Punjab govt not to take action against teachers
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Tuesday directed the Punjab government not to take any disciplinary action against teachers of public-sector colleges who protested against establishing board of governors (BoG) in educational institutions on December 9 and were tortured by police. The LHC CJ issued these orders while proceeding on a suo motu notice against police torture of protesting teachers and students outside the Punjab Assembly. The
Punjab govt compromises Bhogiwal Road’s merits to protect PML-N interests
LAHORE: The Punjab government, to protect the interests of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) local party leaders, has seriously compromised the merits of the under-construction Bhogiwal Road located in NA-123 constituency - considered as a bastion of the PML-N - by rejecting road expansion plans despite National Engineering Services Pakistan's (NESPAK) recommendations.
A senior official of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) told Pakistan Today that NESPAK's designs to
A senior official of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) told Pakistan Today that NESPAK's designs to
City govt cleans up the mess – Crackdown against quacks, butchers,...
FAISALABAD - The city district government has launched a crackdown against quacks, illegal medical practitioners, drug stores, pharmacies and butchers. District Coordination Officer (DCO) Nasim Sadiq instructed for this second phase of crackdown.
Earlier, the authorities undertook an operation for the eradication of drugs and beggary that brought satisfactory results. The authorities have collected Rs 3,611,000 as fines in the ongoing crackdown against quacks and drug stores
Earlier, the authorities undertook an operation for the eradication of drugs and beggary that brought satisfactory results. The authorities have collected Rs 3,611,000 as fines in the ongoing crackdown against quacks and drug stores
Govt getting $700m under CSF this month: SBP
KARACHI: would receive at least $700 million from the US under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) this month, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Shahid H Kardar said on Monday.
He was talking to businessmen at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Dwelling on various short- and long-term fiscal and monetary affairs in the country, the SBP governor said the country had so far received at least $800 million under the fund.
Kardar said Islamabad
He was talking to businessmen at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Dwelling on various short- and long-term fiscal and monetary affairs in the country, the SBP governor said the country had so far received at least $800 million under the fund.
Kardar said Islamabad
Govt poised to persuade political leaders on GST
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to formally take on board all political parties on the controversial reformed general sales tax (GST) before the start of the National Assembly session on December 20, and the Finance Ministry has been directed to prepare a detailed briefing to heads of all political parties on the proposed tax.
A source said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had taken notice of the statements of some opposition leaders after Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez
A source said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had taken notice of the statements of some opposition leaders after Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez
SC gives govt time to engage lawyer for NAB chairman
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed time until the second week of January to the government to engage a lawyer to defend the appointment of Justice (r) Syed Deedar Hussain Shah as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman.
A five-member bench headed by Justice Javed Iqbal adjourned the hearing after the court was told that the federation had not yet engaged a lawyer to plead the case. Senior advocates Muhammad Akram Sheikh appeared for the petitioner - Leader
A five-member bench headed by Justice Javed Iqbal adjourned the hearing after the court was told that the federation had not yet engaged a lawyer to plead the case. Senior advocates Muhammad Akram Sheikh appeared for the petitioner - Leader
Govt notifies lifting of ban on wheat exports
ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday notified lifting of the ban on the export of wheat and wheat products through an amendment in the imports and exports control act. The Ministry of Commerce notified changes in the Export Policy Order 2009 allowing exports of wheat and wheat products after a gap of three years.
Earlier the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) had approved export of one million tonnes of wheat on December 7. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Earlier the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) had approved export of one million tonnes of wheat on December 7. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Govt planning to end domination of Japanese automakers
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering on a plan which, if finalised, would end the domination of Japanese players in the local automobile sector and pave the way for entry of leading European, Korean and Chinese auto manufacturers into the country. According to official sources, the plan devised by the Engineering Development Board, a subsidiary organisation of Ministry of Industries, is held up due to the pressure exerted by Japan, which is one of the major donors to the country.
SC may direct govt to devise transparent Haj process
ISLAMABAD: A seven-member Supreme Court bench, resuming hearing today of a suo motu action against alleged corruption in Haj arrangements, is likely to direct the government to devise a system to make the Haj process transparent and prevent irregularities.
The bench comprises of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman
The bench comprises of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman
Punjab govt to target farmers after teachers and students: Elahi
LAHORE: After teachers and students, farmers would be the next target of the Punjab government, former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said on Saturday.
He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Nankana chapter office bearers at the PML House. Elahi said that while people were dying of hunger, Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif was ruthlessly using the government machinery to silence the voices of the oppressed.
The PML-Q
He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Nankana chapter office bearers at the PML House. Elahi said that while people were dying of hunger, Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif was ruthlessly using the government machinery to silence the voices of the oppressed.
The PML-Q
Parties slug it out, force govt to put GST bill on...
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided not to table the Reformed General Sales Tax (GST) Bill in the forthcoming session of the National Assembly as it failed to build consensus on the proposed tax law with its coalition partners - the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) -not budging from their positions.
"We will not table the bill in the National Assembly session staring from December 18," a senior parliamentarian, asking not to be named,
"We will not table the bill in the National Assembly session staring from December 18," a senior parliamentarian, asking not to be named,
