Tag: Govts
PCS officers reject Punjab govt’s ‘rightsizing’ policy
LAHORE - The PCS Officers Association has rejected the policy of "downsizing" and "rightsizing" by the Punjab government and termed the move an attempt of the district management group to block their promotional aspects.
The Provincial Civil Service (PCS), the Provincial Secretariat Service (PSS) and the Provincial Management Service (PMS) officer bearers took the decision after a meeting on Monday chaired by its president Rai Manzur Nasir. All 50-members of the executive
The Provincial Civil Service (PCS), the Provincial Secretariat Service (PSS) and the Provincial Management Service (PMS) officer bearers took the decision after a meeting on Monday chaired by its president Rai Manzur Nasir. All 50-members of the executive
Rangers given additional power on Sindh govt’s request: Kaira
ISLAMABAD - The Rangers have been empowered to arrest miscreants in Karachi on a request by the Sindh government, Information Minster Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Saturday. "The Rangers have been tasked with taking action against miscreants in Karachi on a request by the Sindh government.
The whole country is worried over the worsening law and order situation in Karachi and the government is taking measures to restore peace there," Kaira said while talking to reporters after an
The whole country is worried over the worsening law and order situation in Karachi and the government is taking measures to restore peace there," Kaira said while talking to reporters after an
Govt’s ‘lack of seriousness’ disappoints PML-N – It’s now or never:...
ISLAMABAD - Disappointed with the government's lack of commitment to implement the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) proposed reforms agenda within 45 days, the party's leadership has asked its committee to get a positive answer from the government's team or end cooperation if it seems that the government is reluctant to act swiftly.
The PML-N committee, led by Senator Ishaq Dar, told PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday that the government was using "delaying tactics" and
The PML-N committee, led by Senator Ishaq Dar, told PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday that the government was using "delaying tactics" and
PPP-MQM agreement – Only Karachi, Hyderabad city govts allowed to construct...
KARACHI - The Karachi and Hyderabad district governments have been allowed to establish community centres, and decorative gates and monuments after the PPP and the MQM reached an understanding over the issue in their recent reconciliation efforts, it has been learnt.
Reliable sources in the Sindh Local Government Department told Pakistan Today that the remaining 21 district governments, however, would have to seek prior permission before constructing any community centres or
Reliable sources in the Sindh Local Government Department told Pakistan Today that the remaining 21 district governments, however, would have to seek prior permission before constructing any community centres or
Govt’s job quota offer to MQM worries Sindh-based think tank
KARACHI - The Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) - Sindh-based political think tank comprising intellectuals, educationists, thinkers, economists, writers, professionals and concerned citizens - has expressed grave concern over the recent announcement by the Sindh government to allocate 50 percent of its job quota to the MQM.
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
SDF
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
SDF
Govt’s job quota offer to MQM worries Sindh-based think tank
KARACHI - The Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) - a Sindh-based political think tank comprising intellectuals, educationists, thinkers, economists, writers, professionals and concerned citizens - has expressed grave concern over the recent announcement by the Sindh government to allocate 50 percent of its job quota to the MQM.
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
Analysts question govt’s decision to up Eurobond yield
KARACHI - The government has further increased the debt servicing cost on Pakistan Eurobonds for foreign investors by almost half basis points to 10.44 percent in what the analysts believe as an 'unwise' move.
It was just last week, on January 7, when yield on Pakistan Eurobond was raised by 15 bps to 9.99 percent by Islamabad after succumbing to a government-falling political pressure against the recent oil price hike.
"Pakistan Eurobond yield has gone further up by 45bps
It was just last week, on January 7, when yield on Pakistan Eurobond was raised by 15 bps to 9.99 percent by Islamabad after succumbing to a government-falling political pressure against the recent oil price hike.
"Pakistan Eurobond yield has gone further up by 45bps
Kayani says he will follow govt’s call
ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani on Saturday said the government will decide when to launch a military operation in North Waziristan Agency, saying that it had to be decided politically, not militarily.
"It's not for the army to decide when to launch the military operation in North Waziristan... it will have to be a political decision," the COAS said in a brief chat with journalists at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in honour of Chinese
"It's not for the army to decide when to launch the military operation in North Waziristan... it will have to be a political decision," the COAS said in a brief chat with journalists at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in honour of Chinese
JUI-F mulls parting ways with provincial govts
ISLAMABAD: After quitting the federal government, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) is seriously considering parting ways with the Pakistan People's Party-led governments in Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
Insiders told Pakistan Today on Thursday that the JUI-F had decided to sit on the opposition benches during the forthcoming National Assembly session and it would also move to the other side of the isle in the upcoming Senate session as well.
A JUI-F source
Insiders told Pakistan Today on Thursday that the JUI-F had decided to sit on the opposition benches during the forthcoming National Assembly session and it would also move to the other side of the isle in the upcoming Senate session as well.
A JUI-F source
SC takes up plea against govt’s bid to buy BP assets
ISLAMABAD: A three-member Supreme Court bench will today (Monday) take up a petition by Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) former chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad against the government's bid to purchase its sold out assets from the British Petroleum (BP) at inflated prices, which would cause a loss of $800-million to the national exchequer.
The bench consists of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday. In compliance with the court's
The bench consists of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday. In compliance with the court's
Healthcare is govt’s top priority: PM
LAHORE: Healthcare is the top most concern of the government, which has already spent billions of rupees on different healthcare projects, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.
He expressed these views during the inaugurating ceremony of the country's first kidney transplantation project at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The PM also announced a grant of Rs 100 million for the operational cost of the project and expressed hope that the funds be utilised "diligently
He expressed these views during the inaugurating ceremony of the country's first kidney transplantation project at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The PM also announced a grant of Rs 100 million for the operational cost of the project and expressed hope that the funds be utilised "diligently
Tasman Spirit – a skeleton in the govt’s closet
KARACHI: Six long years have failed to eradicate the harsh memories of Tasman Spirit disaster from the minds of many except the government of Pakistan.
July 27, 2003, an oil tanker named Tasman Spirit, carrying at least 67,537 tonnes of light crude oil had grounded and subsequently broken in two near the approach channel of Karachi Port which led to the spillage of at least 30,000 tonnes of crude oil, thus creating a long-lasting ecological imbalance in the country's sea
July 27, 2003, an oil tanker named Tasman Spirit, carrying at least 67,537 tonnes of light crude oil had grounded and subsequently broken in two near the approach channel of Karachi Port which led to the spillage of at least 30,000 tonnes of crude oil, thus creating a long-lasting ecological imbalance in the country's sea
Kashmir tops govt’s agenda: FM
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said the government would continue to extend moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris and highlight the issue.
While talking to media people after offering Eid prayer at Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mosque, he ruled out the impression that the issue was dropped from the UN agenda. The Kashmir problem was still on the United Nations' agenda, he said, adding it was a wrong impression.
Qureshi hailed the government policies,
While talking to media people after offering Eid prayer at Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mosque, he ruled out the impression that the issue was dropped from the UN agenda. The Kashmir problem was still on the United Nations' agenda, he said, adding it was a wrong impression.
Qureshi hailed the government policies,
TI declaration asks govts to retrieve plundered wealth
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International (TI) on Tuesday adopted the Bangkok Declaration, calling upon governments to act decisively for repatriation of the looted assets and the management of frozen assets.
TI members from more than 100 countries called on this week's Group of 20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea, to address the issues without delay. "Countries are experiencing difficulties tracing, seizing, recovering and repatriating assets. There has not been sufficient progress on
TI members from more than 100 countries called on this week's Group of 20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea, to address the issues without delay. "Countries are experiencing difficulties tracing, seizing, recovering and repatriating assets. There has not been sufficient progress on
Punjab govt’s austerity measures – No red tape for Civil Secretariat
LAHORE
Millions of rupees are being spent on the decor and repair of the Punjab Civil Secretariat when the government is tripping over itself trying to milk the provincial finances dry for the rehabilitation of flood victims, secretariat sources told Pakistan Today.
To utilize the maximum resources on the flood-affected districts of Punjab, the provincial annual development budget has been slashed by 30 percent while Rs 2.9 billion has been cut recently from the
Millions of rupees are being spent on the decor and repair of the Punjab Civil Secretariat when the government is tripping over itself trying to milk the provincial finances dry for the rehabilitation of flood victims, secretariat sources told Pakistan Today.
To utilize the maximum resources on the flood-affected districts of Punjab, the provincial annual development budget has been slashed by 30 percent while Rs 2.9 billion has been cut recently from the
SC directs AGP to submit govt’s view on amended NAB ordinance
ISLAMABAD
A three-member Supreme Court (SC) bench on Tuesday directed the attorney general of Pakistan (AGP) to present the government's written point of view over the promulgation of the National Accountability Bureau (Amendment) Ordinance, 2010.
The bench comprising Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Justice Khilji Arif Hussain and Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing two petitions challenging the National Accountability (Amendment) Bureau Ordinance, 2010, promulgated by
A three-member Supreme Court (SC) bench on Tuesday directed the attorney general of Pakistan (AGP) to present the government's written point of view over the promulgation of the National Accountability Bureau (Amendment) Ordinance, 2010.
The bench comprising Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Justice Khilji Arif Hussain and Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing two petitions challenging the National Accountability (Amendment) Bureau Ordinance, 2010, promulgated by
Govt’s claims fall flat as dengue digs deeper
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI
Despite the government's tall claims of having the virus under control, the number of patients dying from the virus, and those infected and fighting for their life, tells a different story.
The death toll on dengue patients across the country has already climbed to 21 and nearly 3,000 have been infected across the country so far. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has tested as many as 2,936 people positive for dengue, according to figures released by
Despite the government's tall claims of having the virus under control, the number of patients dying from the virus, and those infected and fighting for their life, tells a different story.
The death toll on dengue patients across the country has already climbed to 21 and nearly 3,000 have been infected across the country so far. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has tested as many as 2,936 people positive for dengue, according to figures released by
