Tag: Inquiry
PCB to launch inquiry against Raza after court verdict
Former Pakistan off-spinner-turned umpire Akram Raza will not be considered to officiate any domestic matches until he was cleared of the illegal betting case...
PML-N launches graft inquiry against MNA
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has launched an internal inquiry against one of its National Assembly members Anjum Aqeel Khan for allegations of corruption in the real estate business in the capital.
"Though Anjum Aqeel Khan has settled the National Police Foundation (NPF) scam by paying back Rs 5.8 billion in cash or kind following negotiations with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the party is conducting a thorough inquiry into the matter to learn
"Though Anjum Aqeel Khan has settled the National Police Foundation (NPF) scam by paying back Rs 5.8 billion in cash or kind following negotiations with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the party is conducting a thorough inquiry into the matter to learn
Inquiry committee hears eight cases of missing persons
KARACHI - The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (CIED) heard a total of eight cases of missing persons in the Pakistan Secretariat on Tuesday. Appearing before the commission, Abid, younger brother of Muhammad Arif Noor, who was allegedly killed after being abducted, repeated his previous statements saying that his brother was abducted by state-run intelligence agencies and was killed last month. Arif was an environment officer in the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA)
Flood inquiry report presented to Punjab home secretary
LAHORE - The Judicial Flood Inquiry Tribunal (JFIT) registrar handed over a judicial inquiry report on canal and spur breaches during floods to the Punjab Home Secretary in a ceremony held at the Lahore High Court on Monday.
JFIT Registrar Irfan Saeed said the Judicial Flood Inquiry Tribunal by the Chairman Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and members Abdul Sattar Shakir and Shafqat Masood completed the report "A Rude Awakening" consisting 475 pages supported by 91 appendices spread
JFIT Registrar Irfan Saeed said the Judicial Flood Inquiry Tribunal by the Chairman Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and members Abdul Sattar Shakir and Shafqat Masood completed the report "A Rude Awakening" consisting 475 pages supported by 91 appendices spread
SHC orders inquiry into Hyderabad jail fiasco
KARACHI - Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Musheer Alam on Thursday directed District and Sessions Judge Fahim Ahmed Siddiqui to conduct a detailed inquiry into the Hyderabad Central Prison incident.
Alam also directed the authorities concerned for the proper treatment of the prisoners injured in the mayhem that left at least seven prisoners dead and more than seventy seriously wounded. Taking notice of the incident, the SHC chief justice had directed the Hyderabad district
Alam also directed the authorities concerned for the proper treatment of the prisoners injured in the mayhem that left at least seven prisoners dead and more than seventy seriously wounded. Taking notice of the incident, the SHC chief justice had directed the Hyderabad district
Acquittal in fOREX SCAM case – Inquiry report sent to CJP
KARACHI - The inquiry report into the acquittal of eight suspects in Khanani and Kalia money laundering case was sent to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudry on Monday. Earlier, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah had presented the sealed report to Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Musheer Alam. The SHC chief justice had initiated a probe on the directive of CJP, who took suo motu notice of the comments from Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General
Standing Committee rejects FDE’s ‘bogus’ inquiry report
ISLAMABAD - The National Assembly Standing Committee on Education on Wednesday took serious notice of a 'bogus' inquiry report prepared by Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) regarding irregularities in recruitment of teaching staff.
The report was prepared by a three-member committee headed by a senior official of Education Ministry, TM Qureshi. The 94 pages report failed to fix responsibility on the liable officials who appointed 451 teachers against the 284 advertised posts
The report was prepared by a three-member committee headed by a senior official of Education Ministry, TM Qureshi. The 94 pages report failed to fix responsibility on the liable officials who appointed 451 teachers against the 284 advertised posts
APML seeks judicial inquiry into Lal Masjid operation
LAHORE - The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) urges the federal government to hold a free and independent judicial inquiry into the Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafsa operations, APML Vice-President Major General (r) Rashid Qureshi said on Saturday. He was speaking at a press conference at the Lahore Press Club. The former presidential spokesman said that former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf's government did not harm civilians and took every decision in the national interest.
Butt seeks inquiry into Warne’s tie prediction
LAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt has called for a strict inquiry into Australian spin legend Shane Warne's prediction that the India-England World Cup match would end in a tie.
India and England set alight the 2011 World Cup on Sunday after a record-breaking run-feast ended in a dramatic tie on the last ball of the match played at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore. Warne had predicted the result via Twitter before the match began.
"Looking forward to
India and England set alight the 2011 World Cup on Sunday after a record-breaking run-feast ended in a dramatic tie on the last ball of the match played at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore. Warne had predicted the result via Twitter before the match began.
"Looking forward to
FIA seeks inquiry against HC official in UK
LAHORE - The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday requested the high commissioner for the United Kingdom to hold an inquiry against the consular attache at the High Commission for Pakistan, London, for attesting the affidavit of a proclaimed offender of the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), Pakistan Today has learnt.
An official letter available with Pakistan Today forwarded by FIA investigators to the High Commission for Pakistan, London, said the FIA sent a
An official letter available with Pakistan Today forwarded by FIA investigators to the High Commission for Pakistan, London, said the FIA sent a
Politicians demand judicial inquiry into Wasti’s torture
ISLAMABAD - The brutal torture meted out to Syed Kabir Wasti, senior vice-president of Pakistan Muslim League (PML)-Likeminded, on Saturday attracted criticism from politicians across the political divide. Condemning the incident, they demanded the government to hold a judicial inquiry for exposing the culprits.
Ijazul Haq, the head of his own faction of the PML, Ijazul Haq said, "It is regrettable that unknown persons in an official vehicle thrashed a senior politician," adding
Ijazul Haq, the head of his own faction of the PML, Ijazul Haq said, "It is regrettable that unknown persons in an official vehicle thrashed a senior politician," adding
Court of Inquiry sends NLC report to COAS
ISLAMABAD - The Court of Inquiry formed to probe into alleged malpractices in the National Logistic Cell has submitted its findings, opinion and recommendations to the chief of army staff for his consideration and perusal.
The Court of Inquiry formed by COAS General Ashfaq Kayani to probe the NLC scam was headed by a serving corps commander along with two major generals as members. It was the National Assembly's Public Account Committee (PAC) that in its recent meeting took
The Court of Inquiry formed by COAS General Ashfaq Kayani to probe the NLC scam was headed by a serving corps commander along with two major generals as members. It was the National Assembly's Public Account Committee (PAC) that in its recent meeting took
Inquiry against shipping agents ends
LAHORE - Competition Commission Pakistan (CCP) officials have wrapped up an inquiry into allegations of collusive practices by shipping agents. The enquiry was authorised by CCP after receipt of information regarding possible price fixing in the industry. To gather information, a search and inspection of the premises of the Pakistan Ships Agents Association (PSAA) at Karachi was conducted on January 7, 2011.
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The report observed that ship agents provide valuable services such as
Italian judges defy Berlusconi threats in sex inquiry
ROME - Italy's judges vowed not to be intimidated and rallied to support Milan colleagues investigating the sex scandal surrounding Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday as the prime minister rounded on the magistrates. The billionaire media magnate has denounced the probe into his sex life as a politically motivated attack and warned last week the judges' behaviour could not go "without adequate punishment."
"The judges will continue to carry out their duties without being intimidated,"
"The judges will continue to carry out their duties without being intimidated,"
Gillani orders inquiry into ‘visa scam’
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani on Monday ordered an immediate inquiry into the news reports about the Foreign Ministry's visa scam alleging the involvement of ministry's officials in the issuance of introductory letters to unauthorised people for obtaining visas for different countries.
Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir also regretted the press reports on alleged visa scam and said a formal inquiry had been ordered into the allegations. He added that it was
Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir also regretted the press reports on alleged visa scam and said a formal inquiry had been ordered into the allegations. He added that it was
Team probing stowaway’s death completes initial inquiry
LAHORE - A committee formed by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to probe into 15-year-old Qasim Siddique's death, who tried to escape to Dubai, UAE by hiding in an airplane's wheels but died after falling from the plane, and issue of his missing friend Ali Jamshaid has completed its initial inquiry, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to details, a couple of days ago, Gilani had constituted a committee consisting of Civil Aviation Joint Secretary Arshad Farooq, Air
According to details, a couple of days ago, Gilani had constituted a committee consisting of Civil Aviation Joint Secretary Arshad Farooq, Air
FO launches inquiry into alleged visa scam
ISLAMABAD - The government on Saturday said an inquiry had been ordered into a scam regarding issuance of visas by foreign missions on basis of recommendations made by the officials in those offices.
Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said in a statement that the Foreign Office had instituted a formal inquiry into allegations regarding the visa scam. He said, "The findings would be shared." Basit, however, called a media report regarding the visa scam "rather sensational" and
Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said in a statement that the Foreign Office had instituted a formal inquiry into allegations regarding the visa scam. He said, "The findings would be shared." Basit, however, called a media report regarding the visa scam "rather sensational" and
