Tag: Iqbal
Pakistan face stern test: Iqbal Qasim
KARACHI - After a confident start against Kenya, Pakistan will be facing the sternest test in their World Cup campaign as they take on hosts and favorites Sri Lanka in their second match at Colombo on Saturday. The outcome of the match will set the trend in the group, according to former Pakistan Test left-arm spinner Iqbal Qasim.
"Pakistan have made a positive start. How they fare against Sri Lanka in the next game will be interesting to watch" he noted. He added that Sri Lanka
"Pakistan have made a positive start. How they fare against Sri Lanka in the next game will be interesting to watch" he noted. He added that Sri Lanka
‘Iqbal Hussain – His Vision 2011’ opens at Unicorn Gallery
KARACHI - The Unicorn Gallery launched Iqbal Hussain's exhibition of artworks titled 'Iqbal Hussain - His Vision 2011' on Saturday, a press release issued by the gallery said. Hussain has held countless exhibitions at home and abroad. He has received a number of prizes and his works have been auctioned at Sotheby's Art Auction House in London.
His artworks have been written about by Victoria Burnett, Tim McGirk, Elizabeth S Ghauri, Jan McGirk, Nicola Saunter, Quddus Mirza and
His artworks have been written about by Victoria Burnett, Tim McGirk, Elizabeth S Ghauri, Jan McGirk, Nicola Saunter, Quddus Mirza and
Justice Javed Iqbal acting CJP
ISLAMABAD - Justice Javed Iqbal, a senior Supreme Court judge on Friday took oath as the acting chief justice after the incumbent CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry left for India to attend an international conference. Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan administered the oath. Justice Javed Iqbal will be working as acting CJP until Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry returns after attending the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hyderabad, India.
The Supreme Court judges, Attorney General of
The Supreme Court judges, Attorney General of
Iqbal criticises NAB for withdrawing cases
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesman Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday criticised the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) decision of withdrawing cases registered on political grounds, saying it was illogical.
In a statement, he said the decision, taken at a time when the government and the PML-N teams were discussing the 10-point reforms agenda, had created more concerns and doubts over the role of the already controversial NAB in keeping a check on corruption.
In a statement, he said the decision, taken at a time when the government and the PML-N teams were discussing the 10-point reforms agenda, had created more concerns and doubts over the role of the already controversial NAB in keeping a check on corruption.
Naveed Iqbal sent on physical remand until 23rd
LAHORE - The Model Town judicial magistrate on Wednesday handed over Naveed Iqbal, step brother of Supreme Court Justice Javed Iqbal and alleged murderer of his parents, and another accused Abbas on physical remand to the Factory Area Police until January 23. Naveed was arrested on Tuesday on charge of murdering his parents along with Abbas and Ameen over a monetary dispute.
On Wednesday, the Factory Area Police produced the accused before the judicial magistrate and sought their
On Wednesday, the Factory Area Police produced the accused before the judicial magistrate and sought their
Syed Iqbal Haider goes candid
LAHORE: The present rulers though claim to be elected have not taken any steps for mitigating people's suffering and now people's faith in democracy is shaking, said former senator and human rights activist Syed Iqbal Haider.
Iqbal Haider, founding member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), was talking to Pakistan Today before leaving for India to get the 4th Mother Teresa Memorial Award, which has been conferred upon by the Global Harmony Foundation this year in
Iqbal Haider, founding member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), was talking to Pakistan Today before leaving for India to get the 4th Mother Teresa Memorial Award, which has been conferred upon by the Global Harmony Foundation this year in
‘Iqbal now freed from the grip of ideology of Pakistan’
LAHORE: The time is gone when only sons and relatives of judges were appointed to the superior judiciary, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Asma Jahangir said on Tuesday.
She made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Iqbal in connection with Iqbal Day. "From now on, family members or relatives of the members of the judicial commission will not be allowed to be inducted as judges and bar associations would monitor the process diligently so
She made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Iqbal in connection with Iqbal Day. "From now on, family members or relatives of the members of the judicial commission will not be allowed to be inducted as judges and bar associations would monitor the process diligently so
Govt cannot nab corrupt officials: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD
Grilling the government for its inability to nab the corrupt officials, PML-N Secretary Information Ahsan Iqbal, on Wednesday said that the government did not establish any accountability department to watch over corrupt politicians under the government's wings.
Addressing a press conference on the Transparency International report, Ahsan Iqbal said that due to the corrupt practices of the government, Pakistan had jumped eight steps in the most corrupt nations
Grilling the government for its inability to nab the corrupt officials, PML-N Secretary Information Ahsan Iqbal, on Wednesday said that the government did not establish any accountability department to watch over corrupt politicians under the government's wings.
Addressing a press conference on the Transparency International report, Ahsan Iqbal said that due to the corrupt practices of the government, Pakistan had jumped eight steps in the most corrupt nations
