Tag: Pmln

Govt to release 100-day performance white paper

The government has formed a committee, led by PML-N Central Media In-charge Asim Niazi, to release a whitepaper regarding 100-day performance. Sources said that...

Fazl accuses PML-N of adopting ‘centralisation tendencies’

Fazlur Rehman, chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-Fazl), on Sunday accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz of adopting "centralisation tendencies". A statement issued...

PML-N given mandate to resolve energy crisis: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday said people have given a historic mandate to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for resolving energy crisis....

PML-N govt borrows Rs 226b from banks

The cash-strapped federal government embarked on a renewed borrowing spree on Wednesday to ensure a smooth sailing in terms of running of the government,...

PML-N asks KP govt to maintain law and order

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to maintain law and order. The demand was made through a resolution passed...

Omer Ayub to be given role in federal govt: sources

Former state minister for finance Omar Ayub Khan, who could not win his seat in the May 11 elections, is likely to be given...

Sharifs bent upon solving power crisis

The Sharif brothers, more than anyone else, are on the forefront of efforts from the new government to mitigate the energy crisis. The manner...

PML-N, allies condemn bombing of Quaid’s residency

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and its allied parties on Saturday condemned the bombing of Quaid-e-Azam's residency in Ziarat. A meeting held at the Parliament...

Energy crisis, law and order govt’s priorities: Pervez Rasheed

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervez Rasheed on Thursday said the topmost priorities of the government are to resolve the energy crisis and improve...

ECP announces by-polls on vacant seats

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday announced that by-polls on seats vacated by various parliamentarians, who had triumphed in more than one...

Lahore, Gujranwala get lion’s share in federal cabinet

The federal cabinet sworn in the other day is conspicuous for being heavily drawn from two divisions of Punjab, ignoring most of the remaining...

PML-N to hold LG elections in Punjab in October

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday decided to hold local government (LG) elections in Punjab before November, 2013, while reviewing amendments to the...

Saad vows to improve Pakistan Railways

Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday said no stone would be left unturned to improve the performance of Pakistan Railways. After assuming...

Govt to present budget on June 12: Ishaq Dar

Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar on Saturday said the federal budget for the upcoming financial year 2013-14 will be presented before the National...

Nawaz capable to lead country out of crises: Achakzai

Pakhtunkhwa Mili Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is a mature politician and fully able to steer the...

PML-N to table budget before NA next week

The new government is likely to table the federal budget for 2013-14 before the National Assembly (NA) by next week, for which consultations between...

Dar resigns as Senate opposition leader

Senate Opposition Leader Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday announced his resignation from the position. Dar, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader said his resignation...