PHF secretary says he didn’t resign
–Says PHF president removed him to induct his own man LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Shahbaz Ahmad Senior on Sunday said he did not resign from his post, expressing astonishment that…
SHC summons secretary, others over petition seeking stern punishment on rape crime
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday summoned provincial home secretary, secretary law, and prosecutor general and directed them to appear before the court with preparation and submit clarification on a petition…
Govt to keep check on social media through FIA
— State minister says 54 foreign intelligence agencies are actively working to destabilize Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Tuesday said social media, which was flourishing in the…
Govt, Bargad celebrate I-Day with aim to empower youth
–Youth Affairs secretary says govt determined for provision of socio-economic opportunities to youngsters LAHORE: Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeology and Tourism Department on Tuesday commemorated the 72nd Independence Day as well as the International…
Election watchdog denies pressure from any quarter
ECP secretary says all institutions, including military, judiciary, provincial govts cooperating for fair polls Says action will be taken against three Allah-o-Akbar Party members allegedly involved in terrorism ISLAMABAD: The Election…
US Secretary to meet with Ukraine President in Davos
DAVOS: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and other leaders on January 26 in Davos, Switzerland. World leaders, including President Donald Trump, are in Davos for…
US Secretary meets with British, Saudi, UAE ministers on Yemen conflict
PARIS: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met on Tuesday with the foreign ministers of Britain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to discuss “a political solution” to the conflict in Yemen, sources…
Sindh CM’s secretary trying to reinstate corrupt officials of Mirpuskhas Board
KARACHI: Secretary to Sindh Chief Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Hussain Syed appears to be more powerful than Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, as the secretary is giving illegal favours…
UNWTO’s secretary general seeks to visit FIFA World Cup in Russia
MADRID: The newly-appointed Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, said on Monday he hopes to visit matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He said he…
Teacher allegedly terminated for being Ahmedi moves LHC: report
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) issued on Monday a notice to the Punjab Education Department secretary school on a petition by a teacher allegedly terminated for being an Ahmedi, reported Dawn. Shaukat…
All issues to be raised in Indo-Pak foreign secretary talks, says FO
Pakistan will raise all issues of concern in the upcoming foreign secretary level talks between Pakistan and India, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. “We are finalising dates through diplomatic channels for…
Indian foreign secretary to visit Pakistan in March
Jaishankar likely to reach Pakistan after visit to Dhaka on March 2 Pakistan-India foreign secretary level talks are expected to resume in the first week of March in Islamabad, media reports quoting…
Basit to make ‘courtesy call’ to Indian foreign secretary in bid to revive talks
Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit will call on new Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar next week to discuss the possibility of resuming bilateral dialogue, the Economic Times reported on Saturday.…
ECP enhances security, grants magisterial powers to officers to avoid rigging: secretary
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had enhanced security at all polling stations across the country to ensure free, fair and transparent by-elections, Election Commission of Pakistan Secretary Ishtiak Ahmed Khan said…
ECP secretary may resign after appointment of new CEC
Election Commission Secretary Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan, who is under a two-year contract, is expected to tender his resignation after the appointment of new chief election commissioner. According to reports, the secretary was…
Certain stakeholders have reservations over MFN status to India: foreign secretary
Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said while the federal cabinet had already agreed on according Most Favorable Nation (MFN) status to India, certain stakeholders in the business fraternity had reservations on…
Secretary ECP biased, should be removed: Farooq Sattar
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar on Thursday leveled allegations of bias against Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan and demanded removal from his position. Speaking to media representatives…