PC postpones review JC recommendation on judges’ appointments

The meeting of Parliamentary Committee constituted for appointment of judges’ in higher judiciary held on Friday under the chairmanship of senator Nayyar Bukhari for approval of recommendations of Judicial Commission (JC) but could not come to conclusion, and postponed the matter till November 14.

Senate passes criminal law amendment bill unanimously

The senate has unanimously passed two bills including the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2011’ and the National Database and Registration Authority Amendment) Bill, 2010 on Friday.

SC summons AGP stance over Dayat

Supreme Court (SC) has sought the stance of advocate general Punjab on matter of Dayat (compensation) to the heirs of killed people.

Pak Railways to privatize three trains

Pakistan Railways on Friday has decided to hand over three passenger trains to private sector.

Nation has to face gas shortage in winter, says Asim

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr. Asim Hussain has said that a new petroleum exploration and production policy is being evolved to enhance oil and gas exploration activities in the country.

Court issues arrest warrant for ex CM Jam Yousuf

The local court has issued the arrest warrant for former Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Muhammad Yousaf who was nominated as the accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

Senate admits JI adjournment motion

The senate has admitted for further discussion an adjournment motion moved by Professor Khurshid Ahmad on the news item appeared in a section of press that rain and flood affected wheat and rice was purchased, causing loss of one point seven five billion rupees to the national exchequer.

LHC seeks report on officials responsible for messing up exams results

The Lahore High Court has sought the detailed report on officials responsible for messing up the exams results and warned the elements who messed up exam results by online system and Justice Azmat Saeed of the LHC heard the case against matriculation and intermediate online exam system on Friday.

PPP, MQM failed to build consensus over LG system

he Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have failed to make any progress regarding a new ordinance for local government system during a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, on Friday.

Justice Zawar’s friend killed in Karachi

Justice Zawwar Hussain Jafri’s friend has been killed in firing incident outside his home situated in Gulshan-e-Iqbal block 5, on Friday.

Foreign policy serving US interests: Munawar

Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that a foreign policy aiming at the protection of US interests and priorities could not safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty.

Student dies of alleged torture in Chiniot

A student of 7th class died after his teacher punished him over quarreling with his class fellow.