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.

British jury awards sentence to Trio, Agent

National cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and agent Mazhar Majeed would be jailed for their parts in spot fixing case involving a Test match against England at The Lord’s on Thursday.

Pak to raise drone attacks issue in UNSC: Abudullah Hussain Haroon

The permanent representative of Pakistan in United Nations Abudullah Hussain Haroon has said that the issue of drone attacks would be raised in United Nations Security Council and the matter is under consideration of government who would finally decide in this regard.

Who would solve masses problem if not democratic govt, says CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of case against alleged corruption in Rental Power Plants (RPPs) till today (Friday), meanwhile, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has observed that Pakistan’s foreign debt has jumped up to $67 billion due to the government’s poor policies.

Senate members protest against MFN status to India

The senate members have severely protest on approval of most favored nation (MFN) status to India without taking into confidence to the parliament, political parties, Kashmiri leaders and business community, members showing reservations said that the decision of cabinet would leave devastating impact son the politics and economy of the country.

Pak recognizes new Libyan state, govt

Pakistan has recognized the state as well as new government in Libya.

Interpol would be contacted to arrest Musharraf, Shaukat on court order: Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said the government would contact with Interpol for the arrest of former president Pervaiz Musharraf and prime minister Shaukat Aziz if the court ordered.

Usman elected as chairman committee on energy crisis

Engineer Usman Khan Tarakai has been elected unopposed as Chairman of the Special Committee to look into reasons leading to the current power crises in the country and proposed steps to alleviate the power shortage.

Parliamentary body on judges’ appointment to meet today

The meeting of Parliamentary Committee constituted for appointment of judges’ in higher judiciary would be held today (Friday) for approval of recommendations of Judicial Commission (JC).

HEC concludes master trainers-faculty professional development programme

The 16th Master Trainers-Faculty Professional Development Programme (MT-FPDP), organized by the Learning Innovation Division, Higher Education Commission concluded at HEC secretariat on Thursday.  

JI submits motion in senate against MFN status to India

Senators belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan have submitted two adjournment motions in senate on national issues. In the first motion, it is said that the news of the decision of the Cabinet to grant Most Favoured Nation status to India has fallen upon the country as a Bombshell.

Afghanistan’s neighbours reach security agreement

ISTANBUL: More than a dozen countries in the volatile region around Afghanistan have reached a security agreement that emphasizes non-interference in the troubled country’s affairs, in a diplomatic push to prevent proxy wars and state partition as NATO troops withdraw.

Dr Qadeer defends PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Dr Abdul Qadeer, a renowned scientist, has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) neither possesses a team nor a party, hence can’t bring about a revolution. 

Cabinet approves MFN status to India

Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved to give India the status of “Most Favourite Nation” (MFN) by declaring that government policy on Kashmir would not be changed.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on installation of bio metric system

ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed upon installation of biometric system on borders by the end of this month.

Mohmand Agency: 2 security personnel killed in a check post attack

Mohmand Agency: At least 2 security personnel killed and 2 other injured in a militant attack on a check post.

2 more die of dengue in Lahore

LAHORE: At least two more patients of dengue died in Lahore while death toll has reached 261.

Power tariffs likely to surge

ISLAMABAD: Power tariffs are expected to surge once again by Rs. 1.77 per unit on request by Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). The power tariffs will be raised for the month of September, media reported on Wednesday.

Chinese officials brief Imran on poverty alleviation, population control

Beijing: On the second day of the PTI delegation’s China visit, a visit to Chairman Mao’s mausoleum was arranged. The delegation also met with officials specifically dealing with poverty alleviation, population control and discipline (anti corruption measures).

2 killed, 2 injured in Turbat bomb blast

QUETTA: At least two persons were killed and two sustained injuries when remote control bomb exploded near Frontier Corp’s convoy here in Turbat on Wednesday.

KP govt to challenge swelling power tariff

Peshawar: Provincial government has rejected the enhancing power tariff and has decided to move the court against the increase of electricity prices.

Pak-Egypt must enhance cooperation in various fields: Naek

ISLAMABAD: The Acting President Farooq H. Naek, has stressed the need for further strengthening multi-faceted bilateral relations between Egypt and Pakistan.

NA body discusses pace of development projects in GB

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Kashmir-Gilgit Baltistan Affairs discussed pace of developmental works in Kashmir-Gilgit Baltistan and affairs regarding Atta Abad Lake.

Ministers’ absence irk ‘aggravated Senators’

ISLAMABAD: Senators of both treasury and opposition benches have strongly protested over absence of ministers, declaring it as a strong underestimation of esteem of House.

Pak needs to act on Taliban from its side of border: US

Washington: At a time when the US is supporting a reconciliation effort in Afghanistan, Pakistan needs to focus on the Taliban on its side of the border by both signalling its support to the talks and squeezing down the militants, the State Department has said.

No possibility of premature elections: Liaqat Baloch

JAHANIAN: Central General Secretary Jamaat Islami Liaqat Baloch said on Wednesday that there is no possibility of premature elections in the country.

One killed in Peshawar blast

Peshawar: At least a man was killed and a dozen others wounded in an explosion in a busy market here on Wednesday, officials said.

Differences over Law officials’ appointment: AG Punjab resigns

LAHORE: Advocate General Punjab, Khawaja Haris has resigned on Wednesday due to differences with the Punjab government over issue of Law officials’ appointment.

Farzana seeks world support for achievement of BISP’s objectives

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has proved to be highly effective programme for poverty alleviation and women empowerment considering its efficiency, technology based operations and transparency; the programme ought to be replicated in the other countries of the world as well.

Experts stress convergence of Pak-US interest in region

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have urged Pakistan and US to put their act together for regional peace as soon as possible.

Additional police contingent deployed in I-11 animal bazaar

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic police have deployed additional police contingent in sacrificial animal bazaar in sector I-11 to make smooth traffic flow.

32 contract employees deprived of salaries

RAWALPINDI: The thirty-two contract employees of Medical college and Allied hostels are deprived of salary for last three months.

Private schools fleecing people

ISLAMABAD: Private School’s Administrations are looting the innocent people with both hands by increasing fees.

Common men just dreams to buy dry fruit

ISLAMABAD: The prices of dry fruits has become beyond the reach of a common man with the advent of winter season in twin cities.

As rain turned the weather in Rawalpindi and Islamabad the demand for dry fruits has increased to a marked extent.

However, with the increasing demand, the prices have also gone up beyond the reach of low income groups as apart from regular shop-keepers in the important markets of the twin cities the dry-fruit vendors have significantly hiked the prices.

Encroachment in Aabpara market irks visitors

ISLAMABAD: Encroachment and illegal car parking in Aabpara and Melody market is creating intense inconvenience for the visitors.

Raid at gambling den, 7 held

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police raided at the gambling den in jurisdiction of Saddar police station and arrested seven gamblers and seized gambling money from their possession, here on the other day.

NH&MP creating road safety awareness: IG

ISLAMABAD: Zafarullah Khan, Inspector General, National Highways & Motorway Police, has said that NH&MP is creating road safety awareness among masses.

KP govt cancels Eid holidays of police, paramedical staff

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has cancelled Eid vacations of law enforcing agencies including police, Rescue 1122 and paramedical staff.

PM approves promotions of 15 officers in BS-20

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the recommendations of the Central Selection Board for promotion of 15 Officers in BS-20 from BS-19.