Death anniversary of composer of National Anthem Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla was observed on Monday. Ghulam Ali Chagla was born on May 31, 1902 in Karachi. He studied from Sindh Madrasatul Islam Karachi. He was student of Maharaj Swami Das, who was renowned musician of Karachi. Chagla also studied musicology
The Election Commission of Pakistan has successfully completed printing of 260 million ballot papers for all constituencies in the country. According to ECP spokesman, National Assembly ballots are identifiable by green paper, whereas Provincial Assembly ballots are printed on white paper. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan is set to
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said democracy is evolving in Pakistan. In an interview with a private television, he said the caretaker government would be leaving and the new government would be formed after the elections on February 8, putting behind all the speculation and conspiracy theories of the
The Election Commission of Pakistan has conducted another mock test of the Election Management System developed for tabulation and compilation of election results, in which all required steps and objectives were completed successfully. According to ECP, returning officers from 859 constituencies across the country participated in the pilot exercise of
More evidences of the use of foreign-made weapons brought from Afghanistan to Pakistan’s soil have come forth. It has been now an open secret that outlawed TTP terrorists have access to weapons left by the United States in Afghanistan. The supply of arms to the TTP has significantly jeopardized the
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that if voted to power, his party would introduce Kissan Card to support small farmers and the Benazir Youth Card to provide financial assistance to the youth. Addressing a rally in Hyderabad this evening, he termed inflation, poverty and unemployment as
Emir Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has expressed the hope that general elections will usher in peace and prosperity in the country. Addressing a public rally in Rawalpindi today, he vowed to make a corruption free Pakistan and eliminate VVIP culture from the country. Source: Radio Pakistan
Punjab Cabinet meeting was held in Lahore today with the caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi in the chair. The cabinet decided to upgrade and redesign Bab-e-Azadi at Wahga Border Lahore and remodel Liberty Chowk Lahore. The meeting also approved the funds for expansion of Lahore Metro bus service and