Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz has nominated five members for the formation of a Judicial Commission for the appointment of Judges in the Higher Judiciary. These nominations have been forwarded to the Secretary of the Judicial Commission, and the Supreme Court has received all the nominations. According to Radio
Lahore: Italy has expressed readiness to further enhance cultivation of palm in Chakwal besides making investment in livestock and dairy projects of Punjab. During a meeting with the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore today, Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin highlighted potential of cooperation between the two countries
Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Frontier Constabulary force in combating terrorism. During a meeting with the 49th Common Police Officers appointed to the Frontier Constabulary in Islamabad, he said role of the force in ensuring peace and security is of utmost importance. Referring to the recent sacrifice
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of the mother of Abdul Jabbar Zakaria, Director of APP Urdu News Service. According to Radio Pakistan, in his condolence message, the Minister prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the departed
ISLAMABAD: The Senate was informed today that there is no plan to close the operations of Utility Stores Corporation (USC). Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, told the House during the Question Hour that restructuring of the Utility Stores Corporation is underway to make it more viable in
Islamabad: The National Assembly was informed today that a transshipment policy is being drafted to promote Pakistan’s role in regional and international trade. Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmad Shaikh, told the House during the Question Hour that this policy will provide clear guidelines and incentives for transshipment activities. He
Pakistan: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has held a constructive meeting with the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee to discuss avenues for cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. The discussion covered a range of topics, with a particular focus on expanding opportunities for Pakistani professionals
NEW YORK: At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for boosting efforts to prevent an arms race in outer space. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Gul Qaiser Sarwani, Counsellor in the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations, emphasized the critical need for international cooperation to mitigate the potential threats