Anti-forced conversion bill draft sent back to HR ministry with objection: Qadri

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Thursday said draft of the “Prohibition of Forced Conversion” bill had been sent back to the Ministry of Human Rights with various objections highlighting violation of fundamental rights of the citizens. In a news statement, he said, the decision was taken in line […]

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Four policemen dismissed over connivance with criminals

HYDERABAD: The Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Hyderabad Sajid Amir Sadozai has dismissed four constables from service for their alleged connivance with the element involved in the organized crimes. The police spokesman informed here on Thursday that after receiving complaints against the sacked cops the SSP entrusted inquiry to ASP Rana Muhammad Dilawar. The ASP in […]

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Maryam takes refuge behind adjournments to escape accountability: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz was taking refuge behind adjournments, just to escape the ongoing accountability process. Talking to media persons, he said Maryam did not have any evidence to prove her innocence before the court in the Avenfiled […]

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Regional Director (Ombudsman) holds open court to resolve employees’ issues

SUKKUR: On the directives of Accountant General Sindh, Regional Director Ombudsman, Sukkur Dr Riaz Ahmed Siddiqui Thursday held an open court (Khuli Kachehry) at District Accounts Office here. A good number of government employees participated in the open court and apprised the Regional Director about their financial problems, grievances. He ordered the resolution of employees’ […]

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Pakistan enjoys strong, cordial ties with Saudi Arabia based on Islamic brotherhood: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said that Pakistan Saudi and Pakistan enjoyed strong and cordial religious and historical relations based on Islamic brotherhood. Speaking at a seminar marking the 91st National Day of Saudi Arabia here, he said that the people of Pakistan had relationship of heart with Saudi Arabia […]

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Fakhar reaffirms govt’s resolve to achieve zero hunger, SDGs

ISLAMABAD: Minister of National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s resolve for achieving zero hunger and other Sustainable Development Goals by bringing diversification in agriculture sector and establishing robust partnership and coalitions. Addressing the United Nations–States Food Systems Pre–Summit 2021, Imam said that Pakistan was facing food and nutritional […]

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ICCI congratulates Ch. Yaseen Group on winning CDA Labor Union Referendum

ISLAMABAD: A 35-member delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by President Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan visited election camp of the CDA labor union in Sitara Market, Islamabad and congratulated Chaudhry Yasin Group on achieving landslide victory in CDA Labor Union referendum. They facilitated the newly elected Secretary-General of CDA Labor […]

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