Questions on bureau’s recoveries, a failed attempt to create storm in teacup: Chairman NAB

LAHORE:National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Javed Iqbal on Thursday defended the watchdog’s conduct after questions raised by political circles on the whereabouts of the monetary recoveries worth hundreds of billions of rupees made by the NAB. Addressing a ceremony for cheque distribution worth Rs 338.5 million, among affectees of Toyota Gujranwala Motors scandal and Public […]

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OGRA in contact with OMCs for smooth fuel supplies at petrol pumps: Spokesman

ISLAMABAD:Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) spokesman Imran Ghaznavi on Thursday said the authority was in contact with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and other stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies at petrol pumps across the country. “OGRA is coordinating with OMCs for uninterrupted supplies. OGRA teams are in touch with stakeholders and engaged in smooth […]

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Rising incidents of violence against women matter of grave concerns: Governor

KARACHI:Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Thursday said unfortunately incidents of violence against women were on rise which was the matter of grave concern. He stated this while addressing as a chief guest at the launching ceremony of the National Media Fellowship on violence against women and child marriage organized by the National Commission on Status […]

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Every govt department bound to provide information to media, public: Azam Khan

KARACHI:Chief Information Commissioner, Pakistan Information Commission Muhammad Azam Khan said every government department was bound to provide information to media and general public and if any department does not provide information then action can be taken against such department on request. The law on protection of data and personal information will also be enacted but […]

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Exercising right of access to information can help eliminate corruption, bring transparency: CIC Muhammad Azam

KARACHI:Chief Information Commissioner, Pakistan Information Commission (PIC), Muhammad Azam on Thursday termed awareness among public regarding Right of Access to Information (RTI) as critical to enable them exercise RTI that can help eliminate corruption and bring transparency, especially in public sector development projects. Muhammad Azam, said this in a session along with Information Commissioner PIC […]

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Rangers organize free medical camp in Shikarpur

KARACHI:Pakistan Rangers Sindh in collaboration with district hospital and health department Shikarpur organized a free medical camp in Goth Khadim Hussain Jatoi Faizu Laro area of Shikarpur district in Sindh. Free of charge medical facilities were provided to the unprivileged and underserved people of the area in the camp, said a news release on Thursday. […]

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