Two-day PIDE’s RASTA Conference concludes

PESHAWAR:Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), under its Research for Social Transformation and Advancement’ (RASTA) program, concluded its first-ever RASTA conference at PC Bhurban. The research moot comprised diverse research themes, including energy issues, urban development, technology, and public service delivery, social sector development, markets and regulation, the political economy of development and reform, and […]

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Resolving public grievances top priority: IGP

ISLAMABAD:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has said that police was committed for resolving public grievances, protection of lives and property. He said this while listening issues and grievances of public as well as retired and serving officials during Khuli Kacheri held at Central Police Office. The IGP sought explanation on a […]

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IHC seeks comments in case against appointment of member HEC

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday instructed the respondents to submit their comments in case against the appointment of member Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Atta ur Rehman. Justice Aamer Farooq of IHC heard the case filed through the lawyer Barrister Umar Ijaz Gilani. Chairman HEC Dr. Tariq Banori also appeared in person before […]

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Conspirators to fail in toppling Khan’s government: Rasheed

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Tuesday said an international conspiracy and investment was made to topple the government of Imran Khan adding that the conspirators would fail in their designs. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said foreign funding was being made for no confidence motion against the Prime Minister. Imran Khan […]

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AJK PM condoles Raja Tassaduq Khan over his brother’s demise

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of late Raja Musadiq Khan. Talking to Raja Tassaduq Khan on phone, the AJK PM offered his deep sympathies with the bereaved family, said a press release here on Tuesday. Hailing the deceased leader’s services […]

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Development work in E12 to be expedited: Awan

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Capital Development Authority (CDA) Ali Nawaz Awan Tuesday said the development work at sector E-12 will expedite as the authority has started alloting plots to land affectees. The successive governments never paid heed towards resolving the issue, however the ruling PTI was committed to provide relief to […]

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ICCI for creating conducive environment, political stability to avert growing economic risks

ISLAMABAD:The business community on Tuesday urged the need for creating conducive environment and maintaining political stability in the country to develop and promote local economy as well as to avert growing risks. They expressed concerns over the growing risks for the economy and said that according to a report of Ministry of Finance, the escalation […]

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