Defence lawyer requests court to dismiss LNG reference

ISLAMABAD:The defence lawyer in LNG reference against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday requested the accountability court to quash the case against them under new amendments in NAB Ordinance. AC-II Judge Muhammad Azam Khan heard the reference filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against Shahid Khaqan and other co-accused. At the outset of […]

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Additional Secretary Health visits Civil Hospital

BAHAWALPUR:Additional Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education for South Punjab Muzammal Basheer visited Sir Sadique Muhammad Khan Abbasi Civil Hospital Bahawalpur. He inspected several units and sections of the hospital including Outdoor Department, Pharmacy, CT Scan Department, Blood Bank, Family Planning Center and wards. He also inspected cleanliness arrangements at the hospital. Medical Superintendent of […]

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One-month Teachers’ Training Programme starts

BAHAWALPUR:A one-month teachers training programme has been initiated at Faculty of Education, Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB) here. According to official sources, the Faculty of Education made arrangements for launching the one-month training programme for full-time and part-time teachers. “Around 2,000 have been enrolled to attend the one-month teacher training programme,” said Prof. Dr Irshad Hussain, […]

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Managements of Neelum-Jhelum HPP briefs NEPRA

ISLAMABAD:The management of 969 MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project on Tuesday called on NEPRA Authority and briefed them about the latest developments regarding the plant which is non-operational since July 06, 2022 due to some technical fault. The Project Management appraised that their experts are in the process of investigating the fault and will take remedial […]

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SECP declares Right of Use Assets as Admissible Assets for insurers solvency

ISLAMABAD:The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Tuesday notified amendments to the Insurance Rules, 2017 devising admissibility requirements of Right of Use Assets. Under International Financial Reporting Standard 16 (IFRS 16 – Leases), insurers are required to recognize a right of use liability (“ROU Liability”) and a corresponding right of use asset (“ROU Asset”) […]

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Miftah, ulema discuss implementation of Shariah in banking system

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail Tuesday held a meeting with renowned Islamic scholars Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, Dr. Hussian Akbar, Dr. Raghib Naeemi and Shaikh Azhar Iqbal on implementation of Shariah in banking system and elimination of Riba from Pakistan. Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Ayesha Ghous Pasha, Governor […]

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