IPU President eulogizes PIPS for strengthening parliamentary system

ISLAMABAD:President Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Duarte Pacheco Tuesday eulogized Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) for strengthening the parliamentary system in Pakistan The IPU President during his visit at PIPS gave a detailed briefing regarding the establishment, history and functioning of PIPS. He was accompanied by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman. Executive Director PIPS Muhammad Anwar […]

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Cabinet quashes health ministry’s summary on price hike of 10 medicines

ISLAMABAD:The federal cabinet on Tuesday rejected the summary of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination proposing an increase in the retail price of 10 medicines. Chairing the meeting here at PM Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif categorically stated that he did not support the price hike with regard to medicine. The prime […]

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IPU President lauds IPC role towards development, harmony

ISLAMABAD:The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Duarte Pacheco on Tuesday lauded the efforts of International Parliamentarian Congress (IPC) in strengthening the role of individual parliamentarians towards development and promoting harmony. He shared the views during his visit to the IPC Secretariat here during his three-day visit to Pakistan. He was accompanied by Senator Faisal […]

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Minister meets chairman Private Schools Association, PBSA chief commissioner

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday chaired a high level meeting with Chairman of Pakistan Alliance of Private Schools Associations Dr Afzal Babar and Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind, Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boy Scouts Association. They discussed the role of Scouts in the relief work in the flood-effected areas, a […]

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Dr Mukhtar vows to further improve HEC performance

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Mukhtar Ahmad has reiterated his commitment to take stringent measures for improving the performance of HEC while taking all stakeholders on board. In his message on the eve of 20 years completion of HEC, Chairman Higher Education Commission said that since establishment of HEC, we had achieved many goals […]

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