Islamabad:The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a review petition pertaining to the interpretation of Article 63A of the Constitution till Wednesday. A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa heard the case. Justice Amin ud Din Khann, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice […]
Read MoreIslamabad:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting to review the ongoing beautification drive across Islamabad and the renovation of the Jinnah Convention Center (JCC). The Jinnah Convention Center is undergoing a […]
Read MoreIslamabad:Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police emergency helpline “Pucar-15” received 158,760 calls in September, playing a crucial role in providing timely services to citizens in emergencies within the federal capital. 10,438 of these calls were related to guidance, while 11,021 cases required immediate police assistance, for which emergency teams were dispatched promptly, a public relation officer […]
Read MoreIslamabad:Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Tuesday urged the youth to promote tolerance, critical thinking and social change actively. “There is a dire need for social change, and the younger generation must play a role in distinguishing right from wrong and fostering a culture of understanding,” she said. The chairperson […]
Read MoreIslamabad:National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology in its third meeting held here Tuesday expressed concerns over selection of MPhil and PhD scholars under the project ‘Data Repository of Scientific Instrumentation of PCSIR’ without following any methodology. In the meeting chaired by Member National Assembly, Khawaja Sheraz Mehmood, the committee expressed grave displeasure over […]
Read MoreIslamabad:In a monumental achievement for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Pakistan. Trachoma is a disease caused by infection by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium and can result in irreversible blindness if left untreated. According to WHO, Pakistan becomes the 19th country globally […]
Read MoreIslamabad:Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Tuesday arrested two wanted members of criminal gangs involved in several bike-lifting and snatching incidents, recovered stolen valuables and weapons used in the crimes from their possession. According to police spokesman, under the special directions of Inspector General (IG) Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the ICT Police has intensified […]
Read MoreIslamabad:The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum on Tuesday rejected the proposed privatization of the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), voicing concerns over potential job losses. Chaired by Senator Umer Farooq, the committee warned of the risk to 5,000 jobs if privatization proceeds. Senator Manzoor Ahmed questioned the need for privatization, asserting that PMDC has been […]
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