Tag: The Pakistan Times

Security of the courts of the federal capital, Section 144 is in force in the federal capitalSecurity of the courts of the federal capital, Section 144 is in force in the federal capital. Demonstrations have been banned in and around the courts in Islamabad.Section 144 is in force in the federal capital. Only lawyers, journalists and persons related to pending cases will be allowed to enter the court premises. Security high alert orders have been issued in view of terrorism and other threats.Editor: Raja Kamran

Rotary International acknowledges Pakistan’s success against polio, No let-up in the battle against polio: Masood KhanInternational Polio plus Committee of Rotary International has acknowledged Pakistan’s success against Polio saying that no new case has surfaced in the country in past five months. “From an alarming number of cases last year to no new cases in past five (05) months is indeed a huge achievement,” said Michael K. McGovern, Chair International PolioPlus Committee during his meeting with Ambassador Masood Khan. “The Government of Pakistan, the Prime Minister and other leadership has manifested commendable commitment in the fight against polio,” Mr. McGovern said.Briefing the Ambassador about the work of the organization, Chair International PolioPlus Committee said t...

IMF condition, decision to take 335 billion annual surcharges from electricity consumersIt is decided to charge 335 billion rupees per year from electricity consumers. This decision was approved by the ECC. Under this increase, electricity consumers will be charged 3 rupees 82 paise per unit head charge.This amount will be spent on payment to power generation companies. The surcharge will remain applicable till the dues are paid to the government. The additional head charge will also be applicable to electricity consumers.The IMF has imposed a condition to continue this surcharge next year.Sub-Editor: Ghufran Majeed

Former SAPM/Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq has resignedFormer SAPM/Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq has resigned. He said in a tweet“After serving close to three years as Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan, I have requested the Government that the time had come for me to move on & focus on my personal pursuits - family, books and agriculture/environment. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and stakeholders for their wholehearted support to me as Special Representative for Afghanistan.I deeply appreciate the hard work of many of my colleagues who spent long hours to make Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship work.”Editor: Raja Kamran

Supreme Court ordered to hold elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 90 daysAccording to the details, the Supreme Court gave a safe decision to hear the automatic notice case related to the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sheikh Rasheed, Fawad Chaudhry, Faisal Javed, Shibli Faraz and Shireen Mazari were present in the court room along with Attorney General and PML-N lawyers. A large number of media representatives were also present in the court to hear the verdict while Barrister Ali Zafar, Faisal Chaudhry and Shoaib Shaheen along with other senior lawyers were also present in the court. The decision was also announced in Karachi and Lahore Registry of the Supreme Court through video link.A three-member bench of the Supreme Court delivered the decision by t...

CPO/DIG Operations Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari in an important meeting regarding law and order and securityThe meeting was attended by SSP Operations Malik Jameel Zafar, SSP CTD, SP Planning and Patrolling, Zonal DPOs, SDPOs and SHOs. The CPO/DIG Operations has directed the police officers and personnel not to be negligent in their duty, the protection of public and private property and life and property of the public is our primary responsibility. Officers and officials guilty of negligence in duty will not be entitled to any negotiation.Those who break law and order and take the law into their hands will not be forgiven under any circumstances, those who break the law and challenge the writ of the state should be brought to justice.Editor: Raja Kamran

PCI launches report on Development Prospects of Chinese Enterprises in Green Energy Industry in PakistanPakistan-China Institute, in collaboration with All Pakistan Chinese Enterprises Association (APCEA) and Power Construction Corporation of China launched a groundbreaking report titled “Development Prospects of Chinese Enterprises In Green Energy Industry in Pakistan”. The launch event of the report was attended by a diverse audience, including representatives from universities, think tanks, Chinese enterprises, and policymakers. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the findings of the report and explore opportunities for further collaboration between Pakistan and China.The report and its launch event highlight the growing importance of the China-Pakistan E...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a virtual meeting with H.E Mr. Wally Adeyemo, US Deputy Secretary of TreasuryFinance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar highlighted deep rooted friendly relations between the USA and Pakistan. He apprised the Deputy Secretary of the USA of the economic outlook of the country and stated that despite challenging economic conditions, the government is focusing on steering the economy towards stability and growth by introducing structural reforms in all sectors including energy sector and capital market. The Finance Minister also apprised him on the economic priorities of the government to fix the economy to right path while fulfilling its international obligations. The Finance Minister apprised him of the talks he...

U.S. Embassy Islamabad Works to Counter Trafficking in Persons The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad concluded a two-day conference on “Countering Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Pakistan" to strengthen institutional capacity to reduce trafficking in persons and also help victims get needed support. In his opening remarks at the event, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome said, “Human trafficking erodes the rule of law, the safety of our communities, the security of our borders, and the strength of our economy.  When we work together—across government, business, and civil society—to achieve the goals of combating human trafficking, we create a fairer and more equitable world.” He was joined by chief guest Sindh Assembly Deputy Speaker Shehla Raza, who acknowledged the efforts of the U.S. government ...

Ambassador Blome visit to Pakistan’s rich literary heritage at the launch ceremony of anthology “North American Women Poets”Ambassador Blome expressed his appreciation for Pakistan’s rich literary heritage at the launch ceremony of anthology “North American Women Poets” at the Pakistan Academy of Letters, where he was presented with a copy of the book.Sub-Editor: Ghufran Majeed