June 19 , 2013


PM Nawaz directs to speed up Neelam-Jehlum Project
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the concerned authorities to expedite construction work on.....Full Story


PM Sharif chairs high-level meeting on national security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting between the civilian and military leadership to discuss the security...Full Story


FBR issues list of items exempted from GST
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has issued the list of products which are exempted General Sales Tax (GST).. ..Full Story


Local body polls to be held in 5 to 6 months: Sanaullah
LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that his provincial government would hold local body elections in next.....Full Story


BISP funds should have been used for electricity generation: Justice Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: During proceedings of the suo mot case against loadhsedding, Justice Ijaz Chaudhry remarked that if the funds from the....Full Story


Dr Imran Farooq Murder Case: Scotland Yard raids continue
LONDON: A search being conducted by Scotland Yard at two North-West London residential addresses which started at 6:00 AM on Tuesday is still continuing. ...Full Story


Only parliament can impose taxes: CJ

ISLAMABAD: Taking exception to non-registered fuel stations, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that those who never...Full Story


Swiss money laundering case buried once and for all

ISLAMABAD: The Swiss government has in a letter to the government of Pakistan refused to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari......Full Story


New govt approves extra perks and privileges for top judges
ISLAMABAD: The newly elected government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has increased perks and privileges of superior courts.....Full Story


Govt to reject tariff raise condition for fresh IMF loan

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided not to accept the condition of quarterly increases in power and gas tariffs to qualify for a fresh....Full Story


MQM referendum to decide party stance on PPP offer
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Tuesday announced that intra party referendum will be held on June 20 to seek opinion....Full Story


19% GST on POL to be withdrawn
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to withdraw the notification of 19% GST on...Full Story


PML-Q presents 6-point budget proposals in Senate

ISLAMABAD: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Secretary General of Pakistan Muslim League has presented 6-point budget proposals in the Senate....Full Story


Electricity distribution formula needs continuous revision, SC told
ISLAMABAD: All the stakeholders including Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and experts of power sector have agreed that electricity....Full Story

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