March 02 , 2016


NAB set to file corruption reference against Dr Asim Hussain
KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to file a corruption reference against the former advisor for petroleum, Dr Asim Hussain......Full Story


PM forms body for shaping up women empowerment policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif has constituted a high-powered committee to prepare recommendations for shaping up a policy towards women’s empowerment.....Full Story


It is up to Almighty to topple govt or otherwise: Ayaz Sadiq
SAMANABAD: Calling Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman a master of giving statements, Speaker National Assembly, Sardar ...Full Story


Army Chief reiterates support for Afghan peace
KABUL: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif held a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during brief stopover in Kabul......Full Story


CII members declare Punjab Women Protection bill un-Islamic
ISLAMABAD: Members of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) have declared Women Protection Bill, which became law in Punjab recently, against the Islamic teachings.....Full Story


SC orders re-polling in NA-267
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered re-elections in NA-267 of the National Assembly’s constituency.....Full Story


Rangers arrest Uzair Baloch’s right-hand man
KARACHI: Rangers personnel arrested former right-hand man of Lyari gang leader Uzair Baloch from Karachi Fisheries....Full Story


Senior UN official calls on PM, praises TAPI, CPEC
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his government has successfully overcome multiple challenges enabling the country....Full Story


Govt acquires $1bn land for Diamir-Bhasha Dam
ISLAMABAD – The government has procured land worth one billion dollars from its own resources for the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, and work would kick-start...Full Story


Pakistan can’t negotiate with Taliban on Afghan govt’s behalf: adviser
WASHINGTON – Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said that Pakistan has some influence and the government can pressurise Taliban to come to....Full Story

Senate concerned over reports on sale of nuclear weapons to Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan on Tuesday saw a heated debate over the reports that oil-rich Saudi Arabia might buy nuclear weapons from Pakistan.....Full Story
Nawaz, Modi likely to shake hands in US
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may meet India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington later this month on the sidelines of the Nuclear...Full Story

PM can also ‘fall victim’ to Women Protection Bill: Fazl
MULTAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday expressed fear of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister ..Full Story


Pakistan wildlife includes more than 1055 species of birds, animals
ISLAMABAD – World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan Senior Director and environmental expert Dr Ejaz Ahmad has urged the government to preserve....Full Story

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