Tafheen Sharif of Pakistani origin has been elected the first Muslim woman deputy mayor of Tameside in the UK. Tafheen, who is a member of the Labour party, was also named the youngest councillor in 2012. She has also served as deputy police commissioner of Bedfordshire in the past. Tafheen …
Read More »Daren Sammy receives civil award ‘Sitara-i-Pakistan’
Peshawar Zalmi former captain and current head coach Daren Sammy Monday received the civil award ‘Sitara-i-Pakistan’ for his invaluable contribution to reviving international cricket in Pakistan. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the star player shared pictures of him receiving the highest civilian award. “There it is…me collecting the Sitara-e-Pakistan …
Read More »Hajj Monitoring System launched for prompt resolution of intending pilgrims’ complaints
ISLAMABAD, May 30 : An updated electronic monitoring system has been launched by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony for promptly resolving intending Hajj pilgrims’ complaints and monitoring overall Hajj operations with the aim to improve quality of services. According to ministry official, the in-built mechanism has been launched …
Read More »PM directs strict implementation of official flour prices
ISLAMABAD, May 30 : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday while taking notice of flour price hike, strictly directed the authorities concerned to ensure availability of the commodity at the price announced by the government. The prime minister sought a report from the ministers as well as the ministries concerned …
Read More »President appoints two ECP members from Punjab, KP
ISLAMABAD, May 30 : President Dr Arif Alvi Monday appointed Babar Hassan Bharwana and Justice (R) Ikramullah Khan as members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) respectively. The president made these appointments in terms of Article 218 (2) (b) of the Constitution on …
Read More »PM to leave for Turkey tomorrow on 3-day visit
ISLAMABAD, May 30 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Turkey on a three-day visit on Tuesday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said Monday. The visit is part of the series of visits for the renewal of bilateral relations with Pakistan’s traditional trusted friends and brotherly countries, …
Read More »Police arrest another suspect in Jazlan murder case
KARACHI – Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested another suspect for his alleged involvement in killing a youngster Jazlan at a private housing society. According to police, raids are being conducted to arrest two more suspects in the case as a case is being registered against four suspects for …
Read More »Omar Ayub Khan sought registration of a FIR against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah.
HARIPUR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan has sought the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullahy. According to details, the former energy minister submitted the application to Haripur’s Hassan Abdal police station. In the application, Omar Ayub said that the police fired tear …
Read More »Self-proclaimed ‘unshakeable’ fell at Zardari’s feet: Maryam Nawaz
Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that Imran Khan claimed to be standing firm but fell at Asif Ali Zardari’s feet and the people of Khyber Pakhtuknkhwa have rejected the long march based on anarchy and sedition and Shahbaz Sharif will heal the wounds inflicted by …
Read More »PML-N led govt soon going to recognise Israel: Imran Khan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that the present government led by Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) is going to recognise Israel following a delegation’s visit While addressing the PTI Workers’ Convention in Charsadda today, Imran Khan criticised the rulers and said that a delegation visited Israel for …
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