Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Naeem-ul-Haq, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan, has said that schoolchildren get very little time for extracurricular activities which are essential for their healthy growth due to homework. In a tweet, Naeem ul Haq said, “schoolchildren spend 6-8 hours studying at school and then if they have to spend another 1-2 hours doing homework it leaves little time …

Islamabad: Government of Pakistan has declared as Public Holiday to observe the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day” on 5th February, 2019 by all Provincial Governments including Gilgit-Baltistan, AJ&K and Islamabad Capital Territory. In this regard, it is requested to observe one-minute silence on 5th February, 2019 at 10:00 hours. General Public is also requested to observe one minute silence to the honour …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has asserted that Tehreek-e-Insaf government is committed to bring tangible changes in the lives of people in lines with its manifesto. PM Imran Khan was talking to party MPs from Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan who called on the Prime Minister here Friday. He said the steps taken for welfare of the people of Khyber …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal moved by Farooq Yousaf Ghurki, an former MPA of Pakistan People”s Party (Parliamentarians), challenging his disqualification for submitting bogus academic certificates for 2008 elections. A two-judge bench headed by Justice Faisal Arab and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan heard the appeal challenging Lahore High Court (LHC)”s decision. During course of proceedings, counsel for the …

ISLAMABAD: Amid many speculations about the decision on Hajj subsidy, the government has  decided to abolish the financial support given to pilgrims.  The PML-N government had sanctioned subsidy of Rs45,000 for each pilgrim during its last tenure.  However, the federal cabinet decided to end the subsidy and approved the Hajj policy 2019. Hajj expenses for the northern zone would be …

QUETTA: Investigation would be carried out into release from abduction of Neurosurgeon Ibrahim Khail after payment of ransom of Rs50 million, Deputy Inspector General Police Quetta Abdul Razaq Cheema said on Friday. Speaking to the media, he said the police would record statement of Dr Ibraheem Khalil about his kidnapping and release and take action against the elements involved in …

115 birthday of GM Syed celebrated in Houston  By: Raja Zahid A Khanazada  Houston:The World Sindhi Forum and G M Syed Memorial Committee hosted 115th birthday of Jeay Sindh founder  G M Syed at Houston. GM Syed Memorial committee President Rahman Kakaypota welcomed the participants. World Sindhi Congress leader Zubair Bhambro presented Sindhi national anthem. Riaz Samoon presented national and …

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman is expected to visit Pakistan from 14 to 18 February, diplomatic sources have confirmed. Saudi prince, during his visit, will also address the Pakistani nation, the sources said. The diplomatic sources further says that the announcement for the biggest investment in the history of Pakistan is also expected during the visit of Saudi …

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the representatives of British Embassy Islamabad along with the officials of British Airways called on Zulfikar Bukhari, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development to discuss the issues of mutual interests. Paul Coventry, Head of Worldwide Airports, John Monks, Director Safety and Security and David Craig, International Risk Adviser were part …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to focus on tax recovery from the big tax evaders and bring the non-filers into the tax net. He was chairing a meeting regarding reforms in FBR at Prime Minister Office. Minister for Finance Asad Umar, Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar, FBR Chairman Jahanzaib Khan and …