ISLAMABAD: The SECP Policy Board on Friday expressed concern over the delay in submission of the fact-finding committee’s report on the theft of sensitive information from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. The fact-finding committee, headed by SECP commissioner Sadia Khan, was formed by the SECP chairman on Aug 28, a day after news about overseas assets of Special …

ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry has submitted a report to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the Oct 31, 2019 Tezgam train fire, holding 15 people responsible for the tragedy. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani of the Islamabad High Court reserved the judgement on a petition seeking removal of Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and launching of an independent inquiry under the …

ISLAMABAD: Despite having a majority in the joint session of parliament, the opposition was unable to realise its plan to block ‘controversial’ legislation on Wednes­day, giving the government a smooth ride in getting passed eight bills, including three related to implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) laws. The combined strength of the Senate (104) and National Assembly (342) is …

ISLAMABAD: As the country recorded more than 750 Covid-19 positive cases after a gap of one month, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday said that 13 educational institutions were closed down during the last 24 hours for flouting health guidelines and standards operating procedures (PSOs). “In last 24 hours, 13 educational institutions have been closed across Pakistan …

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said the Pakistan Electronic Media Authority Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and other “legal options” would be used if Nawaz Sharif addresses the opposition-led multiparty conference (MPC) and if his speech is aired. In a tweet, he said: “How is it possible that a fugitive carries out political activities …