24 years’ imprisonment insufficient for patricide, clear legal principles needed: Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday observed that 24 years of imprisonment is insufficient punishment in a case involving the murder of a...
Minister sees FDI growth despite concerns over recent slowdown
ISLAMABAD:The government on Thursday told the National Assembly that foreign direct investment (FDI) into Pakistan had increased overall, while acknowledging short-term pressures linked to...
Government taking measures to strengthen support system for individuals with autism: President
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the Government of Pakistan remained engaged in strengthening support systems through early identification, inclusive education, rehabilitation services...
Bilawal, Fazlur Rehman discuss political situation in country
ISLAMABAD:Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday visited the residence of Chief Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
During the meeting, the two leaders...
Hanif Abbasi receives DPM/FM Ishaq Dar after China visit
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Wednesday warmly received Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar at Islamabad Airport upon his return...
NA Speaker felicitates Faisal Hakeem on his appointment as BC News One
ISLAMABAD:Speaker of National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Wednesday congratulated Senior Journalist Faisal Hakeem on his appointment as Bureau Chief, News One Channel Islamabad.
Ayaz...
Mediation can deliver timely Justice, reduce burden on courts: Azam Nazeer Tarar
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday emphasized the importance of mediation and said that it can deliver justice timely and...
PM Sharif reviews petroleum supply chain, orders steps to ensure relief for low-income groups
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the petroleum products supply chain and assess ongoing austerity and conservation...
DPM/FM Dar, FM Wang Yi review bilateral ties; exchange views on regional developments
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang...
Ayaz Sadiq, JUI-F Chief, discuss regional situation, parliamentary matters
ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Tuesday met President Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and discussed the current regional...