Category: Pakistan
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President Zardari calls for stronger PAKISTAN-MALAYSIA cooperation in security
The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has called for stronger cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia in law enforcement, counter-terrorism, narcotics control and efforts to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling. He made the remarks during a meeting with Malaysia’s Home Affairs Minister, Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. Pakistan’s Interior and…
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DPM Ishaq Dar to visit UK from August 24 to 28
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will undertake a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom from August 24 (tomorrow) to 28, the Foreign Office here said. During the visit, he will hold meetings with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State for Pakistan Stephen Doughty and…
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Islamabad chief commissioner moves SC for early hearing of plea against Imran’s hospital transfer order
ISLAMABAD: The chief commissioner of Islamabad has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking an early hearing of the review petition against the court’s August 18 order directing the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital. The application sought early hearing of the review petition, requesting the court…
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Civil Defence Conducts Detailed Route Inspection for 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal Procession in Sukkur
SUKKUR: On the special instructions of Sindh Civil Defence Director Riaz Hussain Laghari and Sukkur Deputy Commissioner and Controller Civil Defence Nadir Shehzad Khan, the Civil Defence Warden Service Sukkur conducted a detailed inspection of the route planned for the central 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ procession. The purpose of the visit was to assess…
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DPM Dar to undertake official UK visit from August 24-28: FO
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from August 24 to 28, where he will hold meetings with British officials and the Pakistani community, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. During the visit, DPM Dar will meet UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and…
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PTI, Imran Khan’s Sister Violated Court Orders Over Medical Treatment, Says Information Minister
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan’s family and his sister of violating court orders in connection with the former prime minister’s medical treatment. Speaking to the media, Tarar said the administration had complied with the court’s directions concerning Imran Khan’s medical examination and treatment. He claimed that the court…
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Islamabad Administration Seeks Early Hearing of Review Petition Against Imran Khan Hospital Transfer Order
Islamabad administration has approached the Supreme Court seeking an early hearing of its review petition against the court’s August 18 order concerning the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to a private hospital. The application was filed by the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, requesting the Supreme Court to take up…
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Talal Chaudhry Says Imran Khan Is Healthy, Rejects Claims of Any NRO Demand
Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is in good health and receiving regular medical check-ups in prison. Speaking during Geo News’ programme Naya Pakistan, Talal Chaudhry said that Imran Khan’s health was satisfactory and that there was no indication that he required a hospital…
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Pakistan and Malaysia Agree to Strengthen Joint Cooperation Against Terrorism and Human Trafficking
Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking and human trafficking, while also working to expand institutional ties and bilateral trade between the two countries. The agreement was reached during a series of high-level meetings involving Pakistani and Malaysian officials. Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail held meetings with President…
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Permission Granted to Export Expensive Imported Sugar at Lower Prices, Raising Concerns Over Billions in Losses
Lahore: The federal Ministry of Industries and Production has reportedly allowed the export of imported sugar at a lower price, a decision that sources say could cause losses of billions of rupees to the national exchequer. According to sources within the Ministry of Industries and Production, the government has permitted the export of 100,000 tonnes…
