Islamabad: ICRC Representative The Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Dr. Zafar Qadir met Mr. Andre Paquet, Deputy Head of Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Mr. Andre Paquet extended felicitations to the Chairman NDMA on assumption of his responsibilities. He apprised the Chairman NDMA of the efforts of ICRC for helping the victims of disasters, gun wound and violence. He stated that ICRC is working for provision of food and household items to the victims of disasters. [...]

Islamabad: A three member Bench headed by the Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprising Honourable Mr. Justice Tariq Parvez and Honourable Mr. Justice Amir Hani Muslim heard Constitution Petition No. 62 of 2010 (Marvi Memon Versus Federation of Pakistan, etc.) and Human Rights Case No. 52220-P of 2010 (Application by Ghazanfar Ali Khan) and Human Rights Case No. 57247-A of 2010 (Application by Malik Kausar Abbas, Advocate) and Human Rights Case No. 69622-S of [...]

Islamabad: The Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took notice on a news clipping published in section of Media that a “confidential inquiry was submitted before the Secretary Interior earlier this month in which it is stated that a member of National Assembly namely Anjum Aqeel Khan is involved in a six billion rupee land scam in which he was aided by four former National Police Foundation officials including former Managing Director. It is further stated [...]

Islamabad: The target of privatisation of Public Sector Entities (PSEs) will be successfully achieved on fast track basis through a transparent and open process, which will reduce the fiscal burden and enable the government to get rid of the business activity. Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar Federal Minister for Privatisation said while addressing a meeting of the Board of Privatisation Commission here today. He further stated that the privatisation process was aimed at improving the working, efficiencies and performances of [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the country needs political stability in order to ensure socio-economic development of the masses. He said that the external challenges facing the country also require that political forces across party divide craft consensus and put up a united front against these challenges. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, head of PML-Q, who called at him at the PM House this evening. The Prime Minister [...]

Islamabad: During a series of meetings held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today regarding various developmental projects in Sindh, the President was informed that the bid documents were opened last month for short listing firms for the issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) containing conceptual master plan of the new proposed city of Zulfiqarabad in Sindh. The process of submitting Conceptual Master Plan supported by its feasibility study would be completed by 12th December 2011, it was informed. In another meeting on high-rise [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has taken notice of the reported shortage of petrol in Punjab and up-country. He directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to take immediate steps and ensure availability of petrol without any further delay. He further directed that all refineries be asked to work on full capacity and ensure rapid supply to all areas. For more information, contact: Haji Ahmed Malik Principal Information Officer Press Information Department (PID) Tel: +9251 925 2323 [...]