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25th March, 2013
Khoso’s designation as PM widely hailed
ISLAMABAD, March 24: Despite being a nominee of the formerly ruling party, almost all the mainstream political parties, including those in the opposition camp, have welcomed the designation of Mir Hazar Khan
ISLAMABAD, March 24: Despite being a nominee of the formerly ruling party, almost all the mainstream political parties, including those in the opposition camp, have welcomed the designation of Mir Hazar Khan
23rd March, 2013
Staff of PM house, Presidency got additional payments
This is the fourth additional allowance equivalent to their monthly salary given to them over the last six months.
This is the fourth additional allowance equivalent to their monthly salary given to them over the last six months.
22nd March, 2013
Shahbaz asks Raja to avoid reshuffle in Punjab
Shahbaz Sharif asked PM Ashraf to avoid posting federal officers in the province or pulling them out of the province and adhere to the spirit of fair play, neutrality and transparency.
Shahbaz Sharif asked PM Ashraf to avoid posting federal officers in the province or pulling them out of the province and adhere to the spirit of fair play, neutrality and transparency.
20th March, 2013
Parliamentary committee gets down to work today
National Assembly secretary Karamat Hussain said the parliamentary committee would meet in the constitution room of the parliament house at 2.30pm on Wednesday.
National Assembly secretary Karamat Hussain said the parliamentary committee would meet in the constitution room of the parliament house at 2.30pm on Wednesday.
17th March, 2013
Deadlock over interim premier persists: All eyes now on caretaker set-up
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and the Leader of the Opposition, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, have another three days to reach an agreement on the caretaker prime minister.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and the Leader of the Opposition, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, have another three days to reach an agreement on the caretaker prime minister.
16th March, 2013
Ashraf terms completion of tenure a historic achievement
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf addressed the nation in his farewell speech, hours before the National Assembly dissolved at midnight.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf addressed the nation in his farewell speech, hours before the National Assembly dissolved at midnight.
16th March, 2013
Raja orders special security for himself, Gilani
PM Ashraf issued an order for an “unprecedented security protocol” for himself and former PM Yousuf Raza Gilani, according to sources.
PM Ashraf issued an order for an “unprecedented security protocol” for himself and former PM Yousuf Raza Gilani, according to sources.
16th March, 2013
NA completes term today
The first session of the NA was held on March 17, 2008 and, accordingly, the house would complete its term between the night of March 16 and 17.
The first session of the NA was held on March 17, 2008 and, accordingly, the house would complete its term between the night of March 16 and 17.
16th March, 2013
Ashraf summons chief ministers over caretaker setup
Sources suggest that a consensus would be reached on dissolving all provincial assemblies and the National Assembly on the same day during the lunch.
Sources suggest that a consensus would be reached on dissolving all provincial assemblies and the National Assembly on the same day during the lunch.
15th March, 2013
Nisar rejects govt nominees for interim PM
Nisar said the consultation process could move forward only in the case that PM Ashraf takes into consideration one of his proposed nominees.
Nisar said the consultation process could move forward only in the case that PM Ashraf takes into consideration one of his proposed nominees.
15th March, 2013
Will the politicians deal rationally with irrationalities?
THESE days all the political parties are seen taking pride in the fact that for the first time in the history of the country the federal and provincial legislatures have completed their full five-year constitutional term.
THESE days all the political parties are seen taking pride in the fact that for the first time in the history of the country the federal and provincial legislatures have completed their full five-year constitutional term.
15th March, 2013
Interim PM: ex-judge, economists on govt list
The People's Party has picked two economists who worked closely with military dictator Pervez Musharraf and an octogenarian retired judge from Balochistan as its nominees for caretaker PM.
The People's Party has picked two economists who worked closely with military dictator Pervez Musharraf and an octogenarian retired judge from Balochistan as its nominees for caretaker PM.
14th March, 2013
PM consoles Christians: Investment policy, FDI strategy approved
The federal cabinet approved on Wednesday the Investment Policy, 2013, and Foreign Direct Investment Strategy, 2013-17.
The federal cabinet approved on Wednesday the Investment Policy, 2013, and Foreign Direct Investment Strategy, 2013-17.
11th March, 2013
RPPs case: Govt should show confidence over NAB, says CJ
The court issued notices to the petitioners, Faisal Saleh Hayat and Khawaja Asif for appearing in the next hearing on March 18.
The court issued notices to the petitioners, Faisal Saleh Hayat and Khawaja Asif for appearing in the next hearing on March 18.
9th March, 2013
SC admits PM letter in RPPs case as petition
Prime Minister Ashraf or a counsel, authorised to represent him, can appear before the court for the hearing on Monday, said the order issued on Saturday.
Prime Minister Ashraf or a counsel, authorised to represent him, can appear before the court for the hearing on Monday, said the order issued on Saturday.
8th March, 2013
Pakistan focusing on improving relations with all neighbours: Khar
Meanwhile, during the foreign minister’s meeting with PM Ashraf, the premier said Pakistan aspires to have friendly relations with all countries on the basis of parity.
Meanwhile, during the foreign minister’s meeting with PM Ashraf, the premier said Pakistan aspires to have friendly relations with all countries on the basis of parity.
8th March, 2013
Ashraf requests CJ for independent commission to probe RPPs case
The prime minister requested the chief justice to set up Shoaib Suddle commission to probe allegations against him in the Rental Power Projects case.
The prime minister requested the chief justice to set up Shoaib Suddle commission to probe allegations against him in the Rental Power Projects case.
8th March, 2013
NAB undecided about proceeding against PM
ISLAMABAD, March 7: The executive board of the National Accountability Bureau discussed on Thursday whether to file a reference against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on the Rs22 billion rental power projects (RPPs) scam
ISLAMABAD, March 7: The executive board of the National Accountability Bureau discussed on Thursday whether to file a reference against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on the Rs22 billion rental power projects (RPPs) scam
8th March, 2013
Cabinet increases gas tariff by Rs5.5
The cabinet increased natural gas tariff by about Rs5.50 per unit, provided a subsidy of Rs16 billion on tube-wells and extended provincial quotas in federal jobs for another 20 years.
The cabinet increased natural gas tariff by about Rs5.50 per unit, provided a subsidy of Rs16 billion on tube-wells and extended provincial quotas in federal jobs for another 20 years.
8th March, 2013
Indian FM to host lunch for Raja Pervez
Indian FM Salman Khurshid will host a lunch in Jaipur for Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf during his one-day private visit on Saturday.
Indian FM Salman Khurshid will host a lunch in Jaipur for Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf during his one-day private visit on Saturday.
