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February 21, 2019

CJP Khosa indicates life imprisonment for false testimonies

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday hinted at life imprisonment for those who give false testimonies . A bench headed by the […]
February 21, 2019

CDA shoots down PTI’s PM House university plans

KARACHI: The much-vaunted plan to establish ‘Islamabad National University’ (INU) in the Prime Minister House building in Islamabad was always a non-starter due to security concerns […]
February 21, 2019

By-laws sought for tourism in Malakand, Hazara and other spots in tribal districts

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed to frame tourism related by-laws for boosting tourism in Malakand, Hazara and other scenic spots including the newly merged […]
February 21, 2019

India seeks Jadhav’s retrial in civilian court or annulment of death sentence

THE HAGUE: The Indian legal team sought annulment of self-confessed Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s death sentence or a retrial in a Pakistan civilian court with full […]
February 21, 2019

SECP vows to remove regulatory hurdles

KARACHI: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Farrukh Sabzwari has initiated dialogue with leaders of business associations to gain their perspective on the practical […]
February 21, 2019

Saudi govt to provide E-Visa facility to Pakistani pilgrims: Qadri

Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said on Thursday that the Saudi government has made a decision to issue E-Visa facility to Pakistani pilgrims. The […]
February 21, 2019

SC admits former IHC judge Siddiqui’s petition against sacking

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday admitted a constitutional petition filed by former Islamabad High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, challenging his removal from the judicial […]
February 21, 2019

Punjab govt completes consultations over MTI law

RAWALPINDI: Even as medical practitioners in Rawalpindi protest against it, the provincial government seems to have decided in principle to introduce the medical teaching institutions (MTI) […]