By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has sent for former chairman National Accountability Board (NAB) Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal after one Tayyaba Gul accused him of harassing her, it is learnt.
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Power disco faces hefty penalties over electrocution deaths
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The authorities have imposed a PKR 10 million fine on a Balochistan power distribution company over 15 electrocution fatalities.
Anomalies: Petroleum Division engages SECP to vet Eni-PIOGCL deal
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has raised questions over Hub Power Holding Limited’s (HUBCO) undertaking about the transfer of entire share capital of Eni Pakistan Limited to Prime International Oil & Gas Company Limited (PIOGCL), while moving the corporate regulator to vet the case for clarity, it was learnt on Monday.
PM pushes new US envoy to deepen investment ties
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, in his first interaction with the new full-time US envoy, said Pakistan wished mutually respected ties with Washington, which could be further bolstered through investment, trade, and development finance, a statement said.
Medical profession in regulatory limbo
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The medical profession in Pakistan exists in a regulatory vacuum right now because the sector has no regulator, but inexplicably, the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shows no sense urgency over the matter.
Dar to return home in July to make Miftah redundant
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar, the former and believed by some to be the de facto finance minister is said to be coming home in July 2022 to first win a court battle and then join the federal cabinet to replace Miftah Ismail, the incumbent economic executive, it is learnt.
PM launches public-private panel to spur economic activities
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tacked together a powerful new panel that brings together federal ministers, lawmakers, and business tycoons to join heads for the promotion of commercial activities in the country, a statement said on Monday.
Justice (R) Javed Iqbal, former Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Photo courtesy NAB
Reckoning for Justice (R) Javed Iqbal?
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Tayyaba Gul claims she shared the video with the then prime minister in the hope the perpetrator of injustice against her would be brought to justice.
WASHINGTON DC: Colin D’Silva, Vice President, Cargill, Inc., in meeting with Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. Handout photo.
US farm conglomerate eyeing investment in Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The global food conglomerate Cargill, Inc., plans to enhance and diversify its investments in Pakistan in the fields of agriculture and bio industry, reports coming from the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC say.
Is Pakistan Railways eyeing modernisation?
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is seeking customs duty exemptions on import of machinery and equipment, an indication the behemoth national rail utility may be planning to undertake a modernisation or upgradation initiative soon.