Chairman of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) Justice (retd) Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui announced on Thursday a seminar in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) scheduled for May 1st in the federal capital. The seminar aims to address the challenges hindering the relationship between employers and employees and to propose solutions to these issues. Speaking to reporters alongside other members of the Commission, Siddiqui highlighted that out of the country’s 70 million workers, only a mere 14% qualify as regular employees. “We will strive to bring employees from other sectors, who are deprived of legal protection, including private bike…
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The senior leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is embroiled in a verbal dispute over the matter of meetings with the party’s founding chairman, Imran Khan. Sources claimed that the list provided to Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail officials did not include the names of PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Barrister Ali Zafar, yet they both met with the party founder. This has led to objections from some senior PTI members, as reported by The News. On Wednesday, Barrister Gohar expressed serious concerns regarding the use of the term “manzoor-e-nazar” (favorite). Speaking to journalists at the Parliament House, he stated…
The mysterious fire that erupted in the city’s Korangi area on Thursday has continued into its 13th day, with the Korangi Cantonment CEO stating that while the blaze’s spread had been contained, it was still burning with the same intensity as before. Noting that relevant institutions had been contacted to conduct further mineral tests, the official informed that the Ministry of Petroleum had formed a committee to test for methane gas. Speaking on precautionary measures, he mentioned that a 500-meter radius around the fire had been sealed off, and fire tenders from all six cantonments were present at the site…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Minsk on Thursday for a two-day official visit to Belarus, from April 10 to 11, at the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Belarus Prime Minister Alexander Turchin and officials from the Pakistan embassy in Belarus extended a warm welcome to the Prime Minister. PM Shehbaz is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and senior officials. During his visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks with President Lukashenko to review progress in areas…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) submitted a resolution to the National Assembly Secretariat on Thursday, expressing strong reservations regarding the construction of canals from the Indus River under the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI). The resolution, led by Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub Khan and signed by parliamentary leader Zartaj Gul, Ali Muhammad Khan, Mujahid Khan, and other party members, urged an immediate halt to the Cholistan canals project until constitutional provisions were fulfilled and Sindh’s concerns were addressed. The document, titled “Resolution on Addressing Sindh’s Reservations Regarding the Green Pakistan Initiative of Constructing Canals on the Indus River,” calls on…
Amidst the ongoing nationwide campaign against illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated on Thursday that Afghan citizens were being repatriated in a dignified manner. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Talal mentioned that transit points had been established in all provinces to facilitate Afghan citizens, further noting that a helpline had also been set up for the citizens of the neighboring country. He reiterated that the repatriation of illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan Citizen Card holders, would continue without any extension to the deadline that expired last month. He reported that,…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday the formation of a dedicated unit to address instances of social media misuse. The announcement was made during the 32nd apex committee meeting presided over by Chief Minister Murad, where a series of decisions were taken. The meeting was informed that, under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), a Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority has been established to ensure online safety and safeguard the rights of individuals on social media platforms. This authority will be empowered to regulate unlawful or offensive content on social media platforms, manage the…
Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated on Thursday that Pakistan was monitoring the issue of tariff imposition by the United States and the recent suspension affecting most countries. During the weekly press briefing, the FO spokesperson commented that given the interconnected nature of global commerce, the imposition of tariffs could have widespread consequences and stressed the importance of a mutually advantageous resolution to the matter. Last week, US President Donald Trump further intensified the trade dispute by announcing a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports, higher duties on key trading partners of the United States, and a 29%…
In a significant breakthrough, a leading intelligence agency has successfully thwarted a major terror plot aimed at launching a deadly assault on the strategically crucial PAF Masroor Airbase in Karachi, according to sources within the intelligence community. Officials stated that the intricate plan was orchestrated by a commander belonging to the Afghanistan-based terror outfit Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK), who is the head of the group’s notorious suicide squad. The plot involved nine highly trained terrorists — five of whom were Afghan nationals — under the leadership of a high-profile FAK commander who was already wanted in connection with multiple terrorism incidents.…
The Trump administration is freezing $790 million in federal funding to Northwestern University and more than $1 billion in funding to Cornell University, a White House official told CNN. ”The money was frozen in connection with several ongoing, credible, and concerning Title VI investigations,” a Trump administration official said, referring to a federal statute that prohibits discrimination in programs and activities that receive federal funding. The New York Times first reported the freeze on Northwestern and Cornell funding. The move adds to similar actions the administration has taken against several elite universities, either demanding changes to their diversity, equity and…
