Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari extended his sincere greetings to the Sikh community in Pakistan and across the world on the 556th birth anniversary (Gurpurab) of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

LAHORE - Vice Chairperson Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) Jahan Ara Wattoo attended the 20-year service ceremony of Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) as the chief guest and lauded the organization’s humanitarian contributions in Pakistan and abroad.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that the Government of Pakistan was firmly committed to protecting the rights of all religious minorities.

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday told the Senate that the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment would soon be tabled before the Parliament, assuring it would not be rushed through as the ruling PML-N would consult its all allies on the subject.

ISLAMABAD - Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, while addressing the inaugural ceremony of MG’s flagship dealership in Pakistan, said that today marks a new era for the rapidly growing automotive industry of the country.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that the much-talked about 27th Constitutional Amendment will be tabled soon in Parliament. Specul­ation and debate over a possible 27th Constitutional Amend­ment reached fever pitch on Monday after the PPP claimed the government had sought its support for the proposed changes to the Constitution. The proposed changes have sparked a nationwide debate, with political parties weighing their positions amid concerns that the move could roll back some powers devolved under the landmark 18th Constitution Amendment. The opposition PTI has announced its intention to oppose the proposed amendment ‘tooth and nail’. Addressing the matter while speaking in the Senate session today, the deputy PM said: “Of course, the government is bringing it and will bring it … the 27th Amendment will arrive … and is about to arrive. We will try that it is tabled in accordance with principles, laws and the Constitution.” He reassured the opposition that the amendment w...

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis on Tuesday took strong notice of a decision by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to make the attestation of a Grade-18 official mandatory for Pakistanis travelling abroad. The ministry’s focal person, Ghulam Mustafa Malik, told Dawn that Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain called the move “unacceptable”. “Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain has expressed reservations and said that no such decision will be accepted that will cause difficulties for overseas Pakistanis in travel,” Malik said. “Although human trafficking is a big problem, it would be appropriate to avoid any move that would cause travel difficulties for overseas Pakistanis and the workforce going abroad for employment.” Malik stated that the ministry has sent a clear message that the government is serious about protecting citizens’ fundamental rights and that no institution “will be allowed to impose unnecessary restrictions on public freedoms”. “Now all Pakistanis who have ...

After the bowlers had done their job, the batters came good for Pakistan — albeit an all too familiar late collapse — at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Tuesday. In the first international match at the venue in 17 years, Pakistan marked the start of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s era as One-day International captain with a two-wicket victory over South Africa to strike the opening blow in the three-match series. Shaheen had won the toss and elected to field with his side riding on inspired spells of bowling by pacer Naseem Shah and spinners Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed to bowl South Africa out for 263. South Africa had got off to the ideal start with half-centuries for debutant Lhuan-dre Pretorius (57) and the returning Quinton de Kock (63) — the duo sharing a 98-run opening stand. But with the exception of skipper Matthew Breetzke (42) and Corbin Bosch (41) in the end, none of their batters could get going as Naseem (3-40), Saim (2-39) and Abrar (3-53) scythed through their line-up. Half-centuries by Salman Ali Agha ...

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