Tag: government
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‘Apolitical’ glitch
This opinion is by Kajal Manshad. The juncture at which an ‘already’ unstable political equilibrium careens towards breakneck extremes. Is it a tipping point where a radical or a historical change may befall? Professing that the institution of the military, especially in Pakistan, is or should be ‘apolitical’ is an expendable and non-viable phenomenon. The…
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Why is it imperative to involve young people in government?
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): “meaningful youth participation involves recognizing and nurturing the strengths, interests, and abilities of young people through the provision of real opportunities for them to become involved in decisions that affect them at individual and systemic levels.” In Pakistan, it is crucial to utilize the potential of young…
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Orders to separate cases of attack on military installations, government properties
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has directed police to separate cases for the May 9 attacks on military installations as well as government and civil property. According to reports, in the incident of arson and damage to military and government property, the Federal government has directed the police to take action and move forward as separate…
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Government approves of proposal to convert government residentials into public parks
Lahore: The government has approved proposals to convert luxurious residences of government officials into public parks. According to reports, a member of Punjab Assembly belonging to PML-N has demanded to make the residences of government officials public parks. According to ARY News, Mian Tahir, an MPA from PML-N, pointed out the large residences under the…
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Government announces petroleum prices for next 15 days
The Government of Pakistan (GOP) has decided to maintain the prices of petroleum products for the next 15 days from December 1, 2021. According to the Finance Ministry, the price of petrol will remain at Rs 145.82 per liter while the price of diesel will remain at Rs 142.62 per liter. The Finance Ministry said…
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Parliament joint session meets to vote on crucial legislation
Government and joint Opposition flex their muscles in today’s joint session of Parliament convened as ruling party appears confident over passage of all its bills after getting support of its allies
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AGP Reveals Financial Irregularities Worth Billions of Rupees in KPK
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has issued an audit report in which financial irregularities worth billions of rupees have been revealed in 17 departments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on Monday. According to the details, the AGP has said in his report that irregularities amounting to PKR 45.53 billion have been revealed in the government…
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Media, Govt to Form a Committee on ‘Fake News’ Issue
A committee has been formed between media organizations and the government on the issue of ‘fake news’. According to reports, a joint action committee of media organizations and the government agreed to form a committee on the issue of fake news. According to the details, representatives of media organizations met Federal Minister for Information Fawad…
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Atiq Ahmed makes a big bet by getting his wife an AIMIM member
Atiq Ahmed has been able to reach the Parliament from Phulpur Lok Sabha seat once on Samajwadi Party (SP) ticket along with being Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for five consecutive terms from the city southern seat. According to the details, former member of parliament (MP) Atiq Ahmed has tried to play big bets…
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Chaati ki Dahi…! Ridding society of the Topsy-Turvy system
This opinion article is by Ihsan Chaudhry. I know a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) who has developed a habit of taking homemade fresh mud-pot yogurt at his lunch in his office. His Sarkari Vehicle travels every day nearly thirty kilometers to his village to fetch that fresh delectable yogurt to satiate his crave for…