‘Bhang policy’ will be ready by Dec: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday informed a parliamentary ... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan It’s ECP’s prerogative to choose or select EVMs: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that replacing outdated ballot... Published 24 Sep, 2021 04:40am
Print Fawad steps up criticism of CEC ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday categorically said that there... Published 20 Sep, 2021 02:38am
Pakistan High-quality electric fans can help save money, power: Shibli GUJRAT: The government would annually save Rs356 billion and 3,400 megawatts of electricity by introducing... Published 19 Sep, 2021 03:56am
Print Incremental consumption: CCoE approves winter incentive package ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) Friday approved the summary submitted by the Power Division on the... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:10am
Business & Finance PSQCA: Govt decides to outsource monitoring of seven products KARACHI: Federal Government has decided to outsource the monitoring (Inspection, Sampling, Testing, and ... Published 15 Sep, 2021 04:19am
Editorials Electoral reform controversy EDITORIAL: Political polarisation continues to consume electoral reform effort by the government. The ruling PTI has... Published 13 Sep, 2021 05:46am
Pakistan Chief Election Commissioner acting as 'mouthpiece' of opposition: Fawad Information minister says ECP’s job is to organise and conduct elections impartially and honestly rather than engage in politics Criticises opposition for lacking vision to strengthen parliament and country's political system Updated 10 Sep, 2021 08:44pm
Print Govt describes ECP objections on EVMs as ‘one-sided’ ISLAMABAD: The continued hostility between federal government and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) related to... Published 09 Sep, 2021 02:36am
Markets ‘New technology’ to reduce power consumption by 40-60pc: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Science and Technology Minister Shibli Faraz, on Tuesday, claimed that the government was working to... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Pakistan EVMs: Foreign company briefs ECP ISLAMABAD: Two weeks after having received a demonstration by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) over the... Published 01 Sep, 2021 03:59am
Pakistan PNQP 2021 to be implemented soon to enhance exports: minister PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz informed that the Pakistan National... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Print ECP raises 22 observations on EVMs, i-voting mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission (ECP) has raised as many as 22 observations on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)... Updated 29 Aug, 2021 01:34pm
Pakistan Govt to acquire around 0.4m EVMs for 2023 elections ISLAMABAD: The locally-made Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) would be priced at Rs70,000 per machine while federal... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Pakistan Opposition to be invited to examine EVMs, says Shibli ISLAMABAD: Science and Technology Minister Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the government would invite the opposition... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Print Ashfaque appointed new FBR chairperson, 7th in 3 years ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to appoint Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed as new chairman Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 25 Aug, 2021 09:54pm
Pakistan Ministry determined to improve EVM standards: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Less than a week after Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) voiced its concerns over the functionality ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Print Special technology zones: PM says govt providing every facility to investors Directs one-window operations should be ensured for the convenience of the business community Updated 24 Aug, 2021 10:03am
Print EVMs: PM irked by 'unwarranted' criticism ISLAMABAD: Three days after ECP expressed its concerns during a demonstration given by Science and Technology... Updated 21 Aug, 2021 10:40am
Print Electronic Voting Machines: ECP-govt divide becomes sharper ISLAMABAD: A clear divide between the federal government and ECP on the issue of EVMs became visible Tuesday after... Updated 18 Aug, 2021 11:24am
Pakistan EVMs couldn’t be hacked, best solution to problems of rigging: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz, on Wednesday, said that the electronic voting... Published 12 Aug, 2021 04:34am
Print PM tests electronic voting machine ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Saturday witnessed a detailed demonstration of a new locally-made... Published 08 Aug, 2021 02:07am
Pakistan Consular access to Jadhav: Farogh says if we didn’t pass ICJ Bill India would seek contempt proceedings ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Dr Farogh Naseem, on Wednesday, said that India would seek a ... Published 05 Aug, 2021 04:34am
Pakistan Shibli for creating Environment Regulatory Authority ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz, on Wednesday, stressed creating an... Published 05 Aug, 2021 04:34am
Pakistan Electronic voting machines are ready: Shibli ISLAMABAD: The federal government has completed the preparation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) that would be... Published 04 Aug, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan Senate passes Women’s Property Rights (Amend) Bill ISLAMABAD: Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Business & Finance Cuba offers to establish vaccine production facility in Pakistan In a major development for Pakistan in its efforts to enhance its pharmaceutical industry, the Republic of Cuba has... Published 14 Jul, 2021 04:06pm
Business & Finance Erstwhile tribal areas: Steel units plan shutdown against FED removal plan ISLAMABAD: Large steel producers and documented steel plants are planning to shutdown their operations and go for a... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Business FBR informs Senate body: 17pc ST imposed on crude oil an adjustable tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday, informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that the 17... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Print Elections will be under ‘new’ mechanism: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday announced that the upcoming general elections will... Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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