Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the government is cognizant of its constitutional and political obligations. Addressing the meeting of Council of Common Interests in Islamabad today‚ he said we believe in the strengthening of institutions in their own spheres. He said with the collective wisdom of federal as well as provincial […]
Stressing over importance of the Kalabagh dam, nuclear scientist and chief of Tehrik-e-Tahafuz Pakistan (TTP) Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan on Saturday said construction of Kala Bagh Dam has become imperative at this critical juncture when country is facing acute shortage of electricity. During an interview with a private TV channel, the father of the […]
Dec 8 2012 | Posted in
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The Sindh Assembly on Thursday adopted a condemnation resolution against construction of Kalabagh Dam and political leaders’ statements in its favor. The resolution was tabled by PPP’s Imran Zafar Laghari when the house met with Speaker Nisar Khuhro in chair. MPA Sikandar Mendro said they condemned those who support Kalabagh dam. Later, a two-hour […]
The province of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have expressed their displeasure over the decision of Lahore High Court (LHC) that orders the federal government to construct Kalabagh dam, saying they wouldn’t allow for the contentious project. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah commenting on the decision lashed out at the LHC’s verdict, saying his […]
In what appeared to be a dramatics and shocking development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered the federal government to construct the Kalabagh dam. LHC Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial issued the order while hearing petitions calling for the construction of the dam. The court directed the government in light of the decisions […]
Islamabad: (Thursday, July 12, 2012) President Asif Ali Zardari has approved restructuring of Council for Common Interest (CCI) which will be chaired by Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. As per the details shared by the presidential spokesperson Farhatullah Babar, the president has granted approval for CCI’s restructuring on an advice of the Prime Minister. He […]
Jul 13 2012 | Posted in
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Federal Cabinet to hold meeting of CCI to discuss Drug Regulatory Authority issue on Feb 09 Islamabad: (Wednesday, February 01, 2012) Federal Cabinet has decided to convene a meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) on 9th of this month to discuss the issue of Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) with provinces at length and to […]
Economic Coordination Committee turns down Mari Gas request to increase exploration expenditure Thursday, January 26, 2012: Mari Gas request to increase its exploration expenditure from $20 million to $40 million per annum has been cast off by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). The ECC not just turned down the request they also referred the […]
Jan 27 2012 | Posted in
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Government not interested in the import of LNG The government of Pakistan move to import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has received several hurdles, including the hike in international price of the product and the government’s own reluctance to kowtow to international practises by offering a sovereign guarantee to firms presently bidding to import the gas. […]
Dec 22 2011 | Posted in
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