‘NAB committed to logical conclusion of mega corruption cases’
National
February 25, 2021
ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (R) Javed Iqbal on Wednesday said that NAB is absolutely committed to the logical conclusion of mega corruption cases by utilising all its resources and by adopting the “Accountability for All” policy.
Justice (R) Javed Iqbal on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review performance of regional bureaus of anti-graft body at NAB Headquarters. During the meeting, it was informed that on the directions of the NAB chairman, the cases of NAB are vigorously pursued by NAB Investigation Officers (IOs) and Prosecutors in the courts.
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Incidents of theft, dacoities protested in DI Khan
National
February 7, 2021
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The traders and shopkeepers on Saturday staged a protest against the rising incidents of theft and dacoities in Dera, Kulachi and adjoining areas.
The protesting traders and shopkeepers led by their leaders Abdul Manan, Hayatullah Khan, Samiullah and others took to the roads after closing down their businesses in Dera, Kulachi and adjoining areas. The traders also burnt tyres and blocked the road for traffic at Shakhi Gate, creating hardships for the commuters and motorists.
The traders’ leaders said that theft and robberies had become a routine practice in Dera, Kulachi and nearby areas but the police were playing the role of a silent spectator. They said the police have totally failed to provide protection to the general public and traders.
Winners of musical talent hunt announce
Islamabad
January 26, 2021
Islamabad:Pakistan National Council of the Ats (PNCA) on Monday announced the winners of PNCA Talent Hunt Programme to discover best singers and musicians from across the country.
On daily basis hundreds of aspirants were giving auditions at PNCA under the supervision of different maestros. Winner of People’s choice was Abdul Manan while winner of Jury Award were Farhan Ali and Ofaz Yousaf, an official told APP.
He said that renowned professionals and master artisans in different specialized music fields were taking auditions of registered participants at PNCA. He said that the programme would continue in month of February to provide a platform to the young enthusiasts to discover and polish their talent in different music forms.
JAKARTA - In September, after 19 years as a journalist with the national daily, Tempo, first as a reporter and then from 2010 as an editor on the international desk, Ms Maria Hasugian got a message from the paper s human resource department via WhatsApp warning of job cuts.
Tempo would go on to cut a 10th of its 525 staff, including Ms Maria and seven editors and reporters.
The venerable newspaper was not alone.
Struck by a crunch in spending on advertising, even as demand for news exploded, Jawa Pos and the main English language daily, the Jakarta Post, began making cuts too, according to media reports.