Amir Dogar appointed as SAPM on political affairs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Member of National Assembly (MNA) Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar has been appointed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs. According to a notification issued by the cabinet division, Malik Amir Dogar has been appointed as
Zulfi Bukhari returns to Pakistan after brief visit
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari has returned to Pakistan amid speculation that he left the country. His return had ended all speculations that he had left the country and would not be
Establishment of fast-track courts for expats in final phase: SAPM Bukhari
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari has said the establishment of fast track courts for overseas Pakistanis is in its final phase. The special assistant chaired a high-powered committee meeting on Citizen Portal
SAPM Nishtar reviews Ehsaas cash disbursement in Neelam Valley
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar visited Jura sector near the Line of Control in Neelum Valley to review arrangements for Ehsaas Cash disbursement. Dr Nishtar also oversaw digital disbursement of Rs 12,00 Ehasas
Indian forces trampling human rights in IOK: SAPM tells IPU President
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning has said that Indian forces have grossly trampled human rights in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and denying basic facilities to the people of the restive region. Speaking with
SAPMs step down
The prime minister has been often criticized for having an extended cabinet including several advisers and special assistants. There has been a stiff tussle among the party members that these unelected officials have taken over policymaking. This was revealed when
Tania Aidrus announces to resign as SAPM Digital Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Pakistan Tania Aidrus has announced to resign from her position. The special assistant said the criticism levied towards the state as a consequence of her citizenship status is clouding the purpose
Rich leaders, poor people
The government went ahead and released the assets details of special assistants and advisers to the prime minister. It was an unprecedented move as unelected officials were not obliged to reveal their assets as they had not sworn oath of
Govt restructuring PTDC, not shutting it down: Bukhari
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar Bukhari has said the government is restructuring the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and not shutting it down. “We‘re making changes in PTDC as a step towards restructuring it
Shahzad Qasim appointed SAPM on Power Division
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed Syed Shahzad Qasim as special assistant on Power Division. A notification has also been issued by the Cabinet Division and his post will be equivalent to a state minister. With the appointment of Qasim,
Zafar Mirza warns of rising COVID-19 cases if precautions not taken
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services Zafar Mirza has warned that the number of coronavirus cases will keep on increasing if people will not follow precautionary measures. Addressing the media reporters on COVID-19 situation in Pakistan,
Govt focused on returning stranded Pakistanis: SAPM Moeed Yusuf
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has said the government’s target is to bring back all the stranded Pakistanis from abroad at the earliest in a safe manner. Addressing a news conference along
Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day: SAPM pays tribute to Kashmiri women
ISLAMABAD: On Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan paid tribute to the Kashmiri women for their sacrifices. As per details, since 2014, every year 23 February is celebrated as
Govt committed to ensure accountability, says PM’s aide
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Accountability Shehzad Akbar has clarified that the government cannot compromise on its core pledge of ensuring accountability of corrupt people. Addressing a joint news conference with Communication Minister Murad Saeed, he said the new
Young politicians of 10 political parties meet Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD: A delegation consisting of 27 young politicians affiliated with ten different political parties of the country met Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar at Prime Minister Office. The young politicians are currently undergoing Young Politicians
Govt respects decision of the court, says Firdous Awan
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to PM on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the Nawaz Sharif’s health is a humanitarian matter and should not be made a political and legal issue. Addressing a news conference along with Attorney