Jamal Shahid is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn with over two decades of experience. He covers the Public Accounts Committee and the National Assembly’s Question Hour, as well as diplomatic events, climate change, and human rights issues in the capital.
All relevant authorities have been advised to maintain a high level of preparedness, particularly in downstream valleys of potentially dangerous glacial lakes, agency says.
Ministry says highway authority’s planning and design wings are being strengthened; committee members express concern over poor highway conditions and delays in road projects.
It is important to take a good look around and see how many people have come to attend this meeting, the air tickets that were purchased and the fuel that was wasted for participants, says Hina Rabbani.
The Ministry for Narcotics Control says they have been deported for numerous reasons, including overstaying, begging, illegal entries, drugs, refused asylum, forged documentation and security reasons.