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Business Recorder
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Verification of educational degree: PTV issues final notice to all employees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) Headquarters has issued a final notice to all employees, directing them to complete the verification of their educational degrees through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) without any further delay. According to the official circular, all regular, contractual, and professional staff—particularly those in Pay Group-3 and above are required to submit HEC-attested copies of their bachelor's or higher degrees. This requirement applies even to those whose degrees have already been verified at the headquarters level by their respective universities. Despite an earlier deadline of January 31, 2025, several employees have failed to comply with the instruction. The administration has now given a final one-week deadline from the date of the notice to submit verified degree copies. The PTV administration has warned that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe will result in strict disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment without further notice. The Controller Administration and Personnel, Farhat Abbas Janjua, emphasised that verification of educational credentials is a legal and essential requirement for the organisation. All PTV centres across the country have received the notification, and a compliance report has been requested. The PTV has made it clear that negligence in degree verification will not be tolerated, and all employees are strongly advised to treat the matter with urgency and seriousness. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan to ramp up action against illegal foreigners, power theft and begging mafia
Listen to article Pakistan's government will intensify operations targeting undocumented foreign nationals, electricity theft, and organised street begging, state broadcaster PTV reported on Saturday, citing the Interior Ministry. The decision followed a high-level security meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi — the third such session under the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Harden the State Committee. The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination to curb illicit activities posing a threat to internal stability. Minister Naqvi stated that the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) would enable real-time data verification at border exit points. Read: Iran border to stay open 24/7 during Muharram, Arbaeen He also urged strict implementation of the 'One Document Regime' and proposed declaring street begging a non-bailable offence, calling the so-called begging mafia a blot on the country's reputation. Support is also being extended to the Ministry of Energy to combat power theft, which has seen Rs. 142 billion recovered in joint efforts with provincial administrations, a ministry official reported. More than 250 intelligence-based operations are now being conducted daily across the country, targeting various forms of organised illegality. The session also reviewed progress on anti-encroachment drives, digital fuel pump regulation, and the upcoming establishment of the Pakistan Port Authority. Developments in the Gwadar City Safe City Project, including the construction of a protection wall and deployment of digital enforcement stations on the Indus River, were discussed. Efforts to install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for highway surveillance and a new legal mechanism allowing customs officers and deputy commissioners to seal petrol stations selling illegal fuel were also outlined. Among those in attendance were Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Punjab Law Minister Sohaib Ahmed Bharti, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, and Gilgit-Baltistan's Interior Minister. Also present were top officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), and security agencies nationwide. Read More: Begging abroad to be treated as terrorism Last week, Minister Naqvi presided over a key meeting where decisive actions were approved against Pakistani nationals deported from other countries. It was agreed that First Information Reports (FIRs) will be filed against all deportees, their passports will be revoked, and their names will be added to the Passport Control List for a duration of five years. Highlighting the damage caused to the country's global standing, Minister Naqvi stated that deportees have become a source of diplomatic embarrassment and that the state will now adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward such individuals. R: 2,239 Afghans deported via Torkham Meanwhile, Pakistan has continued deporting Afghan refugees as part of a broader campaign targeting illegal residency. In addition to deportations at the border, enforcement actions have been stepped up in urban centres.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar in trouble after defamation case filed by former team analyst
Former Pakistan team analyst has sent a legal notice to Shoaib Akhtar over his 'kit man' remark on a podcast. Akhtar has been asked to apologise in 14 days or face legal action. read more Pakistani pace legend Shoaib Akhtar has been sued by former team analyst over his comments. Image: Reuters Karachi: Nauman Niaz, a well-known cricket historian, writer and television personality has sent a notice to former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar for discrediting and defaming him. Dr. Niaz, a former Director of Sports at the state-owned Pakistan Television Network, has sent the notice through his lawyer after Shoaib allegedly described him as a 'kit man' during his time with the Pakistan team. 'Dr Nauman basically used to carry our bags and luggage for us in the team,' Shoaib said on a podcast. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Dr Nauman served as the data analyst of the Pakistan team on a couple of tours some years back when Shoaib was playing for his country. Deriding the role of coaches, managers in the team, Shoaib went on to narrate how Dr Niaz was in the team to carry bags for the players. 'That is what he did in the team. I don't know about anything else he did,' he added. In the notice, the lawyer has demanded an unconditional apology in 14-days time or face legal action and damages. The two have a history of clashes and during the time of Imran Khan's government, Dr Niaz asked Shoaib to leave a live show on PTV after a minor dispute. On the intervention of a minister, he later apologised to the fast bowler and the two apparently settled their dispute.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Shoaib Akhtar served legal notice by Nauman Niaz over 'kit man' remark
Former Pakistan speedster has landed in legal trouble after making allegedly defamatory comments about cricket analyst and broadcaster Nauman Niaz. The controversy stems from Akhtar's remarks during a recent podcast, where he referred to Niaz as a 'kit man' during their time together with the Pakistan national team. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Dr Nauman basically used to carry our bags and luggage for us in the team,' Akhtar claimed in the discussion, further adding, 'That is what he did in the team. I don't know about anything else he did.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Niaz, who previously served as Sports Director at Pakistan Television Network (PTV) and was also involved with the Pakistan team in a data analyst capacity during Akhtar's playing days, has taken strong exception to the remarks. Through his legal counsel, Niaz has issued a defamation notice demanding an unconditional public apology within 14 days. The notice states that failure to comply will lead to further legal action, including the pursuit of monetary damages. IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo's Astrology says The relationship between the two has been turbulent in the past. In 2021, Niaz infamously asked Akhtar to leave a live PTV show following an on-air disagreement, which led to public outrage. Although Niaz later apologised under government pressure, tensions between the two appear far from settled.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Shoaib Akhtar faces legal action from Dr Nauman Niaz over televised remarks
Listen to article Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr Nauman Niaz has served a defamation notice of Rs1 billion to former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. The notice follows a televised statement made by the former Pakistani pacer during an appearance on a TV programme on May 25. During the broadcast segment titled The Dug Out, Shoaib stated that Dr Nauman 'used to carry our bags' and that 'he was kept for that purpose.' The remark was circulated on social media and received widespread attention. A legal notice, dated May 29, was issued by Dr Nauman's legal counsel. The document states that the comment was factually incorrect, and that it was intended to harm Dr Nauman's professional standing. The notice demands a public apology and formal retraction within 14 days, failing which legal proceedings will be initiated under the Defamation Ordinance 2002. Dr Nauman has previously held positions within the Pakistan Cricket Board, and has written articles for various national and international publications. The notice states that the comment by Shoaib reduced his professional history to a claim unsupported by evidence. The statement is described in the legal document as part of a broader pattern of conduct that Dr Nauman alleges has continued for the past three years. Shoaib has not issued a response to the notice as of the date of reporting. A previous incident involving Shoaib and Dr Nauman occurred in October 2021, during a live broadcast of PTV (Pakistan Television Corporation) Sports' programme. The panel also featured international cricket personalities including Sir Vivian Richards, David Gower, Sana Mir, and Umar Gul, and was focused on Pakistan's five-wicket win against New Zealand in a T20 World Cup match. READ MORE: Niaz, Akhtar taken off air after on-screen spat During the discussion, Shoaib credited the Pakistan Super League's Lahore Qalandars franchise for discovering fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. Dr Nauman interrupted the exchange, stating on air that Shoaib was 'being a little rude' and added, 'If you're being over-smart then you can go. I am saying this on air.' Following a commercial break, Shoaib apologised to the other panel members and announced his resignation from PTV Sports, stating that he could not continue due to the manner in which he had been treated on national television. Subsequently, the PTV issued a Rs100 million recovery notice to Shoaib in relation to the incident and his resignation. Shoaib described the move as disappointing and said he would contest the matter legally. Shoaib Akhtar clocked the fastest delivery in cricketing history at 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during a 2003 World Cup match versus England - a speed record that stands unbeaten.
