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President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved the reconstitution of National Economic Council (NEC).
The President gave the approval on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 156(1) of the Constitution.
Caretaker Minister for Energy, Industries, and Investment Punjab S.M Tanvir and Adviser on Finance and Energy to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Himayatullah Khan have been made members of the
Council. The Council has been reconstituted due to the caretaker setup in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
President Alvi APProves remission for Prisoners on PAkistAn dAy:
President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved a remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day annually observed on March 23.
According to a statement issued by the President House, President Alvi granted a remission of 90 days in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution.
However, the remission would not be applicable to prisoners involved in murder, espionage and antistate activities.
Besides, the prisoners involved in rape, theft, robbery, kidnapping, terrorism and financial crimes, would also be ineligible for remission.
The reduction in sentences will be applicable to male prisoners over 65 years age and female prisoners over 60 years age, who had completed one-third of the sentence.
The juvenile prisoners, who had completed onethird of their sentence will also be entitled for remission.
