Monday, August 3rd, 2015
Amir pledges to train Pakistani boxers himself
LAHORE: Briton Amir Khan has pledged to come to Pakistan to train the local boxers himself while talking to the reporters on Monday. Amir, who is on a visit to Pakistan with his family, said that he is ready to train Pakistani boxers in England if they want to visit his Amir Khan academy there. The 28-year-old said that Pakistan only lacks facilities while the boxing talent is there. He further said that he got a lot of love from the Pakistan fans and he was happy to receive suchRead More
PML-N to oppose motions seeking to de-seat PTI: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (DNA): Ruling PML (N) would oppose motions seeking to de-seat of PTI from the National Assembly. Speaking in the National Assembly this evening, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar appealed to both JUI (F) and MQM to withdraw their motions as requested to them by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He said if voting is done tomorrow on the motion, the PML (N) would oppose them. The Minister expressed the confidence that JUI (F) being an ally of the Government would withdraw its motion. He also appealed to MQM toRead More
Govt shows zero tolerance towards issue of fake degrees: Senate
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (DNA): Minister of State for Interior Muhammad Balighur Rehman says FC has been deployed at Harnai in Balochistan for the security of coalmines where mining activity has resumed after a long time. He was winding up discussion in the Senate on a motion moved by Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar. The Minister of State said FC was deployed under an agreement in December last. Winding up discussion on a motion moved by Saleem Zia, Muhammad Balighur Rehman said the government has adopted zero tolerance policy towards the issueRead More
PM meets MD World Band, Ms. Sri Mulyani Indrawati
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (DNA): Ms. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director World Bank called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at PM House here on Monday . The Prime Minister appreciated the World Banks’ continuous support to Pakistan. He said that priority areas of development strategy are Energy, Economy, and Education sectors. He welcomed the cooperation of World Band and the Development Partners in these areas. The MD World Bank appreciated the economic turn-around made possible by the policies of the Government of Pakistan and the macro-economic stability achieved by virtueRead More
Afghan govt says it won’t separately deal with Taliban
KABUL: The Afghan government addressed the growing leadership crisis in the Afghan Taliban for the first time on Monday, saying it will not deal with the militant group separately from other “armed opposition” in the country. The statement from Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s office said it will not accept any “parallel political structure” opposed to the Afghan government — a clear reference to the Taliban, who still call themselves the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan”. Fledgling peace talks between the Afghan Taliban and the government halted last week after Afghan authoritiesRead More