Friday, January 29th, 2016
Corps Commander Karachi discusses law and order situation with CM Sindh
KARACHI: Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant-General Naveed Mukhtar called on Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Friday to discuss the law and order situation in the metropolis. Matters related to the ongoing targeted operation in Karachi, implementation on the decisions of apex Committee and overall law and order in the city were discussed in the meeting held between Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah. During the meeting, the corps commander appreciated the decision of establishing ten more anti-terrorismRead More
No intention of stepping down: Waqar Younis
LAHORE: Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has rubbished reports in the local media claiming he was ready to step down from his post in the wake of a disastrous tour of New Zealand. New Zealand hammered Pakistan 2-1 in the T20 series before winning the first of three ODI matches convincingly on Monday. With the second ODI lost to rain, Pakistan held a team bonding session, which was termed in some sections of the media as a tense affair after Waqar threatened to quit over a “lack of trust betweenRead More
Planning commission approves five higher education projects
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – As part of PML-N government’s policy to give top priority to the education in the country, Planning Commission of Pakistan approved five higher education related projects during the last meeting of Central Development Working Party (CDW) held in mid of January. The approved projects are aimed at improving the education sector carrying out upgradation of infrastructure at the existing educational institutions and setting up of new universities in Balochistan and Kybyer Pakhtunkhwa. Education is part of 4Es pledged in PML-N manifesto, which includes education, energy,Read More
Crackers huled at Rangers checkpost, market in Karachi
KARACHI: Attackers hurled a cracker at a Rangers checkpost in North Nazimabad area here on Friday, police said. SSP Central Muqaddas Haider said attackers threw the cracker on a Rangers checkpost from over a bridge in North Nazimabad’s Block B however, Rangers personnel remained unhurt. The bomb went off with a loud explosion spreading fear and panic in the area. A contingent of Rangers cordoned off the area after the blast. According to Bomb Disposal Squad, the cracker was a home-made bomb and 250 grams of explosive material was usedRead More
Norwegian Ambassador sees great potential for enhancing trade ties
KARACHI, Jan 29 (DNA): Ambassador of Norway, Tore Nedrebo has said that there was a great potential for Pakistan and Norway to have increased trade and many Norwegian companies were interested in making investments in Pakistan.“Norwegian companies are exploring investment opportunities around the world and if they see such opportunities in Pakistan, they will surely come to invest in this country as well”, he added while exchanging views during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).