Thursday, February 11th, 2016
Afghan envoy praises Karzai, ignores Ghani in media interaction
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (DNA): Afghanistan’s new ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omar Zakhilwal surprised a group of journalists when he highly praised former President Hamid Karzai in his media interaction but ignored President Ashraf Ghani. Afghan Press Counselor, Mr Habibzuai, had invited journalists at the ambassador’s residece for informal talk at breakfast. Dr Zakhilwal talked about Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the possible peace talks with the Taliban and the importance of the quadrilateral process. He highly praised Hamid Karzai but did not spare much time to talk about President Ashraf Ghani’s efforts toRead More
Pakistan committed to cement ties with Romania: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (DNA): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan is fully committed to strengthening and expanding bilateral ties with Romania.He highlighted that Romania is an important country in Pakistan’s desire for reaching to the European Union and its market.The Speaker said this while talking to the Ambassador of Romania Mr. Emillion Ion who called on him in Parliament House this afternoon.
Man gets 10 years in jail for raping mentally challenged minor girl
BADIN: An additional sessions court on Thursday sentenced a man to 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of raping a mentally challenged 10-year-old girl in Matli town. According to the prosecution, the convict, Allah Bux Shaikh, abducted the minor girl six months ago and had subjected her to rape and torture. After hearing the arguments presented during the session, Additional District and Sessions Judge Rahmatullah Moriyo handed down a sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs20,000 for the offence. After announcement of theRead More
Margalla Hills turn snowy after a decade
ISLAMABAD: Cold waves griped Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the northern areas of the country on Thursday as new spell of rain and snowfall started in different areas, forcing the people to remain indoors. Heavy rain started in early hours of the day and continued till afternoon in the valleys and plains, while snowfall occurred on hilly areas and peaks of the mountains, bringing the daily life activities to almost a standstill in northern areas. Margalla Hills and Pir sohawa received light snowfall for two hours after almost ten years,Read More