Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
SC turns convict’s death sentence into life imprisonment
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan Tuesday changed the decision of convict s execution into life imprisonment. As per directives of SC, the decision of suspect Riaz-ul-Haq’s execution taken by anti-terrorism court (ATC) was turned into life imprisonment. Justice Dost Muhammad and Justice Qazi Essa heard the case during which it was learnt that the criminal was a wood thief and murdered as many as four guards including Rawalpindi Forest Officer when caught red handed. ATC announced execution of the convict which was later turned intoRead More
Pak to approach India to allow investigation of Pathankot
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 (DNA) – Pakistan would approach India to allow special investigation team to visit Pathankot to gather relevant information on Pathankot attack. This was stated by Minister for Interior Ch. Nisar Ali Khan while talking to media persons in Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon. He said Foreign Office would formally contact India to seek permission for the visit of the team as answers to many questions and links can be identified there. The Interior Minister said the investigation team has held many meetings and its work is proceeding ahead.Read More
Entire region to benefit from CPEC, says Tariq Fatemi
GT: How is the current situation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? Fatemi: The CPEC is part of the vision of “One Belt, One Road” that President Xi Jinping has been presenting to the nation.It is a project that will not only bring prosperity to Pakistan, but also benefit the entire region. As stated by Xi in his speech to the parliament of Pakistan in April 2015, the project includes three major areas of activity. One relates to energy projects, the second relates to infrastructure projects, and the third relatesRead More