Thursday, March 10th, 2016
PM witnesses North Thunder military exercises
HAFARUL BATIN, MAR 10 (DNA) -The closing ceremony of North Thunder exercises was held at Hafarul Batin city of Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and leaders of other countries attended the ceremony along with Khadim al Harmain Al Sharifain King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz al Saud.Chief of Army Staff Staff General Raheel Sharif was also present at the ceremony. Air drops, armour movement, air assault through helicopters were performed by the troops taking part in the exercises.Live fire by tanks was also being demonstrated. Pakistani troops wereRead More
Rana Tanveer assures Iranian ambassador of full cooperation
ISLAMABAD, March 10 (DNA): Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost on Thursday called on Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain and discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in the field defence production.“Pakistan highly values its fraternal ties with Iran and considers it a close friend and neighbor. The two countries have cordial relations. Our doors are open for all kind of support for Iran”, said Rana Tanveer Hussain
Najam Sethi briefs Finance Minister about PCB financial matters
ISLAMABAD, March 10 (DNA): Chairman, Executive Committee of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi held a meeting with Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq here Thursday. He was accompanied by senior PCB officials.Najam Sethi on this occasion highlighted efforts of the PCB for refurbishing the cricket infrastructure and re-organizing the game on strong footing in the country. He also gave an overview of the just concluded PSL which he said contributed to promotion of cricket and strengthened efforts to revive international cricket in Pakistan.
Sindh Rangers disallowed investigation, prosecution powers
KARACHI, MAR 10 (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Sindh Rangers’ request for powers to investigate and prosecute suspects, register First information Reports (FIRs) and set up police stations in the province. The apex court said it cannot pass an order granting the paramilitary force these powers because it was not in its jurisdiction to do so. The five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, observed that a legislative intervention was required to grant Rangers the powers it had sought from the court. Earlier this week,Read More
Pakistan wants to diversify relations with Afghanistan
ISLAMBAD, MAR 10 (DNA) -Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Syed Abrar Hussain has stressed accelerated bilateral cooperation in divergent fields between the two neighbouring countries. In an interview, he said Pakistan had spent five hundred million dollars on the socio-economic development of Afghanistan. He said these funds were used in health, infrastructure and education sectors including construction of roads, hospitals and schools. To a question, he said Pakistan has supported Afghanistan government in the peace process for stability in the region. The Ambassador said Pakistan desires to see Afghanistan a prosperous,Read More
BISP to join hands with WHO for children welfare
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – A joint delegation of WHO, Human Development Research Foundation, Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) and Overseas Development Institute called on Minister of State and Chairperson BISP, MNA Marvi Memon at BISP Secretariat. The purpose of the meeting was to find the common denominator between the organizations so that concerted efforts may be initiated for the welfare of children with learning disability in the country. The members of the delegation included Dr. Dan Chifhlom, Ms. Agnes Pecker, Ms. Josephine Tsui, Prof. Atif Rehman, Dr. Usman HamdaniRead More