Monday, April 4th, 2016
PM Nawaz reviews security situation, Punjab operation
ISLAMABAD, 04 APR (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review security situation in the wake of Lahore bombing. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, DG ISI Rizwan Akhtar and others attended the meeting. According to reports, DG ISPR Lt-Gen Asim Bajwa briefed the participants about the intelligence-based operations launched in Punjab immediately after March 27 terrorist attack on Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park in Lahore, resulting in death of 76 people mostlyRead More
Imran Khan calls for a probe into financial holdings of Sharif family
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Monday demanded that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) initiate a thorough investigation into the financial holdings of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members after a massive leak of secret files from a Panamanian law firm revealed they “owned or had the right to authorise transactions for several offshore companies.” “Probes have already been initiated in several countries – including Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and France – across the globe after their leaders and office bearers were implicated,” said Imran. “Why notRead More
Safraz Merchant arrives in Islamabad to record statement
ISLAMABAD, 04 APR (DNA) – Safraz Merchant on Monday reached Islamabad to record his statement to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM),. Sarfraz will provide proofs against MQM over money laundering case and the party s connections with Indian intelligence agency. His statement will be a part of additional First Investigation Report (FIR) while founder of Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Mustafa Kamal will also record his statement to FIA after a few days. Sources revealed that foolproof security will be ensured for Sarfraz Merchant during his stay.Read More

