Sunday, April 10th, 2016
PM directs to mobilize all resources to ensure safety of citizens
ISLAMABAD, 10 APR, (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed all federal, civil, military and provincial rescue and relief agencies to mobilise all resources to ensure safety of citizens in the wake of earthquake this afternoon. He directed all the agencies to move out with their resources to find out the affected people and ensure immediate rescue activities and assistance wherever required. The Prime Minister further directed the relevant quarters to keep him updated on the developing situation. “All agencies have been directed to move out with their resourcesRead More
Govt fully focused on economic growth: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, 10 APR, (DNA) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan after having achieved macroeconomic stability is now fully focused on economic growth and job creation. He was talking to Chairman and President US Exim Bank Fred P. Hochberg in Islamabad on Sunday. Welcoming the guest, Finance Minister briefed the Exim Bank chief about the current profile of the economy saying that Pakistan after having achieved macroeconomic stability was now fully focused on economic growth and job creation. A large number of projects were being implemented in the infrastructure andRead More
Imran should seek apology for his previous conspiracy: Rashid
ISLAMABAD, 10 APR, (DNA) – Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has asked when Imran Khan will seek apology for hatching conspiracies, getting Chinese President’s visit postponed, inciting people to attack PTV and jailbreak of Bannu prison. Pervaiz Rashid has asked 3 questions from Imran Khan before his address to the nation. Rashid asked first the question that when Imran Khan will apologise to the nation over postponing Chinese President’s visit to Pakistan. When will Imran Khan apologise to the nation over inciting people to attack Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), Rashid askedRead More
Pak-India DGMOs make hotline contact
RAWALPINDI, 10 APR, (DNA) – Pakistan and India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) has established a hotline contact in the backdrop of ceasefire violation by Indian military earlier Sunday. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the issues pertaining to ceasefire violation along the line of control were discussed. Pakistani DGMO protested against the unprovoked initiation of fire by Indian troops along LoC, the ISPR said in a statement. Earlier, Indian Border Security Force resorted to unprovoked firing in Nezapir Sector of Rawlakot, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). TheRead More
Imran Khan demands commission under supervision of CJP
ISLAMBAD, APR 010 (DNA) – PTI chairman Imran Khan said on Sunday Pakistan is passing through a defining moment and if we did not take any steps it would further slide towards destruction.He expressed these words in his televised address to the nation. He asked the prime minister to step down as he had lost morale authority to rule this country. He further said, the Panama episode has opened a window of opportunity for the people of Pakistan to change the dimension of this country. “I appeal to all PakistanisRead More
UN Women, Serena Hotels arrange one-day football fixture
ISLAMABAD, APR 10 (DNA) -Serena Hotels and UN Women (the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women)commemoratedthe UN’s International Day of Sports for Development and Peace by hosting a match day to show how football is a powerful vehicle for social inclusion, gender equality and youth empowerment. Young women and girls from Pakistan’s National Football Team, Rawalpindi’sYoung Rising Stars, and Ambassadors, Diplomats and UN dignitariesparticipated in the friendly matches.