Monday, November 28th, 2016
I feel proud to serve Pakistan army for three years, says General Sharif
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28, (DNA) – Outgoing Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Monday paid farewell visits to President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at their official residences in the capital, “The Prime Minister praised General Raheel Sharif for his valuable services rendered as army chief and extended his best wishes for his post-retirement life and happiness for his family,” a PM’s Office statement said. Both the leaders lauded General Sharif’s outstanding achievements for Pakistan and its security particularly for effectively initiating and conducting the famous ‘Operation Zarb-e-Azb’ in theRead More
Baldia factory fire case: General Manager, employee ordered to set fire, says suspect
KARACHI, NOV 28, (DNA) – The only arrested suspect in Baldia factory fire case Zubair recorded his statement in front of an anti-terrorism court in Karachi on Monday. According to the suspect, General Manager Mansoor and an employee of the factory Shahrukh ordered to set the fire. The Judge also grilled the authorities for not being able to arrest Hammad Siddiqui and Abdul Rehman Bhola, the other two suspects of the case. The court stayed its order over the bail of accused Zubair alias Lala. In his statement, Zubair said thatRead More
PTI couldn’t present any evidence in Panama case: M Zubair
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28, (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Muhammad Zubair on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf claimed it has evidence but its lawyer had nothing to show in Supreme Court during hearing of Panama Leaks case. The PML-N leader was addressing a press conference and said that people surrounding Imran Khan are involved in corruption. “In court, PTI leader Hamid Khan had to face embarrassment,” said Zubair. “Imran was the first one to create an offshore company,” he said. Earlier, after withdrawal of its lawyer Hamid Khan, PTI changedRead More
PTCL Announces Voluntary Separation Scheme
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 (DNA) – PTCL Management on Monday announced a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for its employees. The scheme offers an even more attractive package than the previous schemes. It has been designed based on the feedback of employees, and will be highly beneficial for those who opt for it. Effective November 28, 2016, the scheme is expected to be availed by around 3000 employees. Speaking to the press today, Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer PTCL, said: “The previous Voluntary Separation Scheme was greatly appreciated by employees as itRead More
PIA will continue to patronize special children: Hildenbrand
KARACHI, NOV 28 (DNA) – PIA will continue to patronize Al-Shifa Trust, (PIA’s relief and rehabilitation center for special children) and is keen to facilitate it in further developing and enhancing its facilities for the benefit of the special children and the community at large. This was stated by Mr. Bernd Hildenbrand, Chief Executive Officer PIA, during his visit to Al-Shifa Trust here today. During his visit, in addition to interacting with instructors and inquiring about ways and possibilities of further enhancing Trust’s facilities, Mr. Hildenbrand also spentRead More
CPEC to ensure regional connectivity, says Tajik ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov has said the China, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will ensure regional connectivity thus spurring trade and economic activity. The Tajik ambassador expressed these views while speaking at a conference on the occasion of ECO Day 2016 held at Federation of Pakistani Chamber of Commerce and Industry Capital Office, on Monday. He said soon a cultural troupe from Tajikistan will come to Pakistan, which would surely cement people to people contacts. Similarly, this visit will also boost cultural relations between theRead More