Thursday, December 29th, 2016
COAS, Gen Bajwa visits Bahadur Ranges witness Pak-Jordan joint exercise “Fajr-ul-Sharq 1”
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Bahadur Ranges near Attock today and witnessed Pak-Jordan joint exercise “Fajr-ul-Sharq 1”. It was a two weeks long joint counter terrorism training event to share experience of both armies. Speaking on the occasion, COAS congratulated the participants on successful conduct of the exercise and appreciated high standards of professional competence displayed by the troops. He said that conduct of such joint exercises helps improving professional expertise in conducting CT operations. COAS said that nature and character of war has changedRead More
CNG prices hiked by up to Rs 3.5 per kg in Sindh
DEC 29, (DNA) – CNG prices have been increased by up to Rs 3.5 per kg across Sindh – the first hike following the government’s decision to deregulate the country’s CNG market. CNG prices in Karachi as well as the rest of Sindh have now climbed to Rs 70-71 per kg following a hike of Rs 2.5-3.5 per kg. Earlier this month the Ministry of Petroleum had issued a notice stating that CNG prices were now free from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority’s (Ogra) regulation. The deregulation allowed CNG station ownersRead More
Over 950 doctors graduated from Cuba, says ambassador
THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUBA REVOLUTION ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 (DNA) –The Ambassador of Cuba Gabriel Tiel Capote has said January 1, 1959 marked the beginning of a new stage in Cuba and the conclusion of our battle for independence to become a free and sovereign country. He said, in these 58 years, Cuba has demonstrated that it is capable of achieving great success, as evidenced by achievements in education, public health. Social security, culture, sports and scientific and technical development, recognized throughout the world. He has also shared his modestRead More
Imran Khan in Karachi for three days
KARACHI, DEC 29, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is arriving in Karachi this afternoon for a three day visit during which he will attend the ground breaking ceremony of the third Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and will hold party membership meetings. The PTI Chairman is expected to visit Late evangelist Junaid Jamshed’s residence to offer condolence as well. Over the next two days Imran Khan will also visit the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.=DNA ===============
Young doctors beat up patient in Lahore
LAHORE, DEC 29, (DNA) – Young doctors beat up a patient after he protested that he was not being given satisfactory treatment. According to details, the patient complained of being delayed treatment when the doctors beat him up. Policemen reached the spot and saved the patients from the clutches of the doctors. Earlier this year, young doctors staged a strike in Lahore blocking Mall Road for traffic and creating nuisance for citizens. The doctors were protesting against the central induction policy by the government which allowed authorities to transfer them forRead More
Islamic centre in Netherlands torched in alleged arsonist attack
DEC 29, (DNA) – A building in Netherlands caught fire, late Wednesday night, which kept firefighters engaged for several hours. Police reports indicate that fire spread over the entire building, which was “formerly a public swimming pool,” according to British news website express.co.uk – had been bought by the Association of Islamic Communities in Culemborg to turn into a religious and prayers centre. Local security authorities also mentioned that the blaze seems to be an alleged attack by an arsonist. Fire spread to two neighbouring buildings as well, which were stockedRead More