Friday, January 6th, 2017
COAS, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa meets British High Commissioner Thomas Drew at GHQ

RAWALPINDI, JAN 06, (DNA) – Mr. Thomas Drew, British High Commissioner today called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ. Matters of mutual interest and regional security were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region. COAS underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to the support of all nations in Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism.=DNA =============
Famed Bollywood actor Om Puri dies aged 66

JAN 06, (DNA) -Seasoned Indian actor Om Puri has passed away following a severe heart early Friday morning. The veteran artist was 66 years old. Ashoke Pandit, a close associate of Puri and Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) vice president, took to Twitter to share the news, saying he’s “sad and shocked.” According to BBC, a family member “found [him] dead” in his Mumbai residence. Puri, who was born in Haryana in 1950, appeared in numerous projects in Bollywood, as well as Pakistani, British, and American films. He actedRead More
Pakistan, Romania agree to strengthen bilateral relations

ISLAMABAD, 06 JAN (DNA) – Pakistan and Romania on Thursday agreed to bolster delegation level exchanges in order to strengthen the existing relations between the two countries. This came during a meeting between Ambassador of Romania Nicole Goia and Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada in Islamabad. The Ambassador also appreciated Pakistan role in fight against terrorism. The ambassador said that Romania want to enhance relations with Pakistan, in different fields especially Sports, Culture and agriculture. During the meeting, both emphasized that a wide scope exists forRead More
Motor-cycle rickshaw collides with train, four school children killed

LODHRAN, JAN 06, (DNA) – A motor-cycle collided with a train killing five people including four school children and the driver. At least ten people were injured. The motorcycle-rickshaw was carrying 15 school children. The injured have been shifted to a hospital. In the absence of adequate safety measures several traffic accidents take scores of lives every year. =DNA =====================
Panama Leaks case: Maryam Nawaz submits reply

ISLAMABAD, JAN 06, (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has resumed hearing of the Panama Leaks case. The case is being heard by a five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz submitted her reply in the Supreme Court which included five-year details of her income. She said that there were five houses in the Raiwand estate. In the first house her grandmother Shamim Akhtar lived. In the second house her parents, the Prime Minister and the first lady, lived. The thirdRead More