Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
Those who promised ‘Naya Pakistan’ did nothing: PM
KATASRAJ, JAN 11, (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the people who had promised a “Naya Pakistan” have done nothing. “Even in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa we are constructing a motorway. If they insist we will put their name on it.” Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif addressed a ceremony on Wednesday where he inaugurated a water filtration plant at the sacred Hindu temple Katas Raj. The filtration plant set up at the temple’s holy Amrat Jal pond will provide clean drinking water to the pilgrims visiting the place. The prime minister plantedRead More
Iran, Pakistan tied in historical bonds, says ambassador
RAWALPINDI, JAN 11 (DNA) – Iranian ambassador Mehdi Honardoost has said that Pakistan and Iran have an old history and they are culturally, historically, linguistically and religiously attached with each other. There are tremendous opportunities to improve the trade relations between the two countries. Sanctions have been now lifted up by the world powers. He expressed these views during his visit to RCCI. He said, Pakistan can tap in lucrative incentives offered by Iranian Government in different sectors Energy, Pharmaceutical, Auto and Information Technology. Ambassador Honardoost showed his government’s resolveRead More
Shiv Sena threatens release of SRK-Mahira’s ‘Raees’
JAN 11, (DNA) – Shah Rukh Khan’s highly-anticipated action film Raees, which stars Pakistani heartthrob Mahira Khan, now faces a not-so-surprising hiccup, as India’s rightwing political party Shiv Sena has allegedly issued threats against the film’s screening. While Khan has attempted waving a white flag to other parties, Shiv Sena – yet the ignored one – is the latest to issue threats against the film’s release. Akshaye Rathi – a top Indian distributor of Bollywood films – took to Twitter to announce he has received threats that “distributors [will suffer] dire consequences” at theRead More
Exchange of Parliamentarians between Afghanistan and Pak, will improve bilateral relations: Agha Siraj
Karachi, January 11, 2017: The exchange of parliamentarians would be an excellent initiative to improve the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The speaker of Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani said during meeting with the members of Pakistan Afghan Joint Committee (PAJC) at Provincial Assembly, Sindh. “I would love to visit the Afghan parliament along with the other Pakistani MPs. I would also like to extend all possible cooperation for the betterment of ties between the two countries”, said the speaker while noting that both countries have a rich past history of cultural and people toRead More
Governor Sindh Saeed-uz-Zaman passes away
KARACHI, JAN 11, (DNA) – Governor Sindh Justice (retd) Saeed uz Zaman Siddiqui passed away on Wednesday, according to a spokesman of Governor House. The Governor was admitted to a private hospital just days after taking the oath. At the time it was reported that he was suffering from a chest infection and breathing problems, however, the Governor House spokesman had stressed that the ailment was not serious and that the Governor was out of danger. Justice (retd) Saeed uz Zaman Siddiqui was appointed Governor after it was decided to replace Dr IshratulRead More
Kerry to attend Mideast peace conference in Paris
WASHINGTON, JAN 11, (DNA) – US Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a Middle East peace conference in Paris on Sunday, in a move likely to dismay an already angry Israel. Neither Israel nor the Palestinian leadership will attend the talks, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fears the meeting will deepen his diplomatic isolation. Just weeks after the UN Security Council voted to condemn Israeli settlement building, the talks will underline global support for a two-state peace deal. Washington abstained on the UN vote rather than casting its usual veto,Read More