Wednesday, January 25th, 2017
By the stroke of a pen, Trump to ban thousands from entering America
JAN 25 – The world is abuzz after US President Donald Trump announced he has a “big day” planned on national security which according to sources is going to include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens from seven Muslim countries. President Donald Trump according to US media reports, will enforce the suspension through executive orders, which in layman terms is a directive from the US President which holds much of the same power as a federal law. Article II of the US Constitution grantsRead More
CDA stops salaries of officials defying orders
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – Capital Development Authority (CDA) has stopped salaries of officials defying orders. Capital Development Authority’s action against officials defying Authority’s orders is a part of a comprehensive strategy to bring seemliness in administrative goings on. The Authority is taking stern action against the officials who did not report to their new postings after issuance of clear office orders. The subject officials have not relinquished charge of their earlier postings yet. The salaries of 10 officials who did not report to Arts and Crafts Village after theirRead More
Japan a close friend of Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan regards Japan as a close friend and a reliable economic partner. PM further said that Law and order situation in the country has significantly improved as a consequence of operation “Zarb-e-Azb” and Pakistan hopes Japan would review Pakistan’s inclusion in Travel Advisory list in this regard. PM said this during a meeting with Takashi KURAI, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan. Emphasizing on bilateral relations, PM said that Pakistan looks forward to greater level of cooperation between theRead More
At UN Pakistani ambassador says peace cannot be achieved sans justice
NEW YORK, JAN 25 – Ethnic, tribal and religious tensions along with the issue of political and economic injustice should be addressed to attain sustainable peace in a world afflicted by turmoil, disruption and instability. This was said by Permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi at a high-level dialogue convened by the president of the UN General Assembly. While speaking at the dialogue titled ‘Building Sustainable Peace for All’, Lodhi said building sustainable peace is a key but daunting challenge that cannot be met unless the underlyingRead More
SC resumes hearing Panama Leaks case
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 – A five-member bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday resumed hearing the Panama Leaks case. During the proceeding today Maryam Nawaz’s counsel Shahid Hamid will respond to allegations. He has challenged the judicial jurisdiction for trial of Maryam Nawaz in the Panama Leaks case. In his reply he has stated that Maryam Nawaz is not the beneficial owner of the London Flats. He has argued that even though Maryam Nawaz is the Prime Minister’s daughter she does not hold a publicRead More
SC resumes suo moto hearing of Tayyaba torture case
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25, (DNA) – The Supreme Court resumed suo moto hearing of Tayyaba torture case on Wednesday. Police will submit its final report to the apex court on the investigation conducted against Tayyaba’s employers, Additional Sessions Judge Raja Khurram Ali Khan and his wife Maheen Zafar. The Supreme Court in its earlier hearing had allowed 10 more days to the police to complete the investigation. DIG Police Kashif Alam has prepared the final report on the case, in which Maheen Zafar has been held responsible for torturing the 10-year-old maidRead More