Friday, January 27th, 2017
British PM May calls on Trump to renew special relationship
PHILADELPHIA, JAN 27, (DNA) – Joking that “opposites attract,” Prime Minister Theresa May called on President Donald Trump on Thursday to renew the “special relationship” between Britain and the United States and lead in a new, changed world. In the United States for what will be Trump’s first meeting with a foreign leader since he took office last week, May signalled a shift in foreign policy, bringing her position more in line with that of Trump. She urged the two countries and their leaders to stand united and confront new challenges,Read More
Harvard scientists turn hydrogen into metal in revolutionary breakthrough
JAN 27, (DNA) -Alchemy has long been a topic of much curiosity and experiments since centuries, but Harvard University scientists have finally succeeded in turning hydrogen into metal in a revolutionary breakthrough in modern-day alchemy. The experiment, a collaboration between lead researcher Professor Isaac Silvera and Dr. Ranga Dias, reveals that this breakthrough action – if applicable in real life following additional steps in the study – has the potential to revolutionise various areas such as technology and space transport. The study has been published in research journal Science. The newly-made metallicRead More
Panama Case to resume on Monday, PM’s counsel will submit details of division of property
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27, (DNA) – A five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed hearing the Panama Leaks case on Friday. The Prime Minister’s counsel Makhdoom Ali Khan sought time from the Supreme Court until Monday for submission of details of gifts and division of properties. Shahid Hamid, the counsel for Maryam Nawaz, Captain (retd) Safdar and Ishaq Dar, continued his arguments before the apex court today. On Thursday, the counsel for Hasan and Hussain Nawaz submitted their replies before the Supreme Court. Details of business interests were furnishedRead More
MNA Ali Raza Abidi rejoins MQM-Pakistan: Sources
KARACHI, JAN 27, (DNA) – Member National Assembly Ali Raza Abidi has rejoined Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Pakistan), party sources informed on Friday. According to reports, as MQM-Pakistan leader Farooq Sattar has accepted Abidi back in his party folds, the federal legislator would soon visit MQM-Pakistan`s office in PIB Colony. Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan ended basic membership of Abidi and directed him to resign from the National Assembly. MQM Pakistan said that the step was taken as Abidi did not follow policies taken August 23 onwards. On August 23, MQM Pakistan hadRead More
17 die in rain, snowfall related incidents in Balochistan
QUETTA, JAN 27, (DNA) -At least 17 people have died so far, while 18 have got injured in recent rain and snow related incidents in various part of Balochistan, Provincial Disaster Mangement Authority stated. The deaths have mostly occurred in roof collapse incidents in Quetta, Mastung, Sherani and Kalat. However, the routes of Kozak Top, Kan Mehtarzai and Ziarat — that were blocked due to snowfall — have been opened for traffic.