Saturday, February 4th, 2017
Four-year-old Iftikhar re-unites with his mother at Wagah Border
LAHORE, FEB 04, (DNA) – The four-year-old child Iftikhar who was handed over to Pakistani High Commission by the Indian authorities has met his mother upon arriving at Wagah Border, reported Dunya News. The joy of Iftikhar’s mother knew no bounds the moment she saw a glimpse of her kid. It is pertinent to mention that the child was snatched from his mother by his step father and subsequently taken to Indian held Kashmir almost 11 months back. In addition, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit also revealed that fiveRead More
Bano Qudsia, novelist and playwright, passes away at 88
LAHORE, FEB 04, (DNA) – One of Urdu language’s top novelist and playwright Bano Qudsia passed away in Lahore on Saturday. Bano Qudsia, who married short story writer Ashfaq Ahmed, was best known for her novel Raja Gidh and had written for television and stage in both the Urdu and Punjabi languages. Her play ‘Adhi Baat’ was termed a “a classic”. Bano Qudsia was recognized as a trendsetter in the realm of television plays. Some of her plays gained immense popularity in Pakistan and across the border because of their vitality,Read More
India cricketer wishes Shahid Afridi and Peshawar Zalmi good luck
NEW DELHI, FEB 04, (DNA) – The Pakistan Super League is all set for its second edition. The first match is scheduled between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings in Karachi on February 25, 2017. Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi, who will be playing for Peshawar Zalmi, will be one of the most prominent names in the tournament and will be looking to make his mark in the franchisee format after being overlooked for selection in the national team. Amid bitter India-Pakistan relations, Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has wished his goodRead More
Nisar submits reply on Quetta commission report
ISLAMABAD, FEB 04, (DNA) – Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday submitted his reply in the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding the report of the Commission formed to investigate the Quetta bomb attack, ARY News reported. The minister submitted his reply — based on 64 pages — through his lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan. In his reply, Nisar said that the incident was a national tragedy. He stated that Interior Ministry and Pakistan Army have worked together for eradicating terrorism from the country. The minister also said that heRead More
Injustice creates confusion in society, says chief justice
LAHORE, FEB 04, (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar has said that injustice creates confusion in the society, ARY News reported. Addressing Punjab Judicial Academy in Lahore on Saturday, CJP said all judges have the power to provide justice and judicial officers must strengthen their grip on the law. He added that human rights violations taking place in different forms. The apex judge stated that society has given tremendous responsibility to judges to provide justice. “Judges have no right to issue verdict in cases on their own,” heRead More
Nation to observe Kashmir Day on Sunday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 04, (DNA) – Pakistan will observe Kashmir solidarity day on Sunday (February 5) with a pledge to seek a resolution of Kashmir dispute according to UN resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. According to Radio Pakistan, the day will dawn with special prayers for the martyrs of Kashmir, victory of the freedom struggle and expression of solidarity with the Kashmiri people, followed by mass rallies, symposia, walks for peace, conventions and meeting in order to draw world attention towards the plight of oppressed Kashmiri people. Nationwide one-minuteRead More