Saturday, February 4th, 2017
PM Nawaz most popular leader in Pakistan: IRI survey
ISLAMABAD, FEB 04, (DNA) – International Republican Institute (IRI) on Saturday stated that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif is the most popular in Pakistan politics. According to a survey report, about 63 percent people of the country expressed likeness towards the premier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan stood on second slot with 39 percent result while Bilawal Bhutto gained appreciation from 32 percent people. The survey further revealed that 85 percent citizens disliked Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder, followed by Asif Ali Zardari with 80 percentage. However, Tahir-ul-Qadri gotRead More
Bus carrying wedding guests disappears in Balochistan
NUSHKI, FEB 04, (DNA) – A bus carrying wedding guests that was going back to Nushki from Chagai has been missing since yesterday. As per details, there were 65 passengers in the bus including bride and groom. According to family sources, the contact was lost with bus when it was in Pak-Afghan border area. Frontier Corps (FC) and Balochistan Levies have started search operation after the incident was reported.=DNA ============
AIOU declares final results of Ph.D and M.Phil programs
ISLAMABAD, FEB 04, (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has declared final results of Ph.D and M.Phil Programs (Semester Spring, 2016) and placed the same at its website. Ph.D programs includes: Chemistry and Physics, M.Phil programs includes Chemistry, Physics and Maths, Results of teachers’ training programs includes PTC, CT, ATTC and B.Ed have already been declared. Results of intermediate program would be announced by next week while results of BA would be declared by the mid of Feb. The results’ declaration is almost ahead, facilitating the continuing and freshRead More
Seattle judge blocks Trump immigration order
WASHINGTON, FEB 04, (DNA) – A federal judge in Seattle on Friday put a nationwide block on U.S. President Donald Trump’s week-old executive order barring nationals from seven countries from entering the United States. The judge’s temporary restraining order represents a major challenge to Trump’s action, although his administration could still appeal the ruling and have the policy upheld. The Seattle judge, James Robart, made his ruling effective immediately on Friday, suggesting that travel restrictions could be lifted straight away. “It’s a wonderful day for the rule of law inRead More
60 go missing in Chaghi heavy rains; search kick-started
NOSHKI, FEB 04, (DNA) – Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan Saturday demanded Pakistan Army’s helicopters to look for the people who went missing in torrential rains in Noshki. According to Levies sources, six buses carrying people including women and children went missing near Zaro while they were on way from Chaghi to Noshki amidst heavy downpours. The search for the missing people, who were on way back after attending a wedding party, is underway. The PDMA has written a letter to Pakistan Army to requisition helicopters to help traceRead More
India afraid of Pakistan’s economic stability, says Swedish think tank
FEB 04, (DNA) – Swedish think tank on Saturday has claimed that India is afraid of Pakistan’s economic stability through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to the report titled “Silk Road Economic Belt considering security implications and the EU-China cooperation prospects”, India does not want China to perform as a mediator in the disputes. “There is considerable concern within India that China, which has been neutral on Kashmir since 1963, can no longer be so now that its economic and security interests in these territories are growing in stake,” saysRead More

