ISLAMABAD, FEB 08, (DNA) – Russian energy minister Alexander Novak will Pakistan today (Wednesday). The minister will hold discussion with officials of petroleum ministry over the hurdles occurring during the implementation of Karachi-Lahore gas pipeline. The visit is of significance as the cooperation between both the countries in energy sector is likely to augment.=DNA =================

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08, (DNA) -Leaders of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) are targeting apex court’s proceedings in public rallies and gatherings. Federal ministers articulate that it is undesirable that Nawaz earns votes and someone else makes decision. Keeping in view recent statements, question emerges why ruling elite is keen to establish an image that there exists a situation of conflict between institutions when Nawaz holds heavy mandate and he is not facing any immediate political threat. Recent verbal onslaught signals existence of crisis inside the ruling party, though its natureRead More

LAHORE , FEB 08, (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is chairing a high-level meeting at Governor’s House in Lahore. Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana, Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique and other senior officials are present in the meeting. The participants are discussing progress regarding ongoing development projects and law and order situation in the province. During the meeting, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also expressed condolence over the sad demise of Punjab Governor’sRead More

GWADAR, FEB 08, (DNA) – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no early signs of casualties or damage. The epicenter of the tremor was around 90 km (55 miles) south of the town of Turbat, just off the coast at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the seabed, said the USGS, which initially estimated the magnitude at 6.6. There were no immediate reports of damage or fatalities from theRead More