Thursday, February 16th, 2017
COAS, General Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies
RAWALPINDI, FEB 16, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies today. He met with troops and had interaction with tribal elders. He also met the kins of those who embraced shahadat during yesterday’s terrorist attack at Ghalanai and offered respects and condolences. He lauded LEAs at Mohmand, especially Levis for thwarting yesterday’s suicide attack minimizing the loss of lives. He also appreciated troops for effectively responding to cross border attack from Afghanistan on Pakistani post last week. He said that cooperation betweenRead More
CCP holds seminar to create awareness about competition law
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (DNA) – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held a seminar at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi as part of the ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’, initiated by CCP to create awareness of the Competition Law among the students and faculty members of the academic institutions of Pakistan. This was the 8th consecutive seminar in the first leg of the Academia Drive in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The second leg of the Academia Drive will start from 23rd February 2017 from the University of Peshawar, whichRead More
Norwegian embassy shifted to Serena Business Complex
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16(DNA) – The Norwegian embassy in Pakistan has shifted its premises from Sector F 6/2 to Serena Business Complex. To formally inaugurate the new premises the Norwegian ambassador, Tore Nedrebo hosted a reception on Thursday. In his brief speech the Norwegian ambassador unfurled details of the decision to move embassy to the new location adding the decision was taken primarily on security grounds. The ambassador further said when the Capital Development Authority (CDA) decided to remove barricades in front of the embassy and in the adjoining streets, securityRead More
President Mamnoon gets renewed driving license in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16, (DNA) -President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday visited Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) office to get a driving license. Upon arrival, he was received by Inspector General of Police, Islamabad Tariq Masood Yasin and Senior Superintendent of Police ITP Malik Matloob Ahmed. The president, who was issued token number 0441, went through all the routine procedure required for getting the license like a common citizen and answered requisite questions. On this occasion, the Islamabad IG briefed the president about the working of the ITP office and the steps thatRead More
JF-17 Thunder jets handed over to 14-Squadron of PAF
KAMRA, FEB 16, (DNA) – A ceremony to hand over JF-17 Thunder jets to 14-Squadron of Pakistan Air Force was held at Kamra Airbase on Thursday. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif attended the ceremony as chief guest. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Amman was also present. The Defence Minister inspected the guard of honour followed by an impressive fly-past. He also reviewed the newly fighter jets. This year sixteen JF-17 Thunder aircraft have been manufactured jointly by China and Pakistan. Induction of these jets will strengthen the country’sRead More
Sheikh Rashid announces victory in Panama case
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16, (DNA) – Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid said the Panama case stands at where it began as it has actually returned to square one. Talking to media, he said the lawyers of Sharif family are saying they do not have any documents; hence, “We have won the case on ethical and political grounds.” He also predicted ‘a political coffin’ will appear from Supreme Court of Pakistan whenever the ruling of Panamagate scandal case is out—whether this week or the next.