Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
SC indicates to conclude hearing of Panama leaks case till Thursday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21, (DNA) – As the Panama leaks case entered final phase, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the role of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in probing Panama Papers scandal. A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed hearing of Panama Papers case. The apex court remarked that absence of action on behalf of accountability watchdogs indicates paralysis of institutions. When inquired about steps taken in Panama leaks case, FBR chairman DrRead More
China, Pakistan to adopt common strategy to combat terrorism
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21: Pakistan and China will further boost the parliamentary linkages and work closely to adopt a common strategy for eradication of terrorism in the region. This was deliberated in a meeting of the Ambassador of China to Pakistan with Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani here at the Parliament House on Tuesday. The Senate chief said that advantages of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were visible and it would usher in a new era of development and prosperity in the region. Chairman Senate said that it is aRead More
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Line of Control (LOC) at Mattewala
RAWALPINDI, FEB 21: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited troops on Line of Control (LOC) at Mattewala, Munaawar Sector. General Officer Commanding (GOC) briefed COAS about operational situation. While appreciating operational readiness of the troops, COAS directed that unprovoked Indian Cease Fire Violations (CFVs) be responded effectively. He said that Pakistan Army soldiers are known for their professional competence, motivation and selfless devotion for defence of our motherland and are backbone of Pakistan Army. COAS said that Indian CFVs have a design. On one side itRead More
Pakistan supports Azerbaijan on Nagorno Karabakh issue: speakers
ISLAMBAD, FEB 21 (DNA) -The Khojaly genocide of the 20th century is one of the most serious crimes in history not only against the people of Azerbaijan but humanity as a whole. This was stated by Ali Alizada, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, during his keynote address, at a Seminar on “Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing – Khojaly 25” organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with the Embassy of Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The chief guest on the occasion was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate DefenceRead More
Hungary to award of 200 scholarships to Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and the Government of Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under Higher Education and Scientific Exchange Programme under which Hungary will provide 200 scholarships to Pakistani students to study in Hungarian universities. Engr. Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, was chief guest of the ceremony. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC and Mr. Szabo Istvan, Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan signed the MoU. Mr. Nandor Mullner, a Hungarian student studying in International Islamic University Islamabad alsoRead More
Pakistan, India agree to reduce nuclear related accidents risk
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) -Pakistan and India have agreed to extend their bilateral agreement on Reducing the Risk from Accidents Relating to Nuclear Weapons for the next five years (2017-2022). It may be mentioned that this Agreement came into force in 2007. It was subsequently extended for a period of five years in 2012. The Agreement constitutes a part of the Nuclear Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) agreed between Pakistan and India. It is aimed at promoting a stable environment of peace and security between the two countries. It is premisedRead More