Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
“Pakistan’s position on Nagorno Karabakh unchanged”
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) -“In response to a query the Spokesperson of government has rejected the media report and said that the Government of Pakistan did not send any observers for so-called referendum in Nagorno Karabakh. The Spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s stance on the conflict that we support Azerbaijan’s position on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Pakistan’s position is that the solution has to be found within the territory of Azerbaijan i.e. complete return of occupied Azeri lands by Armenia, in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council. Withdrawal of Armenian armyRead More
Use of modern technology our top priority: Says Advisor PM on Aviation
Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan has directed PIA to take all steps necessary to bring the airline to international standards so that it can regain its past glory. He said this during his visit to PIACL headquarters here today. Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan said there should be no compromise on safety and management should ensure that all decisions are taken on merit and in a transparent and efficient manner. Addressing the PIA management, he said that PIA is being supported from taxpayers’ kitty; therefore everyRead More
On Thursday might be the last hearing of Panama Case: SC
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21, (DNA) – Supreme Court of Pakistan Tuesday resumed hearing of Panamagate scandal case as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his children filed a new petition against the additional documents filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The PM’s petition pleaded with the court not to allow the PTI’s additional documents to become a part to the record, and requested the court to grant 8-week’s time in case it intends to take them up. The petition states, “The documents were submitted after our lawyers completed their arguments. Hence, they will haveRead More
Three suicide bombers killed during attack on Charssada court: DIG Mardan
CHARSADDA, FEB 21, (DNA) – At least four people including a lawyer have been killed and 17 others have been injured in a terrorist attack on a local court in Charsadda district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Death toll is expected to rise as several injured persons are reportedly in critical condition. According to DIG Mardan, three suicide attackers tried to enter the session court in Tangi Tehsil. One was killed at the main gate while two others were killed when they opened fire and also threw hand grenades, prompting retaliatory fireRead More
Panama Papers case: NAB, FBR chairmen appear in Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21, (DNA) – A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa has resumed hearing of Panama Papers case. National Accountability Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry and Federal Board of Revenue chairman Dr. Mohammad Irshad are present in the apex court. During the case proceeding, Justice Azmat Saeed Sheikh questioned FBR chairman as to when the concerned authorities contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over Panama leaks issue. He also asked that when notices were served to the owners of offshore companies. Dr IrshadRead More
PSL: Lahore Qalandars beat Islamabad United by just 1 wicket
SHARJAH, FEB 21, (DNA) – In match no.14 of PSL 2017, Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by just 1 wicket.Grant Elliott snatched a win from Islamabad s jaw as he hit the six of the second ball of last over. DR Smith, Rafatullah Mohmand, BJ Haddin, BM Duckett, Misbah-ul-Haq*, SR Watson, Amad Butt, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Sami, Mohammad Irfan, Rumman Raees BB McCullum (capt), Fakhar Zaman, Umar Akmal, Mohammad Rizwan†, CS Delport, GD Elliott, SP Narine, Sohail Tanvir, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Irfan, Yasir Shah Overs 19.2 I Score 146/9 I Yasir Shah*,Read More