Saturday, March 18th, 2017
Operation Radd-ul-Fasad continues across the country
MAR 18, (DNA) – Operation Radd ul Fasad continues across the country. During last 24 hours 6 Intelligence Based Operations ( IBOs) and 35 Cardon and search operations were conducted across the country. 35 suspects apprehended. In Punjab Joint search and intelligence based operations were conducted by Punjab Rangers, police and intelligence agencies in DG Khan, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Attock. 14 x suspects apprehended including 1 Afgani and 1 Baloch Sub Nationalist worker. Weapons, ammunition, currency and foreign passports also recovered.=DNA =============
I commanded a brave, resilient police force in KP: NasirDurrani
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18, (DNA) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province is passing through a very difficult period in its history and Police force which acts as a front line in defence, is playing a pivotal role in the war against terror, said former IG Police KP in an exclusive interview with Dr Moeed Pirzada on program. Terming the KP police a committed and gallant police force, the outgoing IGP said, “I am indeed very proud to command such a resilient force which has always risen to the occasion and has fought courageouslyRead More
Visit of Tatarstan’s president will promote mutual relations: Punjab CM
LAHORE, MAR 18, (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif held a meeting with President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in Lahore on Saturday. They discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral relations and promotion of cooperation in different sectors. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister hoped that the visit of the distinguished guest will promote bilateral relations between the two countries. He said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited Tatarstan in 1999 when Rustam Minnikhanov was Prime Minister. The President of Tatarstan called for promoting active collaboration between the twoRead More
Basit asks India to bring Samjhauta Express blast perpetrators to justice
NEW DELHI, MAR 18, (DNA) – Pakistani High Commissioner in India Abdul Basit has once again asked India to bring perpetrators of the Samjhauta Express blast to justice. He was speaking at ‘India Today Conclave 2017’ organised in New Delhi. To a question regarding probe into Mumbai attacks case, Abdul Basit said: “It is a very complex case. The crime was committed in India whereas the trial is taking place in Pakistan and these trials do take time. I would not like to offend anyone here but how much timeRead More
Francophonie food festival draws huge interest
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) – Embassies from the Francophonie countries arranged a food festival at the French culture center on Saturday. A large number of Pakistani and foreigners tasted various cuisines from the Francophonie countries. Embassies of Romania, Austria, Belgium, France, Holland set up food stalls providing the guests with an opportunity of tasting traditional cuisines of these countries. The Romanian stall perhaps was the must-visit stall because it offered to the visitors a unique variety of various Romanian delicacies that otherwise are difficult to come by in Pakistan. TheRead More
Afridi appointed Blind Cricket World Cup ambassador
MAR 18, (DNA) -Former Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi has been appointed the ambassador for the fifth Blind Cricket World Cup on Friday. A statement issued in this regard by Pakistan Blind Cricket Council laid out the development. Chairman of the council Syed Sultan Shah said that Afridi is not a cricket icon across the world but a noted philanthropist and a role model. He asserted that association of Afridi with the council would give new heights to blind cricket in the world. Pakistan Blind Cricket Council is to host theRead More