Monday, March 20th, 2017
Trump Russia claims: FBI’s Comey confirms investigation of election ‘interference’
MAR 20, (DNA) – FBI director James Comey has confirmed for the first time that the FBI is investigating alleged Russian government interference in the 2016 election. That includes investigating possible links between individuals in the Trump campaign and the Russian government and whether there was co-ordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, he said. The FBI would also assess whether crimes were committed, he said. Mr Trump has denied any collusion. Russia has always denied attempting to influence the US presidential election. The FBI director was speaking at aRead More
Fillon payment inquiry: What you need to know
MAR 20, (DNA) – He was once the favourite to win the French presidency, but centre-right candidate Francois Fillon’s fortunes have been dramatically dented by a “fake jobs” row. His Welsh-born wife, Penelope, has become caught up in a controversy surrounding her work as a parliamentary assistant. As the presidential race hots up, Mr Fillon, a one-time prime minister, is under judicial investigation and has spoken of a “political assassination”. What have the Fillons done wrong? Nothing, say Francois Fillon and his wife, who insist everything was above board. ButRead More
Dar felicitates Janjua for becoming first woman Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD, MAR 20, (DNA) – Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua Monday paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, after assuming her new responsibilities. According to a statement received here, the finance minister felicitated Janjua on her appointment as the first woman Foreign Secretary and hoped that she would utilize her rich experience of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy to further the interests of the country in the international arena. Dar and Janjua also exchanged views on steps taken by the present government for betterment of the economy and improvingRead More
French election 2017: Who are the candidates?
MAR 20, (DNA) – Eleven candidates have joined the race for the French presidency, and the campaign is now into its final stages ahead of the election on 23 April. There are three front-runners and as none are likely to secure an outright majority, a run-off between the two candidates is now expected on 7 May. For the first time in 15 years, the far-right National Front has a realistic chance of winning the race under Marine Le Pen. Centrist Emmanuel Macron is challenging her in the opinion polls after theRead More
Supreme Court will acquit PM Nawaz, claims Rana Sana
FAISALABAD, MAR 20, (DNA) – Rana Sanaullah claimed on Monday that Supreme Court would acquit Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of all allegations against him in Panama Leaks case, adding that the highest court is known for its rulings and not for political coffins. He said, “Supreme Court never summoned Nawaz Sharif so the decision will declare him innocent”. The Punjab Law Minister was addressing a press conference in his hometown. He warned that if the highest court called on political coffin then similar coffins will be raised from Bani Gala andRead More
Vision 2025 a roadmap to achieve global SDGs: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Dr. Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said Pakistan 2025 Vision is our roadmap to ensure that we achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are particularly important for Pakistan. “Pakistan is overcoming its challenges and is on the path of progress,” he added while addressing an event organized by the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad, marking the end of its development program 2010 – 2017 in Pakistan. The minister said, “We sincerely appreciate the support provided by Demark to PakistanRead More