Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
Republican Party, Neil Gorsuch, Martin McGuinness: Your Tuesday Briefing
MAR 21, (DNA) – Good morning. Here’s what you need to know: F.B.I. confirms inquiry into Trump aides’ Russia ties. The director, James Comey, told the House Intelligence Committee that his agency was investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election. Of the president’s claim on Twitter that he had been wiretapped by his predecessor, Mr. Comey said, “I have no information that supports those tweets.” The White House dismissed most of the testimony, saying that there had been no coordination with Moscow andRead More
Clash erupts during Pakhtoon Cultural Day event at Punjab University
LAHORE, MAR 21, (DNA) – More than ten students sustained severe wounds as clash broke out between two student groups at University of Punjab in Lahore. According to details, the scuffle erupted when some students disrupted Pushtun Cultural Day ceremony held at new campus and set the stalls ablaze. Reportedly, celebration of Holi during the event led to the massive brawl. Getting information about the incident, heavy contingent of police arrived at the scene and used tear gas to disperse the students.=DNA ===========
BSN Ferrari Commander and 20 other persons surrendered to Pakistan Rangers
MAR 21, (DNA) – Operation Radd ul Fasad. BSN Ferrari Commander along with 20 other persons surrendered to Pakistan Rangers Punjab. Surrendered Ferrari informed that they had been funded and supported by Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) of India through Brahamdagh Bugti. He added that they were kept misinformed and fed with negative narrative over decades, totally unfounded and against the realities. By design, people of Balochistan living in far flung areas were kept aloof. Surrendered Ferraries apologized of their past deeds where huge damage was caused to the state andRead More
Two police officials killed as train rams into their vehicle
NOWSHERA, MAR 21, (DNA) – Two police officials were killed on Tuesday when a train hit a police convoy in Nowshera. According to a Rescue 1122 official, Azakhel police station SHO and a constable were killed, while a sub-inspector and another constable were seriously injured when their van was overrun by Kushal Express. SHO Hameen Khan, sub-inspector Akhtar Hussain and their colleagues were on routine patrolling in the area when the train hit the convoy leaving it completely destroyed, a local said. As a result of the incident, SHO KhanRead More
US poised to curb electronic devices on Middle East flights
WASHINGTON, MAR 21, (DNA) – The United States is poised to ban large electronic devices such as laptops or cameras on board flights from up to a dozen Middle East nations, according to two airlines from the region. A tweet from Saudi Airlines and one — subsequently deleted — by Royal Jordanian airlines informed their customers of an imminent cabin ban on electronic devices larger than a cellphone. Royal Jordanian said all such devices — including laptops, tablets, cameras, DVD players and electronic games — would need to be checked inRead More
NAB tightens noose around corrupt govt workers in Sindh
KARACHI, MAR 21, (DNA) -National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has tightened the scrutiny against government employs that are involved in corruption. According to details, NAB is investigating officers of lower grade who own assets worth billions of rupees. Team consisting of NAB officers of Punjab and Balochistan have also been formulated in this regard to interrogate corrupt government officials. NAB conducted an operation in Hyderabad and arrested former police officer Yousuf Khanzada along with his son constable Arif Yousuf Khanzada. Furthermore, former additional district accounts officer Mushtaq Sheikh was arrested onRead More