KARACHI, APR 22, (DNA) – The Sindh government has extended the special powers of the Rangers in Karachi for 90 days. As per details, a meeting of the Sindh cabinet being chaired by Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah was held at the CM House and was attended by cabinet members, interior secretary and finance secretary. It is pertinent to mention that the policing powers of Sindh Rangers expired on April 15 after which the home department also sent a summary to Sindh CM for seeking extension inRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 22, (DNA) – The joint investigation team (JIT), which will be formed under directions of Supreme Court (SC), will enjoy full legal authority and will have jurisdiction to summon prime minister for investigation if needed, stated renowned legal analysts. While shedding his thoughts on SC’s verdict in Panama Papers Case, Justice (retd) Anwar Mansoor said that the proposed JIT would be supervised by apex court and would also submit report in the country’s top court after completion of probe. Mansoor further articulated that whole country, not one province,Read More

RAWALPINDI, APR 22, (DNA) –  Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has started ‘crying’ again after the announcement of highly-anticipated Panama case verdict. Talking to media in Rawalpindi, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Imran Khan is playing ‘political games’ whereas Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is also ready to accept the decision of joint investigation team (JIT). PM is answerable to JIT but why Imran Khan and opposition parties are overreacting, she asked. Criticizing co-chairman of Pakistan PeoplesRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 22, (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a military base in Balkh province in Afghanistan on Friday 21 April 2017, which resulted in the loss of many precious human lives while also injuring several people. We extend our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Afghanistan as well as to the bereaved families and pray for early recovery of the injured.  Pakistan reiterates strong condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. We reaffirm our continued commitment to work closely with the Afghan Government and the international community in the fight against the scourge of terrorism.=DNA ============

ISLAMABAD, APR, (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University(AIOU) will hold entry test for admission in Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Executive MBA/MPA program for the Semester Spring, 2017 on Monday here at its main campus. Test will also be held simultaneously at the University’s regional campuses located in Abbottabad, , Rahim Yar Khan, Gujranwala, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Sahiwal, Faisalbad, Sukkur, Sialkot andSargodha. The University is strictly observing stipulated admission-criteria for such high-profile academic courses and other merit-based programs, as per the directions of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui.Read More

LAHORE, APR 22, (DNA) – Prolonged scorching heat has subsided as new spell of rains continued to lash parts of country including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir. A fierce windstorm ripped the country on the midnight of Friday and Saturday, causing failure of electricity and disrupting flight schedule in Islamabad and other cities. As per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Lahore, Jhelum, Gujrat, Sialkot, Sargodha, Kasur, Attock, Mianwali, Wazirabad, Khyber Agency, Malakand, Peshawar, Hazara and many areas in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan witnessed rain. On the other hand, the windstorm hasRead More