Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
4 terrorists tried by military courts hanged
RAWALPINDI, APR 25, (DNA) – 4 hard core terrorists tried by Military Courts were hanged today. Another 4 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in committing heinous offences relating to terrorism, including killing of innocent civilians, attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan and Law Enforcement Agencies have been executed at a jail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These convicts were tried by military courts. Detail of each case is as under. 1. Rehman Ud Din S/O Moamber. The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, who was involved in attacking Armed Forces ofRead More
Pakistan conducts proactive engagement with Iran
RIYADH, APR 25, (DNA) – Despite political distractions domestically, Pakistan government is pro-actively pursuing its foreign policy goals in the region as it works hard to positioning itself as an intermediary between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Currently, the Speaker National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, is leading an official parliamentary delegation to Tehran to discuss regional issues and bilateral relations. The visit is part of a larger diplomatic initiative taken by Pakistan to stress the importance of close relations with Iran; despite Pakistan joining the Saudi-led military alliance. The Speaker encouraged IranRead More
Shab-e-Meraj observed with religious zeal and fervor
LAHORE, APR 25, (DNA) – Shab-e-Meraj, the night of ascent when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended to the highest levels of Heavens, was observed on Monday night across the country with religious devotion, serenity and traditional fervor. The Muslims every year observe the Shab-e-Meraj on 27th of Rajab (Islamic calendar), the night the Holy Prophet (PBUH) embarked on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven skies riding the heavenly ‘al-Buraq’. The word Meraj is derived from Arabic word Urooj, which means height, or ascension. During Meraj, theRead More
France elections: Le Pen steps aside as National Front leader
Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has announced that she is stepping aside as leader of her National Front (FN) party. The move comes just a day after she reached the second round of the French election, where she will face centrist Emmanuel Macron. Ms Le Pen told French needed to be above partisan considerations. Opinion polls suggest Mr Macron is firm favourite for the second round but Ms Le Pen said: “We can win, we will win.” The French term she used signalled that the move to stepRead More